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Henkel and CELAB Corsortium

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Joins CELAB Sustainable Label Consortium

CELAB brings together companies across the matrix and liner industry value chain to address the wide variance in production processes and recycling capability in different markets.
February 4, 2021
Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has joined the global consortium toward a Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB).
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Sales Essentially Flat for 3M in 2020

3M reports that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted its end markets and business operations.
January 28, 2021
3M recently posted its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2020, reporting sales growth of 0.1% in 2020.
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LINTEC durable labelstocks

MACTAC: Low-Ooze, High-Adhesion Labelstocks

The new line offers a selection of durable film facestocks paired with LINTEC's PAT1 and automotive-approved P0066 aggressive acrylic adhesives.
January 28, 2021
Mactac has launched a new line of LINTEC low-ooze, high-adhesion durable labelstocks, which reportedly features a converter-friendly balance of high initial tack and low edge bleed.
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tesa 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X

TESA TAPE: Adhesive Solution for High-Speed Splicing

The innovation reportedly reduces waste, performs well on recycled films and non-woven materials, and will help increase productivity.
January 27, 2021
A product of customer collaboration, tesa® 51948 EasySplice FilmLine Black X helps meet the growing need for an adhesive that simplifies the process of splicing flexible packaging films at high speeds while improving efficiencies.
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Intertape Polymer Group to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Virginia

Intertape Polymer Group will reportedly add 30,000 sq ft to the facility and act on a series of investments in production, operations, and capacity.
January 25, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) will expand its manufacturing operation in Pittsylvania County to increase production for its e-retail packaging, coatings, and films.
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Adhesion Society to Hold Virtual Technical Short Course

The Adhesion Science & Technology Short Course provides an introduction and overview to a variety of critically important topics in the field of adhesion.
January 21, 2021
The Adhesion Society will hold its Adhesion Science & Technology Short Course virtually on February 15-17, 2021, prior to the Virtual Annual Meeting.
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From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Provide the Best Medicine

Adhesive and sealant producers are innovating myriad technologies for medical applications to meet the needs of COVID-19 and beyond.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
January 20, 2021

The past year embodies the old proverb that “necessity is the mother of invention.” From remote schooling and work to virtual meetings and celebrations, COVID-19’s rapid spread and continued threat forced us to create new ways to lead productive lives as safely as possible.


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Avery Dennison acrylic foam bonding tape

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Heat-Activated Acrylic Foam Tapes

The new 94 Series AFB heat-activated tapes from Avery Dennison Performance Tapes are reportedly engineered to deliver the high holding power required for rubber extrusion bonding in industrial applications.
January 14, 2021
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has extended its acrylic foam bonding portfolio with the release of the 94 Series product line.
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