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DuPont Offers Tie Layer Modeling Tool

Published: September 13, 2012

The Tie Resin Selector from DuPont helps user choose the most suitable coextrudable adhesive for a particular multilayer packaging application

Dow Europe Adds New Polymers

Published: September 06, 2012

AFFINITY GA 1000R and AFFINITY GA 1875 join Dow Europe’s line of polyolefin elastomers, offering high bond strength and lower viscosity

Acucote Offers New Service and Adhesives

Published: August 29, 2012

The Custom Unlimited roll program from Acucote offers p-s product for short runs and custom orders; new adhesives offer durability

Nordson Adds Space at ICE USA

Published: August 10, 2012

To display its dispensing equipment, as well as the equipment of its newly acquired companies, Nordson Corp. reserves 1,000 sq ft at ICE USA 2013

Dispensing System from Dymax Has Long Life

Published: August 02, 2012

Model 475 valve dispensing systems from Dymax prevent migration of fluid into the actuating section within the valve and offer consistency and accuracy

AWA Reports on Adhesives for P-S Materials

Published: June 20, 2012

A new global AWAreness report on adhesives from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. looks at markets, trends, and technologies for pressure-sensitive materials

Biobased Label Uses Building Block from DuPont Tate & Lyle

Published: June 08, 2012

DaniMer 92721 biobased label adhesive, featuring Susterra Propanediol from DuPont Tate & Lyle, will make PET container recycling easier

Henkel System Speeds Up Laminations

Published: June 01, 2012

The Aerobond system from Henkel, featuring Hansa’s Glue-Mix unit, is said to distribute adhesive optimally over substrate surface and improve flatness

Henkel New Products Include PSA

Published: May 22, 2012

A repositionable PSA and a low-migration water-based adhesive for low-migration consumer goods are among new products from Henkel

Dymax Hand-Held Valve Aids Dispensing

Published: March 21, 2012

A Model 200 diaphragm valve from Dymax enables accurate dispensing, has ergonomic features, and offers long life

Henkel Labeling Adhesives are Casein-Free

Published: March 05, 2012

Optal XP labeling adhesives, free of casein, offer environmental and yield advantages for beverage use

Tapeworks Now an Approved Converter for 3M

Published: February 22, 2012

As an approved converter for 3M for industrial adhesives and tapes, Tapeworks adds value to 3M’s products

H.B. Fuller Offers New Laminating Adhesive

Published: January 23, 2012

Flextra Fast SFA 8600/XR 1500 adhesive solventless laminating system speeds up processes in high-performance applications such as snack pouches

Adhesive for LSE

Published: August 01, 2011
Synthebond 7201 LSE is an emulsion acrylic adhesive designed for p-s applications that require excellent adhesion to low-energy surfaces (LSE). Formula

Hot Melt Adhesive Grabs & Holds

Published: July 01, 2011
Advantra Encore hot melt adhesive is designed for exceptional bonding on a broad range of challenging substrates, including coated stocks and high-recycled-content

Scrap Reduction Topic of Workshop

Published: May 01, 2011
EDGEWOOD, NY | Nearly 60 flexible packaging converters attended a recent Scrap Reduction Workshop co-hosted by Nordmeccanica and the Packaging, Consumer

Henkel, Nordmeccanica Host Scrap Reduction Workshop

Published: March 28, 2011
Nearly 60 flexible packaging attendees, including many major converters in North America, attended a recent Scrap Reduction Workshop co-hosted by Nordmeccanica and the Packaging

Free Workshop on Scrap Prevention & Solutions

Published: February 11, 2011
Henkel Corp. and Nordmeccanica N.A. are partnering to host an open house and free workshop at Nordmeccanica's Edgewood Technical Center on "Scrap Prevention" with a focus on the latest advances in solventless laminating innovations

Adhesive Offers High Performance

Published: February 01, 2011
Aroset 1177 acrylic adhesive is a high-performance emulsion for the coating and laminating industries. Company says adhesive provides high adhesion to

Laminating Adhesive Suited for Many Uses

Published: February 01, 2011
Liofol CS 22-861US1 coldseal adhesive can be applied in excess of 1,000 fpm. Designed for confectionery, energy bars, ice cream, and other snack food

Workshop on Scrap Prevention

Published: January 01, 2011
BRIDGEWATER, NJ | Henkel Corp. and Nordmeccanica will hold a joint workshop on scrap prevention for laminated flexible packaging on February 16 at Nordmeccanica's

Adhesives Cure Quickly

Published: December 01, 2010
Purelam Fastcure two-component urethane solventless adhesives feature long, stable viscosity said to provide hours of run time. This flexibility is coupled

PSAs Free of APEs

Published: December 01, 2010
Permanent PSAs are free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), said to be damaging to aquatic environments. Company reports it can draw on this technology

Laminating Adhesive Is Stable

Published: December 01, 2010
Liofol LA7773-21 with Liofol LA6016-21 curing agent is a two-component, solventless PU adhesive for flexible packaging laminating. The adhesive cures

Adhesive System Is Fast, Versatile

Published: December 01, 2010
FlextraSL Fast solventless adhesive system is formulated for speed, versatility, and efficiency. Said to allow converters to laminate at up to 1,800 fpm,

Dispense Adhesive with Automation

Published: November 01, 2010
The Volumetrix adhesive dispenser uses positive displacement pumps that have no pulsation, automatic calibration, configurable dispense methods, including

H.B. Fuller, Nordmeccanica Hold Flex-Pack Symposium

Published: November 01, 2010, By By Nsenga Byrd Thompson, Associate Editor
ST. PAUL, MN | H.B. Fuller Co. held a Focus Forward Flexible Packaging Symposium September 22 at its St. Paul headquarters. Fifty flexible packaging converters

PSAs Offered

Published: September 01, 2010
Three new technologies are available. Micronax microsphere repositionable adhesives are said to provide a high degree of repositionability of any type

Flex-Pack Subject of Symposium

Published: September 01, 2010
H.B. Fuller To Hostl Flexible Packaging Symposium with Nordmeccanica Super Combi 3000 Laminator Demonstration

Adhesive Helps Reduce Waste

Published: September 01, 2010
Technomelt Supra Cool 130 packaging adhesive reportedly offers benefits that include high bond strength, thermal stability, and flowability, as well as

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