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Global Packaging Tapes Market to Grow 5%

The global packaging tapes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.34%.

August 31, 2016

Parcel tapes will reportedly account for the maximum share owing to their different applications.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel’s HP Collaboration Garnered the Most Reader Interest

Last week, Henkel's news about collaborating with HP received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

August 1, 2016

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.

Henkel Collaborates with HP

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is reportedly helping to further establish digital printing within the flexible packaging industry.

July 18, 2016

Henkel and HP intend to provide solutions combining printing ink technology with adhesives.

Case Study

Promoting Sustainability with FIBCs

A bulk bag refurbishing program promotes quality and sustainability while reducing costs for raw materials suppliers and their customers.

Morgan Laidlaw

April 1, 2016

Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), also called “big bags,” are an industry staple to store and transport dry flowable materials, such as powders and granulated products.

Market Trends

UV-Curable Ink Applications Increase

Growth in the UV-curable ink market is being spurred by increased use in food and beverage packaging.

February 1, 2016

Introduced in 1960, ultraviolet (UV) curable ink has resulted in increased automation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Originally, water- and solvent-based inks were used for flexographic printing, textile printing, screen printing, and more.

Market Trends

Convertible Flexible Packaging Demand Increases

Growth areas for flexible packaging include both food and nonfood applications.

February 1, 2016

Demand for converted flexible packaging in the U.S. is projected to increase 3.3% annually to $20.7 billion in 2019. Although advances will decelerate from the pace of the past decade, converted flexible packaging will remain a growth area in both food and nonfood applications due to the inherent cost and performance advantages of lightweight bags and pouches.

Increasing Production Uptime and Throughput in Packaging Applications

Increasing Production Marketing, Uptime and Throughput in Packaging Applications

Automatic splicing machines can ultimately provide greater line profitability.

Chris Graff

February 1, 2016

Downtime—both planned and unplanned—can have a pronounced impact on packing line efficiency and throughput. This downtime, caused by film roll changes, registration errors, catastrophic film failures, bottlenecks, and more, is costly and may seem impossible to avoid. Taking appropriate steps to streamline processes wherever possible can help to mitigate the repercussions of downtime, improving overall line efficiency and thus profitability.

Case Study: Managing Energy Use in Manufacturing

A new energy management service will help Berry Plastics meet its utility and waste reduction goals.

January 4, 2016

Berry Plastics Group Inc. has selected Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, to provide services that will assist in reducing its waste generation and consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water.