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Medical Device Packaging Demand to Increase 5.9% Annually

August 19, 2013

World demand for medical device packaging is projected to increase 5.9% annually to $25.7 billion in 2017, according to a new study.

AVERY DENNISON LABEL AND PACKAGING MATERIALS: Reclosure Products

August 1, 2013

This company now offers a Select Solutions™ Reclosure portfolio designed to help package designers and packaged goods companies meet consumers’ needs for the convenience that reclosure technology provides.

HAECO: Gluing System

June 27, 2013

The new ERO-OE high-pressure gluing system can bring extra high-speed production, low maintenance and up to 40% lower glue usage to casemaker/flexo-folder machines.

H.B. FULLER CO.: Laminating Adhesive

June 19, 2013

Flextra Fast™ SF8700/XR1000 is the latest addition to this company’s line of Flextra fast-laminating adhesives for flexible packaging converting.

H.B. Fuller Completes Plexbond Quimica S/A Acquisition

June 12, 2013

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has finalized the purchase of Plexbond Quimica S/A.

3M: Recycled Corrugate Tape

June 7, 2013

This company is continuing to expand its line of Scotch^® recycled corrugate tape with the addition of 3072, an industrial packaging tape designed to deliver performance on today’s corrugated boxes.

Converting to Electron Beam Technology

Interest in EB technology has grown significantly in recent years.

Karl E. Swanson

June 3, 2013

The world continues to embrace initiatives fostering more environmentally friendly “green” processes, and the converting industry is not exempt from this pursuit. All aspects of the converting process are being scrutinized, including the need to make the adhesives and sealants component of converting more environmentally friendly.

SHURTAPE: Packaging Tape

June 3, 2013

The new HP 235 packaging tape is a standard-gauge tape solution that can reportedly deliver better performance and adhesion on highly recycled corrugate.

H.B. Fuller Acquires Plexbond Quimica

May 31, 2013

Plexbond Quimica reportedly works closely with customers to develop adhesives solutions.

Product Profile: Simplifying Case and Carton Sealing

A new hot-melt delivery system is designed to improve uptime and deliver cost savings.

May 1, 2013

Graco Inc. recently announced its new InvisiPac™ Tank-Free™ hot-melt delivery system for case and carton sealing applications is available through distributors.