Hot-melt adhesives have played a key role in the packaging process for decades, but traditional technology using heated tanks is less efficient when compared to new systems available today.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Below are the year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/15 to date).

New products items focused on finished adhesives were once again popular with readers.