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Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain

Proactive companies pay close attention to opportunities to increase packaging efficiencies throughout the end-to-end supply chain to improve their profitability and sustainability.

Lisa Anderson

March 27, 2024

Improving packaging efficiency can produce dramatic results, including savings in materials, labor, and freight.

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Selecting the Best Packaging for Your Adhesive or Sealant

Packaging of adhesives and sealants can take many forms, and the best packaging for a product depends on a number of factors, such as dispending specifications, application environment, and cost.

Karen Parker

February 21, 2024

Certain factors are considered when selecting the correct packaging for an adhesive or sealant, including cost, dispensing specifications, application environment, and ease of disposal/recyclability.

Introduction to Static Mixing in Laminar Flows

The first of a three-part series on static mixing, this article focuses on the different mixing principles in laminar mixing and the typical mixer geometries derived from them.

Joachim Schöck

September 13, 2023

Two-component adhesives are being used more and more because of their special properties, and static mixers are the most frequent choice of device for mixing the two-component material before application.

Choosing the Right Filling System

Adhesive and sealant manufacturers have a variety of options when selecting a filling system for their products.

Karen Parker

September 12, 2023

There are a number of factors to be considered when choosing the best filling system for your adhesive or sealant, among them are desired return on investment and the need for expansion and automation.

FLEXcon Holding Trust Announces New Chief of Staff

May 11, 2023

The new chief of staff has worked in a variety of different positions at FLEXcon and will focus on leading and strengthening the alignment of FHT companies in his new role.

TECO 2030 Starts Manual Production of Fuel Cell Stacks

April 30, 2023

The fuel cell stacks will provide clean, efficient, and reliable power for marine and land-based applications.

Adhesive Industry Gathers in New Orleans for ASC Convention and Expo

Attendees of the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Conference and Expo will hear many engaging and informative speakers during the event.

Karen Parker

March 14, 2023

The adhesives and sealants industry will meet in New Orleans April 17-19 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Conference and Expo.

Packaging System Lowers Carbon Footprint and Reduces Waste

Mixing-technologies provider partners with contract-filling company to offer filling services for sustainable two-component packaging.

February 21, 2023

This sustainable packaging solutions for adhesives and sealants used in industrial applications is helping companies reduce their carbon footprint.

Market for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Set for Growth

With opportunities in medical, transportation, food and beverage, and construction, the market for pressure-sensitive adhesives is expected to grow.

February 16, 2023

Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have become a valuable part of various industrial processes due, in part, to their versatility.

Adhesive Dispensing for Medical Device Assembly

Many manufacturers of medical devices, point-of-care and near-patient testing products, and medical wearables are reassessing and upgrading their assembly fluid dispensing capabilities.

Müge Deniz Meiller

December 20, 2022

Because so many factors can impact fluid dispensing for medical device and medical diagnostic products, it is important to consult an experienced fluid application specialist who knows the specifics and priorities influencing dispensing in these applications.