Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in packaging''

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Readers Most Interested in Huntsman Divestitures

Last week, Huntsman’s plan to sell certain businesses drew the most reader interest.

August 26, 2019

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Compostable Food Service Packaging Sales to Grow as Sustainability Push Promises Rapid Adoption

The expansion of the foodservice industry, along with the emergence of “takeaway” and “grab-and-go” services, will continue to provide potential growth prospects for the compostable foodservice packaging market.

August 23, 2019

Worldwide sales of compostable foodservice packaging reached approximately 6,400 tons worth $16.7 million in 2018; the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2029.

JOWAT: Bio-Based Hot-Melt Adhesives

According to Jowat, the products feature high renewable raw materials content, which provides high efficiency and cleanliness during processing while facilitating recyclable bonds according to the German packaging law.

August 20, 2019

Jowat recently announced the launch of its new Jowatherm^® GROW product range, comprising bio-based hot melts for the environmentally compatible bonding of packaging.

Strong Growth Projected for Global Self-Adhesive Labels Market

The food and beverage industry is expected to dominate demand in the self-adhesive labels market.

August 16, 2019

The global self-adhesive labels market is projected to reach a value of $42 billion by the end of 2026, registering a CAGR of over 5.4% from 2019-2026.

ASHLAND: Offline Primer

The primer was reportedly developed for those customers that pre-optimize paper or film label stock, flexible packaging, and shrink sleeve materials through flexo or gravure.

August 15, 2019

Ashland recently announced that Purekote™ 8020 water-based offline primer for HP Indigo digital inks has joined the company’s portfolio of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)-certified overprint varnishes and laminating adhesives.

H.B. FULLER: Non-Water Whitening Adhesive

In addition to its non-water whitening performance, H.B. Fuller reports that Fulltak SE 8116 delivers good peel and tack performance on various substrates, such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

August 14, 2019

H.B. Fuller recently announced the forthcoming launch of its new Fulltak™ SE 8116, a water-based acrylic adhesive that offers non-water whitening performance for the no-label look.

Dow Announces Plans to Explore Big Issues at K 2019 Event

During the event, Dow reports that it will showcase a wide variety of products while sharing its approach to global issues.

August 13, 2019

Dow recently announced that it is looking to encourage debate across the industry at K 2019, which will be held October 16-23, 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Net Sales Dip 7% for Berry Global in 2019 Fiscal Third Quarter

Net sales in Berry’s Engineered Materials segment decreased by $48 million to $639 million, compared to the 2018 third fiscal quarter.

August 9, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported net sales of $1.9 billion its third fiscal quarter 2019, a decrease of 7% compared to the corresponding 2018 quarter.

ACUCOTE: Pressure-Sensitive Pharmaceutical Labels

Six tamper-evident label constructions are reportedly ideal for packaging closures and destructible labeling, while 13 facestock and adhesive combinations that prevent material lifting and adhere to small diameter curves.

August 8, 2019

Acucote has expanded its portfolio with 19 new pressure-sensitive paper and film constructions specifically designed for the pharmaceutical market.

Market Trends

Laminating Adhesives Benefit from Growth in Flexible Packaging

Multiple benefits are increasing the popularity of flexible packaging worldwide.

August 1, 2019

The market for laminating adhesives is expected to register a CAGR of almost 5.7% from 2019-2024, according to a recent report from Mordor Intelligence.

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