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Susan Sutton, Editor-in-Chief, Integrated Media, discusses topics ranging from the latest industry news and pressing issues to more general information regarding the economy, key market trends, and more. Site visitors are encouraged to post comments, start a discussion, and help build dialogue.

From the Editor

Cooperation Leads to New Tool for European Tape Industry

A cooperation between Afera and the German Adhesives Association will result in a new tool for liquid adhesives and tape manufacturers.

Karen Parker

February 28, 2024

Afera, the European Tape Association, and the German Adhesives Association (IVK), are developing a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for harmonized PCF calculation of adhesives and adhesive tapes.

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Elkem’s New Senior Vice President Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in Larry Zhang’s appointment as the senior vice president of Elkem Silicones.

Susan Sutton

July 5, 2022

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Readers Most Interested in Henkel’s E-Mobility Solutions at Battery Show Europe

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from Henkel regarding Battery Show Europe 2022.

Susan Sutton

June 27, 2022

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Ellsworth Acquisition Leads the News

Ellsworth’s acquisition of TapeCase garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 20, 2022

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Carl Dahlquist Award Winner is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in Joseph Binder being named the recipient of the 2022 Carl Dahlquist Award.

June 13, 2022

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Sika Acquisition Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in Sika’s latest acquisition.

Susan Sutton

June 7, 2022

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Readers Most Interested in Henkel Financial Results

Henkel’s strong results in the 2022 first quarter drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 1, 2022

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New Henkel Facility Draws Massive Reader Interest

Readers last week were keenly interested in an announcement from Henkel regarding its new Global Technology Center.

Susan Sutton

May 23, 2022

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Live from Tape Week 2022

Joe Tocci, president of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), shares information about the recently held Tape Week, some of the PSTC’s activities, and challenges and opportunities for the tape industry.

Susan Sutton

May 19, 2022

I recently took the Bonding with ASI podcast on the road, sitting down with Joe Tocci, president of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) at Tape Week in Orlando, Fla. Postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the inaugural Tape Week was held May 3-5, 2022.