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H.B. FULLER CO.: Laminating Adhesive

June 19, 2013

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Flextra Fast™ SF8700/XR1000 is the latest addition to this company’s line of Flextra fast-laminating adhesives for flexible packaging converting.

H.B. Fuller Completes Plexbond Quimica S/A Acquisition

June 12, 2013

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H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has finalized the purchase of Plexbond Quimica S/A.

3M: Recycled Corrugate Tape

June 7, 2013

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This company is continuing to expand its line of Scotch^®recycled corrugate tape with the addition of 3072, an industrial packaging tape designed to deliver performance on today’s corrugated boxes.

Converting to Electron Beam Technology

Interest in EB technology has grown significantly in recent years.

June 3, 2013

By Karl E. Swanson

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The world continues to embrace initiatives fostering more environmentally friendly “green” processes, and the converting industry is not exempt from this pursuit. All aspects of the converting process are being scrutinized, including the need to make the adhesives and sealants component of converting more environmentally friendly.

SHURTAPE: Packaging Tape

June 3, 2013

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The new HP 235 packaging tape is a standard-gauge tape solution that can reportedly deliver better performance and adhesion on highly recycled corrugate.

H.B. Fuller Acquires Plexbond Quimica

May 31, 2013

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Plexbond Quimica reportedly works closely with customers to develop adhesives solutions.

Product Profile: Simplifying Case and Carton Sealing

A new hot-melt delivery system is designed to improve uptime and deliver cost savings.

May 1, 2013

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Graco Inc. recently announced its new InvisiPac™ Tank-Free™ hot-melt delivery system for case and carton sealing applications is available through distributors.

H.B. FULLER CO.: Laminating Adhesives for Packaging

April 18, 2013

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Two new adhesives can help customers get food products packaged and shipped faster.

Berry Plastics Products Receive Flexible Packaging Association Awards

April 16, 2013

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Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that three of its products have received Flexible Packaging Association Achievement Awards at the association’s annual ceremony.

Majschak to Keynote TAPPI European PLACE Conference

March 22, 2013

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TAPPI recently announced Jens-Peter Majschak, Ph.D., a professor at the Technical University of Dresden, and manager of Fraunhofer IVV, will deliver the keynote address at the 14th TAPPI European PLACE Conference.

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TAPPI European PLACE Conference

5/6/13

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The European PLACE Conference is the only biennial event in Europe focused on the extrusion coating and laminating industry featuring the latest technology and developments in raw materials, processing, inspection and applications.

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2013 June

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