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Eco-Friendly Adhesives for Converting and Packaging

Starch-based adhesives offer a number of benefits in converting and packaging applications.

October 1, 2014

Packagers and converters are always seeking the most efficient, cost-effective adhesives. Many times, synthetics are not the most reliable solutions. This is especially true in an era when U.S. companies of all types are encouraged to find more environmentally friendly options.

Hot-Melt Adhesives 101: A Primer for Users

Hot-melt adhesives are ideal for a variety of applications.

Pierce Covert

October 1, 2014

For many people, the glue sticks and glue guns they buy at their local hobby or hardware store are an introduction to hot-melt adhesives—but these products are only a small glimpse of what is possible in the world of hot melts.

Hooven-Dayton Receives Corporate Plus Membership from NMSDC

September 30, 2014

Hooven-Dayton Corp. (HDC) recently announced it has received Corporate Plus® designation by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

FLEXCON: Topcoated Polypropylene Films

September 17, 2014

This company has expanded its line of THERMLfilm® NEXgen™ products to offer new top-coated polypropylene films.

MACtac Acquired by Private Equity Firm

September 9, 2014

Bemis Co. Inc. recently announced that it has reached an agreement to sell MACtac to a California-based private equity firm for a purchase price of $170 million.

Advancing Adhesives: A New Wave of Waterborne Dispersions for Adhesives and Coatings

Water-based polyolefin dispersions offer versatile benefits for coatings and adhesives.

Greg Bunker

September 2, 2014

Think artificial turf, personal care items, carpet backing and pizza boxes have nothing in common? Think again.

MACTAC® PERFORMANCE ADHESIVES GROUP: Packaging Adhesive

August 29, 2014

This company’s latest adhesive technology that will be featured on MACtac’s squeezable films and polypropylene products.

MACtac Inks Receive UL Recognition

August 25, 2014

MACtac^® Performance Adhesives Group recently announced it has received Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Recognition for its EFI Jetrion UV digital label inks.