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Berry Global Tops Sales Record in First Fiscal 2020 Quarter

Berry Global’s net sales jumped 43% to more than $2.8 billion for fiscal 2020 first quarter, due primarily to continued strong performance in the Consumer Packaging-North America segment, as well as the RPC acquisition.

February 11, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its fiscal first quarter 2020 results.

HB Fuller GLYMO free packaging adhesives

H.B. FULLER: GLYMO-Free Flexible Packaging Adhesives

According to H.B. Fuller, this launch is in line with recommendations from FEICA for members to replace GLYMO in food packaging adhesives before mid-2020.

February 11, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has launched a series of products that are free of epoxy silane commonly known as GLYMO within its Flextra™ range of adhesives for flexible packaging.

ITW PILLAR TECHNOLOGIES: Induction Cap Sealing System

The iFoiler technology features touchscreen interface control, built-in web server with accessible onboard web site, LAN Ethernet connection, downloadable project event log, and more.

January 22, 2020

ITW Pillar Technologies recently announced the global launch of its new iFoiler induction cap sealing system featuring IoT connectivity and electronic record access.

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging Expand to East Coast with Acquisition of Evco Industries

Through this acquisition, AJ and MAP report that they will be able to provide customers continued products and services that currently fill their needs, as well as additional offerings that may fill some gaps.

January 17, 2020

Sister companies AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging (MAP) recently announced the acquisition of Holmes, Pa.-based Evco Industries.

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Avery Dennison reports that its new Core Series was designed to address the majority of converters’ bonding needs.

January 9, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced its Core Series™ portfolio, which features adhesive technologies ranging from general-purpose rubber to silicone in a variety of tape constructions.

Labelexpo Asia 2019 Reports Largest Edition to Date

Labelexpo Asia 2019 recorded 18% growth in buyer visitors and a floorspace that was 26% larger than its previous edition.

January 2, 2020

Organizers of Labelexpo Asia 2019 recently announced that the 9th edition of Labelexpo Asia, held December 3-6 in Shanghai, was its largest yet.

ALTANA Acquires Overprint Varnish Specialist Schmid Rhyner

Schmid Rhyner reportedly generated sales of roughly €50 million (approximately $55.6 million) in 2018, with around 80 employees.

December 26, 2019

ALTANA recently announced it is acquiring Switzerland-based Schmid Rhyner AG, thereby strategically expanding its ACTEGA division.

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.

December 12, 2019

With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.

H.B. FULLER: Hot-Melt Adhesives and Data Analytics Service

H.B. Fuller has announced the combination of the new Advantra SMART high-performance hot-melt range for food-safe compliance with FullVision, a data analytics consultancy service.

December 10, 2019

H.B. Fuller marked 20 years of Advantra food-safe packaging adhesive performance with the launch of additional adhesive technologies in the Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa (EIMEA) market.