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Afera and FEICA to Step Up Collaboration

Areas of collaboration will involve pertinent topics such as the European Green Deal and other regulatory affairs.

April 26, 2021

FEICA (the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry) and Afera (The European Adhesive Tape Association) recently announced that they intend to work more closely for the benefit of the entire industry.

Fortis Solutions Group Acquires Total Label

Total Label provides complex pressure-sensitive, extended content, and booklet labels utilizing flexographic, letterpress, digital, and hybrid printing technologies.

April 20, 2021

Fortis Solutions Group LLC, a portfolio company of Main Post Partners, recently announced its acquisition of Total Label.

Top 5 News that Sticks

tesa’s Agreement with USA Bobsled/Skeleton Captures Readers’ Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in the partnership between tesa and USA Bobsled/Skeleton.

Susan Sutton

April 19, 2021

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Strategic Solutions

Patenting Considerations for Composition Inventions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Incorporating compositions into process or assembly/device claims, although restrictive, can afford some protection. But is it enough?

Sapna Blackburn Ph.D.

April 15, 2021

The global adhesives and sealants market grew from approximately $45 billion in 2010 to around $63 billion last year, according to The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s recently released “2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives and Sealants, with a Global Overview.” During this period, over 200 patent applications (simple family groups) in the technical fields of adhesives and sealants were filed across the five major IP jurisdictions (US, EU, CN, JP, KR).

Exploring Trends in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

I’m putting together an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, and I would love your input!

Susan Sutton

April 14, 2021

Responses to these questions will all be compiled to create an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, with the goal of providing insight and context to the challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller’s Financial Results Lead the News

Readers last week were most interested in reading about H.B. Fuller’s first quarter financial results.

Susan Sutton

April 12, 2021

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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

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?

Schreiner Group Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Chinese Site

The facility produces products for both the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.

April 12, 2021

Schreiner Group recently announced that its manufacturing facility in the Fengpu, China, is celebrating its fifth anniversary.

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.

Tape Talk

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.

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.