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The Latest Trends in Adhesives and Sealants

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Improvements in adhesives and sealants have come in areas like sustainability, software and material compatibility.

By Bobby Douglas

Adhesives and sealants play a critical role in a variety of vertical markets like food & beverage, pharmaceutical and household packaging. Needed to maintain product integrity and ensure package security, providers across the packaging industry are always looking for ways to make adhesives and sealants more efficient, sustainable and versatile. Read about some of the recent developments in adhesives and sealants below.

Mark Thompson and Marci Clarke with rolls of labels in warehouse.
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Techlan Ltd and HERMA UK Advance Circular Solutions for Release Liner Waste

Silicone-coated release liner has long been one of the label industry’s most persistent waste challenges. Essential to the performance of self-adhesive materials, it has traditionally been difficult to recycle and has therefore often ended up in landfill after use. Read article

Packaging Diagnostics IPG
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IPG Launches “Packaging Diagnostics” to Optimize Global Packaging Line Performance

IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) on Friday announced the launch of its Packaging Diagnostics program. This advanced suite of services integrates industry-leading tools — including iTrack™, AF2K, and Gear Up — into a unified platform designed to help manufacturers increase equipment uptime. Read article

Stack of fruit containers with Fedrigoni DS2 adhesives
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Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Introduces DS2 Adhesive for Label Applications

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives North America, a global leader in the production of premium self-adhesive materials, has introduced DS2, a clear-drying, water-soluble adhesive for label applications that require complete removal with no adhesive residue. Read article

Pasta packaging with Siegwerk’s CIRKIT NOVASEAL lacquer.
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Siegwerk Launches New Portfolio of Heat Seal Lacquers

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the launch of CIRKIT NOVASEAL, a new dedicated portfolio of heat seal lacquers (HSL) within its CIRKIT coatings brand. Read article