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Channeled Resources Installs Two Martin Automatic Butt Splicers

The two butt splicers will provide tandem, inline splicing for Channeled Resources Group's Cohesio label machine.

March 22, 2021

Channeled Resources Group (CRG) recently announced that it has installed two MBS 05-22-50 Martin Automatic butt splicers at its plant in Marathon City, Wis.

Wausau Coated Products Acquires Brandywine Drumlabels

Brandywine Drumlabels provides hazard communication labels and software to customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical markets.

March 17, 2021

Wausau Coated Products recently announced that it has acquired Pennsylvania-based Brandywine Drumlabels, LLC, effective December 30, 2020.

Berry Global Highlights Continued Focus on Corporate Sustainability in 2020 Impact Report

The company has invested heavily in increased access to recycled content and is helping its customers achieve the growing needs of their consumers.

March 15, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently released its 2020 Impact Report and GRI Index against its Impact 2025 strategy.

BDK Industrial Products Becomes Part of Swiss ATP Adhesive Systems Group

ATP reports that the combination strengthens the market position of both companies and allows a wider range of tailor-made solutions for customers.

March 11, 2021

UK-based specialized adhesive tape converter BDK Industrial Products Ltd. is becoming part of water-based adhesive tapes manufacturer ATP Adhesive Systems Group.

Adhesives in Sustainable Consumer Goods

Adhesive manufacturers must support consumer brands as they pursue their sustainability goals.

Susan McNichols

February 24, 2021

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report in 2018 summarizing the effects of a 1.5°C warming of the planet.

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Meridian Adhesives Group’s Latest Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in Meridian’s acquisition of Convergent Concrete Technologies.

Susan Sutton

February 22, 2021

How will recent merger and acquisition activity impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Berry Global Raises 2021 Guidance on Strong First Quarter Results

All segments in the company saw strong volume growth, and operating EBITDA increased 20% for the quarter.

February 16, 2021

For the fiscal first quarter of 2021, Berry Global Group Inc. reported net sales of $3.1 billion, primarily attributed to organic volume growth of 7%.

TESA TAPE: Adhesive Solution for High-Speed Splicing

The innovation reportedly reduces waste, performs well on recycled films and non-woven materials, and will help increase productivity.

January 27, 2021

A product of customer collaboration, tesa® 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X helps meet the growing need for an adhesive that simplifies the process of splicing flexible packaging films at high speeds while improving efficiencies.

BASF Works Toward a Circular Economy for Adhesive Labels

CELAB (Toward a Circular Economy for Labels) is a cross-industry coalition that is currently focused on scaling up matrix and release liner recycling.

January 19, 2021

BASF announced that it is a founding member of a new global network dedicated to building a circular economy in the self-adhesive labeling industry.

Meeting Increased E-Commerce Demands and High Sustainability Standards in a COVID-19 World

Manufacturers are closely examining the cartons used to ship consumer goods, as well as the tapes used on those cartons, all while focusing on sustainability.

January 11, 2021

Even before the global pandemic, increasing direct shipment demands were changing the shipping and packaging industry. However, with the heightened growth of e-commerce directly attributed to COVID-19, the shipping industry is processing and delivering an ever-increasing volume of heavier, bulkier, and more valuable packages—including food, beverages, and electronics—directly to the doorsteps of consumers and businesses.