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H.B. Fuller Buys UK Manufacturer of Butyl Tapes

August 6, 2024

The acquisition advances one of the company’s top 20 technology-based growth segments and positions H.B. Fuller to accelerate its expansion into the waterproofing tape market

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Avery Dennison Posts Strong Second Quarter

August 6, 2024

Avery Dennison Corp. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) were up 76% in its preliminary, unaudited results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2024.

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AVERY DENNISON: Adhesive Tape for EV Battery Insulation

July 31, 2024

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has added to its EV battery Electrical Insulation Portfolio with an adhesive tape solution.

From the Editor

Overall Industry Sales Were Down in 2023; Optimism Is Up

The global chemical industry has experienced some rocky years of late, and it is clear that industry is still working out the effects of the disruptions.

July 31, 2024

To summarize the overall trends in the industry in 2023, sales from many companies were down for the year, but the end of the year and the beginning of 2024 offer reasons for optimism.

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3M Continues History of Innovating for The Future

Scott Buss, the business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, discusses the company’s successes with ASI’s editor, Karen Parker.

Karen Parker

July 24, 2024

Scott Buss, the business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, discusses 3M’s adhesives and sealants business.

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Optimizing Label Layers to Meet Linerless Label Performance Needs

Linerless labels are rising in popularity given their sustainability and efficiency advantages, and converters may not understand their adhesive and release coating properties.

July 19, 2024

By understanding how the linered and linerless label construction is different, converters can better incorporate linerless labels into their linered label production lines or switch to them entirely.

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How Acrylic Tapes Are Transforming the Future of Wearable Medical Devices

From glucose and heart monitoring devices to defibrillator systems and beyond, more people are wearing devices that provide essential information to their doctors.

July 17, 2024

Acrylic adhesives are the best choice for wearable and long-term wear applications due to the variety of benefits they offer.

H.B. Fuller: Leader in Innovation

The company’s emphasis on innovation was again recognized by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) when H.B. Fuller received the ASC's 2024 Innovation Award.

Karen Parker

July 15, 2024

H.B. Fuller’s Lee Polance, VP, Global Technology, Engineering Adhesives, discussed the company’s growth and sustainability goals, and the importance innovation plays within the company.

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Sustainability Drives Innovation at Arkema

Arkema works to offer innovative solutions that help the company and customers achieve United Nations sustainable development goals.

Karen Parker

July 11, 2024

Yohann Trang discusses Arkema’s Adhesives Solutions segment, how the company is focusing on sustainability, and trends he sees in the industry.

Kodiak Targets Paper and Packaging Industries with Acquisition

July 11, 2024

Kodiak's second acquisition in 2024, the purchase of Southern Adhesives and Coatings strategically enables the company to target the paper and packaging industries.