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MACTAC PERFORMANCE ADHESIVES: Squeezable Films

February 26, 2015

New squeezable films with MP880 adhesive are now available, intended to fit the growing need for label conformity in food and beverage packaging.

Breaking Packaging Barriers with Oxygen Barrier Coatings

Oxygen barrier coatings can help to overcome the deficiencies of barrier technologies in packaging.

Bob O'Boyle

February 2, 2015

The packaging marketplace has a clear need for more functionality in barrier technologies that can provide varying degrees of preservation and protection for many substrates used in food and other packaging.

UK Food Producer Installs Tipper Tie Packaging System

January 30, 2015

Tipper Tie Inc. recently announced that Tulip Ltd., a leading food producer in the UK, has adopted its model TN4200 whole muscle packaging system.

FLEXCON: PVDC-Coated Film

January 21, 2015

OptiFLEX^® Reseal™ barrier clear is a new PVDC-coated film that can serve as a barrier against moisture to maintain food freshness and the moistness of wet wipe products.

Flexible Packaging Market to Improve through 2019

October 24, 2014

North America is the leader of the market for packaging, accounting for more than 30% of the market—and it is still growing.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Huntsman Manufacturing Disruption is Top News

News regarding a manufacturing disruption at Huntsman’s Neches, Texas, facility drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

July 7, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Ask Dr. Dave: How can we get our adhesives approved for food/beverage or medical applications?

Dave Dunn's July 2014 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 1, 2014

Food packaging is an industry that involves special requirements.

Berry Plastics Receives Awards from Yum! Brands and Hormel

June 23, 2014

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced it has received multiple awards from two of its key customers.

H.B. Fuller Receives Award for Packaging

June 19, 2014

H.B. Fuller Co. announced that, in partnership with Quaker Oats Co. and International Paper Co., it has received the Institute of Packaging Professional’s 2014 AmeriStar Award.

Market Trends: "Smart" Packaging on the Rise

Active and intelligent packaging demand is expected to grow 8% annually to 2017.

April 1, 2014

Demand for active and intelligent packaging in the U.S. is forecast to expand 8% annually to $3.5 billion in 2017, well above total packaging demand growth.