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Radiation curing: giving films a smoother profile |
www.european-coatings.com, 15 May 2017 – A new paper investigates the film quality of electron beam curable varnish coatings on polymer web substrates. Read |
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Tapes deliver a stricky situation to reality television show contestants |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 4 May 2017 – Packaging tape was the medium of choice for a recent challenge on Spike TV’s “Ink Master” reality TV show. Read |
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Novel technology for non-silicone, non-solvent-based release coatings |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 4 May 2017 – Many tape manufacturers are seeking solvent- and silicone-free release coatings. Read |
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The greener side of adhesive coating |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 4 May 2017 – A 100% solids adhesive coating process is operationally and environmentally sustainable for pressure-sensitive adhesive construction. Read |
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Integrating a full-service converter into your supply chain |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 4 May 2017 – Partnering with a full-service converter can increase process efficiencies. Read |
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Do nanoparticles remain unpredictable |
www.european-coatings.com, 21 April 2017 – The nanotech industry is booming. Read |
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German Adhesive Association releases trends in key adhesive raw materials report: Demand for base chemicals remains high in Asia and the U.S. |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 20 April 2017 – Although some may say that the current global political climate could best be described as tense and volatile, the relevant business barometers indicate that the world economy is performing robustly, indicating that business will continue to pick up around the globe. Read |
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Downstream users: Communication in the supply chain getting a higher profile |
www.echa.europe.eu, 19 April 2017 – Effective communication between downstream users and suppliers at all stages in the REACH process helps to ensure that relevant information is provided in the supply chain. Read |
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Isoprene market to reach nearly $3 billion by 2021: Europe is estimated to be the leading market for isoprene |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 18 April 2017 – The isoprene market was valued at $1.93 billion in 2015, and is projected to reach $2.96 billion by 2021, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%, during 2016 to 2021. Read |
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Global polyurethane market to reach $105 billion by 2025: Flexible polyurethane foams remained the dominant product with about 27% volume share in 2015 |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 12 April 2017 – The global polyurethane (PU) market is anticipated to reach $105.2 billion by 2025. Read |
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2017 raw materials and chemicals roundtable |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 12 April 2017 – Industry leaders in the raw materials and finished adhesives markets share their thoughts on this complicated but vital aspect of the industry. Read |
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2017 raw materials, chemicals, polymers and additives handbook |
www.adhesivesmag.com, 12 April 2017 – This issue features ASI’s 16th annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, a purchasing and applications resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, and indexes suppliers of those materials. Read |
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