Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd. announced it plans to double the laminating adhesives production capacity from the current level at its Malaysia-based subsidiary Toyochem Specialty Chemical Sdn. Bhd.

APPLIED Adhesives, an adhesive solutions provider in North America, has completed its acquisition of In-Line Finishing Solutions, LLC, a specialty adhesive and coating solutions provider to the direct mail (DM) and label converting markets located in Chicago, Illinois.

The new partnership will accelerate the company's sustainable growth on an international scale.

The 18th Biennial European PLACE Conference will be held October 10-12, 2022, in Bratislava, Slovakia.

H.B. Fuller Co. has entered a strategic partnership in North America with Enimac, an international tape application equipment manufacturer.

Toyo-Morton Ltd., a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed ECOAD™ EA-B3860/EA-B1290. 

The global market for bio-adhesives reached nearly $2.2 billion in 2021. These bio-based materials find extensive applications across numerous industries, including medical, packaging and paper, construction, wood, and personal care.

Adhesives will play a defining role in the future of packaging development, with the post-COVID marketplace providing a spur to sustainable technology. In 2021, the packaging industry is estimated to have consumed 5.40 million metric tons of adhesives. A forecast CAGR of 3.4% will push global consumption of packaging adhesives to 7.90 million metric tons in 2027.

Pressure-sensitive tape has a high degree of functionality, which in turn often results in savings of time and money, quality improvements via enhanced performance, and improved aesthetics. In multiple examples across several markets, process improvements such as reduced preparation time and decreased downtime add to the overall value generated by pressure-sensitive tape use.

The 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2022) will be held this month in Chicago, and I’m thrilled that our global industry will have the opportunity to reconnect, safely and in person. WAC2022 will offer fascinating keynotes, a broad range of technical sessions, the much-anticipated EXPO, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues.