Finished Adhesives and Sealants - Articles - Page 309

Ashland to Develop Adhesives with HP

Ashland recently announced a strategic collaboration with HP Inc. to develop laminating adhesives and coatings.

November 9, 2016

The laminate will be compatible with HP Indigo ElectroInk for digitally printed labels and flexible packaging.

DELO: Two-Component Adhesive

November 9, 2016

This company now offers a two-component adhesive for aircraft interiors.

RPM Acquires Adhere Industrial Tapes

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has acquired Adhere Industrial Tapes Ltd.

November 8, 2016

Adhere Industrial Tapes will become part of RPM's tremco illbruck business group.

Manus Products Receives ISO Certification

Manus Products Inc. recently announced it has received ISO 9001:2008 certification.

November 8, 2016

The company manufactures products in-house for quick response time and direct control of product quality.

Saint-Gobain Finalizes H-old Acquisition

Saint-Gobain recently announced it has acquired h-old, an Italy-based company.

November 7, 2016

h-old designs, manufactures and distributes specialty adhesive tapes mainly in Europe.

Editor's Memo

Going Green in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

November 3, 2016

Welcome to our twice-yearly green issue, where we feature the latest content on sustainability and regulatory issues for adhesives and sealants.

Focus On

The Right Packaging for Finished Adhesives

How one adhesives manufacturer is practicing sustainable management in packaging applications.

November 3, 2016

Industrial adhesives manufacturer DELO has long gone its own way in terms of optimized and sustainable packaging and shipping of adhesives. Thanks to its packaging and logistics concept, which is being constantly revised, the company was awarded second place in the Responsible Care Competition held by the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI).

Food Safety in Flexible Packaging Adhesives

Choosing the right adhesive is key for flexible packaging applications.

November 3, 2016

Food safety has long been a concern for packaging material manufacturers and the packaging and food industry. In addition to plasticizers and mineral oils, special attention has to be paid to primary aromatic amines (PAAs). Dennis Bankmann, Ph.D., Product Development, Loctite Liofol Europe, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, explains where risks exist in flexible packaging and what steps the packaging and food industry can take to ensure highest safety.

Release Liners: Clay-Coated Kraft vs. Polyethylene-Coated Papers

Examining the pros and cons of clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK).

November 3, 2016

The graphic arts market is dominated by two paper-based release liner options: clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK). The AWA global market study “Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films 2016” shows that CCK papers hold a share of 44%, and PCK papers have a share of 40%; both are mostly used worldwide as release liners.

Market Trends

U.S. Demand for Natural Polymers to Exceed $5 Billion

Cellulose ethers are the largest product type of natural polymer, representing a third of the market.

November 3, 2016

U.S. demand for natural polymers is forecast to expand at a 4.3% annual pace to $5.1 billion in 2020, reaching 1.9 billion lbs. Growth is expected to be driven by demand for natural ingredients in the large food and beverage industry, which will bolster the use of cellulose ethers and starch and fermentation polymers.