Whether they’re running products such as shipping labels, tapes that brand and seal boxes, or pressure sensitives that secure tamper-evident packages, converters benefit from technologies that slash downtime.
As the needs of the packaging industry evolve, adhesive converters face new challenges. The recent growth in e-commerce and food delivery services, for example, has converters looking for efficient ways to quickly slit and rewind large rolls of labels and tapes. Demand is also increasing for user-friendly products such as easy-to-remove split liners. A variety of machinery solutions help converters meet these new requirements.
It is with great pleasure, excitement, and anticipation that we officially host our first Tape Week event this May 2-5 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., with 500+ attendees from 100 companies and 10 countries expected. Representing both a reinvigoration of our historically successful Tape Summit and a refocus and expansion of PSTC’s reach, Tape Week is the only knowledge-building and networking event for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape professionals.
The FLEXcon® L-59FR series flame-retardant adhesive portfolio, featuring a self-extinguishing, non-halogenated flame-retardant adhesive, has been expanded to include both 2 mil and 4 mil adhesive coat weights as either a transfer tape or coated film.
Our February issue brings articles on a wide range of topics, including green formulations and applications, curing materials, transportation end uses, and much more.
To start us off, Jowat’s Gerhard Haas asks: How can we make adhesives and bonding processes more sustainable? Luckily, he also provides some insightful answers clustered under a central recommendation to seek a holistic approach to sustainability. Learn more in “Green Bonding.”
The study was performed at the Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Painesville Innovation Center, which tests under real-world and extreme conditions with tight control of environmental conditions.
February 22, 2022
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the fifth in a series of bonding studies that make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series™ portfolio adhesive products with commonly used materials.
Several key trends will help drive the 6.1% CAGR expected for automotive adhesive tape revenues through 2028.
February 9, 2022
Automotive adhesive tapes are lighter than mechanical fasteners such as screws and fasteners and simplify the automobile manufacturing process. The global automotive adhesive tapes market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to account for $13.8 billion by 2028.
The USA Bobsled/Skeleton team and tesa are teaming up to win gold at the Winter Olympics.
January 20, 2022
When USA Bobsled/Skeleton athletes hurtle down the track at speeds topping 80 miles per hour at the 2022 Winter Olympics, they’ll be relying on the science of aerodynamics—and the power of adhesion. Adhesive tape is an essential part of a bobsled and skeleton athlete’s sled and gear.
Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.
January 14, 2022
Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?
The leadership transition comes as John Kahl, CEO of Shurtape's C&C Group, announced his retirement.
December 28, 2021
Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced that Vuk Trivanovic, CEO of the company’s Industrial and Engineered Solutions (ESG) Groups, will expand his role and responsibilities as CEO to encompass the full scope of Shurtape's global business.
Wow, what a year. It’s like 2020 turned to 2021 and said, “Haha—beat that!” Unfortunately for us, 2021 responded with a hearty “Challenge accepted!” and proceeded to foment chaos with manic enthusiasm.