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Tape Industry to Gather in Baltimore for PSTC Tape Summit

The PSTC’s 2019 Tape Summit will highlight the latest innovations in PSA tape trends and technology.

May 10, 2019

From May 13-17, the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit will take place in Baltimore.

ARKEMA: Latex for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

ENCOR 9215 latex is a tackified acrylic adhesive formulated for high-speed coating.

May 9, 2019

Arkema has introduced ENCOR 9215^® latex for use in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) used across multiple labeling applications.

SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC: Simplified General-Purpose Duct Tape Line

According to Shurtape, its general-purpose duct tapes, ranging from 6-9 mils thick, offer a variety of beneficial characteristics.

May 7, 2019

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently announced that it has launched an effort to decode duct tape with a simplified general-purpose offering.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller’s New Global Responsibility Website Dominates the News

Readers last week were drawn in droves to learn about H.B. Fuller’s corporate responsibility initiatives.

Susan Sutton

May 6, 2019

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

Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.

May 2, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Mactac Announces Association with Canon Solutions America

With Canon’s rising customer demand for increased vendor options of roll-to-roll self-adhesive vinyl materials, the two companies have been working to build an approved portfolio of products.

May 1, 2019

Mactac^® recently announced a new association with Canon Solutions America, Inc.

Designing Adhesives for Long-Wear Skin Contact Applications

Identifying the right skin-contact adhesive for long-wear applications can be challenging.

Michael Krejsa Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

The medical adhesive market continues to show strong growth year over year, with an annual growth rate of over 4%.

Strategic Solutions

Market Opportunities for Structural Adhesives

Structural adhesives’ volume is expected to increase as pure electric vehicles displace internal combustion engines in the marketplace.

Aggie Lotz

May 1, 2019

Structural adhesives are displacing mechanical fasteners, welding and even tape in some fastening applications.

Tape Talk

Don’t Miss the 2019 Tape Summit

Some 300 pressure-sensitive adhesive tape professionals are expected to attend the event.

Michel Merkx

May 1, 2019

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s annual Tape Summit is the ideal event to provide learning and knowledge-building opportunities to attendees.

AVERY DENNISON: RFID-Blocking PSA Material

According to Avery Dennison, ShieldSense installs easily in new or retrofit applications due to its pressure-sensitive adhesive construction and small, lightweight rolls.

April 30, 2019

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently introduced ShieldSense™ RFID blocking material, a lightweight, easy-to-apply aluminum foil material that reportedly allows retailers to maximize the effectiveness of RFID-enabled inventory systems by isolating waves within specific environments.