Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) - Articles - Page 14

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Sustainability Practices in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Manufacturing

While challenges remain, the benefits of sustainable practices make a compelling case for the transition toward more eco-friendly adhesive manufacturing.

Janet Page

September 17, 2024

As the demand for environmentally friendly products rises, manufacturers are evaluating their current sustainability practices and finding ways to minimize their environmental impact.

Label Industry Announces Award Winners

September 16, 2024

The Label Industry Global Awards 2024 were announced at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont, Illinois, during the first evening of Labelexpo Americas 2024.

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AVERY DENNISON: Electrical Insulation Tape

September 6, 2024

The product features a proprietary, stretchable facestock optimized for battery pack assembly.

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European Adhesive and Sealant Industry to Meet in The Netherlands This September

The event will provide participants with insights into key issues facing the adhesives and sealants industry.

Karen Parker

August 21, 2024

Professionals in the adhesives and sealants industry will gather in September for the FEICA 2024 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO.

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.