Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

War in Ukraine: Ramifications for Industries and Supply Chains

Brad Boelkins of ChemQuest shares his thoughts regarding the current situation in Ukraine, potential supply chain impacts, and more.

Susan Sutton

March 8, 2022

The Russian assault on Ukraine began in earnest on February 24, 2022. As NATO and countries around the world work together to support Ukraine and pressure Vladimir Putin to cease this unwarranted aggression, the Ukrainian people have shown incredible bravery, resilience, and strength. What are the war’s ramifications for our industry, as well as the end-use sectors that we support?

FLEXCON: Flame-Retardant Adhesive Portfolio

March 3, 2022

The FLEXcon^® L-59FR series flame-retardant adhesive portfolio, featuring a self-extinguishing, non-halogenated flame-retardant adhesive, has been expanded to include both 2 mil and 4 mil adhesive coat weights as either a transfer tape or coated film.

Savelieff Named Vice President of Operations for Mactac

March 3, 2022

Mactac^® recently announced the appointment of Nick Savelieff as its vice president of operations.

Spotlight on the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference

The ASC’s Bill Allmond shares details regarding the upcoming World Adhesive and Sealant Conference.

Susan Sutton

March 1, 2022

Bill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), shares details regarding the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2022), including planned keynotes and technical sessions, the much-anticipated EXPO, various networking opportunities, and more.

Fedrigoni Reinforces its Presence in Europe with Divipa Acquisition

February 25, 2022

Fedrigoni Group recently announced its acquisition of Spain-based Divipa.

Avery Dennison Releases Bonding Study with Rogers Griswold Rubber Products

The study was performed at the Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Painesville Innovation Center, which tests under real-world and extreme conditions with tight control of environmental conditions.

February 22, 2022

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the fifth in a series of bonding studies that make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series™ portfolio adhesive products with commonly used materials.

Top 5 News that Sticks

It’s a Hat Trick for H.B. Fuller

News from H.B. Fuller regarding recent acquisitions has garnered the most reader interest for the third consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

February 21, 2022

We’d love to help share your company news with the industry! Send news releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

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.