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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.

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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.

Mactac Receives Readers’ Choice Top Product Award

Mactac® recently announced that its solvent-free, low-VOC CleanTape™ product line has received a 2017 Wide-Format & Signage Readers’ Choice Top Product Award.

April 7, 2017

The annual award reportedly features breakthrough products that have caused the most excitement in the industry and have been a valuable asset to wide- and grand-format businesses throughout the prior year.

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Readers Again Most Interested in SOCMA’s Message to President Trump

Last week, SOCMA’s message to President Trump again received the most reader clicks.

Teresa McPherson

April 3, 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.

Shurtape Joins Sphere 1 Cooperative

Sphere 1 is a national cooperative of independent tool, fastener and concrete accessory distributors.

March 10, 2017

Through this partnership, Shurtape will reportedly work with Sphere 1 to deliver enhanced programs, education, and field training to its members.

Using Structural Adhesives in Car and Truck Accessories Manufacturing

Structural adhesives can play a major role in reducing overall labor and inventory costs while simplifying design and manufacturing processes.

Bob Zweng

March 1, 2017

Adding accessories to cars and trucks is a burgeoning and lucrative business for many aftermarket shops. The trend is driven by consumers who are looking to customize and differentiate their vehicles from the standard models on the roadways. While some OEMs are beginning to offer add-on accessories at the dealership, approximately 85% of accessory sales are done through aftermarket accessory shops.

Integrating Adhesives with Assembly

Adhesives and tapes in durable assembly allow engineers to innovate.

Cory Sauer

March 1, 2017

Multi-material designs are becoming increasingly common for industrial assemblies, with the growing incorporation of materials like integrated glass, structural composites, or scratch-resistant surfaces.

Shurtape Acquires Syntac Coated Products

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced the acquisition of Syntac Coated Products LLC.

February 15, 2017

The companies will offer a portfolio that includes cloth and duct, masking and paper, packaging, foil, film, double-coated and transfer tapes.

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News About RPM’s Acquisition Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, a news story about RPM garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

January 9, 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.

PSTC Releases Tape Usage Report

The PSTC recently commissioned an in-depth research report that identifies the underlying biases, behaviors, and decision drivers influencing tape usage.

December 29, 2016

the report revealed that within the building and construction industry, there are low levels of familiarity about the benefits of using tape.