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

Brigl & Bergmeister recently announced that Jost Orichel has joined its sales team.

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Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, reported its first Global Adhesive Tape Summit included a sold-out program of market and technical lectures, a company visit of Neenah Gessner GmbH, and biennial international test method and standards committee meetings.

Bostik recently announced it completed the acquisition of the industrial adhesives of Nitta Gelatin Inc. by the Bostik-Nitta joint-venture in Japan.

The self-adhesive labels market size is projected to grow from $31.06 billion in 2018 to $40.5 billion by 2023.

The emulsion adhesives market is projected to grow from $12.98 billion in 2017 to $17.28 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.