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Printed PVC tapes – for smooth logistics and satisfied customers

Posted on: In this edition of the Spotlight, monta details the benefits of its tear-resistant, printable PVC adhesive tapes, applied with natural rubber adhesive and said to ensure strong, secure sealing in transit.

4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules

Posted on: CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January. Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action.

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

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

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