Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) - Articles - Page 67

What Are Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Tapes?

A variety of adhesive chemistries and tape formats can be combined to help ensure that a specific tape satisfies a specific need.

Anthony Cotter

June 24, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council defines a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) as requiring two things: aggressive and permanent tack, and adhesion with finger pressure. This simple definition makes the concept of a PSA easy for anyone to understand.

MACTAC: Cold-Temperature Tapes

According to Mactac, Macbond Arctic provides superior adhesive performance for a wide range of temperatures (-65 to 150˚F).

June 24, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes recently announced the launch of a new cold-temperature industrial tape line, Macbond Arctic.

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Sika Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Sika’s acquisition of Modern Waterproofing Group garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 22, 2020

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PSTC Plans Fall Member Business Meeting in October

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council will hold its Fall Member Business Meeting October 27-29 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

June 18, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council recently announced the opening of registration for its Fall Member Business Meeting.

Entries Open for 2020 Label Industry Global Awards

The Label Industry Global Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have excelled in the label and package printing sector.

June 17, 2020

The search is now underway for the world’s leading innovators in the label and package printing industry, with a total of five awards available at this year’s Label Industry Global Awards.

Christensen Named Midwest Sales Representative for Acucote

Dana Christensen’s experience working with large-scale manufacturers and innovative startups reportedly provides solid application experience as it relates to pressure-sensitive products.

June 16, 2020

Acucote recently announced that it has appointed Dana Christensen to the role of Midwest sales representative.

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One Company has Two Stories in Top 5 while a Familiar Name Tops the List

News from Henkel regarding its support of climate-oriented COVID-19 recovery efforts drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 15, 2020

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Sika’s Safety Mask Production Attracts Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in Sika’s production of safety masks.

Susan Sutton

June 8, 2020

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Labelexpo Americas Postponed to March 2021; Virtual Event to be Held in September 2020

A virtual conference will take place September 15-17, 2020, enabling the region’s industry to stay connected during this unprecedented period.

June 4, 2020

Tarsus Group, the organizer of Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas 2020, recently confirmed new dates for its co-located shows as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Giammarco Named Michelman Global Business Development and Applications Director for Printing & Packaging

With over 30 years of experience, Ralph Giammarco has served in numerous global development roles in the printing and packaging industry.

June 2, 2020

Michelman recently announced the appointment of Ralph Giammarco as global business development and applications director for its Printing & Packaging market segment.