Sun Chemical has launched its SunLam de-seaming Adhesive for shrink-labeled containers. The new de-seamable adhesive helps recyclers improve recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) yield without process changes. Partners Sun Chemical and Eastman tested SunLam on labels made with Eastman Embrace LV copolyester.
API introduces a new adhesive system, which offers improved peel strength, reducing the risk of delamination during subsequent manufacturing processes.
Tamper-evident packaging (TEP) provides many benefits to businesses in almost every industry. The most evident benefit TEP provides is security. If you are in the pharmaceutical industry, tamper-evident packaging as well as tamper-resistant packaging (TRP) are in almost every case a requirement.
The introduction of new business models and greater vertical integration will help transform the packaging market, according to the latest exclusive strategic research from Smithers Pira.
Avery Dennison creates a step change with its High Solvent Resistance Adhesives, MR980R and UVR155, from the Select Solutions portfolio. These adhesives address the main problem with wet-wipe closures: the vulnerability of the adhesive closure to the solvents in the wet wipes themselves.
The global packaging adhesives market is expected to reach U.S. $10.11 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. The growing usage of packaging adhesives in flexible packaging, paper & board packaging, and rigid packaging is anticipated to strengthen the market growth.
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apache, Inc., headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Glue Dots International is showcasing its adhesives, hand-held applicators and semi-automated benchtop dispensers at PACK EXPO 2017, Sept. 25-27, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), this prestigious conference taking place Oct. 2-4 at the New Orleans Marriott, brings together industry leaders and experts to discuss and learn about the latest innovations and creative applications for polyurethane.
UPM Raflatac, a global leader in the production of self-adhesive labeling solutions, has reinforced its commitment to building a more sustainable world by joining the Sustainable Packaging Coalition® (SPC).