The
broad-based acceptance of labeling and film adhesive shows no sign of
deteriorating; however, the applicators used to automatically apply these components
can be frustrating.
Keeping up with the changing regulations impacting today’s global businesses can be a full-time job. However, with an understanding of various regional regulations - as well as the options available for compliance and typical costs - adhesive-processing companies can navigate successfully through the regulation storm.
Richard Drew, 3M’s legendary inventor of masking and clear cellophane tapes, was posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, OH, on May 4, 2007.
Silicone sealants are now offered that combine the advantages of a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) with the high performance of a structural, neutral-cure silicone sealant.