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Soy-based tape wins at innovation contest

Posted on: At the 32nd annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition, a 95% soy-based adhesive tape called SoySeal claimed the $20,000 grand prize.

PPWR clarification brings welcome certainty for industrial process films

Posted on: As the PPWR moves closer to application, a new European Commission guidance package has delivered an important clarification for industrial adhesive process films — and a constructive outcome for Afera’s advocacy on behalf of the European adhesive tapes value chain.

Chemical sector standardises sustainability with Digital Material Passports

Posted on: As the European Union prepares for a regulatory tsunami regarding sustainability, the industrial sector is bracing for the mandatory arrival of the Digital Product Passport (DPP).

CoRAP list updated: What adhesive tape companies should check now

Posted on: ECHA’s updated CoRAP list brings renewed focus to substance evaluation under REACH. For the adhesive tapes value chain, it is a timely prompt to review substances under scrutiny and flag any potential relevance at an early stage.

Chinese makers of sticky tape, bug zappers and fans feel the pinch as plastic costs soar amid Iran war

Posted on: When the war in Iran sent prices of PVC spiking, Mr Li Pengcheng’s factory in Shandong found itself having to make garden hoses at a loss to fulfil orders placed months earlier when the material was much cheaper.

Sekisui Alveo introduces two innovative thin foam solutions for advanced bonding applications

Posted on: The developments target tape applications that need a combination of heat resistance, flame retardancy, low weight and improved sustainability.

What you should know about adhesive and liner compatibility

Posted on: According to artimelt, the interaction between adhesives and release liners is changing rapidly. New regulatory demands and evolving PSA technologies increase complexity — making the right material match more critical than ever.

‘The EU Commission’s PPWR Guidance leaves the hard questions unanswered’

Posted on: The European Commission recently published a guidance document that aims to provide clarity around the requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. But how helpful is it in practice?

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