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News and features detailing topics such as heat-seal polymers, tapes, labels, hot melts, and labeling and application.

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Henkel Borealis plastic pouch

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.
December 12, 2019
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With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.


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H.B. Fuller FullVision data analytics

H.B. FULLER: Hot-Melt Adhesives and Data Analytics Service

H.B. Fuller has announced the combination of the new Advantra SMART high-performance hot-melt range for food-safe compliance with FullVision, a data analytics consultancy service.
December 10, 2019
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H.B. Fuller marked 20 years of Advantra food-safe packaging adhesive performance with the launch of additional adhesive technologies in the Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa (EIMEA) market.


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Acucote removable pressure sensitive adhesives

ACUCOTE: Pressure-Sensitive Removable Adhesives

Included in the portfolio are adhesives that meet FDA 175.105 regulations and are California Proposition 65 compliant.
November 21, 2019
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Acucote has expanded its portfolio with nine new removable pressure-sensitive adhesives, bringing its total portfolio to 18 removable adhesives.
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Dow Nets Four 2019 R&D 100 Awards

The R&D 100 awards honor research and development pioneers and their contributions to science and technology.
November 18, 2019
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Four technologies from Dow were recently recognized with 2019 R&D 100 awards from R&D World magazine.
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HB Fuller Garrett Price PMMI award

H.B. Fuller’s Price Receives PMMI 2019 On the Rise Award

This award, produced by the PMMI Emerging Leaders Network, reportedly recognizes young professionals who show promise in shaping the packaging industry.
November 7, 2019
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H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that Garrett Price, market manager for its Packaging and Labeling business, has been selected for a Packaging Machinery Manufacturer Institute (PMMI) 2019 On the Rise Award.
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3M box sealing tape

3M: High-Tack Box Sealing Tape

With its consistent, pressure-sensitive, high-performance, hot-melt synthetic rubber adhesive system, the upgraded tape reportedly adheres rapidly to a variety of surfaces.
November 5, 2019
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3M recently announced the availability of Scotch 375+ high-tack box sealing tape, an industrial packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage, and other packaging applications.


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Dow high solids adhesive

DOW: High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

Designed to work on a broad range of medium-performance applications and packaging structures, Dow’s new adhesive reportedly offers up to 55% high-solids content in application.
October 31, 2019
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Dow recently announced that it has expanded its portfolio of solvent-based adhesives with the new ADCOTE L76-500 high-solids adhesive, reportedly opening new opportunities beyond traditional metal-to-film lamination.
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plastic packaging

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

To build a bridge between the current system and an optimized circular system, The Recycling Partnership is calling for a set of concrete actions based on three distinct issues currently undermining the U.S. recycling industry.
October 24, 2019
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The Recycling Partnership recently announced what is reportedly the first-ever roadmap aimed at addressing systemic issues in the U.S. recycling system and catalyzing the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.


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ASI April 2014 issue

ASI April 2014 Photo Gallery

Our April 2014 issue is now available!

EVENTS

Industry

9/15/20 to 9/17/20
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Rd.
Rosemont, IL
United States
Contact: Tasha Ventimiglia, Event Director

Labelexpo Americas 2020

Launched in 1989, Labelexpo Americas is the largest label event in the Americas.

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