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Emerging Hot-Melt Technologies for Package and Container Sealing

New technology has eliminated many of the drawbacks of the previous generation of hot-melt adhesive equipment.

April 1, 2014

Package and container sealing is a key component of today’s complex manufacturing processes. Manufacturers require a system that quickly delivers consistently applied adhesive while fitting into streamlined packaging lines. Many companies turn to hot-melt adhesive delivery systems for their packaging needs.

Market Trends: "Smart" Packaging on the Rise

Active and intelligent packaging demand is expected to grow 8% annually to 2017.

April 1, 2014

Demand for active and intelligent packaging in the U.S. is forecast to expand 8% annually to $3.5 billion in 2017, well above total packaging demand growth.

Rollers for Adhesive and Coating Processes

What you need to know about rollers for adhesives and coating processes

The application of adhesives, sealants and coatings requires a range of specialized rollers with specific roll coverings, finishes, and temperature specifications.

Jeff Awe

April 1, 2014

Industrial rollers are used in the manufacturing and processing of almost every material—from paper to coiled steel and plastic packaging to textiles.

Focus On: Adhesive Suppliers and Manufacturers Make Strides in Serving the Packaging Sector

A key requirement of any leading adhesive company is not only to meet customers' needs but to predict them.

Steve Ringsdore

April 1, 2014

From the first recorded use of industrial adhesives during the time of the pharaohs in Egypt until today, our industry has had two consistent driving forces: the changing needs of the industries we serve, and the innovation necessary to meet those needs.

Differential Release Liners Defined

Differential release liners often serve as critical components in the manufacture of tapes, fiber composite and medical materials.

Stephen Hutter Martin McDonough Jeffrey Krueger

April 1, 2014

Differential release liners play a critical role in the coated product supply chain and adhesives product development.

Nordson Opens Shanghai Technical Center

March 27, 2014

Nordson Corp. recently announced the opening of a new 2,000-sq-m technical center in Shanghai.

MICHELMAN: Digital Printing Primers

March 20, 2014

This company’s digital printing primers for HP Indigo and other digital presses are designed to optimize printing results on virtually all substrates.

Berry Plastics Re-Elects Board Members

March 19, 2014

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that its shareholders have re-elected B. Evan Bayh, Anthony M. Civale and Ronald S. Rolfe to its Board of Directors.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: 3M VHB Tapes

March 3, 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe now offers 3M’s expanded line of VHB Tape RPXX. The new products will reportedly include five different calipers with both paper and filmic liner variants.