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H.B. Fuller Food Safety Certification Triggers Strong Reader Interest

Massive interest on LinkedIn helped propel an announcement from H.B. Fuller to the top of the news list.

Susan Sutton

May 24, 2021

Are you following us on LinkedIn? Find the latest news stories, feature articles, market trends, and more!

Bostik to Acquire Edge Adhesives Texas

The acquisition is in line with Bostik's growth strategy and expands its presence in North America.

May 19, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will expand its offerings in high-performance adhesives in the U.S. with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas.

HENKEL: Hot-Melt Adhesive Based on Bio-Based Polyolefin Elastomer from Dow

The products are the result of a successful partnership with Dow, which developed the AFFINITY RE bio-based polyolefin elastomer that can effectively substitute fossil-based materials.

May 6, 2021

Henkel has launched Technomelt Supra ECO, a new range of hot-melt adhesives that reportedly delivers greater sustainability and lower CO₂ emissions while maintaining the performance of the Supra range.

Case Study

Successfully Navigating a Food and Beverage Packaging Change

How did a national baby-food manufacturer determine the best adhesive solution for an updated label design?

Pete Turner

Nick Vogt

May 5, 2021

Operating in the food and beverage industry requires careful considerations for packaging—from food safety to aesthetics.

An Ounce of Prevention Leads to Efficient Adhesive Assembly Operations

Environmentally friendly cleaning and preventative maintenance can pay dividends in terms of efficient operation and a safer manufacturing environment.

Susan Sutton

April 12, 2021

Have you ever run your hot-melt tank above the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature? Did someone on the line ever forget to turn the equipment off at the end of the day? What about drips on the tank lid, or that one spot on the nozzle that always seems to collect buildup?

Case Study

Optimizing Efficiencies for Hot-Melt Adhesives

A Spain-based tape manufacturer has optimized its production process with the installation of a new static mixer reactor.

March 22, 2021

Shortening the time required to heat adhesives in tape manufacturing without compromising their physicochemical properties is one of the most crucial goals for businesses in this sector.

Ask Dr. Dave

Understanding Two-Component Adhesives

Why do we have to use two-component adhesives and meter/mix equipment in our assembly and repair operations?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2021

I realize that the meter/mix equipment can be a major inconvenience. Adhesives come in two forms, namely two component or one component. Two-component adhesives are mainly epoxies, reactive acrylics, or polyurethanes.

H.B. FULLER: Adhesive for Natural-Based Disposable Hygiene Products

A high wet-strength adhesive, it allows manufacturers to switch to natural substrates like 100% cotton and viscose without having to significantly increase coat weight.

March 4, 2021

Full-Care™ 5885 is an ECO PASSPORT-certified cotton bonding hygiene construction adhesive solution designed to meet industry’s growing demand for natural-based hygiene articles.

Ask Dr. Dave

Debondable Structural Adhesives

We are looking for a temporary adhesive to hold some small steel parts together, but then we want to break the bond before some final finishing operations. What can we use?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 13, 2021

Numerous technologies and patents cover debondable structural adhesives. For your small parts, however, I can suggest a few simple alternatives.

Meeting Increased E-Commerce Demands and High Sustainability Standards in a COVID-19 World

Manufacturers are closely examining the cartons used to ship consumer goods, as well as the tapes used on those cartons, all while focusing on sustainability.

January 11, 2021

Even before the global pandemic, increasing direct shipment demands were changing the shipping and packaging industry. However, with the heightened growth of e-commerce directly attributed to COVID-19, the shipping industry is processing and delivering an ever-increasing volume of heavier, bulkier, and more valuable packages—including food, beverages, and electronics—directly to the doorsteps of consumers and businesses.