Adhesives and Sealants Topics - Articles - Page 290

2021 Year in Review

From 2021’s in-depth feature articles to industry news stories, new product releases, and podcasts, readers sought out ASI content like never before.

December 10, 2021

Join us on a walk down memory lane as we revisit our most popular content of 2021.

BOSTIK: Hygiene Adhesives with Renewable Content

Bostik reports that these adhesives work well with traditional substrates and complement the use of a variety of more sustainable substrates.

December 9, 2021

Bostik announced the launch of Nuplaviva™, a series of new products formulated to meet disposable hygiene article manufacturers’ needs for adhesives with renewable content.

Henkel Adhesives Receive RecyClass Approval for Recyclability

Henkel reports that the approval is a key milestone toward greater sustainability and the creation of a circular economy.

December 9, 2021

Two Henkel adhesives from the Loctite Liofol RE range for use in flexible packaging have been recognized by RecyClass as fully compatible with existing recycling processes for polyethylene (PE).

Study Finds Semiconductor Supply Chain Will Remain Vulnerable Without Robust Federal Investment in Advanced Packaging

Increasing silicon production without bolstering domestic advanced packaging capabilities is likely to lengthen the semiconductor supply chain because chips will still have to be sent abroad for packaging and assembly into finished products.

December 9, 2021

A new study from IPC about the current state of advanced packaging in the semiconductor value chain finds that urgent action is required to strengthen the domestic packaging ecosystem to meet increased production of semiconductor chips.

Meridian Adhesives Group Relocates to Houston

Meridian has a portfolio of 14 international adhesive companies, with additional acquisitions pending.

December 8, 2021

To accommodate its growing international portfolio, Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the strategic relocation of its corporate headquarters.

Deadline Nears for WAC 2022 Speaker Abstracts

The conference provides stakeholders in the adhesive and sealant industry an opportunity to present their expertise and innovations.

December 8, 2021

Organizers are accepting speaker abstracts through January 7 for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, which will be held April 25-27 in Chicago.

Case Study

Tube Filling and Sealing Upgrade

A large contract packaging provider is enjoying a variety of benefits after installing a fully automatic tube filling and sealing system.

December 8, 2021

Sterling Contract Packaging, Inc. (Sterling CPI) of Moore, S.C., is one of the largest providers of contract packaging services in the Southeast. The company provides complete turnkey solutions—from product and package procurement through to the point of distribution—for non-regulated consumer products.

BASF Increases Additive Prices

December 7, 2021

Effective December 1, 2021, and as existing contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices for its additives for the paint and coatings industry globally.