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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 ...

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 ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your Self-Adhesive Graphic

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2016, ... this type of product, here are some factors to consider. Selection of the adhesive is one of the keys to a successful pressure-sensitive product as it provides the main functionality. In my previous ...

Ashland Announces Two New PSAs

(Coating/Laminating)

June 28, 2016, Aroset APS 1295 pressure-sensitive adhesive is for permanent applications, while Aroset 2570 is designed for temporary ones DUBLIN, OH | Ashland reports two new pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) share ...

Ashland PSA Suited for Electronics Apps

(Coating/Laminating)

May 10, 2016, Aroset PS 6449 acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive is said to offer high optical clarity in electronics applications DUBLIN, OH | Ashland has launched Aroset PS 6449, a solution-based acrylic pressure-sensitive ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for the Job

(Coating/Laminating)

May 05, 2016, ... you through the process. Selection of the right adhesive for your pressure-sensitive product, whether it’s a tape, label, or self-adhesive graphic, is a critical step in developing the product you will ...

AWA Reports on Release Liner Seminar

(Label/Tape)

November 01, 2015, The annual update for the pressure-sensitive label industry covered current conditions and technology as well as prospects for the future AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

TLMI Awards | WS Packaging Wins Best of Show

(Label/Tape)

October 06, 2015, ... Printing, Plano, TX, takes the top spot in the Flexography & Letterpress–Promotional category for “The Curse!” This store handout promotional label is created on a pressure-sensitive silver board material ...

AWA Reports on Release Liner Markets in South America

(Label/Tape)

September 10, 2015, ... chain in the region, in terms of current and forecast future status. In terms of end-use markets, South America’s release liner usage is dominated by pressure-sensitive label stock applications, which ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2015 Grows To Eight Halls

(Trends/Management)

August 18, 2015, ... linerless labels. Participants include SATO Europe, Bostik, Ravenwood Packaging, Ricoh, Evonik, Appvion, Henkel, MPS Systems, and Maan Engineering. A linerless label has the same properties as a pressure-sensitive ...

Ashland Offers New LED Products

(Coating/Laminating)

June 14, 2015, ... include gloss overprint varnishes (OPVs), matte OPVs, laminating adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and cold-foil adhesives. In addition to meeting reduced energy and lower temperature requirements, ...

Drytac Laminator Called Heavy-Duty Unit

(Coating/Laminating)

June 09, 2015, ... the cost. The new model can be used with thermal overlaminates as well as pressure-sensitive overlaminates and adhesives. It is said to offer a full array of features, including a top roller with adjustable ...

Novamelt to be Acquired by Henkel

(Coating/Laminating)

April 16, 2015, ... to sell its shares from private owners Pieter Mol and Harald Braun to Henkel. Both parties signed an agreement on April 14, 2015. Novamelt serves the hot melt pressure-sensitive markets such as the label ...

ATP Offers Low Emission Adhesive Tapes and Films

(Label/Tape)

February 18, 2015, Capable of bonding a variety of materials used in auto component production WOLLERAU, SWITZERLAND | ATP adhesive systems specializes in the development and production of solvent-free, specialty pressure-sensitive ...