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Flexible Plastic Packaging Market to Grow 5%

Market growth in flexible plastic packaging is due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.

July 3, 2017

The flexible packaging market is projected to expand from $102.19 billion in 2017 to $131.65 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, according to a recent report from MarketsandMarkets™. Demand is growing for the global flexible plastic packaging market due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.

Mactac Film Receives Flammability Certification

The flammability test is frequently required for materials used inside a vehicle’s passenger compartment.

June 27, 2017

Mactac® has received Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 302 flammability certification for its VDG6911 durable film solution.

DOW CORNING: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

January 17, 2017

This company recently introduced to the North American market a portfolio of PSAs and coatings for protective films used for electronic devices.

Madico Acquires ClearPlex

Madico Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire select assets of ClearPlex Corp.

December 1, 2016

ClearPlex markets and distributes optically clear, patent-pending glass-protection films.

Release Liners: Clay-Coated Kraft vs. Polyethylene-Coated Papers

Examining the pros and cons of clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK).

November 3, 2016

The graphic arts market is dominated by two paper-based release liner options: clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK). The AWA global market study “Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films 2016” shows that CCK papers hold a share of 44%, and PCK papers have a share of 40%; both are mostly used worldwide as release liners.

Market Trends

The Future of Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films

Vehicle graphics are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment in the next two years.

November 3, 2016

Today, pressure-sensitive graphic films are required to perform an extraordinary and ever-changing number of functions across a variety of industries, including building and construction, road traffic signage, home décor, and large-format weather-resistant labels, in addition to the “traditional” markets of outdoor advertising, point-of-purchase promotions, and vehicle graphics.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Last Week, News About RPM Received Most Reader Interest

Readers were most drawn to news about RPM’s first quarter financial results last week.

Teresa McPherson

October 24, 2016

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.

FLEXcon Receives Product of the Year Award

FLEXcon recently announced it has received two awards in the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s Product of the Year Competition.

October 21, 2016

The competition judged submissions across 19 categories for output devices and 29 categories for non-output devices.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About Ashland Last Week

Last week, news about Ashland’s corporate identity announcement garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

October 17, 2016

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.