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Ahlstrom promotes plastic-free packaging by offering innovative paper tape solutions

Posted on: 03 October 2023 Ahlstrom is extending its product range of pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications.

SCIENCE: A simple switch of tape could keep batteries from self-discharging

Posted on: 03 October 2023 When a device such as a smartphone or laptop is left with its lithium-ion battery fully charged, that battery will gradually self-discharge even if the device isn't used

PSTC Extends its Call for Abstracts Deadline for Tape Week 2024

Posted on: 02 October 2023 The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) has extended its deadline for accepting abstracts to present at Tape Week 2024, April 29 – May 2, Orlando Florida.

Increased yield: composite coatings for greenhouse films

Posted on: 02 October 2023 Researchers have studied waterborne polyurethane composite coatings as UV-light converter and directional infrared light barrier for light and heat management in greenhouses.

Bioplastics association disagrees with compostable plastics study

Posted on: 01 October 2023 European Bioplastics has taken issue with a recent scientific paper - which claims that "compostable plastics and recycled plastics are more toxic than conventional plastic".

Production boost: extruder developments

Posted on: 01 October 2023 Extrusion machinery developments refinements to polyolefin film production, recent contracts in layflat film, and installing nine-layer lines at a European flexpack supplier

29 September 2023 is International Adhesive & Sealant Day

Posted on: 29 September 2023 #ThinkSustainabilityThinkAdhesives #ThinkSustainabilityThinkSealants

tesa completes expansion of Michigan manufacturing facility

Posted on: 29 September 2023 The Sparta facility, established in 1982, was tesa's first manufacturing site outside of Europe, and is now a significant part of its sustainability agenda.