Adhesives

Some Thoughts on the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

Published: November 26, 2018

Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase offers her last article for Converting Solutions/PFFC with some thoughts on the industry.

Henkel Wins Eco Award from UPM Raflatac

Published: March 27, 2018

The 2018 Label Life Award honors Henkel for two initiatives promoting sustainability

Mactac Expands UL-Approved Inkjet Portfolio

Published: February 28, 2018

New label solutions are approved for SCREEN Truepress UV inkjet digital inks

Dow Launches Solvent-Borne Adhesive

Published: February 09, 2018

ADCOTE HP laminating adhesive is said to offer sustainability, food safety benefits, and high performance

Henkel Expands Adhesive Recycling Program

Published: November 27, 2017

In partnership with TerraCycle, the company now offers a program for recycling anaerobic and light cure adhesives packaging

Ashland Raises PSA Prices

Published: November 15, 2017

Natural disasters lead to pressure-sensitive adhesive price increases, company reports

Ashland and Phoseon Report Initiative

Published: November 07, 2017

A global development initiative between the two companies is expected to create an ease-of-use platform for converters in UV LED

HERMA Adhesive Promises Benefits

Published: September 05, 2017

HERMAperfectCut 62Xpc multilayer adhesive is said to provide strong tack, high clarity, and increased cohesion

Avery Dennison to Display New Solutions

Published: July 27, 2017

The company will feature a new hot melt adhesive, FSC certified recycled paper facestock, and the Sensorial Collection at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Mactac Launches Transfer Adhesive

Published: July 07, 2017

New high-strength XT High Performance Rubber Transfer Adhesive is said to provide customization and application versatility

UPM Raflatac Adhesives Book Is Available

Published: June 20, 2017

The book details company’s updates range of adhesives and advises customers of how to find the ideal solution

Global Specialty Products Cleaner Is “Green”

Published: June 16, 2017

OPTIMA 2000 FG Aqueous Cleaner is reported to meet many safety and health standards and to be suited for a number of applications

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

Published: May 30, 2017

CHILL AT adhesive products are said to adhere quickly at virtually any temperature in a wide variety of label applications

Ashland Announces Price Increases

Published: April 11, 2017

Company will increase prices on both Arofene and Isogrip adhesives in the Americas

Mactac Reports Clean Adhesive Technology

Published: April 04, 2017

LV820 solvent-free, low-VOC acrylic adhesive is part of company’s CleanTape industrial tapes product line

Ashland Adhesive Called Safe for Food Packaging

Published: March 22, 2017

Purelam Safecure A320/B440 solvent-free laminating adhesive is said to provide zero risk of amine migration in flexible packaging

Elevate Packaging Compostable Label Is Certified

Published: March 03, 2017

PURE Labels, produced with partner Bio4Life, are made with sugarcane fiber, said to offer many environmental benefits

HERMA Adhesive Offers Transparency, Durability

Published: February 23, 2017

The 62F adhesive is said to be suited for the no-label look, offering transparency and resistance to moisture

Ashland Announces Price Increase

Published: February 08, 2017

Company says increases, scheduled for February 15 in North America, will depend on product grade and packaging

HERMA Announces New Adhesive

Published: February 06, 2017

Company reports 52C adhesive is well suited for sealing critical products such as wet wipe pouches

ITW Dynatec Announces Adhesive Supply Units

Published: December 19, 2016

The Simplicity ASU and the Dynamelt S Series ASU are said to offer ease of operation and many other benefits

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

Published: October 26, 2016, By Ingrid Brase

Adhesives expert Ingrid Brase muses on recently concluded AIMCAL and ASC fall conferences.

Avery Dennison Offers Photo-Reactive Adhesive Technology

Published: October 25, 2016

The PR Technology is said to simplify conversion for multi-functional labels and allow for permanent and removable adhesion in one construction

Dow Corning Launches Series of PSAs

Published: September 20, 2016

New pressure-sensitive adhesives and coatings are suited for protective films used throughout the lifecycle of electronic devices

AWA Reports on Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Published: August 30, 2016

The second edition of the study profiles the growing technology base of PSAs, with up-to-date information on technology and end-use markets

Mactac Adhesives Use Solvent-Free Technology

Published: August 02, 2016

MP410 acrylic double-coated tapes and transfer adhesives are said to have low levels of VOCs and to offer a wide performance range

Mactac Announces Study of Foam Bonding

Published: July 25, 2016

A new Armacell and K-Flex foam bonding study reportedly helps customers select the right adhesive technology and foam substrate combination

Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications

Published: July 12, 2016, By Ingrid Brase

How to select the right adhesive for your label to ensure you get it right the first time.

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic