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H.B. Fuller Achieves Food Safety System Certification in Germany

H.B. Fuller produces and supplies adhesives used to manufacture packaging for many must-needed food and beverage products.

May 17, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has successfully completed the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000) for its plant in Lüneburg, Germany.

HENKEL: Hot-Melt Adhesive Based on Bio-Based Polyolefin Elastomer from Dow

The products are the result of a successful partnership with Dow, which developed the AFFINITY RE bio-based polyolefin elastomer that can effectively substitute fossil-based materials.

May 6, 2021

Henkel has launched Technomelt Supra ECO, a new range of hot-melt adhesives that reportedly delivers greater sustainability and lower CO₂ emissions while maintaining the performance of the Supra range.

Case Study

Successfully Navigating a Food and Beverage Packaging Change

How did a national baby-food manufacturer determine the best adhesive solution for an updated label design?

Pete Turner

Nick Vogt

May 5, 2021

Operating in the food and beverage industry requires careful considerations for packaging—from food safety to aesthetics.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Henkel Sustainability Recognition

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from Henkel regarding recent recognition for its sustainability efforts.

Susan Sutton

May 3, 2021

Has your company been recognized for its achievements? We’d love to help share the news! Send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

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Lean Manufacturing: Minimizing Converting Costs with Moisture and Coat Weight Control

Converting process efficiency is often affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, and thickness and/or temperature issues.

Sarah Hammond

April 30, 2021

Producers focus on minimizing waste, reducing costs, increasing product quality, and maximizing plant efficiency. Wasted efforts are certainly a drain on resources, in addition to wasted product, creating the need to evaluate and implement lean manufacturing principles.

Debatin Names Henkel a Sustainability Champion

The Sustainability Champion title honors a Debatin supplier for particular commitment in the categories of ecological, economic, and social sustainability.

April 19, 2021

Henkel has been named a Sustainability Champion for its customized adhesive solutions for Anton Debatin GmbH products.

Avery Dennison Partners with The Future Laboratory on Global Action Plan for a Zero-Waste Future

Already a major concern, the proliferation of waste and environmental pollution has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has teamed up with The Future Laboratory to compile the "Zero Waste Futures" report.

Wausau Coated Products Acquires Brandywine Drumlabels

Brandywine Drumlabels provides hazard communication labels and software to customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical markets.

March 17, 2021

Wausau Coated Products recently announced that it has acquired Pennsylvania-based Brandywine Drumlabels, LLC, effective December 30, 2020.

Adhesives in Sustainable Consumer Goods

Adhesive manufacturers must support consumer brands as they pursue their sustainability goals.

Susan McNichols

February 24, 2021

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report in 2018 summarizing the effects of a 1.5°C warming of the planet.

TESA TAPE: Adhesive Solution for High-Speed Splicing

The innovation reportedly reduces waste, performs well on recycled films and non-woven materials, and will help increase productivity.

January 27, 2021

A product of customer collaboration, tesa® 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X helps meet the growing need for an adhesive that simplifies the process of splicing flexible packaging films at high speeds while improving efficiencies.