This new high-solids acrylic waterborne emulsion unlocks enhanced performance, efficiency, and sustainability for the packaging industry.

With these three new additions, eight Dow products have achieved APR Design^® Critical Guidance Recognition.

Bob Pasquale, current president of New Era Converting Machinery, has been elected president of the Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC).  

The proposed acquisition will significantly expand Arkema's portfolio of solutions for flexible packaging, enabling the group to become a key player in the market. 

The emerging trend towards the use of more wood in construction is one way the industry is responding to demands from consumers for more sustainable building practices, and adhesives are key to that trend.

The global lamination adhesives for flexible packaging market is projected to surpass $2.6 billion by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2020-2027.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the second in a series of bonding studies that reportedly make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series adhesive products with commonly used materials.

Consumers expect the food industry to provide safe products that comply with the latest regulations. FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recommends avoiding the use of epoxy silanes in food contact applications, and the European Union is expected to set new limits during the course of this year. These limits will require complex testing methods that lead to challenges for converters and packaging manufacturers.