Packaging of Adhesives and Sealants

Collapsible Two-Component Adhesives and Sealants Packaging Supports Sustainability Efforts

In addition to supporting sustainability by reducing plastic waste, collapsible film-based cartridges feature improved fluid packaging and dispensing performance.

Peter Kuzyk

August 1, 2019

One of the latest developments to impact two-component fluid dispensing performance and waste reduction is the release of side-by-side, collapsible film-based cartridges.*

PPG Aerospace Support Centers Receive Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Awards

PPG’s application support centers supply aerospace sealants, aerospace coatings, packaging and application systems, chemical packaging services, and chemical management services.

June 10, 2019

PPG recently announced that its Dallas and Philadelphia aerospace application support centers (ASCs) each received a Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award for superior performance from October 2017 through September 2018.

Helping Adhesives Manufacturers Find the Right Tools for the Job

The goal of this reference guide is twofold: to help you better understand the equipment you need for your operation, and to assist you in finding the best supplier(s) of that equipment to suit your needs.

Susan Sutton

June 3, 2019

Welcome to our third annual Equipment Handbook!

IRION-AMERICA: Caulking Gun

The eXcePt series offers features such as a rubber-coated handle and trigger, antirust/scratch-proof barrel, and built-in tip cutter.

May 29, 2019

Irion-America, LLC recently introduced its new eXcePt series product line featuring “drip control” caulking and sausage guns to the North American marketplace.

SULZER MIXPAC LTD.: Collapsible Packaging for Adhesives and Sealants

Sulzer Mixpac reports that its ecopaCC collapsible cartridges represent a compact solution for two-component packaging and dispensing applications.

May 14, 2019

Sulzer Mixpac Ltd. recently announced that it has developed ecopaCC™, a collapsible primary packaging solution for adhesives and sealants that can be used with existing dispensers.

HENKEL: Adhesive Recycling Program

According to Henkel, its partnership with TerraCycle reflects its commitment to sustainability and its history of transforming manufacturing processes across a wide range of industries.

May 2, 2019

Henkel Corp. recently announced that it continues to build on the success of its Recycling Program by offering additive manufacturing customers recycling options across its Loctite^® brands.

Label Summit Announces Speakers

Label Summit Latin America recently announced speakers scheduled to present at the event, taking place May 14-15 in Medellín, Colombia.

March 1, 2019

Day one will reportedly focus on legislation and industry trends in Colombia, the wider region, and globally.

ASHLAND: Medical Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive

February 7, 2019

The pressure-sensitive adhesive was reportedly developed for medical use.

Top 13 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2018

Adhesives and sealants market reports ranked by pageviews (posted and viewed from 1/1/18 to date).

December 5, 2018

Market predictions about the global adhesives market, pressure sensitive adhesives and more were popular in 2018.

High-Accuracy Filling Equipment and Automation Improves Production Operations

One of the most underrated and miscalculated factors in production is filling accuracy and its significant impact on ROI and annual savings.

March 1, 2018

The U.S. reduction of the federal corporate tax rate from 37% to 21% starting in 2018, paired with new federal tax rules, 1 are accelerating plans for automation and modernization in U.S. factories by giving manufacturers incentive to buy new machinery and boost productivity.