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Americas: Researchers develop glue from mussels, corn

A new type of adhesive that combines the bonding chemistry of shellfish with a bio-based polymer has been shown to perform as well as...

Europe: Xeikon exhibits for the first time in Emballage

Xeikon will be exhibiting for the first time at Salon de l’Emballage 2014 in Paris, France, in November 2014. The company will present its enhanced...

Americas: Researcher discovers soy-based adhesive with strong bonds

A new soy-based adhesive created in Jonathan Wilker’s lab at Purdue University could solve such problems pertaining to having cake pieces stick together in...

World: Asia consumed 37% of global release liner in 2014, says report

The estimated global volume consumption of release liner was 43,984 million sqm in 2014, according to AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ Global Release Liner Market...

Asia Pacific: MAXStick opens office in Australia

MAXStick Products has incorporated MAX International Asia–Pacific in Australia to stay closer to its customers and provide greater convenience in sales and support in...

Europe: LyondellBasell unveils food packaging concept

LyondellBasell launches Toppyl RC3000 that is formulated to stick directly to traditional polyethylene food containers, providing a strong seal to keep foods fresh, while...

Europe: Herma installs €1.5M slitting machine in Germany

Self-adhesives company Herma has invested in a new slitting machine worth €1.5 million (US$1.71 million) at its headquarters in Filderstadt near Stuttgart, Germany. The machine...

Asia Pacific: Using solventless, water-based lamination adhesives

Preferences for lamination adhesives used in flexible food packaging, such as stand-up pouches (SUPs), wrappers and bags, are shifting away from traditional solvent-based products....

Europe: UPM Raflatac unveils food-contact adhesive

UPM Raflatac has launched a high-clarity deep freeze adhesive for the European market. The 149 DF adhesive is designed for fast conversion and minimal residue...

Europe: UPM Raflatac’s adhesive reduces label loss

UPM Raflatac expands its industrial chemical labeling portfolio with a new adhesive, RC 77. Compared to standard solutions, the company says RC 77’s ultra violet-acrylic...