Converting/Packaging - Articles - Page 20 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Bio-Based Adhesives Market Continues to Grow

This growth is reportedly primarily driven by the increasing demand from the packaging sector and stringent regulations for conventional adhesives in the U.S.

October 2, 2018

The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.

Sleeve Label Awards Winners Announced

The sleeved cans category had two winners.

May 1, 2018

AWA Alexander Watson Associates recently announced the recipients of its Sleeve Label Awards.

New Era Converting Pens Agreement with Adept Converting Equipment

In the new agreement, Bruno Raynes, Adept’s owner, will join with New Era to service Adepts’ clients’ web converting equipment needs.

April 23, 2018

New Era Converting Machinery Inc. recently announced has entered into an agreement with Adept Converting Equipment Inc.

Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium Issues Call for Papers

This year the Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium focuses on pressure-sensitive adhesives and more.

April 6, 2018

Organizers of the 43rd Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium recently announced a call for papers.

Successful Converting with Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Converters should partner with adhesive manufacturers that are committed to designing PSAs with properties that benefit the converting process.

Kathy Magyar

April 2, 2018

For nearly 100 years, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have been used in converting applications.

MACTAC PERFORMANCE ADHESIVES: All-Temperature Labels

January 2, 2018

This company is expanding its CHILL AT™ all-temperature label product line with the addition of two new product constructions.

Mactac Films Receive UL Approval

The pre-approval reportedly demonstrates label suitability and compliance with ANSI/UL 969 testing standards.

December 20, 2017

Mactac® recently announced the addition of DNP Imagingcomm America Corp.’s R550 thermal transfer ribbon to its existing portfolio of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-approved films.

Brixey & Meyer Capital Acquire 3 Sigma

Tony Rowley will remain as president of the company.

September 20, 2017

Brixey & Meyer Capital recently announced it has acquired 3 Sigma.

Formulating Energy-Curable Laminating Adhesives

Laminating adhesives offer a host of benefits for flexible packaging applications.

Sean DesRoches

September 1, 2017

Laminating adhesives (LAs) comprise a relevant and growing segment among energy-curable product markets. Initially regarded as being too expensive and not technically advanced enough for laminating applications, these adhesives have become major players in the converting and packaging industries, particularly in specialty applications.