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Lohmann Releases Sustainability Report

May 13, 2024

The report showcases the commitment of the company to future-oriented corporate governance and contributions to sustainability.

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FRANKLIN ADHESIVES & POLYMERS: Emulsion Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive

ASI Staffer

May 3, 2024

Frankling Adhesives & Polymers has introduced Covinax 625, its latest innovation in permanent pressure-sensitive adhesives for durable labels and tape applications.

Orlando Welcomes Tape Professionals for Tape Week 2024

The premier event for professionals in the PSA tape industry, Tape Week 2024 is taking place April 29 to May 2, 2024, at the Hilton Orlando.

Karen Parker

April 23, 2024

Hosted by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, Tape Week offers the latest in polymer and adhesion science, as well as current information about markets and applications within the industry.

AVERY DENNISON: Electrode-Fixing Tapes

April 22, 2024

Designed for use in the assembly of EV batteries, the electrode-fixing tapes are the latest addition to Avery Dennison’s portfolio of functional bonding and protection tapes engineered to make EV batteries safer, more efficient, and easier to assemble.

Reversible Glue and Customizable Bio-Adhesive Patches: The Latest Adhesion Science

New research in adhesion science includes a reversible glue developed by a team at Newcastle University and customizable bioadhesive patches created by scientists at Pohang University of Science and Technology in Korea.

Karen Parker

April 17, 2024

Researchers around the world are publishing their latest discoveries in scientific journals. Here are three recent developments in adhesion technology research.

Robotic Dispenser Helps Expand Use of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Each dispenser can be programmed with multiple recipes, for single- or double-sided flat, foam, or felt adhesives.

David Gersovitz

April 15, 2024

A new robotic pressure-sensitive tape dispenser is helping manufacturers make the case for PSAs over more traditional joining methods.

Embrace Change and Drive Excellence at Tape Week 2024

Tape Week 2024 will take place April 29 to May 2, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

Joe Tocci

March 28, 2024

With the theme, "Adapting to Change, Optimizing for Excellence," Tape Week 2024 will give attendees the information they need to navigate the latest industry challenges.

Executives at Lohmann receiving EcoVadis award

Lohmann Receives EcoVadis Silver Medal

March 17, 2024

Adhesive tape provider Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG has yet again been awarded the silver medal from EcoVadis.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Launches New Portfolio

ASI Staffer

March 9, 2024

Tapes feature ease of use, durability, and damping properties that address challenges in the appliance industry.

From the Editor

Cooperation Leads to New Tool for European Tape Industry

A cooperation between Afera and the German Adhesives Association will result in a new tool for liquid adhesives and tape manufacturers.

Karen Parker

February 28, 2024

Afera, the European Tape Association, and the German Adhesives Association (IVK), are developing a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for harmonized PCF calculation of adhesives and adhesive tapes.