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Dow Corning Offers New Release Modifier

(Coatings)

November 22, 2013, Syl-Off SL 35 is said to offer tight release at low platinum levels with high stability and shelf life   MIDLAND, MI | Dow Corning recently announced Syl-Off SL 35 release modifier, described as ...

Label Trends | The Future of Linerless Labels

(Label/Tape)

November 20, 2013, ... interest in liner waste, linerless labels often are viewed as a viable alternative to pressure-sensitive labels. In an effort to discern the growing interest in linerless labels within the industry, ...

CCL Industries Acquires Advanced Packaging Films

(Flexpack News)

November 17, 2013, ... by Guenther Birkner, CCL president. Birkner says, "This new capability allows us to design proprietary, specialty films for new sleeve and pressure-sensitive label applications while improving our supply ...

Bemis Reports Third Quarter Results

(Flexpack News)

November 13, 2013, Report says Q3 performance demonstrates the success of company’s strategy to improve sales mix and strengthen return metrics   NEENAH, WI | Bemis Co. reported third quarter 2013 diluted earnings ...

WS Packaging Reports New Product Groups

(Flexpack News)

October 28, 2013, ... by extension, specific product and service brands.” WSPackaging&Label is the largest product group, with offerings that include labels (pressure-sensitive, glue-applied, and in-mold), folding cartons, ...

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 ...

Freedonia Report Says Label Demand Growing

(Label/Tape News)

August 20, 2013, ... to $19.1 billion in 2017, according to Labels, a new study from The Freedonia Group. While the dominant pressure-sensitive segment will enjoy healthy advances, it will face growing competition from alternative ...

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 | CPP EXPO and PRINT 13 Share a Stage

(Print)

August 07, 2013, ... a clean edge. It can be adapted to run two-sided thick film applications, edge seal and flush cut, or for pressure-sensitive applications such as floor and window graphics, magnet lamination, and metallized ...

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 ...

Steven Label Invests in Colordyne Digital Printing System

(Label/Tape News)

May 23, 2013, ... (Fortune 500 companies from a wide range of industries) for pressure-sensitive and related products, including membrane switches, overlays, roll labels, ul/csa products, precision die-cut components (insulators, ...

Avery Dennison Matrix Recycling Tool Is Online

(Green Converting)

May 20, 2013, ... a directory that indicates locations of non-landfill operations or energy-from-waste facilities. Most of these operations process discarded pressure-sensitive scrap materials generated by label presses ...

Acucote Announces Line of Wine Labels

(Label/Tape News)

May 14, 2013, Line features Manter’s SH 6020 Plus permanent acrylic adhesive, which is said to avoid the formation of wrinkles caused by humidity   GRAHAM, NC | Acucote now offers a complete line of pressure-sensitive ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... improves consumers’ experience while supporting a strong brand identity. The packaging features a large and visible re-close tab with a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) system incorporated into the film ...

KAPCO Adds Gloss Paper for Displays and More

(Materials)

May 04, 2013, Eight-mil, high quality paper is said to print with photo quality   KENT, OH | KAPCO Graphic Products, a manufacturer, coater, and converter of pressure-sensitive flexible materials, has added new ...

Label Market | Challenges & Opportunities in Brazil

(Label/Tape)

April 30, 2013, ... currently take Brazil’s largest market share, and the technology is forecast to continue to deliver healthy growth there in the medium term. Pressure-sensitive labels enjoy a very much smaller share of ...

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 ...

Maxson Cleaning Devices Help with Adhesive Buildup

(Carton Box News)

February 25, 2013, ... cut quality when sheeting pressure-sensitive materials or other laminates where adhesive buildup on blades is likely. The design is reported to be straightforward to adjust and simple to retrofit to existing ...

Avery Dennison Adhesive Suited for P-S Wine/Champagne Labels

(Adhesives)

February 17, 2013, ... “Moreover, pressure-sensitive labeling, enabled by Z3338, opens up a new palette of choices for distinctive label design—elements of shelf appeal that are critical for success in this dynamic segment.” ...