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Parkside Launches Reclosable Lidding Film for Snack Pots

(Flexpack)

July 05, 2017, ... laser capability. The re-close lidding film, which includes an anti-fog coating, includes a patent applied pressure-sensitive adhesive that has been specifically developed by Parkside offering optimum ...

Ashland Coating System Is Patented

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2017, ... are said to be well suited for packaging used on foods and pet foods labeled natural or organic. They can also be used on pressure-sensitive labels, boxes, and other non-food applications. “This coating ...

Drytac Film Suited for Advertising Graphics

(Flexpack)

May 28, 2017, ... PVC film for short-term indoor floor graphics applications. Thanks to a unique dot pattern printed pressure-sensitive polyacrylate adhesive, the new film reportedly can be applied to multiple flooring ...

Constantia Flexibles Partners with Coca-Cola on Product Launch

(Label/Tape)

March 23, 2017, Creates a wash-off pressure-sensitive label for Royal Bliss mixers. VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Coca-Cola Spain surprised top restauranteurs and bar owners with a presentation of Royal Bliss, a new product line ...

Drytac Buys Elite Cameron Slitter/Rewinder

(Slit)

March 07, 2017, ... an adhesive-coated products manufacturer. Drytac’s core product line consists of a wide range of self-adhesive print media, pressure-sensitive and heat-activated overlaminating films, and double-sided ...

ICE USA to Offer Expert Advice

(Trends/Management)

February 07, 2017, ... to help solve your converting challenges., reports organizers Mack Brooks. The show takes place April 25–27, 2017, in Orlando, FL.  Whether the questions concern pressure-sensitive adhesives, flexo printing, ...

Ashland Announces Price Increase

(Coating/Laminating)

February 05, 2017, Company says increases, scheduled for February 15 in North America, will depend on product grade and packaging WILMINGTON, DE | Ashland will increase prices 3%–5% for its pressure-sensitive adhesive ...

Web Lines | How To Choose the Right Tabbing Tape

(Web Handling)

December 12, 2016, ... tape (straight across or chevron), and speed. Splicing tapes are pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) that require pressure in the contact to form a good bond. Splicing can fail if the bump roller contacts ...

3M Strapping Tape Removes Cleanly

(Label/Tape)

December 05, 2016, ... 3M pressure-sensitive rubber adhesive that is specifically formulated to adhere evenly to surfaces. Tape removes cleanly and resists stains on common surfaces, such as painted metal, plastic, and glass. ...

Sticking With It | What Is the Value of Technical Meetings?

(Sticking With It)

October 25, 2016, ... association technical meetings relevant to the pressure-sensitive industry and what I learned. Every spring and fall there is a flurry of trade association meetings and shows. It seems like you could ...

TLMI Awards | Multi-Color Takes 2016 Best of Show

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2016, ... printing and to recognize technical achievement in all areas of the narrow web industry, including tags and labels, cartons, flexible packaging, non-woven pressure-sensitives, and more. Entries are judged ...

ICE USA 2017 Adds to Experts Team

(News | New Products)

September 30, 2016, ... Brase brings more than 20 years experience in the converting industry and is a well-recognized industry speaker on the topic of pressure-sensitive adhesives and their applications. Prior to launching her ...

Dow Corning Launches Series of PSAs

(Coating/Laminating)

September 18, 2016, New pressure-sensitive adhesives and coatings are suited for protective films used throughout the lifecycle of electronic devices AUBURN, MI | Dow Corning, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical ...

Mactac Announces Static Cling Vinyl Film

(Flexpack)

September 16, 2016, ... Group. “By leveraging our extensive experience in the design and development of pressure-sensitive vinyl films, we created this film with many of the same characteristics Mactac customers have come to ...

Mactac Approved for Flexo Printing Constructions

(Label/Tape)

August 10, 2016, ... we are giving our customers peace of mind that the entire label—including base material, pressure-sensitive adhesive, and inks—meets the requirements of BS 5609.” Smithers Pira, an independent testing ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... has been awarded to Bruce Bell, founder and chairman of Belmark. Belmark is an industry leader in pressure-sensitive labels, flexible film packaging, and folded cartons, with more than 650 employees. Bell ...

Davis-Standard Offers Turret Unwind Upgrades

(Web Handling)

August 01, 2016, ... said to significantly improve productivity and minimize downtime. Company says an upgrade for Green Bay Packaging involved the modification of two turret unwinds on a 1,200-fpm (365 mpm) pressure-sensitive ...

AWA Summarizes Release Liner Event

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2016, ... identifying digital direct-to-container print as “a potential disruptive technology in some applications.” Linerless labels, though continuing to gain interest, are still a niche, he said. Pressure-sensitive ...

Mactac Announces Study of Foam Bonding

(Coating/Laminating)

July 22, 2016, ... propylene diene monomer (EPDM), nitrile, PVC blends and neoprene blends—all commonly used in the gasket and seal, automotive, mass transit, military and marine markets, where pressure-sensitive adhesive ...

Sticking With It | PSAs for Labeling Applications

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... I have introduced some basics of pressure-sensitive adhesives and a checklist of factors to take into consideration when designing a new product using PSAs. This column will focus on labels. Today’s ...