Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) - Articles - Page 127

Multiple Factors Contribute to Increasing Global Demand for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

The global PSA market is expected to reach $8.4 billion by 2018.

April 1, 2014

The increasing need for weight reduction of end-user products, high bonding solutions, sustainable developments, growing tape demand, rising GDP and purchasing power, are all expected to drive the global pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) market to $8.4 billion by 2018.

PSTC: Test Methods

April 1, 2014

This association has released the 16th edition of its “Test Methods for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes.

Nordson Opens Shanghai Technical Center

March 27, 2014

Nordson Corp. recently announced the opening of a new 2,000-sq-m technical center in Shanghai.

Edge Adhesives Acquired

March 19, 2014

Grace Matthews Inc. and Superior Capital Partners recently announced that Edge Adhesives has been acquired.

ADCHEM CORP.: Acrylic Tape

March 19, 2014

A new, high caliper acrylic adhesive double-sided PET tape is now available.

Sneak Peek: ExxonMobil to Significantly Expand Tackifier Production

March 6, 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has announced plans to build what is reportedly the world’s largest hydrogenated tackifier manufacturing facility.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: 3M VHB Tapes

March 3, 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe now offers 3M’s expanded line of VHB Tape RPXX. The new products will reportedly include five different calipers with both paper and filmic liner variants.

Previewing the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Spring Convention and Expo

The event will provide attendees with an in-depth look at major trends and research in the adhesives and sealants industry.

March 1, 2014

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo will welcome hundreds of visitors from around the world for the 2014 event, which will be held April 28-30 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.