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| ISSUE 12 2019 |
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| FEICA/EURADH launch 2nd Adhesion Innovation Award 2020 |
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| Attracting young scientists from across Europe, the joint European adhesion societies’ award for innovative adhesion science encourages interaction between industrial and scientific activities. Read |
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| European paper recycling progressing at 71.6% in 2018 |
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| The newly released 2018 Monitoring Report of the EPRC, of which Afera is a Supporter, says reduced overseas exports to China have caused a slight decline in the overall recycling rate. Read |
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| PSTC unveils Tape Week, 4-7 May 2020 in Orlando, Florida |
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| The U.S.-based pressure-sensitive tape organisation announces the rebranding of its historically named Tape Summit, offering more networking, learning and an optimised schedule to 500+ PSA tape professionals. Read |
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| Extrusion machinery holding ground as global headwinds linger |
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| Extrusion machinery sales held their own in 2019, despite challenges of slowing economic growth, tariff wars and global uncertainty, machinery executives have told Plastics News. Read |
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| Member news |
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| OLBRICH GmbH enlarges sales team in Bocholt |
| www.olbrich.com, 3 December 2019 – OLBRICH GmbH in Bocholt, Germany, the leading machinery and equipment manufacturer for coating and laminating lines for processing of web-shaped products, is further strengthening its activities in the film and foil industry by another enlargement of its sales team in Bocholt. Read |
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| Evonik expands rigid PMI film at Mobile |
| www.chemanager-online.com, 22 November 2019 – Evonik is expanding US output of its Rohacell brand high-performance rigid, closed-cell foams at its site in Mobile, Alabama. Read |
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| Avery Dennison Performance Tapes unveils new lamination adhesives portfolio |
| www.labelandnarrowweb.com, 21 November 2019 – These lamination adhesives, which are aimed at the automotive, durable goods, electronics/computers, white goods and outdoor power equipment markets, are designed to help labels resist exposure to potential harsh conditions that include solvents/chemicals, UV light, heat, cold, rain or water. Read |
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| Adhesives player rebrands and launches eight new products at Medica |
| www.medicalplasticsnews.com, 18 November 2019 – Avery Dennison Medical is showcasing new adhesive medical materials and private label wound care solutions designed for use by medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Read |
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| Smartphone repair equipment provider appointed as distributor |
| www.insidermedia.com, 8 November 2019 – A Newport company has been appointed as distributor for an adhesive tape made by tesa and used in the repair of smartphones. Read |
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| 3M: high-tack box sealing tape |
| www.adhesivesmag.com, 5 November 2019 – With its consistent, pressure-sensitive, high-performance, hot-melt synthetic rubber adhesive system, the upgraded tape reportedly adheres rapidly to a variety of surfaces. Read |
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| BASF launches defoamer for acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives |
| www.specialchem.com, 1 November 2019 – The new white oil-based defoamer demonstrates excellent and persistent defoaming efficiency, excellent compatibility across acrylic PSA systems and good oil-slick resistance during storage for adhesive formulations. Read |
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| Eastman: cellulose esters for food contact applications |
| www.adhesivesmag.com, 24 October 2019 – Eastman recently announced the launch of a new portfolio of 13 cellulose esters for use in food contact applications such as inks, adhesives, tapes and labels, and internal can and other coatings. Read |
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| Industry news |
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| AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference: special rate for Afera Members |
| www.awa-bv.com, December 2019 – As a Supporter of and participant in the only annual event dedicated to the release liner industry, Afera has obtained a 40% discount on registration for our Members. Read |
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| Observations from Greenbuild 2019 |
| www.adhesives.org, 3 December 2019 – The Construction Specifications Institute’s Paul Bertram was able to attend Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta and made a number of observations relative to the Adhesives and Sealants industries, especially to the construction segments including vertical walls, roofs and below grade waterproofing. Read |
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| Help! My airplane was fixed with duct tape! |
| www.thepointsguy.com, 2 December 2019 – Speed tape is perfectly acceptable and standard practice in airline maintenance, where it can be used for temporary cosmetic fixes or in a bid to improve aerodynamic efficiency on a damaged part. Read |
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| Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs): a comprehensive guide |
| www.specialchem.com, 15 November 2019 – The application of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) based on acrylics is increasing greatly in a variety of label and packaging applications. Read |
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| Transit packaging journeys ahead |
| www.packagingeurope.com, 15 November 2019 – Much of the packaging sustainability debate focuses on consumer-facing solutions, however what goes on behind the scenes? Read |
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| Conti sees 'sideways trend' in car output |
| www.plasticsnews.com, 14 November 2019 – The global car industry is currently facing a sharp decline in the market environment and German technology and automotive supplier Continental Corp. anticipates the trend to continue into 2020. Read |
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| Converting PSAs to near structural adhesives |
| www.specialchem.com, 31 October 2019 – Pressure-sensitive adhesives are used primarily for their ease of application, where structural capabilities are not important. Read |
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