In terms of mechanical recycling solutions, BASF has reportedly developed adhesives for flexible packaging that facilitate the separation of multi-layer structures.
March 5, 2020
At interpack 2020, which will be held in Düsseldorf on May 7-13, personnel from BASF and BTC Europe, BASF’s European distribution organization, will present a range of plastics, dispersions for adhesives, and resins and additives for printing inks and barrier coatings.
Every four years, the adhesives and sealants community gathers at the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC) to explore opportunities for education, networking, and growth. This year’s event, hosted by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) and co-organized by the Asia Regional Adhesive Council (ARAC) and FEICA (association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry), will be held April 20-22 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Ill.
Automatic labeling equipment is garnering significant traction over semi-automatic and manual systems.
February 24, 2020
Predominantly pushed by brisk expansion in the packaged food sector, labeling equipment sales will thrive at a healthy CAGR over the course of next decade.
According to H.B. Fuller, this launch is in line with recommendations from FEICA for members to replace GLYMO in food packaging adhesives before mid-2020.
February 11, 2020
H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has launched a series of products that are free of epoxy silane commonly known as GLYMO within its Flextra™ range of adhesives for flexible packaging.
Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.
December 12, 2019
With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.
H.B. Fuller has announced the combination of the new Advantra SMART high-performance hot-melt range for food-safe compliance with FullVision, a data analytics consultancy service.
December 10, 2019
H.B. Fuller marked 20 years of Advantra food-safe packaging adhesive performance with the launch of additional adhesive technologies in the Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa (EIMEA) market.
Stories focused on new applications for adhesives and sealants, as well as polyurethanes and hot-melt adhesives, drew a lot of reader interest this year.
December 8, 2019
Below are the year’s 25 most-viewed market-related stories on the Adhesives & Sealants industry website.