Dec 01

Lightweight TPE Incorporates Recycled Content

December 1, 2024 11:50 AM

Glass bubbles combine with 10 to 60% recycled content to deliver lightweight, sustainable materials for mobility, power tool, and sports applications.
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Nov 28

How Adhesive Tapes Support the Clean-Energy Transition

November 28, 2024 6:00 PM

The renewable energy sector is gearing up to expand capacity to meet the ambitious target set by Europe’s Renewable Energy Directive.
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Nov 27

Exclusive: Trump Plans New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Sparking Fresh Trade Disputes

November 27, 2024 2:45 PM

Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada as soon as he takes office, aiming to compel these nations to address illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States, according to the several media reports. The former president stated that on January 20, the day of his inauguration, he would sign an executive order introducing a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada. Additionally, a 10% tariff will be imposed on China unless its government takes decisive action to halt the smuggling of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into the U.S.
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Nov 26

New Study Finds PSA Market Driven by Flexible Packaging and EV Demand

November 26, 2024 3:15 PM

The global pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2022 to 2031, according to a new report from Transparency Market Research. The report projects that the market will reach a total sales revenue of $13.8 billion by the end of the forecast period.
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Nov 25

Adhesive Technology Trends Driving Packaging Innovation

November 25, 2024 3:15 PM

Although adhesive traditionally has created one of the biggest hurdles to effective recycling, recent innovations offer new opportunities.
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Nov 22

Researchers Discover New Way to Create Stronger Adhesives with Salt

November 22, 2024 2:35 PM

The search for stronger, more adaptable adhesives is ongoing. According to recent research, that search may come down to adding a dash of salt to two special polymer ingredients known as polyzwitterions, or PZIs. New research from a Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering team led by Hoyong Chung, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, shows a new way to create adhesives by using the natural attraction between positively and negatively charged materials. The work was recently published in Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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Nov 20

Challenges in Developing Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Adhesives

November 20, 2024 2:45 PM

The entire life cycle of a product, or the system into which the product flows, should be considered to identify additional carbon reduction potential.
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Nov 18

Selecting the Best Packaging for Your Adhesive or Sealant

November 18, 2024 3:00 PM

Packaging of adhesives and sealants can take many forms, and the best packaging for a product depends on a number of factors, such as dispending specifications, application environment, and cost.
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Nov 15

Adhesive Dispensing for Medical Device Assembly

November 15, 2024 3:10 PM

Many manufacturers of medical devices, point-of-care and near-patient testing products, and medical wearables are reassessing and upgrading their assembly fluid dispensing capabilities.
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Nov 14

Styrene Copolymer Market in India Witnesses Mixed Trends in October 2024

November 14, 2024 10:35 AM

The Indian market for Styrene Copolymer experienced different trends in October 2024, influenced by demand-supply dynamics and global market developments. According to the studies by ChemAnalyst, Prices for Styrene Copolymer reduced by approximately 1.4% during the month, because of declined demand in downstream sectors like packaging and automobiles. This trend was more strengthened by a further drop in base material styrene prices in the month. However, a recovery in feedstock prices during the middle of the month provided some stability and limited the extent of the price decline for Styrene Copolymer.
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Nov 13

Packsize Partners with Henkel Adhesive Technologies to Develop Sustainable Packaging

November 13, 2024 2:00 PM

Packsize®, a market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, announced a new partnership with Henkel Adhesive Technologies to enhance the company’s sustainable product offerings, providing innovative solutions that help businesses reduce their environmental impact. This partnership exemplifies Packsize’s prioritization of strategic partnerships in its go-to-market strategy.
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Nov 11

H.B. Fuller to Showcase PSA Solutions at Labelexpo India 2024

November 11, 2024 1:55 PM

H.B. Fuller to showcase Swift®melt 1892 at Labelexpo India 2024. The event is to be held at INDIA EXPO CENTRE & MART, Greater Noida - Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, India from Nov 14-17, 2024.
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