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SHOWA DENKO K.K.: Film Adhesive for Bonding Dissimilar Materials

This film adhesive can bond resins like polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, and nylon with metals such as aluminum, iron, and copper.

September 7, 2021

Showa Denko K.K. has developed WelQuick™, a film-type binding material that can quickly bond dissimilar materials together.

"Your Design Here" Circle Graphic on Pavement

Understanding Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives for Graphics Applications

Selecting the optimal pressure-sensitive adhesive for each of the many different—and new—applications across the graphics market is key to helping ensure the end products’ success.

Zhaohui Sun

September 7, 2021

Pressure-sensitive graphic products are ubiquitous in today’s world. The market continues to grow and evolve, requiring adhesive manufacturers to constantly innovate solutions for new materials (e.g., semi-flexible olefin films) and surfaces.

Avery Dennison Completes Vestcom Acquisition

Vestcom is a provider of pricing and branded labeling solutions at the shelf-edge for retailers and consumer packaged goods companies.

September 3, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vestcom for the purchase price of $1.45 billion, subject to customary adjustments.

Arkema to Acquire Ashland’s Performance Adhesives Division for Nearly $1.7 Billion

According to Arkema, the acquisition aligns with the group’s ambition to become a pure specialty materials player by 2024 while supporting Bostik’s strong long-term growth ambition.

August 31, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business.

Composition Adjustments to Drive Polyolefin-Wax Interactions in Hot-Melt Adhesives

The proper interaction between polymer and wax is required to achieve specific properties in hot-melt adhesives.

Juan Tuberquia Allan McLennaghan Kyle Anderson Jozef Van Dun

August 30, 2021

Hot-melt adhesives (HMA) are formulated systems with extensive use in packaged goods, particularly in the bonding of cardboard boxes.

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Sika’s Latest Acquisition is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s acquisition of Bexel Internacional.

Susan Sutton

August 30, 2021

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World Economic Forum to Establish Global Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit

The center aims to increase public-private collaboration in cities and advance more inclusive and sustainable models for urban development.

August 30, 2021

The World Economic Forum recently announced plans to establish a new global Centre for Urban Transformation headquartered in Detroit, Mich.

Bucher Named Chief Financial Officer for Archroma as Waibel Retires

Bucher joins Archroma from Alpiq Holding AG.

August 30, 2021

Archroma recently announced that it has appointed Thomas Bucher its new chief financial officer, effective October 1, 2021.

Bostik Exhibits Specialty Hot Melts at Techtextil North America

Bostik is showcasing its webs, films, hot melts, water-based, stitchless, membrane, and powder adhesives at booth 1221.

August 25, 2021

Bostik is exhibiting a range of bonding and sealing solutions at Techtextil North America, which is being held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C., August 23-25, 2021.

3M Focuses on Water Conservation with New Initiatives

3M reports that it will be working to preserve the world’s freshwater resources and achieve a net positive water impact.

August 24, 2021

3M recently announced it is joining the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC), advancing its commitment to help the nearly two billion people worldwide living in water-stressed and water-scarce communities.