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AWA Seminar Covers P-S Graphic Films

(Flexpack)

November 18, 2017, New technologies were on the agenda in a wide-ranging discussion of how pressure-sensitive films are meeting expanding graphics market needs AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson Associates ...

Ashland Raises PSA Prices

(Coating/Laminating)

November 13, 2017, Natural disasters lead to pressure-sensitive adhesive price increases, company reports DUBLIN, OH | Ashland recently announced it will increase the price of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) products ...

Avery Dennison Labels Designed for Tires

(Label/Tape)

November 12, 2017, The pressure-sensitive label is engineered to bond with tires during the vulcanization process and maintain permanent adhesion OEGSTGEEST, THE NETHERLANDS | Avery Dennison has created a label that ...

AWA Release Liner Event Coming Early in 2018

(Label/Tape)

October 29, 2017, ... side. The event will be held February 14–16, 2018, at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. The agenda for the conference will span the many different markets for release liner, from pressure-sensitive tapes ...

Avery Dennison Shows Sustainable Solutions

(Label/Tape)

October 16, 2017, ... bright appearance, and opacity as its non-recycled counterparts. Carefully selected post-consumer waste (PCW) streams are used to ensure good material properties for high quality, pressure-sensitive labeling ...

Sticking With It | Launching New Products

(Sticking With It)

October 10, 2017, ... explored different technical aspects of pressure-sensitive adhesives. We have looked at the various markets and key factors related to developing or selecting products for end-use application. Today we ...

UPM Raflatac to Open Facility in Chile

(Label/Tape)

October 05, 2017, ... of its increased expansion in the Latin American pressure-sensitive label market, it will be opening a new slitting and distribution terminal in Santiago, Chile, in early 2018. This new terminal reportedly ...

Konica Minolta Plans Big Show for PRINT 17

(Print)

September 09, 2017, ... Minolta production engine platform, is a toner-based device that allows for food-safe printing in the pressure-sensitive market, especially in short-run jobs such as microbrewery, local wines, small manufacturers ...

Sticking With It | Q&A on Testing and Evaluation

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2017, ... a new product. In several of my past columns, I have shared some thoughts on how to select the right pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) for different end-use markets. In each installment, I have spoken ...

Green Bay Packaging Adds Slitting Facility

(Slit)

July 24, 2017, ... Packaging has opened a new slitting and distribution facility in Lithia Springs, GA, for its pressure-sensitive label stock. Company says this new location offers the benefit of a one-day lead time for ...

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 ...

Spinnaker Partners with ARMOR USA for Testing

(Label/Tape)

May 21, 2017, Spinnaker will have its pressure-sensitive products tested using ARMOR USA’s thermal transfer ribbons TROY, OH | Spinnaker Coating, a manufacturer and service provider of pressure-sensitive paper and ...

Prairie State Group Goes Digital with Colordyne

(Print)

February 08, 2017, ... printer of packaging materials, such as pressure-sensitive labels and flexible packaging, for the food and beverage, health and beauty, nutritional bars, pouching, cold chain technology and automotive ...

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 ...

UniNet and UPM Raflatac Partner in Digital Press

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2016, ... supplier of pressure-sensitive label materials, to create worldwide solutions for converters and customers that are said to ensure professional results using the iColor digital label printers. Company ...

Constantia Wins TLMI Environmental Award

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2016, ... of an educational program. This year Constantia Flexibles was recognized for SpearRC, described as a cost-effective, pressure-sensitive label that is recognized by both the Association of Postconsumer ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...