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Total Sales Climb 10% for 3M in 2021

The company reported good cash flow and a strong increase in EPS.

January 28, 2022

3M recently reported its results for the 2021 fourth quarter and full year, posting full-year sales of $35.4 billion.

TESA: Adhesive Solution for Packaging Printers

January 27, 2022

A self-adhesive, reusable, and compressible sleeve, tesa^® Twinlock can reportedly help packaging printers achieve greater operational efficiency and improve return on investment while reducing the solid waste associated with packaging printing.

Mactac to Acquire Spinnaker Coating

Spinnaker specializes in the customized production and distribution of pressure-sensitive roll label and sheet base materials in North America.

January 26, 2022

Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Spinnaker Coating, LLC.

FINAT Reports on Supply Chain Continuity and Sustainability

A FINAT study reports that supply chain issues and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the top concerns regarding label procurement trends with brand owner professionals.

January 20, 2022

FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label industry, has released the 16^th edition of its “FINAT RADAR” half-yearly market trends report.

Case Study

Tale of the Tape: Adhesive Tape and the USA Bobsled/Skeleton Team

The USA Bobsled/Skeleton team and tesa are teaming up to win gold at the Winter Olympics.

January 20, 2022

When USA Bobsled/Skeleton athletes hurtle down the track at speeds topping 80 miles per hour at the 2022 Winter Olympics, they’ll be relying on the science of aerodynamics—and the power of adhesion. Adhesive tape is an essential part of a bobsled and skeleton athlete’s sled and gear.

Photo of Charmaine Riggins, the new CEO of Loparex

Riggins Succeeds Medley as CEO of Loparex

The appointment became effective January 10, 2022.

January 14, 2022

Pamplona Capital Management, owner of Loparex, has appointed Charmaine Riggins as the Loparex Group’s new CEO.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

I recently reached out to key players in the industry to find out what supply chain issues are still in play and how companies are mitigating the various challenges, as well as their projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

The supply chain has seen several major disruptions over the last 20 months or so. As a result of various issues arising from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and the pandemic’s extended impact to natural disasters and more, the adhesive and sealant industry has been dealing with lack of supply, supply and demand disparities, and logistics complications, to name just a few.

Michelman Implements Changes in Executive Leadership

The changes come as a new president and CEO takes the helm of the company.

January 3, 2022

Michelman has implemented certain executive leadership changes that became effective January 1, 2022.

Trivanovic Appointed CEO of Shurtape Technologies’ Global Business

The leadership transition comes as John Kahl, CEO of Shurtape's C&C Group, announced his retirement.

December 28, 2021

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced that Vuk Trivanovic, CEO of the company’s Industrial and Engineered Solutions (ESG) Groups, will expand his role and responsibilities as CEO to encompass the full scope of Shurtape's global business.