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Acucote Adds to Instant Redeemable Coupon Line

(Materials)

February 09, 2015, ... Single-Ply (SP). The single-ply, single-message design converts exactly like standard pressure-sensitive applications, meaning no lamination is required. Reportedly, Diamond-Cote SP minimizes material ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2015 Returns to Orlando with Added Features

(Trends/Management)

January 05, 2015, ... system for the automated removal of pressure-sensitive adhesive label matrix waste. Unit applies a micro-thin film of food-grade mineral oil to the internal surfaces of the path via a fine mist. This coating ...

IMDA Holds 2nd Annual Educational Symposium

(Label/Tape)

December 01, 2014, ... the use of pressure-sensitive labels. Roman Artz, technical product manager at Inland Label, LaCrosse, WI, presented a session on “Making the Move to IML/IMD.” Consumer product companies are making the ...

MACtac Reports Approvals for Chemical Drum Labelstocks

(Label/Tape)

November 28, 2014, ... the full solution—including the label base material, pressure-sensitive adhesive and thermal printing—all together pass the standard.” BS 5609 label certification is a specification for the durability ...

Release Liner | Annual AWA Seminar Paints Picture of Today’s Market

(Label/Tape)

November 16, 2014, Attendees review and debate the pressure-sensitive label industry’s achievements and action plans Nearly 70 interested parties joined AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. on September 8 to review and debate ...

Dyna-Tech Offers Biodegradable Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

August 26, 2014, ... biodegradable and compostable water-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. DyTac 9577 is a rubber-resin emulsion, formulated as a permanent adhesive based on components reported to meet the requirements ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2014 Enhances Focus on Package Printing

(Label/Tape)

August 04, 2014, ... the printer has a wide degree of substrate flexibility that does not require top coating. The CENTRA HS prints on most standard pressure-sensitive paper substrates, which are typically half to a third ...

Kapco Celebrates 40 Years of Business

(Coating/Laminating)

July 26, 2014, ... is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a manufacturer, coater, and converter of pressure-sensitive flexible materials. Kapco began manufacturing in a 2,500 sq-ft facility in Kent in 1974. Thanks to consistent ...

Release Liner | What’s Next?

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2013, AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. reports on a recent seminar on pressure-sensitive label release liner issues and opportunities. AWA Alexander Watson Assoc. reports on a recent seminar on pressure-sensitive ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... industries that employ pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Considered a subset of hot melts, PSAs are typically rubbers or acrylate copolymers that are tacky at room temperature and physically bond to ...

Market Trends | Profile of North American Label Industry

(Label/Tape)

August 12, 2013, ... demand for labels—behind Asia Pacific, now the world’s largest label consumer at 36%, and Europe at 28%.     Pressure-sensitive—still first choice Of the total demand for labels in the North ...

Show Preview | What’s Behind the Curtain at Labelexpo Europe 2013

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2013, ... for labels, adhesive tapes, and specialty packaging. It has developed a rubber-based pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive that possesses high initial tack and final adhesion, allows the simple application ...

AWA Updates Linerless Label Market Study

(Label/Tape News)

May 28, 2013, Linerless pressure-sensitive labels are enjoying a resurgence due to cost and environmental pressures AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS | Linerless pressure-sensitive labels are enjoying a resurgence of interest ...

Avery Dennison Offers P-S Material for Craft Beer Labels

(Label/Tape News)

April 14, 2013, ... has introduced a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive label materials for the craft beer market. The portfolio features ten p-s facestocks and four adhesives said to meet the design and application needs ...

Show Preview | ICE USA 2013

(Trends/Management)

February 04, 2013, ... and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Automatic trim waste collection increases line efficiency and reduces labor costs. Dual collection bags allow continuous operation. Unit is pre-engineered so it arrives ...

P-S Tapes | A Converter’s Guide

(Label/Tape)

January 07, 2013, A newly published global market study and sourcebook assesses the status of one of the world’s faster-growing areas of specialist converting. Pressure-sensitive specialty tapes have, since their relatively ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... opportunities for lighter weight labels with a glossy no-label look. Company says film is designed for demanding pressure-sensitive label applications that require outstanding ink adhesion and adhesive ...

3 Sigma Adds Coating Line

(Coating)

December 15, 2012, Wide-format specialty coater provides PSAs and custom-coated products   TROY, OH | 3 Sigma Corp., a supplier of specialty custom adhesive and topcoated materials for the pressure-sensitive label ...

Spinnaker Expands Line of EFI Jetrion Facestocks

(Substrates)

August 17, 2012, ... print on many of Spinnaker’s standard pressure-sensitive products without requiring a special topcoating, reportedly making material sourcing easy. EFI Jetrion presses are said to be ideal for short ...

AWA Label Report Looks at Africa, Middle East

(Label/Tape)

July 13, 2012, ... and challenges across all the major labeling technologies: pressure-sensitive, wet glue, sleeving, and in-mold. With the BRIC countries ((Brazil, Russia, India, and China) well on the way to becoming ...