For many manufacturers, end-of-line packaging where goods are placed and sealed into secondary packaging such as corrugated cartons serves as one of the last lines of defense to ensure finished goods arrive to their final destination in excellent, saleable form.

From October 17-19, experts from across the adhesives and sealants industry will come together at the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The event offers speakers, short courses, a lively exhibition floor, and multiple chances to network with industry experts, clients, end users, and researchers.

The Assembly Show will return October 25-27 to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., for its fourth consecutive annual show focused on anything and everything assembly.

What are the pros and cons of using pressure-sensitive tape adhesives in place of liquid adhesives in the assembly of electronic devices?

The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2016-2022.

In this role, DeVries is responsible for leading Shurtape’s North American industrial sales team.

Ashland will be the exclusive supplier of UV-curable coatings for Ravenwood linerless label applications in the Americas.

The awards will recognize innovation in adhesive and sealant product developments.

The business reportedly has annual global sales of approximately $50 million.