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Market Trends: Bioadhesives Fill the Gaps

Bioadhesives can address several unmet needs in key industries like healthcare and pulp and paper.

November 1, 2015

Vast technological capabilities and the addition of more viable solutions have gradually reduced unmet needs across several industries. Many bioadhesive vendors are currently licensing new solutions to product developers that are looking to strengthen their portfolios—and market positions

V. Himark Signs Distribution Deal with IPG

October 30, 2015

V. Himark Inc.announced recently it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Intertape Polymer Group® Inc.

NORTHSTAR ELASTOMERS: Polyisobutylene Polymer

October 2, 2015

Thermogravimetric analysis via Aspen Research Corp. reportedly showed minimal material loss up to about 800°F.

Ask Dr. Dave: Please explain tack, peel adhesion and shear strength in regards to pressure-sensitive adhesives.

PSAs can be formulated with a range of adhesive and cohesive properties.

October 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's October 2015 column.

MACTAC TECHNICAL PRODUCTS: Foam Bonding Tape

September 24, 2015

This company has expanded its line of MACbond™ rubber double-coated tapes with the addition of MACbond foam bonding tape.

SHURTAPE: Flatback Paper Tape

September 1, 2015

FP 115 is a new, high performance grade flatback paper designed to effectively secure the paper to the core during roll start-up, hold the splice during processing and anchor the end of the roll securely.

ESSENTRA SPECIALTY TAPES: Double-Sided Tapes

August 19, 2015

This company has introduced several double-sided tapes which will reportedly adhere well to UV coated material.

Market Trends: Adhesive Films Market to See Solid Growth

Increasing applications in the healthcare, electronics, packaging and automotive industries are all driving the market for adhesive films.

July 1, 2015

The global adhesive films market was valued at $9.7 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $14.45 billion by 2020, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the forecast period, according to Transparency Market Research's "Adhesive Films Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014-2020."