Converting/Packaging

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Ott Appointed CEO for Mondi Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials

April 25, 2022

Mondi recently announced that Thomas Ott was appointed CEO of its Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials business units earlier this year.

H.B. Fuller to Introduce New Packaging Adhesives at PRINTPACK INDIA 2022

April 25, 2022

H.B. Fuller Co. will showcase several technologies that address growing trends in sustainable consumer goods and e-commerce packaging at PRINTPACK INDIA^® 2022.

From the Editor

Reconnecting the Adhesives and Sealants Industry in 2022

Industry professionals will have multiple opportunities to reconnect at the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, as well as Tape Week.

Susan Sutton

April 19, 2022

The 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2022) will be held this month in Chicago, and I’m thrilled that our global industry will have the opportunity to reconnect, safely and in person. WAC2022 will offer fascinating keynotes, a broad range of technical sessions, the much-anticipated EXPO, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Fortis Acquires Label Tech

April 18, 2022

Fortis Solutions Group LLC recently announced its acquisition of Label Tech Inc., based in Somersworth, N.H.

New Challenges and Solutions in Converting Packaging Adhesives

Whether they’re running products such as shipping labels, tapes that brand and seal boxes, or pressure sensitives that secure tamper-evident packages, converters benefit from technologies that slash downtime.

Michael Pappas

April 14, 2022

As the needs of the packaging industry evolve, adhesive converters face new challenges. The recent growth in e-commerce and food delivery services, for example, has converters looking for efficient ways to quickly slit and rewind large rolls of labels and tapes. Demand is also increasing for user-friendly products such as easy-to-remove split liners. A variety of machinery solutions help converters meet these new requirements.

Avery Dennison Releases Bonding Study with Rogers Griswold Rubber Products

The study was performed at the Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Painesville Innovation Center, which tests under real-world and extreme conditions with tight control of environmental conditions.

February 22, 2022

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the fifth in a series of bonding studies that make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series™ portfolio adhesive products with commonly used materials.

DOW: Solvent-Free Silicone Release Coating

February 8, 2022

Dow recently announced the availability of its new solvent-free SYL-OFF™ SL 184 coating, an energy-efficient alternative that minimizes misting at high product label production line speeds.

TESA: Adhesive Solution for Packaging Printers

January 27, 2022

A self-adhesive, reusable, and compressible sleeve, tesa^® Twinlock can reportedly help packaging printers achieve greater operational efficiency and improve return on investment while reducing the solid waste associated with packaging printing.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Recyclability Approval for Henkel Adhesives

News from Henkel regarding recyclable adhesives for packaging applications garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 20, 2021

Is your company focusing on recyclability? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.