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Market Trends: Adhesive Films Market to See Solid Growth

Increasing applications in the healthcare, electronics, packaging and automotive industries are all driving the market for adhesive films.

July 1, 2015

The global adhesive films market was valued at $9.7 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $14.45 billion by 2020, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the forecast period, according to Transparency Market Research's "Adhesive Films Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014-2020."

FLEXcon Assists Drum Label Certification Process

May 15, 2015

FLEXcon recently announced that it has certified DRUMcal™ 51932 2.3 mil white polypropylene for BS 5609 Section 2 for salt water immersion and BS 5609 Section 3 for print durability.

Styrenic Block Copolymers for Hot-Melt Pressure-Sensitive Label Adhesives

Styrene block copolymers offer many benefits to pressure-sensitive adhesive manufacturers.

Paul Dalley

May 1, 2015

Hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (HMPSAs) have become important in the manufacture of pressure-sensitive labels. Several types of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) are used to formulate HMPSA adhesives.

Adhesives at Work: Innovative Label Adhesives Meet Today's Packaging Demands

Hot-melt adhesives and solvent-free acrylic adhesives offer solutions for food and beverage product labeling.

Kim Hensley

May 1, 2015

Food and beverage packaging has come a long way since the prehistoric days of using natural materials like leaves and gourds for containers. Today’s food and beverage industry demands packaging that’s far more sanitary, innovative and eye-catching than what nature can provide.

Packaging Matters

Attractive packaging really does influence buying decisions!

Susan Sutton

May 1, 2015

A little over two years ago, I adopted a dachshund named Sebastian. He is absolutely adorable, with big, baby-like eyes. At just 12 lbs, he is also baby sized.

Focus On: Chemicals Supplier Celebrates an Interactive Anniversary

BASF marked its 150th anniversary this year with a global interactive program focusing on energy, food and urban living.

April 1, 2015

BASF recently announced an international anniversary program to mark its 150th anniversary this year. In addition to celebrations and a historical retrospective, BASF has prepared a global co-creation program with partners on the topics of energy, food, and urban living.

Program Highlights for the Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2015 Convention

Program includes concurrent technical sessions, an Expo, Caulks and Sealants Short Course and more.

March 23, 2015

Delegates from around the world will gather for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Spring Convention and Expo, scheduled for April 20-22 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville.