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Net Sales Essentially Flat for Avery Dennison in 2019 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales in the 2019 third quarter increased 0.1% to $1.76 billion; on an organic, non-GAAP basis, sales grew 2.1%.

October 25, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2019.

Domestic Electronics Manufacturers Grappling with Higher Costs from U.S. and Chinese Tariffs

On average, surveyed U.S. electronics companies report they have seen tariff increases on 31% of the total dollar value of the products they import.

October 25, 2019

According to a member survey conducted by IPC from September 25-October 2, almost 90% of U.S. electronics manufacturers are troubled by the higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. and China on each other’s imports.

EASTMAN: Cellulose Esters for Food Contact Applications

Eastman’s new cellulose esters reportedly meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011), and the Swiss Ordinance on Materials & Articles in Contact with Food (SR 817.023.21).

October 24, 2019

Eastman recently announced the launch of a new portfolio of 13 cellulose esters for use in food contact applications such as inks, adhesives, tapes and labels, and internal can and other coatings.

Luijkx Joins IGM Resins as Global Procurement Director

Based in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stan Luijkx will lead IGM Resins’ global procurement organization and processes.

October 24, 2019

IGM Resins recently announced that it has appointed Stan Luijkx global Procurement director to support focused growth and to ensure supply security for the global businesses.

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

To build a bridge between the current system and an optimized circular system, The Recycling Partnership is calling for a set of concrete actions based on three distinct issues currently undermining the U.S. recycling industry.

October 24, 2019

The Recycling Partnership recently announced what is reportedly the first-ever roadmap aimed at addressing systemic issues in the U.S. recycling system and catalyzing the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.

Ask Dr. Dave

What cure systems are available for UV adhesives?

UV adhesives can be cured using free radicals for acrylic adhesives or cations for cationic monomers.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 24, 2019

Adhesive and coating systems that use ultraviolet (UV) or visible light to begin the curing are intrinsically very attractive systems to the manufacturing engineer, allowing assembly of components and then “curing on command” by exposing to the radiation.

MAPEI Group Mourns Passing of Giorgio Squinzi

Giorgio Squinzi became the sole administrator of MAPEI in 1984 after the death of his father, Rodolfo, who founded the company in Milan in 1937.

October 23, 2019

MAPEI Group recently announced the passing of its president, Giorgio Squinzi, who died in Milan on the evening of October 2.

Sulzer Highlighting Adhesive Application Systems at MatDispens

Sulzer personnel will showcase the company’s offering for Indian manufacturers at booth A26 in hall V at MatDispens.

October 23, 2019

Sulzer recently announced that it will display its packaging, mixing, and dispensing solutions for adhesives at MatDispens, which will be held November 14-16 in Mumbai, India.

Scheugenpflug to Premier New Material Prep and Feeding Unit at productronica

An evolution of Scheugenpflug’s A310 system, LiquiPrep reportedly offers high feeding performance, easy maintenance, and long service life.

October 22, 2019

Scheugenpflug recently announced that it will present its new LiquiPrep material preparation and feeding unit for the first time in hall A4, booth 454, at productronica, which will be held November 12-15 in Munich, Germany.