Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.
December 12, 2019
With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.
H.B. Fuller has announced the combination of the new Advantra SMART high-performance hot-melt range for food-safe compliance with FullVision, a data analytics consultancy service.
December 10, 2019
H.B. Fuller marked 20 years of Advantra food-safe packaging adhesive performance with the launch of additional adhesive technologies in the Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa (EIMEA) market.
Stories focused on new applications for adhesives and sealants, as well as polyurethanes and hot-melt adhesives, drew a lot of reader interest this year.
December 8, 2019
Below are the year’s 25 most-viewed market-related stories on the Adhesives & Sealants industry website.
According to BASF, the new white oil-based defoamer demonstrates excellent and persistent defoaming efficiency, excellent compatibility across acrylic PSA systems, and good oil-slick resistance during storage for adhesive formulations.
November 19, 2019
BASF recently introduced the new Foamaster WO 2360 defoamer, which is reportedly compliant with major food contact regulations.
Eastman reports that its Regalite UltraPure resin family addresses consumer concerns associated with odor, volatile organic compounds, and trace chemicals in the hygiene industry.
November 12, 2019
Regalite UltraPure from Eastman, a new class of clean tackifying hydrocarbon resins, is one of three products nominated for the 2019 Hygienix Innovation Award.
This award, produced by the PMMI Emerging Leaders Network, reportedly recognizes young professionals who show promise in shaping the packaging industry.
November 7, 2019
H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that Garrett Price, market manager for its Packaging and Labeling business, has been selected for a Packaging Machinery Manufacturer Institute (PMMI) 2019 On the Rise Award.