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SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC: Simplified General-Purpose Duct Tape Line

According to Shurtape, its general-purpose duct tapes, ranging from 6-9 mils thick, offer a variety of beneficial characteristics.

May 7, 2019

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently announced that it has launched an effort to decode duct tape with a simplified general-purpose offering.

Market Trends

Water-Based Adhesive Growth Captures Majority of Market

The adhesives and sealants industry is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during the forecast period.

April 19, 2019

The global adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach $82.4 billion by 2025, according to a recent report from Research and Markets.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller First-Quarter 2019 Revenue Dominates the News

H.B. Fuller’s first-quarter 2019 revenue received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

April 8, 2019

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.

Strategic Solutions

Adhesive Challenges for 21st Century Packaging

Adhesives manufacturers need to develop technologies to allow for the responsible reuse of packaging materials.

George W. Ritter, Ph.D.

April 2, 2019

In ancient times, precious goods were kept in clay jars to protect them from the ravages of humidity and rot.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Predictions Make Top News

Predictions about the hot-melt adhesives market received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 25, 2019

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 Announces New Technical Center for Flexible Packaging

The new center will include labs for evaluation, design and testing, full-scale equipment, and state-of-the-art customer training facilities.

March 19, 2019

The new Technical Center of Excellence for Flexible Packaging Adhesives and Coating applications will be located in Bridgewater, N.J.

Advancing Adhesives

Sticking Around for 50 Years

Henkel marks the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick.

March 12, 2019

Henkel recently announced it will mark the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick this year. In 1969, the company reportedly revolutionized the market for consumer adhesives with a new category: the first-ever glue stick.

Packaging Demand Leading Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

The global hot-melt adhesives market is anticipated to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.

March 11, 2019

From a geographical standpoint, the hot-melt adhesives market in Asia Pacific is projected to rise at a CAGR of 9.2%.

Strategic Solutions

Latin America’s Quest for Innovation

Several drivers are at play for the development of new adhesive technologies in Latin America.

Nei Domingues, Ph.D.

Aggie Lotz

March 6, 2019

In Latin America, end users in growth markets are eager for new adhesive technologies and products that improve throughput, mitigate against health and safety risks, and reduce total production costs.