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COVID-19 Coronavirus: Flattening the Curve

As I write this column, we in the U.S. are at a tipping point—doing our best to limit exposure and waiting to see if our efforts are successful.

Susan Sutton

April 1, 2020

I profoundly hope that you are reading this issue of ASI in good health and from the safety of your own home. The last few weeks have seen an unprecedented global response to the threat of COVID-19—from school, restaurant, and facility closings to innumerable event postponements and cancellations.

Event Organizers Report on Successful Label Summit Latin America 2020

The two-day conference brought together 499 senior stakeholders from 21 countries who were eager to share ideas and shape the future direction of the region’s label and package printing industry.

March 31, 2020

The 17th edition of Label Summit Latin America was held March 10-11 in Santiago, Chile.

BASF to Showcase Solutions for the Packaging Life Cycle at interpack 2020

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.

POSTPONED

2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Keynotes: Leadership Insights from Around the World

Planned 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference keynote speakers share a sneak peek of what they'll be discussing at the event.

Susan Sutton

March 2, 2020

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.

Sales of Automatic Labeling Equipment Set for Healthy Growth through 2029

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.

HB Fuller GLYMO free packaging adhesives

H.B. FULLER: GLYMO-Free Flexible Packaging Adhesives

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.

Labelexpo Asia 2019 Reports Largest Edition to Date

Labelexpo Asia 2019 recorded 18% growth in buyer visitors and a floorspace that was 26% larger than its previous edition.

January 2, 2020

Organizers of Labelexpo Asia 2019 recently announced that the 9th edition of Labelexpo Asia, held December 3-6 in Shanghai, was its largest yet.

Top 10 Adhesives & Sealants Industry New Product Stories of 2019

Bio-based and other hot-melt adhesives are topping the list of top new product stories this year.

December 22, 2019

Listed here are the year’s 10 most-viewed new product stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.

Top 50 Adhesives & Sealants Industry News Stories of 2019

Financial results and expansions dominated the news in the past year, along with new technologies and acquisitions.

December 15, 2019

Below are the year’s most-viewed news stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

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.