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Afera President to speak at Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe in December

Posted on: Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe has recruited Afera President Evert Smit to participate in its upcoming Conference in Stuttgart. 

FEICA outlines position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Posted on: When reviewing revisions to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation, innovative packaging that may not be covered by the design for recycling criteria should be allowed to prove recyclability through testing.

Scannable tapes and labels use app to connect objects to locations and digital information

Posted on: Combining traditional tools like adhesive tapes and labels with modern app technology, two companies partnered to create a solution that is solving real and timely issues in a number of industries.

PSTC Tape Week 2024 now accepting submission for the technical track

Posted on: The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council is now accepting submissions for Tape Week 2024 Technical Track. Companies are encouraged to submit a short abstract on their latest advancements, including new technologies, methods, best practices, or other innovative concepts.

The economic, performance and sustainability value in UV acrylic hot melt PSAs

Posted on: A well-designed UV acrylic PSA improves on the sustainability profile of emulsion acrylic PSAs while maintaining the performance of solvent-based PSAs.

Researchers develop recycling method for polyurethane foam

Posted on: A group of researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago has developed a new recycling method for polyurethane foams, one of the most common types of plastic, that uses nontoxic catalysts.

Ahlstrom’s innovative label release papers: recycled and unbleached fibre content

Posted on: Recycled and unbleached fiber content

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. introduces 170e carton sealing tape with 30% recycled film

Posted on: IPG introduced the new 170e water based acrylic pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape, designed with 30% recycled film.

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