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Sika sales increase by 12.4% partially due to MBCC acquisition

Posted on: Despite a sharp rise in interest rates with the corresponding negative impact on the construction industry, Sika performed well in the first nine months of fiscal 2023 as sales grew to CHF 8,449.2 million (+5.6%).

Hot-melt adhesives market revenue expected to surpass $24.68 billion by 2035

Posted on: According to a report from Research Nester, the global hot-melt adhesives market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of over 7.8% from 2023 to 2035. The market is projected to garner revenue of $24.68 billion by the end of 2035, up from $10.02 billion in 2022.

3M shares rise on upbeat forecast, earnings boost

Posted on: Maplewood-based 3M Co. boosted its full-year adjusted profit and cash flow targets as it reported third-quarter results that easily topped Wall Street estimates, lifted by sweeping cost cuts and efforts to combat an ongoing sales slump.

Discussing packaging tapes sustainability with insights from tesa, RS Group, Decathlon and aPak: an in-depth webinar

Posted on: In the latest edition of the Spotlight, tesa tells us about the upcoming packaging sustainability webinar also including RS Group, Decathlon and aPak.

SIG wins the 4evergreen award for circularity design

Posted on: 4evergreen honors SIG for an outstanding circularity solution

Avery Dennison to Acquire Silver Crystal Group

Posted on: Avery Dennison recently announced the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silver Crystal Group, an established player in sports apparel customization and application across in-venue, direct-to-business, and e-commerce platforms.

Joint workshop hosted by Afera and IVK facilitates discussions on calculation methodology, scope, and features of the new PCF tool

Posted on: A targeted group of 30+ experts within the adhesives and adhesive tapes industry attended the second workshop on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) organised by Afera and IVK in Düsseldorf on 21 September 2023.

New patch affixed to skin with adhesive tape makes continuous analysis of sweat

Posted on: Penn State researchers developed a new wearable sensor to monitor glucose levels in sweat over multiple weeks.

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