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Poddar Named Group CEO of Cosmo Films

Poddar has held key leadership positions in the company across business units and verticals.

October 13, 2021

Cosmo Films Ltd. recently announced the appointment of Pankaj Poddar as group CEO to head the newly launched consumer business, ZIGLY, alongside trade verticals including Films, Labelling & Packaging, Specialty Chemicals, Ferrites, Masterbatches, and Textile Chemicals.

SHOWA DENKO K.K.: Film Adhesive for Bonding Dissimilar Materials

This film adhesive can bond resins like polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, and nylon with metals such as aluminum, iron, and copper.

September 7, 2021

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Showa Denko K.K. has developed WelQuick™, a film-type binding material that can quickly bond dissimilar materials together.

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Understanding Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives for Graphics Applications

Selecting the optimal pressure-sensitive adhesive for each of the many different—and new—applications across the graphics market is key to helping ensure the end products’ success.

Zhaohui Sun

September 7, 2021

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Pressure-sensitive graphic products are ubiquitous in today’s world. The market continues to grow and evolve, requiring adhesive manufacturers to constantly innovate solutions for new materials (e.g., semi-flexible olefin films) and surfaces.

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Sika’s Latest Acquisition is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s acquisition of Bexel Internacional.

Susan Sutton

August 30, 2021

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Bostik Exhibits Specialty Hot Melts at Techtextil North America

Bostik is showcasing its webs, films, hot melts, water-based, stitchless, membrane, and powder adhesives at booth 1221.

August 25, 2021

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Bostik is exhibiting a range of bonding and sealing solutions at Techtextil North America, which is being held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C., August 23-25, 2021.

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Readers Most Interested in Bostik Expansion

An announcement from Bostik regarding a new production line drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

August 23, 2021

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Revenue Grows 41% for IPG in 2021 Second Quarter

IPG has revised its expectations for fiscal 2021 due to strong demand and the order backlog experienced to date.

August 19, 2021

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Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently released results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Bostik Premiers Multi-Layer Film-Blown Production Line in U.S.

The expansion follows Bostik’s recent acquisition of Prochimir, a technical films company.

August 13, 2021

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Bostik recently announced the opening of its new multi-layer, film-blown line in Petersburg, Va., for durable goods markets.

Solving Challenges in Electric Vehicle Batteries with Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

The electric vehicle space is an area that will provide a tremendous opportunity to converters and others working with high-performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes.

Scott Krusinski

August 9, 2021

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Automakers are investing heavily in electric vehicle (EV) technology and are setting long-term goals for phasing out internal combustion engines. This strategic shift is driven by government policy, long-term competitiveness, and innovations in lithium-ion technology and production that have extended the EV driving range and reduced battery pack costs.