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Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most drawn to yet another major industry acquisition.

September 7, 2021

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Composition Adjustments to Drive Polyolefin-Wax Interactions in Hot-Melt Adhesives

The proper interaction between polymer and wax is required to achieve specific properties in hot-melt adhesives.

Juan Tuberquia Allan McLennaghan Kyle Anderson Jozef Van Dun

August 30, 2021

Hot-melt adhesives (HMA) are formulated systems with extensive use in packaged goods, particularly in the bonding of cardboard boxes.

Bostik Exhibits Specialty Hot Melts at Techtextil North America

Bostik is showcasing its webs, films, hot melts, water-based, stitchless, membrane, and powder adhesives at booth 1221.

August 25, 2021

Bostik is exhibiting a range of bonding and sealing solutions at Techtextil North America, which is being held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C., August 23-25, 2021.

Henkel polyurethane hot melt for electronics

HENKEL: Bio-Based Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive for Consumer Electronics Assembly

This is the company's inaugural consumer electronics-specific, bio-based PUR hot-melt adhesive.

August 19, 2021

Henkel recently announced the development and commercial availability of LOCTITE^® HHD 3544F, a bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesive designed for consumer electronics assembly.

H.B. Fuller and Covestro Join Forces to Make Adhesives More Sustainable

H.B. Fuller is using a bio-attributed raw material created via a mass balance approach that will replace a proportion of fossil-based raw materials.

July 28, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced a strategic partnership with Covestro to deliver an adhesive with a reduced climate impact for the woodworking, composites, textiles, and automotive industries.

Top 5 News that Sticks

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

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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?