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Tape Summit 2016 in the Sunshine State

Tape Summit 2016 in the Sunshine State

The PSTC's Tape Summit 2016 comes to Orlando to showcase the latest in PSA tape know-how.
May 2, 2016
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) will host the 2016 Tape Summit and Spring Membership Meeting May 2-6 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The event will offer PSA professionals the chance to learn about the latest trends in PSA technologies and regulations, explore the exhibition space, and network with other industry professionals.
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Material Solutions for Medical Wearables
Advancing Adhesives

Material Solutions for Medical Wearables

Films allow sensitive electronics to be directly embedded more efficiently.
May 2, 2016

The global healthcare industry is experiencing an increase in wearable technology development, which can help improve the health of patients and lower health care costs. Wearable patches, despite still being in the early stages, hold enormous potential for the future.


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Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities
Advancing Adhesives

Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities

Spider silk has the potential for industrial use in applications including ligament and tendon repair, advanced coatings, and bioadhesives.
May 2, 2016
Utah State University recently received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract with Salt Lake City-based Technology Holding LLC from the U.S. Army to continue research and development of spider silk manufacturing.
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Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success
Strategic Solutions

Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success

A business plan based on a clear understanding of decision drivers
Susan Anderson
May 2, 2016

Comprehensive initiatives designed to preserve and improve the environment are included in virtually all manufacturers’ corporate communications. According to the Sheldon Group, 25% of major brand owners have implemented scorecards to rate suppliers and products on environmental impact, and 30-40% more are being developed.


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Bostik Receives Supplier Innovation Award

Bostik recently announced it has received American Packaging Corp.’s (APC) first Supplier Innovation Award.
May 2, 2016
Though the program was created three years ago, APC had not found a supplier for the recognition until this year.
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PSAs

Avery Dennison to Acquire Mactac Europe

Mactac Europe reportedly had 2015 year-end run-rate revenues of €147 million (~ $170 million) and approximately 470 employees.
April 27, 2016
Avery Dennison recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire the European business of Mactac from Platinum Equity.
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Fantastak Announces Personnel Changes

Europe-based Fantastak recently announced several personnel changes.
April 22, 2016
Rhodes and Merry reportedly will retire, and Fantastak announces two new employees and one promotion.
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