PSAs | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

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FRANKLIN ADHESIVES & POLYMERS: Emulsion Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive

May 3, 2024

Frankling Adhesives & Polymers has introduced Covinax 625, its latest innovation in permanent pressure-sensitive adhesives for durable labels and tape applications.

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HERMA: New Self-Adhesive Label Achieves Highest Environmental Standard

January 6, 2024

Two HERMA self-adhesive labels have passed the critical earthworm toxicity test in accordance with the Australian standard, AS 5810.

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ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS: Resin for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

November 14, 2023

Engineered Polymer Solutions launches an all-acrylic polymer that can be formulated for permanent and removable pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Tape Industry Involves, Solves, and Evolves at PSTC’s Fall Member Business Meeting

Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape manufacturers and suppliers are working through industry challenges together at this annual event.

Joe Tocci

November 28, 2022

After the success of its inaugural Tape Week, the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is gathering in person once again for its annual Fall Member Business Meeting.

Living and Learning

New Orleans is a great venue for an event like the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit 2013, which will be held next week.

Susan Sutton

May 10, 2013

Who’s going, and what are you most looking forward to?

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: New Website

January 7, 2013

A new user-friendly website has been launched that can enable visitors to locate adhesives and pressure-sensitive tape solutions for virtually any product application.

This company has reportedly completed its range of Silco(TM) flat release papers for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) graphics, with the addition of new liners for demanding graphics applications and for plotter cut films.

World Specialty Tapes Production Increases 4.5%

November 21, 2012

The global market for specialty pressure-sensitive tapes continues to grow at a healthy rate around the world, according to a new market study.

Henkel Acquires Cytec PSA Product Line

August 14, 2012

Henkel recently announced it has acquired the high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) product range from Cytec Industries Inc.

FLEXcon to Purchase JDC Coatings’ Silicone PSAs

June 12, 2012

The move reportedly extends FLEXcon’s silicone PSA offerings and allows the company to deliver products to serve its industrial customer base with a wider range of products in high-performance applications.