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An Ounce of Prevention Leads to Efficient Adhesive Assembly Operations

Environmentally friendly cleaning and preventative maintenance can pay dividends in terms of efficient operation and a safer manufacturing environment.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
April 12, 2021

Have you ever run your hot-melt tank above the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature? Did someone on the line ever forget to turn the equipment off at the end of the day? What about drips on the tank lid, or that one spot on the nozzle that always seems to collect buildup?


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Mactac Acquires Duramark Products

The acquisition consists of Duramark Products’ Minneapolis, Minn., and Moore, S.C., facilities.
April 9, 2021
Mactac®, a LINTEC company, recently announced that it has acquired Duramark Products Inc., previously known as Ritrama USA.
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Pressure Sensitive Tape Council: Forging a New Path

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council plans to provide its members with new opportunities to network and continue refining their skills.
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Joe Tocci
April 8, 2021

In the last Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) “Tape Talk” column and recent ASI Insider video, we discussed a number of topics, including our plans for Tape Week 2021, our adjusted strategy in light of the ongoing public health emergency, and the results of our record-attended Fall Member Business Meeting. Suffice to say, a lot has changed since then.


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SHUR TECH BRANDS, LLC: Painter’s Tape

The tape provides three-day clean removal without shredding.
April 8, 2021
ShurTech Brands, LLC recently announced that its FrogTape® brand has developed Pro Grade Orange™, a premium-grade production painter's tape that reportedly offers high adhesion to stick to a variety of surfaces, even in hot and humid conditions.
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Testing Adhesives: Force Measurement to the Rescue

Recent advancements in force measurement can help adhesives manufacturers keep up with changing customer demands.
Mark Fridman
Mark Fridman
April 1, 2021

The global pandemic has accelerated demand for manufactured goods of many types, as consumers stay home and manufacturers continue to operate as essential businesses.


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