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Program Highlights for the ASC Fall 2014 Convention and Expo

The ASC Fall Convention and Expo will draw hundreds of visitors from around the world.

October 1, 2014

Delegates from around the world will meet at The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo.

Selecting Adhesives: Converting Every Opportunity into Success

Knowing the basics of converting is helpful when choosing the best adhesive for an application.

Charlie Braham

October 1, 2014

Choosing the right adhesive for a specific application is not always simple. Many articles have been devoted to discussing the topic, often focusing on how the end use of a given pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) product should play into the decisions.

Electron Beam Technology for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Applications

Ultraviolet and electron beam technology offers many benefits for PSAs, including environmental and application advantages.

Stephen C. Lapin

October 1, 2014

Initial reports on the use of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technology for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) began to appear in the late 1960s.

Eco-Friendly Adhesives for Converting and Packaging

Starch-based adhesives offer a number of benefits in converting and packaging applications.

Dan Walter

October 1, 2014

Packagers and converters are always seeking the most efficient, cost-effective adhesives. Many times, synthetics are not the most reliable solutions. This is especially true in an era when U.S. companies of all types are encouraged to find more environmentally friendly options.

Henkel to Acquire the Bergquist Co.

September 30, 2014

Henkel recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Bergquist Co.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema’s Offer to Purchase Bostik Makes Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in the news that Total received an offer from Arkema to acquire its Bostik affiliate.

Susan Sutton

September 29, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Top 5 News that Sticks

MACtac Acquisition Garners Most Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in the sale of MACtac.

Susan Sutton

September 22, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE COUNCIL: New Website

September 10, 2014

This association has launched a new educational website dedicated to increasing knowledge regarding pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape usage in a range of industries.

MACtac Acquired by Private Equity Firm

September 9, 2014

Bemis Co. Inc. recently announced that it has reached an agreement to sell MACtac to a California-based private equity firm for a purchase price of $170 million.

SHURTAPE: Duct Tapes

September 5, 2014

This company has expanded its co-extruded duct tape offering with the ShurGRIP™ line, which features a new adhesive for aggressive stick and dependable performance.