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H.B. Fuller reveals pressure-sensitive adhesive range with ‘no look’ and near-zero-CO2 properties

Posted on: H.B. Fuller will display a range of pressure-sensitive adhesives at Labelexpo Europe 2023 that look towards high-quality aesthetics, clean label removal, and a reduction in carbon emissions.

Evonik launches new UV LED curable release coatings made from recycled materials for more sustainable release liners in the label industry

Posted on: Latest innovative single-component release coating fulfils industry’s demand for sustainable solutions

New production facility for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics in Germany

Posted on: OPES Solar Mobility, a joint venture between solar module specialist OPES Solutions and a German family office, is creating manufacturing capacity with its own technology in Germany to provide specific support to the transportation industry.

The surprising truth: explaining the most complex medical tape in healthcare – diagnostic adhesive

Posted on: Medical adhesive tapes designed to adhere to a patient’s skin have a reputation for being one of the most complex to formulate.

University project resolves a sticky issue with adhesive recycling

Posted on: Adhesive residue left on recyclable materials, such as glass and cardboard, can be a challenge to recycle.

A psychedelic and nightmarish macro look at mosquito larvae using adhesive tape

Posted on: Jens Braun of the YouTube channel Another Perspective offers a disturbing close-up look at mosquito larvae in his latest video.

Raw material competition in recycling?

Posted on: "Chemical recycling competes with incineration, not with mechanical recycling," says Ingemar Bühler, General Manager at Plastics Europe Germany

RIP, invisible lanes: new lane marking tape mandate

Posted on: Earlier this month, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and the good people at the Utah Department of Transportation announced plans to improve lane striping on Utah freeways.

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