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Hanson Named CEO of AWT Labels & Packaging

Hanson was most recently president of the Labels and Forms Business Unit of RR Donnelley.

June 1, 2021

AWT Labels & Packaging's board of directors recently announced that Bruce Hanson has been appointed CEO.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Completes Bonding Study with Armacell

The study classifies the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series adhesives when used with Armacell component foams.

May 27, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released a study in collaboration with Armacell component foams.

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H.B. Fuller Food Safety Certification Triggers Strong Reader Interest

Massive interest on LinkedIn helped propel an announcement from H.B. Fuller to the top of the news list.

Susan Sutton

May 24, 2021

Are you following us on LinkedIn? Find the latest news stories, feature articles, market trends, and more!

3M State of Science Index: Public Trust in Science Continues to Grow

Science is heightening the world’s expectations for what is possible, according to the 2021 3M State of Science Index.

May 24, 2021

The 2021 study was fielded from February to March and includes respondents from 17 countries, making it the largest data pool to date.

From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Brands Achieve the Complete Package

Brands are exploring sustainable packaging as a means of increasing their appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Susan Sutton

May 21, 2021

Brands have long relied on their products’ packaging to draw the consumers’ eye and entice them to consider a purchase. But packaging has evolved beyond eye-catching graphics to encompass so much more, particularly as consumers continue to explore “green” products and services with the goal of helping to address climate change.

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Adhesive Solutions for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Applications include thermal runaway protection, cell-to-cell bonding, and compression pads.

May 20, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has expanded its automotive offering with a portfolio of adhesive solutions for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

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COVID-19 Impact on Global Shipping and Packaging Dynamics

The continued transition away from brick-and-mortar to ecommerce brings demand for packaging innovations that enable faster delivery and better content protection from shock or temperature variations.

Michael Rezai

May 19, 2021

The shift from brick-and-mortar to digital shopping had been under way for some time when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since 2017, ecommerce revenues have risen from an estimated $1.4 trillion to $2.4 trillion, or about 2.7% of global output.

Bostik to Acquire Edge Adhesives Texas

The acquisition is in line with Bostik's growth strategy and expands its presence in North America.

May 19, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will expand its offerings in high-performance adhesives in the U.S. with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas.

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Sika’s Latest Acquisition is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s announcement regarding its planned acquisition of Hamatite.

Susan Sutton

May 17, 2021

How are acquisitions impacting the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Spencer Silver, Co-Inventor of 3M Post-it Notes, Dies at 80

Silver earned 37 patents during his time at 3M and won several awards, including the 1998 American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention.

May 17, 2021

Spencer Silver, the inventor of the adhesive that would later become an integral part of 3M's Post-it^® Notes, died Saturday, May 8, at his home in St. Paul, Minn.