Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are ubiquitous in many applications, such as labels, packaging tape, medical tapes, automotive tapes, and graphics. Two major chemistries are used in PSAs: acrylics and rubber in the forms of solvent-based, waterborne, or hot melt.

Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape is known for its everyday practical uses.

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, reported its first Global Adhesive Tape Summit included a sold-out program of market and technical lectures, a company visit of Neenah Gessner GmbH, and biennial international test method and standards committee meetings.

This company is launching a new solvent-free acrylic product line.

This company recently announced the addition of permanent/removable double-coated tape to its MACbond™ double-coated tapes product line.  

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

The double-sided tape market is estimated at $9.41 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $13.15 billion by 2023.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.