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Saint-Gobain to Acquire German Tapes Manufacturer

Biolink develops and produces environmentally friendly solvent-free acrylic resin adhesive tapes.

May 24, 2017

Saint-Gobain recently announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the equity capital of Biolink.

Novel Technology for Non-Silicone, Non-Solvent-Based Release Coatings

Many tape manufacturers are seeking solvent- and silicone-free release coatings.

Joel Erwin Goldstein, Ph.D.

May 4, 2017

To achieve the desired level of release, humidity resistance, hydrophobicity and other properties, most release coatings today are based on silicone and/or fluorochemical technologies. Fluorochemicals provide hydrophobicity, an important release coating feature that drives performance.

Las Vegas Hosts PSTC Tape Summit

The PSTC’s Tape Summit 2017 will showcase the latest in PSA tape trends and technology.

May 4, 2017

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit, which is scheduled to take place May 15-19 in Las Vegas, Nev. The annual event provides industry professionals opportunities to build their pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape knowledge base.

Integrating a Full-Service Converter into Your Supply Chain

Partnering with a full-service converter can increase process efficiencies.

May 4, 2017

Sourcing, specifying, and purchasing adhesive tapes and materials can be a stressful process. You have literally millions of different tapes to choose from, and finding a solution for your application can be time consuming. Full-service converters can be your ideal partner to save sourcing time, lower material costs, reduce SKUs, increase production output and enhance the end product.

Advancing Adhesives

Tapes Deliver a Sticky Situation to Reality Television Show Contestants

Packaging tape was the medium of choice for a recent challenge on Spike TV’s “Ink Master” reality TV show.

May 4, 2017

While tattoo artists might prefer to create their art with ink, contestants on Spike TV’s “Ink Master” reality television show recently found themselves in a sticky situation. Their challenge? To create textured art on a piece of Plexiglass—with nothing but tan packaging tape.

The Greener Side of Adhesive Coating

A 100% solids adhesive coating process is operationally and environmentally sustainable for pressure-sensitive adhesive construction.

Janet Page

May 4, 2017

Adhesive coating is an important and necessary step in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction. It’s also one of the least-discussed aspects of the PSA manufacturing process and, as of late, is becoming one of the most environmentally sustainable.

Ask Dr. Dave

Is there a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?

Dave Dunn's May 2017 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 4, 2017

We have a customer who wants to use an adhesive-backed expanded PTFE gasket strip on a steel substrate. However, the customer wants to be able to remove and reapply the strip without losing adhesion. We do not make ePTFE gasket strips, but we have imported some samples for the customer to test. They are not satisfied with the results. I must admit, I am not surprised. Is there such a thing as a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?

SHURTAPE: Film Tape

May 4, 2017

FF 100 film tape is engineered specifically for sealing and seaming reflective insulation.

Global Self-Adhesive Label Market to Expand 5%

By 2020, nearly 29,000 sq m of self-adhesive labels are expected to be sold across the globe.

April 28, 2017

The global market for self-adhesive labels is expected to expand at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2024.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Last Week, Readers Were Most Interested in Huntsman Facility Fire

News about Huntsman’s fire received the most reader interest.

April 10, 2017

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.