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Editor's Memo

Welcome to Fall!

I hope you were able to enjoy some well-earned time off over the summer and are ready to get back to work!

Susan Sutton

September 3, 2019

If you’re anything like me, the onset of fall leaves you feeling a bit bittersweet.

Net Sales Dip 7% for Berry Global in 2019 Fiscal Third Quarter

Net sales in Berry’s Engineered Materials segment decreased by $48 million to $639 million, compared to the 2018 third fiscal quarter.

August 9, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported net sales of $1.9 billion its third fiscal quarter 2019, a decrease of 7% compared to the corresponding 2018 quarter.

Top 5 News that Sticks

DELO World Record Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in the world record recently set by DELO’s epoxy resins.

Susan Sutton

August 5, 2019

Does your company have any record-breaking products? I’d love to hear about them!

Mactac Tapes and Adhesives for Photographic Enclosure Materials Meet ISO Standards

To meet ISO 18916 standards, Mactac reports that it submitted samples of its CleanBond™ double-coated tapes (LV820 and LV840) and CleanFilm™ transfer adhesives (LV820) to a third-party facility to test the products’ suitability for use in photographic mounting applications.

July 24, 2019

Mactac^® Industrial Tapes recently announced that its CleanTape™ line of low-volatile organic compound (VOC) acrylic double-coated tapes and transfer adhesives meet International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 18916 standards for photographic enclosure materials.

Emerging Economies Represent Major Opportunities for Specialty Tapes

The specialty tapes market in emerging economies (e.g., China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia) is expected to witness significant growth.

July 17, 2019

The market for specialty tapes is projected to grow from $44.2 billion in 2019 to $59.3 billion by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1%.

Shurtape Becomes Preferred Supplier of IBC Network of Independent Distributors

Through this partnership, IBC members will be able to deliver Shurtape® brand solutions to integrated supply chains.

July 16, 2019

The Industrial Group of Shurtape Technologies, LLC has become a preferred supplier of the IBC industrial buying group, a network of independent distributors for industrial products servicing the U.S., Canada, parts of Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik Poster Session Win Lands in Top News Spot

Readers last week were most interested in Bostik’s PSTC Tape Summit success.

Susan Sutton

June 17, 2019

Has your company experienced a big win recently? Please share you success stories with me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.

June 17, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.

3M: Commercial Vehicle Tape

Designed for sidewall and roof panel bonding, the new 3M VHB CV90F commercial vehicle tape reportedly enables fast, easy, and durable assembly in demanding transportation applications.

June 6, 2019

3M recently announced that its commercial vehicle product line is expanding with the addition of CV90F to the 3M™ VHB™ commercial vehicle tape family.