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Readers Drawn to Henkel Sustainability Recognition

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from Henkel regarding recent recognition for its sustainability efforts.

May 3, 2021

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Lean Manufacturing: Minimizing Converting Costs with Moisture and Coat Weight Control

Converting process efficiency is often affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, and thickness and/or temperature issues.

Sarah Hammond

April 30, 2021

Producers focus on minimizing waste, reducing costs, increasing product quality, and maximizing plant efficiency. Wasted efforts are certainly a drain on resources, in addition to wasted product, creating the need to evaluate and implement lean manufacturing principles.

Debatin Names Henkel a Sustainability Champion

The Sustainability Champion title honors a Debatin supplier for particular commitment in the categories of ecological, economic, and social sustainability.

April 19, 2021

Henkel has been named a Sustainability Champion for its customized adhesive solutions for Anton Debatin GmbH products.

Avery Dennison Partners with The Future Laboratory on Global Action Plan for a Zero-Waste Future

Already a major concern, the proliferation of waste and environmental pollution has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has teamed up with The Future Laboratory to compile the "Zero Waste Futures" report.

Wausau Coated Products Acquires Brandywine Drumlabels

Brandywine Drumlabels provides hazard communication labels and software to customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical markets.

March 17, 2021

Wausau Coated Products recently announced that it has acquired Pennsylvania-based Brandywine Drumlabels, LLC, effective December 30, 2020.

Adhesives in Sustainable Consumer Goods

Adhesive manufacturers must support consumer brands as they pursue their sustainability goals.

Susan McNichols

February 24, 2021

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report in 2018 summarizing the effects of a 1.5°C warming of the planet.

TESA TAPE: Adhesive Solution for High-Speed Splicing

The innovation reportedly reduces waste, performs well on recycled films and non-woven materials, and will help increase productivity.

January 27, 2021

A product of customer collaboration, tesa® 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X helps meet the growing need for an adhesive that simplifies the process of splicing flexible packaging films at high speeds while improving efficiencies.

BASF Works Toward a Circular Economy for Adhesive Labels

CELAB (Toward a Circular Economy for Labels) is a cross-industry coalition that is currently focused on scaling up matrix and release liner recycling.

January 19, 2021

BASF announced that it is a founding member of a new global network dedicated to building a circular economy in the self-adhesive labeling industry.

DOW: Acrylic Adhesives for Pressure-Sensitive Paper and Film Labels

Dow’s new technologies reportedly streamline the ability of label stock manufacturers, converters, and brand owners to address new and changing industry demands.

January 12, 2021

Dow reports that it is expanding its focus on the label industry by launching its INVISU™ acrylic adhesive portfolio in North America.

Meeting Increased E-Commerce Demands and High Sustainability Standards in a COVID-19 World

Manufacturers are closely examining the cartons used to ship consumer goods, as well as the tapes used on those cartons, all while focusing on sustainability.

January 11, 2021

Even before the global pandemic, increasing direct shipment demands were changing the shipping and packaging industry. However, with the heightened growth of e-commerce directly attributed to COVID-19, the shipping industry is processing and delivering an ever-increasing volume of heavier, bulkier, and more valuable packages—including food, beverages, and electronics—directly to the doorsteps of consumers and businesses.