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ASC Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Totaling $7,000, the scholarships were awarded in the spring to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.
November 20, 2020
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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WAUSAU COATED PRODUCTS: Transfer Tapes

The i series and T series transfer tapes are available in various calipers ranging from 1-5 mils to accommodate smooth to textured surfaces.
November 19, 2020

Wausau Coated Products has added a new product line of high-performance acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive transfer tapes.


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PSTC Board of Directors Announces Shift in Leadership, Officer Positions

Board appointments include Joe Tocci of Intertape Polymer Group Inc. as incoming president, Steve Flannery of Avery Dennison Corp. as vice president, Ed LaForge of MACtac North America as treasurer, and Michel Merkx of American Biltrite Inc. moving to past president.
November 18, 2020
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced a number of position changes to its board of directors.
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H‐O Products Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The scope of H‐O Products’ certification includes the development and manufacturing of pressure-sensitive products for various industrial markets.
November 17, 2020
H‐O Products Corp. recently announced that it has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.
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Pressure-Sensitive Glazing Tapes for Window Fabrication

Residential and commercial window manufacturers depend on pressure-sensitive tapes to provide immediate handleability and increased throughput during fabrication.
Rick Alexander
November 12, 2020

Pressure-sensitive glazing tapes form a bond and seal between an insulated glass unit (IGU) and a framing system, window sash, or door. The term “glazing tape” is used throughout the residential and commercial fenestration industries but can mean different types of products to different end users.


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Dow Opens Pack Studios Facility in Spain

Dow’s Pack Studios facilities reportedly help customers address packaging sustainability by providing a testing platform to shorten development cycles for new formats and load stability innovation.
November 6, 2020
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Dow, recently introduced Pack Studios Tarragona, the 10th in a global network of Pack Studios sites.
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Health Care Sales Surge for 3M in 2020 Third Quarter

In the third quarter of 2020, 3M’s total sales grew 25.5% in Health Care, 6.9% in Safety and Industrial, and 5.6% in Consumer; the Transportation and Electronics segment saw sales decline by 7.4%.
November 2, 2020
3M recently reported that its sales grew 4.5% in the 2020 third quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, to $8.4 billion.
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MACTAC: Industrial Tapes

MacBond FBR899 series tapes are offered in transfer adhesive and double-coated film form with a 0.5-mil PET carrier.
October 29, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes recently announced the launch of MacBond FBR899 series tapes, a line of industrial tapes designed to adhere to nearly any surface.


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Rahman Appointed to Berry Global Board of Directors

Jill A. Rahman has served as chief operating officer of the Greater Chicago Food Depository since June 2020 and brings more than 25 years of packaged goods experience to Berry.
October 29, 2020
Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that Jill A. Rahman has been appointed to its board of directors.
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Avery Dennison Sees Net Sales Dip 1.8% in 2020 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales were approximately $1.7 billion, down 1.8%, in the 2020 third quarter.
October 28, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2020, and provided an update related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company.


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