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Case Study

Carbon Dioxide Collaboration

A pressure-sensitive adhesive applied on optical sensors is contributing to life-support systems such as mixed gas rebreathers.

July 3, 2017

FLEXcon Co. Inc. recently collaborated with Polestar Technologies in Needham Heights, Mass., a company that specializes in high-tech sensors and monitoring equipment. Optical sensor technology is being used with life-support systems such as the mixed gas rebreathers used by emergency personnel, as well as for recreational diving.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market to Grow 5%

Market growth in flexible plastic packaging is due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.

July 3, 2017

The flexible packaging market is projected to expand from $102.19 billion in 2017 to $131.65 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, according to a recent report from MarketsandMarkets™. Demand is growing for the global flexible plastic packaging market due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.

Market Trends

Label Demand Rolls Ahead

Pharmaceutical label demand is expected to grow more than 7% annually through 2020.

July 3, 2017

Global demand for labels in pharmaceutical applications is projected to increase 7.1% annually to 5.1 billion sq m in 2020, the fastest growth rate among major label markets, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group.

Mactac Film Receives Flammability Certification

The flammability test is frequently required for materials used inside a vehicle’s passenger compartment.

June 27, 2017

Mactac® has received Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 302 flammability certification for its VDG6911 durable film solution.

Increased Usage of Printed Tapes Driving Growth

The global printed tapes market is expected to reach $39.79 billion by 2025.

June 26, 2017

Growing usage of the tapes for branding and marketing purposes is expected to bolster growth over the forecast period.

Schreiner Group to Move into New Facility

Schreiner Group is reportedly not only enlarging its international footprint with the new facility, but continuing to grow in Germany as well.

June 21, 2017

Schreiner Group recently announced it is moving into a new production facility in Dorfen near Erding, Germany.

Medley Appointed Loparex CEO

Medley joins Loparex with nearly 30 years of chemical industry experience.

June 20, 2017

Loparex Int. B.V. recently announced the appointment of Simon Medley as its new group chief executive officer.

Hot Melt Adhesives Market to Grow 5%

The market will reportedly reach a total size of $7.636 billion by 2022.

June 14, 2017

The hot melt adhesives market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 5.83%.

Avery Dennison Opens Electronics Technology Center in California

The new facility is reportedly designed, equipped and staffed to provide engineering solutions and services to electronics industry customers.

June 8, 2017

Avery Dennison’s Industrial and Healthcare Materials’ Performance Tapes business has opened an Electronics Solutions and Technology center in Silicon Valley, Calif.