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Adhesive and Sealant Council Convention and Expo Comes to Atlanta

New technologies and trends will be discussed in Atlanta at this year’s ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo.

February 1, 2017

From April 3-5, experts from across the adhesive and sealants industry will come together at the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo in Atlanta. The event offers speakers, short courses, an exhibition, and multiple networking opportunities for industry experts, clients, end users, and researchers to interact.

Market Trends

The Future of Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films

Vehicle graphics are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment in the next two years.

November 3, 2016

Today, pressure-sensitive graphic films are required to perform an extraordinary and ever-changing number of functions across a variety of industries, including building and construction, road traffic signage, home décor, and large-format weather-resistant labels, in addition to the “traditional” markets of outdoor advertising, point-of-purchase promotions, and vehicle graphics.

Salmon Elected Berry Plastics President

The board of directors of Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that Thomas E. Salmon has been elected as president and COO.

October 4, 2016

He will be responsible for the company’s operating businesses, operations, supply chain, and procurement.

Accumetric and Soudal Merge

Accumetric LLC recently announced its recent merger with Soudal Inc.

May 17, 2016

Accumetric’s Elizabethtown, Ky., facility will serve as the company’s North American headquarters.

ASHLAND INC.: Acrylic PSA

May 13, 2016

Aroset™ PS 6449 is reportedly a solution-based acrylic PSA that can deliver superior optical clarity to electronics applications.

3D BARRIER BAGS: Bag Liners

April 26, 2016

Liners are now available from this company for dry product packaging protection for bulk solids.

Case Study

Promoting Sustainability with FIBCs

A bulk bag refurbishing program promotes quality and sustainability while reducing costs for raw materials suppliers and their customers.

Morgan Laidlaw

April 1, 2016

Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), also called “big bags,” are an industry staple to store and transport dry flowable materials, such as powders and granulated products.

SOLUCARE: Dual Syringe Filling System

January 27, 2016

This company has recently released a new syringe filling system.

PPG INDUSTRIES: High-Volume Mixer

January 11, 2016

A new SEMCO® mixer from this company reportedly offers high-volume automated, precision mixing.

Case Study: Managing Energy Use in Manufacturing

A new energy management service will help Berry Plastics meet its utility and waste reduction goals.

January 4, 2016

Berry Plastics Group Inc. has selected Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, to provide services that will assist in reducing its waste generation and consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water.