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Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik Investment in Crackless Monomer Leads the News

An announcement from Bostik regarding its new stake in Crackless Monomer drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

February 1, 2021

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Sales Essentially Flat for 3M in 2020

3M reports that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted its end markets and business operations.

January 28, 2021

3M recently posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2020, reporting sales growth of 0.1% in 2020.

MACTAC: Low-Ooze, High-Adhesion Labelstocks

The new line offers a selection of durable film facestocks paired with LINTEC's PAT1 and automotive-approved P0066 aggressive acrylic adhesives.

January 28, 2021

Mactac has launched a new line of LINTEC low-ooze, high-adhesion durable labelstocks, which reportedly features a converter-friendly balance of high initial tack and low edge bleed.

TESA TAPE: Adhesive Solution for High-Speed Splicing

The innovation reportedly reduces waste, performs well on recycled films and non-woven materials, and will help increase productivity.

January 27, 2021

A product of customer collaboration, tesa® 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X helps meet the growing need for an adhesive that simplifies the process of splicing flexible packaging films at high speeds while improving efficiencies.

Intertape Polymer Group to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Virginia

Intertape Polymer Group will reportedly add 30,000 sq ft to the facility and act on a series of investments in production, operations, and capacity.

January 25, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) will expand its manufacturing operation in Pittsylvania County to increase production for its e-retail packaging, coatings, and films.

Adhesion Society to Hold Virtual Technical Short Course

The Adhesion Science & Technology Short Course provides an introduction and overview to a variety of critically important topics in the field of adhesion.

January 21, 2021

The Adhesion Society will hold its Adhesion Science & Technology Short Course virtually on February 15-17, 2021, prior to the Virtual Annual Meeting.

From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Provide the Best Medicine

Adhesive and sealant producers are innovating myriad technologies for medical applications to meet the needs of COVID-19 and beyond.

Susan Sutton

January 20, 2021

The past year embodies the old proverb that “necessity is the mother of invention.” From remote schooling and work to virtual meetings and celebrations, COVID-19’s rapid spread and continued threat forced us to create new ways to lead productive lives as safely as possible.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Acquisition Garners Most Reader Interest

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its latest acquisition drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

January 18, 2021

Does your company have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Avery Dennison acrylic foam bonding tape

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Heat-Activated Acrylic Foam Tapes

The new 94 Series AFB heat-activated tapes from Avery Dennison Performance Tapes are reportedly engineered to deliver the high holding power required for rubber extrusion bonding in industrial applications.

January 14, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has extended its acrylic foam bonding portfolio with the release of the 94 Series product line.

Ask Dr. Dave

Debondable Structural Adhesives

We are looking for a temporary adhesive to hold some small steel parts together, but then we want to break the bond before some final finishing operations. What can we use?