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LINTEC durable labelstocks

MACTAC: Low-Ooze, High-Adhesion Labelstocks

The new line offers a selection of durable film facestocks paired with LINTEC's PAT1 and automotive-approved P0066 aggressive acrylic adhesives.
January 28, 2021
Mactac has launched a new line of LINTEC low-ooze, high-adhesion durable labelstocks, which reportedly features a converter-friendly balance of high initial tack and low edge bleed.
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tesa 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X

TESA TAPE: Adhesive Solution for High-Speed Splicing

The innovation reportedly reduces waste, performs well on recycled films and non-woven materials, and will help increase productivity.
January 27, 2021
A product of customer collaboration, tesa® 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X helps meet the growing need for an adhesive that simplifies the process of splicing flexible packaging films at high speeds while improving efficiencies.
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SAMPE North America Cancels 2021 Conference

SAMPE plans to launch a new technical community platform designed specifically for professionals in the global advanced materials and process industries.
January 27, 2021
Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation, SAMPE North America has decided to cancel the 2021 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for May 24-27.
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Henkel and InterPRO Additive Manufacturing

Henkel Expands Collaboration with InterPRO for Application Development

InterPRO offers an array of additive manufacturing services, utilizing many different technologies including FDM, multi-jet fusion, and large-format stereolithography.
January 27, 2021
Henkel and InterPRO Additive Manufacturing, a service bureau based in Connecticut, are expanding their partnership to drive the adoption of 3D printing solutions in industrial markets.
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acquisitions_mergers_gears

PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Wörwag

Wörwag operates locations in Germany, the United States, China, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and Poland.
January 26, 2021
PPG recently announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.
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Master Bond silicone adhesives

MASTER BOND: Silver Conductive Silicone Adhesive

This two-part silicone system bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, ceramics, composites, and many plastics and rubbers.
January 26, 2021
Master Bond MasterSil 151S is an addition-curing, two-part silicone system that can be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating, or form-in-place gasketing material.
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building and construction

DriTac Partners with Fishman Flooring Solutions

With 37 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Eastern Seaboard regions, Fishman will market and distribute DriTac's premium-grade, hi-tech product line throughout its entire footprint.
January 26, 2021
DriTac Flooring Products, LLC, announced a new distribution partnership with Baltimore-based Fishman Flooring Solutions.
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headlines and news

Intertape Polymer Group to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Virginia

Intertape Polymer Group will reportedly add 30,000 sq ft to the facility and act on a series of investments in production, operations, and capacity.
January 25, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) will expand its manufacturing operation in Pittsylvania County to increase production for its e-retail packaging, coatings, and films.
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Housing Starts End 2020 Strong

Single-family starts in December 2020 increased 12% to a 1.34 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, while the multi-family sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 13.6%.
January 25, 2021
Led by a solid, double-digit gain in single-family starts, overall housing starts increased 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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