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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.

RPC Acquisition Helps Boost Berry Global’s Net Sales in Fiscal 2019

Berry Global’s full year fiscal 2019 net sales increased by 13% to $8.9 billion.

December 2, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 results.

Acucote removable pressure sensitive adhesives

ACUCOTE: Pressure-Sensitive Removable Adhesives

Included in the portfolio are adhesives that meet FDA 175.105 regulations and are California Proposition 65 compliant.

November 21, 2019

Acucote has expanded its portfolio with nine new removable pressure-sensitive adhesives, bringing its total portfolio to 18 removable adhesives.

Dow Nets Four 2019 R&D 100 Awards

The R&D 100 awards honor research and development pioneers and their contributions to science and technology.

November 18, 2019

Four technologies from Dow were recently recognized with 2019 R&D 100 awards from R&D World magazine.

H.B. Fuller’s Price Receives PMMI 2019 On the Rise Award

This award, produced by the PMMI Emerging Leaders Network, reportedly recognizes young professionals who show promise in shaping the packaging industry.

November 7, 2019

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that Garrett Price, market manager for its Packaging and Labeling business, has been selected for a Packaging Machinery Manufacturer Institute (PMMI) 2019 On the Rise Award.

3M: High-Tack Box Sealing Tape

With its consistent, pressure-sensitive, high-performance, hot-melt synthetic rubber adhesive system, the upgraded tape reportedly adheres rapidly to a variety of surfaces.

November 5, 2019

3M recently announced the availability of Scotch 375+ high-tack box sealing tape, an industrial packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage, and other packaging applications.

DOW: High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

Designed to work on a broad range of medium-performance applications and packaging structures, Dow’s new adhesive reportedly offers up to 55% high-solids content in application.

October 31, 2019

Dow recently announced that it has expanded its portfolio of solvent-based adhesives with the new ADCOTE L76-500 high-solids adhesive, reportedly opening new opportunities beyond traditional metal-to-film lamination.

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

To build a bridge between the current system and an optimized circular system, The Recycling Partnership is calling for a set of concrete actions based on three distinct issues currently undermining the U.S. recycling industry.

October 24, 2019

The Recycling Partnership recently announced what is reportedly the first-ever roadmap aimed at addressing systemic issues in the U.S. recycling system and catalyzing the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.

AVERY DENNISON: Label Adhesive Technology for Rough Surfaces

Surfas adhesive technology was reportedly developed for ultimate strength and bond when labeling rough substrates.

October 22, 2019

Avery Dennison introduced its new Surfas technology at the recent Labelexpo Europe.

Berry Global and Digimarc to Promote Innovation in Recycling with HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative

Digimarc Barcode is a technique to “tag” plastic substrates or print materials (e.g., shrink sleeve, IML label, or paper label) with an identity that could include attributes such as plastic type, product manufacturer, product SKU, and food or non-food usage.

October 21, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its participation in the new recycling initiative, HolyGrail 2.0.