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Replacing Materials of Concern

Replacing Materials of Concern

Adhesives, sealants, and coatings companies should have a robust protocol in place for determining the optimal replacements for materials of concern.
Douglas Corrigan Ph.D.
November 22, 2023

Because regulations regarding materials of concern are becoming increasingly complex all around the world, developing a protocol for materials replacement is a necessity for those operating in the CASE sector.


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From the Editor

Climate-Driven Extreme Events and the Supply Chain

Climate-related issues, such as El Niño weather events and falling water levels in major waterways, are creating problems for global shipping.
September 25, 2023

Increasing climate-driven extreme weather events are impacting global shipping routes.


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FEICA Outlines Position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

When reviewing revisions to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation, innovative packaging that may not be covered by the design for recycling criteria should be allowed to prove recyclability through testing.
September 20, 2023

A strong regulation for EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste will harmonize packaging recycling requirements throughout Europe, lessen market barriers, and simplify the compliance work of economic operators.


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Tape Week 2023

PSA Tape Companies Work Toward a Sustainable Future at Tape Week 2023

Tape Week 2023 highlighted innovative solutions to challenges facing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape professionals and end users alike.
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Joe Tocci
June 26, 2023

Themed “Thinking Ahead, Bonding Together,” the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC’s) second annual Tape Week delivered innovative solutions to challenges facing the industry.


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Innovation

Innovate to Thrive in the Next Decade

Innovation allows companies to achieve higher levels of growth, profitability, employee engagement, and success.
Lisa Anderson president of LMA Consulting Group
Lisa Anderson
June 23, 2023

Innovation, growth, and success seem to go hand in hand; the most innovative clients have the highest levels of growth, profitability, employee engagement, and success.


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Tips for Optimizing Digital Tool Implementation

When creating a strategy for digital tools, companies should review their corporate goals and resources, focus on customer interactions, and balance the risk and reward.
James (Jim) E. Swope
June 21, 2023

Digital strategy and all of its semantic offshoots should serve as implementation tools for your overall corporate strategy, but it can be difficult to know where to start when developing such a strategy.


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Extension of the GRA to Professional Uses to Impact Adhesives and Sealants End-Users

FEICA proposes the development of a European platform for information and training of professional users to cover risks from harmful chemicals instead of a generic ban of substances for professionals.
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Isabelle Alenus
April 17, 2023

The European Commission would like to extend the scope of application of the Generic Approach to Risk Management, a move that will have significant impacts on professional users of adhesives and sealants. 



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From the editor

Hitting Fast Forward with Digitalization

Digitization makes huge amounts of data available for technologies like artificial intelligence to flourish; it also makes such data available to hostile forces.
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Karen Parker
February 27, 2023

Digital tools can help when analyzing and managing the creation of a more transparent supply chain, optimizing manufacturing and customer interface, tracking and managing use, creating a more circular life for chemical products.


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Proactive Approach to Navigating Transportation Woes

Companies must take a proactive approach to navigating transportation woes and create supply chain capabilities to help them stay a step ahead of the competition.
Lisa Anderson president of LMA Consulting Group
Lisa Anderson
February 23, 2023

Although current transportation woes will eventually come to an end, new disruptions will arise, and companies must use a proactive approach to navigate future supply chain issues. 


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How to Manage Extreme Change: A Lesson for the New Year

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Karen Parker
December 29, 2022

The day I wrote this column, I had trains on my mind. I am guessing more than a few of the readers of this eMagazine were thinking about trains too.


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