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Advancing Adhesives

Advancing Silicone-Based Medical Adhesives

A new adhesive for wearable medical devices enhances patient comfort while providing engineers confidence about wear duration.

May 3, 2021

Acrylate and silicone have dominated the medical adhesives market for years. However, the adhesives currently available often require device engineers to choose between strength and wear duration, or comfort and pliability.

J-B Weld Acquires Herculiner from Old World Industries

Herculiner is a leading truck liner brand purchased by DIY enthusiasts.

April 30, 2021

The J-B Weld^® Co. recently announced its acquisition of the do-it-yourself bed liner brand Herculiner^® from Old World Industries, LLC.

Henkel 3D Printing Facility Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Status

More than 66% of Henkel's Adhesive Technologies production facilities worldwide have reached ZWTL status, including eight in the U.S.

April 30, 2021

Henkel recently announced that its Dixon facility in California has achieved zero production waste to landfill (ZWTL) status.

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Lean Manufacturing: Minimizing Converting Costs with Moisture and Coat Weight Control

Converting process efficiency is often affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, and thickness and/or temperature issues.

Sarah Hammond

April 30, 2021

Producers focus on minimizing waste, reducing costs, increasing product quality, and maximizing plant efficiency. Wasted efforts are certainly a drain on resources, in addition to wasted product, creating the need to evaluate and implement lean manufacturing principles.

MAYZO: Phenolic Resins for Tapes and Labels

Applications include making tape; ductwork tape; reinforcing, splicing and electrical insulation tape; and noise vibration harshness systems.

April 29, 2021

Mayzo Inc. recently announced that it has expanded its additives portfolio to include a high-quality, solvent-based phenolic resin for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and labels.

Berry Global Announces Science-Based Targets to Cut Operational and Supply Chain Emissions

Berry is working to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and limit global warming to 1.5˚C in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

April 29, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has set science-based targets that reinforce the company's commitment to a circular economy in alignment with the worldwide goal of a net-zero economy by 2050.

MAPEI Marine Division Brings Cruise Design Solutions to Innovation Lounge

Located in Miami, Fla., the Innovation Lounge includes a range of rooms replicating those that are typically found onboard a cruise ship.

April 29, 2021

MAPEI Corp. and interior designer and furniture supplier Shores Global are collaborating with other industry leaders on Innovation Lounge, a space designed to enable vendors across the marine industry to showcase their products to cruise executives.

Steven to Succeed Irvine as Palmer Holland CEO

Irvine will remain as chairman of the board of directors.

April 28, 2021

Palmer Holland recently announced that W. Bryn Irvine will retire as CEO, effective June 30, 2021.

Channeled Resources Installs Catbridge Slitter in Toronto Facility

The slitter will be used with the two coaters located in Toronto, a 40-in. and 22-in. narrow width coater.

April 28, 2021

Channeled Resources Group recently announced that its silicone coating division, GMC, has installed a Catbridge 900 slitter at its plant in Toronto, Ontario.