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The Sweet Smell of Success in Coatings and Adhesives

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, Contamination is a frequent cause of odor in adhesives and coatings applied to a substrate. This normally occurs inadvertantly in the facilities of the formulator or at the converting plant. After ...

Some Causes of Blocking in Heat Seal CoatingsPart II

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, Last month this column covered some causes of blocking when using heat seal coatings. The problem primarily addressed concerned processing conditions Last month this column covered some causes of blocking ...

Common Causes of Blocking in Heat Seal CoatingsPart I

(Magazine)

September 30, 2000, Heat seal coatings are formulated materials that are applied to a substrate on a coater and then wound into a roll. In a subsequent operation, the coated Heat seal coatings are formulated materials that ...

For ''Friendly'' Adhesives and Coatings, You Must Prioritiz

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, People working with adhesives and coatings for the converting industry constantly hear the terms "environmentally friendly" and "user friendly." These People working with adhesives and coatings for the converting ...

Pollution Control Innovation for Silicone-Based Coatings

(Magazine)

July 31, 2000, Since the late 1970s, there has been a dramatic increase in pollution control applications involving silicone as part of the exhaust stream. Unfortunately, Since the late 1970s, there has been a dramatic ...

What you should know about filled adhesives and coatings

(Magazine)

October 31, 1996, Adhesives and coatings sometimes contain fillers, because such ingredients can provide functional properties for certain applications. Examples of typical Adhesives and coatings sometimes contain fillers, ...

For adhesives or coatings, ask the right questions

(Magazine)

February 29, 1996, ... same: The composition of the adhesive is proprietary. Since adhesives and coatings have many similarities in use, let's discuss this problem as it relates to both. Most suppliers are anxious to assist ...

INX International Makes Investment in Gooten

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2023, ... with technology and materials science startups that are relevant to the printing inks and coatings value chain. Gooten is a globally distributed company that operates a smart supply chain for brands ...

Fujifilm and Henkel Announce Partnership Agreement

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2023, ... packaging solution, scheduled for commercial launch later this year.  Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a global leader in innovative adhesives, sealants and functional coatings for the packaging sector.  ...

Orion Debottlenecks Post-treatment Unit in Germany for High-jetness Carbon Blacks

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2023, ... Orion to increase production capacity and also produce beads in addition to powder. High-jetness carbon blacks deliver a deep black masstone with a bluish undertone and are popular in automotive coatings. ...

Milwaukee to Host R2R USA Conference 2023 Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters Issues Call for Papers

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 21, 2023, ... The multi-track agenda includes sessions on Coating & Laminating, Vacuum Web Coating, Vacuum Metallizing, Web Handling, Adhesives & Coatings, Flexible Packaging, R2R Battery Manufacturing, Printed Electronics, ...

Michelman Solutions for Creating Sustainable Flexible Packaging on Display at PAMEX 2023

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2023, Michelman will introduce PAMEX 2023 visitors to next-generation barrier and functional film coatings that help customers achieve sustainability targets. Michelman will introduce PAMEX 2023 visitors ...

Coating Futures in Medical and Wound Management

(Coating/Laminating)

March 19, 2023, ... look more inviting and saleable. Coatings and coated products are everywhere – From the paint we put on the inside and outside of our houses to the batteries and conductive coatings used with smartphones ...

Toyo Ink Group Signs Share Purchase Agreement to Wholly Acquire Thai Eurocoat

(News | New Products)

March 13, 2023, Aims to become the top metal coatings producer in the ASEAN canned food market Aims to become the top metal coatings producer in the ASEAN canned food market Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the Japan-based ...

Achieving Sustainability: Q&A with Sun Chemical’s Dr. Nikola Juhasz

(Coating/Laminating)

March 12, 2023, ... and light-weighting; and 3) transition to non-fossil fuel based raw materials, that is, use of more bio-renewable and natural materials. Inks, coatings and adhesives can play a critical role in enabling ...

Sustainability Success for Flint Group with Improved EcoVadis Rating

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2023, ... inks and coatings designed for circular economies, our actions must match our intentions for a more sustainable supply chain.” Matthew Rowland-Jones, Sustainability Officer for Flint Group, noted: “Scoring ...

Toyo Ink Group to Feature Packaging Solutions for Enhanced Sustainability at interpack

(News | New Products)

March 07, 2023, ... the Group will feature at its stand (Hall 18, Stand F16) solutions that can help brands and packaging converters make the transition to a more circular economy. This entails functional inks and coatings, ...

Update on Mercury Regulation for UV Curing Lamps

(News | New Products)

March 05, 2023, ...  It should be noted that as of 2022, there are still no commercially available LED formulations for silicone release coatings, hotmelt adhesives and industrial hard-coats, topcoats and clearcoats. UV ...

Phoseon Shines a Light on the Bright Future for UV LED Curing at RadTech’s Big Ideas Conference 2023

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2023, ... solutions for coatings, adhesives and graphic arts at RadTech’s 2023 UV+EB Big Ideas Conference in San Diego, CA. Visit Mike Higgins and Ryan Leone at booth 2 to learn why strategic partnerships with UV ...

The Path to Sustainable Growth

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... rather than being immediately disposed of, can provide significant environmental benefits over the long term. Its creation presents a very different set of inks and coatings challenges because printed ...