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Increasing Demand Driving Structural Adhesives Market

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The global structural adhesives market is projected to reach 2,024.67 kt by 2022.

TECHSIL: Epoxy Adhesive

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Vitralit® UC 6686 is a light-curable epoxy adhesive.

Top 9 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2017

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0500

The year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website from 1/1/17 to date.

Global Waterproof Tapes Market to Rise Nearly 7%

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The global waterproof tapes market is estimated at $9.96 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $13.95 billion by 2022.

Global Bioadhesives Market Continues to Jump 13%

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

The global bioadhesive market reached a value of $1.4 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach a value of $3 billion by 2022.

LLT LABELS: Mactac Low-Temperature Labels

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

LLT Labels has added the CHILL AT product line to its offerings.

AVERY PRODUCTS CORP.: New Website

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Avery Products Corp. has launched a new, mobile-friendly website.

BOSTIK: Carton-Sealing Adhesive

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

This company now offers a new line of hot-melt adhesives for case and carton sealing.

Formulating Energy-Curable Laminating Adhesives

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:02:00 -0400

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.

FLEXCON: Labeling Sheets

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The sheets are available for heavy equipment labeling, permanent outdoor signage applications, and more.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market to Grow 5%

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 07:03:00 -0400

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.

MACTAC PERFORMANCE ADHESIVES: All-Temperature PSA

Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The all-temperature CHILL AT adhesive was reportedly custom-engineered for any temperature label application.

European Coatings Show Announces Program

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

The European Coatings Show 2017, scheduled to take place April 4-6 in Nuremberg, Germany, will reportedly host more than 1,100 exhibitors.

ICE USA Announces Keynote Speakers

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500

ICE USA, the International Converting Exhibition, recently announced its keynote speakers, industry fundamental workshops, and technical education sessions.

ECS Returns to Nuremberg

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 07:04:00 -0500

From April 3-6, exhibitors, industry members and experts will travel to Nuremberg, Germany, to attend the European Coatings Show (ECS). The event will feature seven exhibition halls, multiple conference sessions, a keynote speaker, and two networking events.

Top 5 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2016

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:59:00 -0500

Below are the year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/16 to date).

Ashland to Develop Adhesives with HP

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500

The laminate will be compatible with HP Indigo ElectroInk for digitally printed labels and flexible packaging.

Industrial Adhesives Market to Reach $53 Billion by 2021

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%.

HENKEL LOCTITE: Laminating Adhesive

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

This company has added LA 7796/LA 6166 to its Liofol line of adhesives.

Bostik Receives Supplier Innovation Award

Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Though the program was created three years ago, APC had not found a supplier for the recognition until this year.

Breakthrough Improvements in Touchscreen Production

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:01:00 -0500

Heraeus recently announced that, in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), it has developed an improved mass-manufacturing process for its Clevios™-based films used in touch panels and sensors for a variety of electronics devices. This process will reportedly enable companies to use Clevios-based films to produce touchscreens with greater functionality, including the ability to be flexible, curved, 3-D or wearable.

UV-Curable Ink Applications Increase

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 -0500

Introduced in 1960, ultraviolet (UV) curable ink has resulted in increased automation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Originally, water- and solvent-based inks were used for flexographic printing, textile printing, screen printing, and more.

Convertible Flexible Packaging Demand Increases

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 -0500

Demand for converted flexible packaging in the U.S. is projected to increase 3.3% annually to $20.7 billion in 2019. Although advances will decelerate from the pace of the past decade, converted flexible packaging will remain a growth area in both food and nonfood applications due to the inherent cost and performance advantages of lightweight bags and pouches.

Increasing Production Marketing, Uptime and Throughput in Packaging Applications

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 -0500

Downtime—both planned and unplanned—can have a pronounced impact on packing line efficiency and throughput. This downtime, caused by film roll changes, registration errors, catastrophic film failures, bottlenecks, and more, is costly and may seem impossible to avoid. Taking appropriate steps to streamline processes wherever possible can help to mitigate the repercussions of downtime, improving overall line efficiency and thus profitability.

Failure-Free Gluing for Custom Boxes

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 -0500

It’s tough to be perfect when producing millions of custom boxes every year—but customers expect it. If defective boxes turn up in a shipment, customers gladly return them—along with a complaint.

Avery Dennison Announces Environmentally Friendly Labels Collaboration

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Avery Dennison recently announced it has collaborated with Vogue International and WS Packaging Group Inc. to reduce the environmental impacts of pressure-sensitive labels on packaging.

Market Trends: China Is a Hot-Melt Adhesives Hot Spot

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:00:00 -0400

From the construction of King Tut’s tomb during the time of the pharaohs, to ensuring the airtight bonding of planks while shipbuilding by the Romans, adhesives have served numerous applications -and made their mark on history.

Info for Packaging

Increasing Demand Driving Structural Adhesives Market

TECHSIL: Epoxy Adhesive

Top 14 ASI Feature Articles of 2017

Top 9 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2017

Global Waterproof Tapes Market to Rise Nearly 7%

Global Bioadhesives Market Continues to Jump 13%

LLT LABELS: Mactac Low-Temperature Labels

AVERY PRODUCTS CORP.: New Website

BOSTIK: Carton-Sealing Adhesive

Formulating Energy-Curable Laminating Adhesives

FLEXCON: Labeling Sheets

Flexible Plastic Packaging Market to Grow 5%

MACTAC PERFORMANCE ADHESIVES: All-Temperature PSA

European Coatings Show Announces Program

ICE USA Announces Keynote Speakers

ECS Returns to Nuremberg

Top 25 ASI Feature Articles of 2016

Top 5 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2016

Ashland to Develop Adhesives with HP

Industrial Adhesives Market to Reach $53 Billion by 2021

HENKEL LOCTITE: Laminating Adhesive

Bostik Receives Supplier Innovation Award

Breakthrough Improvements in Touchscreen Production

UV-Curable Ink Applications Increase

Convertible Flexible Packaging Demand Increases

Increasing Production Marketing, Uptime and Throughput in Packaging Applications

Failure-Free Gluing for Custom Boxes

Top 25 ASI News Stories of 2015

Avery Dennison Announces Environmentally Friendly Labels Collaboration

Market Trends: China Is a Hot-Melt Adhesives Hot Spot