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Scientists work on adhesive tape designed for wound healing

Posted on: 22 December 2023 Scientists at Maikop State Technological University in Russia have secured a patent for an innovative adhesive tape designed for wound healing, featuring a blend of pectin and collagen.

Successful completion of the workshop series hosted by Afera and IVK paves the way for the development of the PCF tool in 2024

Posted on: 21 December 2023 Final 2 workshops on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) attended by a targeted group of experts within the adhesives and adhesive tapes industry in Düsseldorf on 6 and 7 November 2023.

BASF names company veteran as new chairman

Posted on: 21 December 2023 BASF announced that Markus Kamieth will take over as chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, succeeding Martin Brudermüller, who has held the position since 2018 and has been a member of the Board of Executive Directors since 2006.

Integrating degradable bonds for enhanced recyclability

Posted on: 20 December 2023 A group of British researchers has moved one step closer to simplifying the recycling of various plastic types by developing a method applicable to a broad spectrum of challenging-to-recycle polymers, such as rubbers, gels, and adhesives.

Sustainability, automation adoption drive healthy M&A activity for packaging in 2023: new

Posted on: 20 December 2023 Boston, MA-based Capstone Partners, a middle-market investment firm, reports in its November 2023 Packaging Update that the sector players have continued to adopt technological innovation, automation, and environmentally-sustainable solutions, fueling transaction activity in the space this year.

Flexible Packaging Europe: Council sets ambitious targets for recycling at scale of flexible packaging but fails ensuring enabling conditions

Posted on: 19 December 2023 On 18 December, the Environment Council voted on a General Approach on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal. “After the vote in the European Parliament, we are glad to see the file making concrete progress also in the Council,” states Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director of Flexible Packaging Europe.

New packaging waste regulation comes a step closer

Posted on: 19 December 2023 The proposed new rules for more sustainable packaging in Europe continue to wind their way through the legislative processes of the institutions of the EU.

Registration open for Fraunhofer IFAM European courses in North America

Posted on: 19 December 2023 The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has announced that registration is open for two accredited adhesive bonding-focused courses in 2024.