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Avery Dennison Completes Smartrac Acquisition

According to Avery Dennison, Smartrac has a proven track record for developing and commercializing effective, high-value, and high-quality RFID products.

March 4, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Smartrac’s Transponder business for the purchase price of €225 million (approximately $248.1 million), subject to customary adjustments.

Clunie Named Sales and Marketing Director for Mactac Performance Adhesives Group

Kevin Clunie will lead strategic direction for all sales and marketing functions within Mactac’s Roll Label business.

February 28, 2020

Mactac recently announced that it has named Kevin Clunie Sales and Marketing director in its Performance Adhesives Group.

3M Recognized by Ethisphere Institute as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 7th Consecutive Year

3M reports that its leaders create and promote a workplace environment where compliance and ethical business conduct are expected and encouraged through leading by example.

February 27, 2020

The Ethisphere Institute recently recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the seventh straight year.

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Leadership Change at Adhesives Technology Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in the new president of Adhesives Technology.

Susan Sutton

February 24, 2020

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Improving Shipment Efficiencies in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Challenges exist within many transportation departments, including a lack of drivers, new hours of service rules, fluctuating demand, and higher prices.

David Cahn

February 24, 2020

According to Grand View Research, the global adhesives and sealants market was valued at $52.6 billion in 2017 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018-2025. Increasing demand from automotive, construction, packaging, furniture, footwear, and pressure-sensitive applications are primary factors driving growth.

Sales of Automatic Labeling Equipment Set for Healthy Growth through 2029

Automatic labeling equipment is garnering significant traction over semi-automatic and manual systems.

February 24, 2020

Predominantly pushed by brisk expansion in the packaged food sector, labeling equipment sales will thrive at a healthy CAGR over the course of next decade.

Amsterdam Hosts Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition

The Global Release Liner Industry Conference program divides into concurrent sessions over two days, with a series of presentations by experts in different market segments.

February 21, 2020

Key release liner markets, application areas, opportunities, and growth will be the focus of this year’s AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition, which will take place February 27-28 in Amsterdam.

Avery Dennison RFID Blocking Material Earns UL Classification

When applied to surfaces such as walls and doors, ShieldSense reportedly creates a barrier that restricts RFID waves from traveling beyond its perimeters.

February 18, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently announced that its ShieldSense RFID blocking material is now classified to UL 723 (ASTM E84) to meet building and fire safety codes for surface burning characteristics.

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Record Sales Spur Berry Global to Top News Spot

Interest from our LinkedIn community helped Berry Global’s recent financial results announcement lead the news last week.

Susan Sutton

February 17, 2020

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Meeting Modern Challenges in Bonding to Automotive Thermoplastic Olefin Plastics

Thermoplastic olefin plastics present unique challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesives in automotive applications.

Hillary Cole

February 17, 2020

Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials belong to the larger group of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). As such, they come in many formulations and can be molded into parts with different surface finishes. Increasingly used in the automotive industry as an alternative to high-cost, heavy metal materials, TPO plastics present unique bonding challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) manufacturers.