Adhesives/Sealants Topic | Packaging Strategies

Students get packaged for success

April 1, 2016

Three packaging students to earn hands-on experience and $5,000 in Shurtape Mission: Packaging program.

World demand for adhesives & sealants to exceed 20 million metric tons in 2019

February 10, 2016

Strong growth in construction activity will underpin advances, driven by increased urbanization and infrastructure improvements in developing countries, combined with rebounding construction spending in Western Europe and US

Toray Plastics introduces new TreaTear OPP films for non-retort pouches

February 10, 2016

TreaTear LT Series delivers a low SIT, high heat-seal strength, precise linear tear, production efficiencies, and sustainability benefits

Bemis to evaluate MSM Poly LLC Anobex AMAC as alternative to INEOS Barex for incorporation into high barrier packaging portfolio

February 9, 2016

Upon investigation, Bemis Healthcare Packaging will incorporate Anobex into its already strong suite of packaging options

US demand for pressure sensitive tapes to reach $9.3 Billion

January 27, 2016

US demand for pressure sensitive tapes is projected to increase 5.3% yearly to $9.3 billion in 2019

Packaging tape 101: The hot melt difference

January 21, 2016

Infographic: Packaging tape, a critical element to producing a secure seal that can withstand the distribution network

Materials Technology: Melt-on-demand Adhesives

Melt-on-demand adhesives technology changes the game

The recent innovation of melt-on-demand technology is changing the adhesives and sealants market for the better, speeding up production and saving money and resources.

Megan Clemens

December 10, 2015

According to Graco, a world leader in fluid handling products and systems, “knowing is the first step to saving.”

Clark Brown, sales director, Engineered Products Division, Valco Melton

Machinery Technology

Extending quality inspection to the packaging process

Clark Brown, sales director, Engineered Products Division, Valco Melton gives us the lowdown.

December 9, 2015

If you’re like many food and beverage manufacturers, you’ve already integrated automation into your production line to reduce costs, increase production and improve efficiency.