Adhesives & Sealants

The Latest Trends in Adhesives and Sealants

HERMA Techlan labels — Courtesy of HERMA

Adhesives and sealants play a critical role in a variety of vertical markets like food & beverage, pharmaceutical and household packaging. Needed to maintain product integrity and ensure package security, providers across the packaging industry are always looking for ways to make adhesives and sealants more efficient, sustainable and versatile. Read about some of the recent developments in adhesives and sealants below.

Mark Thompson and Marci Clarke with rolls of labels in warehouse. — *Image courtesy of HERMA*

Techlan Ltd and HERMA UK Advance Circular Solutions for Release Liner Waste

Silicone-coated release liner has long been one of the label industry’s most persistent waste challenges. Essential to the performance of self-adhesive materials, it has traditionally been difficult to recycle and has therefore often ended up in landfill after use.

Image courtesy of IPG

IPG Launches “Packaging Diagnostics” to Optimize Global Packaging Line Performance

IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) on Friday announced the launch of its Packaging Diagnostics program. This advanced suite of services integrates industry-leading tools — including iTrack™, AF2K, and Gear Up — into a unified platform designed to help manufacturers increase equipment uptime.

Stack of fruit containers with Fedrigoni DS2 adhesives. — *Image courtesy of Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives*

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Introduces DS2 Adhesive for Label Applications

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives North America, a global leader in the production of premium self-adhesive materials, has introduced DS2, a clear-drying, water-soluble adhesive for label applications that require complete removal with no adhesive residue.

Pasta packaging with Siegwerk’s CIRKIT NOVASEAL lacquer. — *Image courtesy Siegwerk*

Siegwerk Launches New Portfolio of Heat Seal Lacquers

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the launch of CIRKIT NOVASEAL, a new dedicated portfolio of heat seal lacquers (HSL) within its CIRKIT coatings brand.

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Bobby Douglas is an Associate Editor of Packaging Strategies and Flexible Packaging. Having started this position in December 2022, Bobby is still new to the industry, but he’s excited to tackle important issues and topics within this dynamic field. He currently resides in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and he likes to stay active and watch basketball in his free time. Bobby graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2022, where he majored in Psychology with a minor in Business Economics.