According to the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s most recent North American Market Report, the packaging sector makes up 59% of the market, with 4 billion pounds of product shipped in the North America (North America total market is 7 billion pounds).
Freedom hot melt adhesive system receives judge’s award at Japan Pack trade show
November 12, 2013
Nordson Corporation announces that its Freedom hot melt adhesive dispensing system received the Japan Pack Judge's Award at the Japan International Packaging Machinery Show, held October 16 -18, 2013, in Tokyo, Japan.
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced its Select Solutions™ Reclosure portfolio, designed to help package designers and packaged goods companies meet consumers’ needs for the convenience reclosure technology provides.
Packaging solutions specialist Payne has extended its range of promotional banner tapes with the launch of a resealable version, which enables a pack to be reclosed following initial opening.
National Loctite® Distributor Network to hold open houses in fall 2013
August 23, 2013
The brand new showrooms will highlight the latest adhesive technologies and associated dispensing and curing equipment. Located in Loctite-certified distributor branch locations throughout the U.S., the showrooms will allow design and production engineers to design an adhesive application process using genuine Loctite adhesives and equipment before making a final purchase decision.
Expanded product line outperforms existing tapes and enables customers to choose boxes with higher recycled content
June 19, 2013
Known for its innovation and adhesive technologies, 3M is continuing to expand its line of Scotch Recycled Corrugate Tape, with the addition of 3072, an industrial packaging tape that is designed to deliver performance on today’s corrugated boxes.
New tape features higher adhesion on highly recycled boxes.
May 20, 2013
Shurtape, with its commitment to exacting standards, introduces new HP 235 Packaging Tape, a standard-gauge tape solution that delivers better performance and adhesion on highly recycled corrugate – including 100% recycled.
Adhesives suit a range of food packaging performance needs
May 6, 2013
H.B. Fuller Company introduces a family of water-based dry bond hybrid laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in the food and industrial markets. This new Flextra® water-based line-up, PD2243, PD2167 and PD2207, is designed for high clarity, clean machining and excellent cell release. Together, the water-based adhesives offer converters three options to help maximize performance while balancing cost.
Shurtape offers instant, permanent bond for lightweight cartons with new HP 132 cold temperature tape
April 22, 2013
A drop in temperature doesn’t mean expectations for tape reliability should drop as well. When the mercury falls, packaging tape needs to maintain its hold. Shurtape offers a line of cold temperature packaging tapes that are engineered for high performance in frigid environments, including the newest addition: HP 132 Packaging Tape
