Info for Packaging

Market Trends: Adhesive Films Market to See Solid Growth

Increasing applications in the healthcare, electronics, packaging and automotive industries are all driving the market for adhesive films.

July 1, 2015

The global adhesive films market was valued at $9.7 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $14.45 billion by 2020, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% during the forecast period, according to Transparency Market Research's "Adhesive Films Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014-2020."

Adhesives at Work: Stay Ahead of the Pack - Sticking to Food Packaging Regulations

Converters and brand owners must ensure that the adhesive selected is suitable for the application.

Badrish Krishnan

May 1, 2015

With increasing consumer demand for convenience comes greater demand for high performance standards and increased sustainability. The packaging industry is no stranger to these trends taking place with consumer products across the world

Polyurethane Laminating Adhesives for Hard-to-Bond Substrates

Today's updated chemistry and processing know-how can make a surprising range of substrate combinations feasible.

Craig Thomas

May 1, 2015

The current laminating industry mindset is to simply try anything. Many manufacturers have started to realize that creative combinations of unexpected substrates might fill untapped demand for finished products that look and feel novel, are extra sturdy, or display other desirable properties that are unattainable with standard materials.

Adhesives at Work: Innovative Label Adhesives Meet Today's Packaging Demands

Hot-melt adhesives and solvent-free acrylic adhesives offer solutions for food and beverage product labeling.

Kim Hensley

May 1, 2015

Food and beverage packaging has come a long way since the prehistoric days of using natural materials like leaves and gourds for containers. Today’s food and beverage industry demands packaging that’s far more sanitary, innovative and eye-catching than what nature can provide.

Packaging Matters

Attractive packaging really does influence buying decisions!

Susan Sutton

May 1, 2015

A little over two years ago, I adopted a dachshund named Sebastian. He is absolutely adorable, with big, baby-like eyes. At just 12 lbs, he is also baby sized.