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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

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

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.

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.

USA Bobsled/Skeleton and tesa Formalize Partnership

Both bobsled and skeleton athletes use tesa products to fix rips in speedsuits, repair start spikes, and for aerodynamic purposes.

April 6, 2021

USA Bobsled/Skeleton recently announced a formal partnership with tesa tape, inc.

TOYOCHEM: Moisture-Permeable Acrylic Adhesives for Healthcare

Toyochem reports that the adhesive compositions do not contain any substances that may contaminate coating environments or cause costly bonding issues.

April 6, 2021

Toyochem Co., Ltd. has launched a new healthcare-use line of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) under its Oribain™ brand of acrylic adhesive solutions.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sustainability Announcements from tesa Garner Strong Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from tesa regarding a new sustainability report and the appointment of a chief sustainability officer.

Susan Sutton

April 5, 2021

How is your company addressing sustainability in 2021? I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.