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Changing the Packaging Landscape with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Adhesive manufacturers are developing new technologies that converters can present to their packaged goods customers and enable them to capture more market share.

Chris Blackwell

April 1, 2020

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) continue to gain traction in the broad category of packaging. PSAs are rapidly changing the way goods are packaged and delivered to consumers in traditional retail and via ecommerce.

From the Editor

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.

PSTC Confirms 2021 Dates for Inaugural Tape Week

The first edition of the revamped Tape Week was cancelled due to COVID-19.

April 1, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced that it has secured the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace for Tape Week to be held May 3-6, 2021.

NIST Announces Funding for Manufacturing Institutes to Support Pandemic Response

Funding will be awarded to eligible Manufacturing USA institutes, a network of 14 public-private partnerships that work with academic and private sector manufacturing organizations on research and development and manufacturing skills training.

April 1, 2020

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has opened a funding opportunity for rapid, high-impact projects that support the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Huntsman Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most drawn to Huntsman’s acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties.

Susan Sutton

March 31, 2020

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

SOCMA: Two New Services for the Chemical Industry

According to SOCMA, these services will assist companies in addressing workforce development challenges.

March 31, 2020

SOCMA recently announce two new services for the chemical industry: a modernized Chemical Operations Tool and a new Career Center.

H.B. Fuller Attributes 2020 First Quarter Revenue Dip to COVID-19

The 1.3% decline in H.B. Fuller’s organic revenue was reportedly driven by an impact on sales resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 31, 2020

H.B. Fuller Co.’s net revenue decreased 3.9% in the 2020 first quarter, compared to the first quarter of 2019.

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.

How Are Manufacturers Dealing with the COVID-19 Crisis?

A new survey provides insight on manufacturers’ current business outlook, how the coronavirus is affecting short- and long-term projections, steps manufacturers are taking to protect their employees, and much more.

Susan Sutton

March 30, 2020

An exclusive survey was recently fielded to discover how companies in the manufacturing sector are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nouryon Expands Raw Material Partnership with Sumitomo Chemical

A new plant, to be owned and operated by Sumitomo, will produce 1,3-diisopropanolbenzene (DIOL) and is due to start production in 2021.

March 30, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it is expanding its partnership with Sumitomo Chemical to include a new facility that Sumitomo is building at its site in Oita, Japan.