Articles Tagged with ''tapes''

PSTC Confirms 2021 Dates for Inaugural Tape Week

The first edition of the revamped Tape Week was cancelled due to COVID-19.

April 1, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced that it has secured the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace for Tape Week to be held May 3-6, 2021.

Afera Shifts Annual Technical Seminar to August Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

According to Afera, the hotel will contact attendees who had already reserved a room for the event to see if they would like to rebook for the new dates or cancel their reservations.

March 6, 2020

Afera recently announced that it would postpone its annual Technical Seminar, which was originally scheduled to be held in April, to August 24-26 due to coronavirus-related concerns.

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Record Sales Spur Berry Global to Top News Spot

Interest from our LinkedIn community helped Berry Global’s recent financial results announcement lead the news last week.

Susan Sutton

February 17, 2020

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Meeting Modern Challenges in Bonding to Automotive Thermoplastic Olefin Plastics

Thermoplastic olefin plastics present unique challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesives in automotive applications.

Hillary Cole

February 17, 2020

Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials belong to the larger group of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). As such, they come in many formulations and can be molded into parts with different surface finishes. Increasingly used in the automotive industry as an alternative to high-cost, heavy metal materials, TPO plastics present unique bonding challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) manufacturers.

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Lamination Adhesives Portfolio

The Performance Tapes portfolio offers a selection of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape constructions that meet a wide range of needs.

February 4, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently launched its lamination adhesives portfolio, which reportedly enables durable labels to maintain critical product messaging over an item’s lifetime.

MACTAC INDUSTRIAL TAPES: High-Performance Acrylic Adhesive Tape

Macbond HBA724 (IB7372-74) is designed for a wide range of industrial mounting, bonding, and assembly applications.

January 15, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes has announced the addition of a new high-performance acrylic adhesive tape to its Macbond product line.

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Avery Dennison reports that its new Core Series was designed to address the majority of converters’ bonding needs.

January 9, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced its Core Series™ portfolio, which features adhesive technologies ranging from general-purpose rubber to silicone in a variety of tape constructions.

Automotive Lightweighting to Provide Opportunities for Thermoplastic Tapes

Thermoplastic tape market players are working to capitalize on the evolving automotive industry, where lightweight components have been gaining significant momentum to enhance fuel efficiency and achieve low-carbon emissions.

January 7, 2020

The global thermoplastic tape market is expected to witness substantial growth from 2019-2029.

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Readers Most Interested in Sika Acquisition

Last week, Sika’s acquisition of Adeplast garnered the most interest from our readers.

Susan Sutton

December 16, 2019

How are acquisitions affecting the adhesives and sealants industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Bostik Addresses Regional Industry Challenges at LabelExpo Asia 2019

Products displayed at the Bostik booth included removable labels, linerless labels, food direct contact labels, and wash off labels.

December 9, 2019

Bostik recently announced that it showcased a wide range of solutions and technologies for the tapes and labels industry at the recent LabelExpo Asia 2019.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.