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Sustainability Practices in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Manufacturing

While challenges remain, the benefits of sustainable practices make a compelling case for the transition toward more eco-friendly adhesive manufacturing.

Janet Page

September 17, 2024

As the demand for environmentally friendly products rises, manufacturers are evaluating their current sustainability practices and finding ways to minimize their environmental impact.

Trends in Reusable Protective Packaging Drive Growth of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Applications

Choosing the right pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape for reusable protective packaging depends on the need of the specific application and the materials that are being bonded together.

Janet Page

November 10, 2020

The reusable protective packaging market has grown in recent years. Not only do businesses want to safely distribute products throughout the supply chain, they want to do so in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.

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Vertically Integrate for Sustainability

Vertically integrated tape suppliers can offer stabilized value, flexibility in product development and superior product performance.

Janet Page

November 13, 2018

Supplying industrial adhesive tape is a complex business.

The Greener Side of Adhesive Coating

A 100% solids adhesive coating process is operationally and environmentally sustainable for pressure-sensitive adhesive construction.

Janet Page

May 4, 2017

Adhesive coating is an important and necessary step in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction. It’s also one of the least-discussed aspects of the PSA manufacturing process and, as of late, is becoming one of the most environmentally sustainable.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Are in the Driver's Seat

Industrial PSA tapes with high temperature resistance bring new value to production assembly in automotive and transportation markets.

Janet Page

July 1, 2016

For years, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have been creating new opportunities for improved production processes in the automotive and transportation markets. According to the Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc., one of the first uses of acrylic PSA tapes in the automotive market came about in the 1960s as a solution for replacing mechanical fasteners to attach vehicle trim, thus improving corrosion resistance.