Adhesives in packaging - Articles - Page 36 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Market Trends: China Is a Hot-Melt Adhesives Hot Spot

China's domestic market for hot-melt adhesives was around $1.62 billion in 2014, an increase of 11% from 2013.

July 1, 2015

From the construction of King Tut’s tomb during the time of the pharaohs, to ensuring the airtight bonding of planks while shipbuilding by the Romans, adhesives have served numerous applications -and made their mark on history.

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."

Novel Amorphous Polyolefins for Adhesive Applications

A new technology has been developed to produce innovative olefin polymers with a broad robust operating window for hot-melt adhesives applications.

P. Rajesh Raja, Ph.D.

July 1, 2015

Polyolefin polymers have been an important part of daily life for variety of applications since the reported lab-scale process by Carothers in the 1930s1 and commercial process introduction by ICI in the 1940s.

Dow Opens Packaging Innovation Center in Italy

May 5, 2015

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the introduction of a new Pack Studios innovation center in Mozzate, Italy.

Adhesives at Work: Stay Ahead of the Pack - Sticking to Food Packaging Regulations

Converters and brand owners must ensure that the adhesive selected is suitable for the application.

Badrish Krishnan

May 1, 2015

With increasing consumer demand for convenience comes greater demand for high performance standards and increased sustainability. The packaging industry is no stranger to these trends taking place with consumer products across the world

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.

DOW CHEMICAL CO.: Packaging Adhesive

April 6, 2015

This company has added the new MOR-FREE™ LPlus1 high-efficiency adhesive to its Dow Adhesives portfolio.

Nashville Hosts the Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2015 Convention and Expo

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

April 1, 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.

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.