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Striving for Sustainability

How Are Adhesive Innovations Enabling the Circular Packaging Economy?

The packaging industry can address the growing market demand for sustainable packaging while also enabling operating and performance improvements that have benefits independent from sustainability.

Angel Harvey

February 16, 2022

The pandemic drove increased demand for packaging and created significant stresses on the packaging value chain, but it didn’t reduce the focus on sustainability. The industry has had to meet the various challenges of the pandemic while continuing to make progress toward a circular packaging economy.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Acquisitions Continue to Dominate the News

Readers last week showed massive interest in H.B. Fuller’s latest acquisitions.

Susan Sutton

February 14, 2022

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Avery Dennison Sees Nearly 21% Increase in Net Sales for 2021

The company posted full-year net sales of $8.4 billion.

February 10, 2022

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its 2021 fourth quarter and full year ended January 1, 2022.

Berry Global Sales Increase 14% in 2022 First Fiscal Quarter

The company reported net sales of $3.6 billion for the quarter.

February 9, 2022

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported results for its 2022 first fiscal quarter, ended January 1, 2022.

Market Trends

Strong Growth Projected for Automotive Adhesive Tapes

Several key trends will help drive the 6.1% CAGR expected for automotive adhesive tape revenues through 2028.

February 9, 2022

Automotive adhesive tapes are lighter than mechanical fasteners such as screws and fasteners and simplify the automobile manufacturing process. The global automotive adhesive tapes market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to account for $13.8 billion by 2028.

DOW: Solvent-Free Silicone Release Coating

February 8, 2022

Dow recently announced the availability of its new solvent-free SYL-OFF™ SL 184 coating, an energy-efficient alternative that minimizes misting at high product label production line speeds.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Retains Top Position with New Acquisitions Announcement

An announcement from H.B. Fuller regarding two acquisitions drew strong reader interest to keep the company in the top position for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

February 7, 2022

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Mactac Completes Spinnaker Coating Acquisition

The asset purchase consists of Spinnaker’s manufacturing facility and headquarters in Troy, Ohio, as well as four North American distribution centers.

February 7, 2022

Mactac has completed its previously announced acquisition of Spinnaker Coating, LLC.

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Expands Circular Product Offerings

The division will pursue a strategy that includes the reuse of materials, increasing the use of recycled materials, and reducing the quantity of raw materials used.

February 4, 2022

As part of its roadmap to become a leading sustainable business, Fedrigoni Group has announced that its Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives division plans to increase the volume of advanced ESG solutions in its product portfolio from 35% to 70% by 2030.