flexible packaging

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller First-Quarter 2019 Revenue Dominates the News

H.B. Fuller’s first-quarter 2019 revenue received the most interest last week.

April 8, 2019

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Adhesive Challenges for 21st Century Packaging

Adhesives manufacturers need to develop technologies to allow for the responsible reuse of packaging materials.

George W. Ritter, Ph.D.

April 2, 2019

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In ancient times, precious goods were kept in clay jars to protect them from the ravages of humidity and rot.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel’s New Technical Center Leads the News

Henkel’s new technical center announcement garnered the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

April 1, 2019

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This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Henkel Announces New Technical Center for Flexible Packaging

The new center will include labs for evaluation, design and testing, full-scale equipment, and state-of-the-art customer training facilities.

March 19, 2019

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The new Technical Center of Excellence for Flexible Packaging Adhesives and Coating applications will be located in Bridgewater, N.J.

BOSTIK: Heat-Seal Coatings

October 10, 2018

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New anti-fog heat seal coatings are available for refrigeratable flexible packaging applications.

ASHLAND: Packaging Adhesives

October 2, 2018

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This company recently introduced several new adhesives for flexible packaging laminating adhesives, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Bio-Based Adhesives Market Continues to Grow

This growth is reportedly primarily driven by the increasing demand from the packaging sector and stringent regulations for conventional adhesives in the U.S.

October 2, 2018

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The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.

Successful Converting with Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Converters should partner with adhesive manufacturers that are committed to designing PSAs with properties that benefit the converting process.

Kathy Magyar

April 2, 2018

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For nearly 100 years, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have been used in converting applications.

Formulating Energy-Curable Laminating Adhesives

Laminating adhesives offer a host of benefits for flexible packaging applications.

Sean DesRoches

September 1, 2017

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Laminating adhesives (LAs) comprise a relevant and growing segment among energy-curable product markets. Initially regarded as being too expensive and not technically advanced enough for laminating applications, these adhesives have become major players in the converting and packaging industries, particularly in specialty applications.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market to Grow 5%

Market growth in flexible plastic packaging is due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.

July 3, 2017

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The flexible packaging market is projected to expand from $102.19 billion in 2017 to $131.65 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, according to a recent report from MarketsandMarkets™. Demand is growing for the global flexible plastic packaging market due to an increase in manufacturing activities and rising demand for conveniently packaged products.