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| Executive Director of European packaging company seeking new challenge |
| With 12 years of experience in the tapes and packaging industry and higher degrees from universities in the U.S. and Turkey, this individual is open to relocation to a fitting position within Europe, North America or beyond. Read |
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| tesa tape focusing on sleeves and mounting tapes |
| www.labelandnarrowweb.com, 13 September – The company is showcasing single-use and sustainable alternatives in the form of its Twinlock and Softprint products at Labelexpo Americas. Read |
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| Flame retardant adhesive tapes from tesa |
| www.fastenerandfixing.com, 30 August – tesa has introduced an assortment of flame retardant adhesive tapes, tesa® flameXtinct, to be used across all industries. Read |
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| Lohmann launches new adhesive tape with exceptional „GRIP" |
| www.lohmann-tapes.com, 24 August – Lohmann has launched an adhesive tape for the flexographic printing industry with an exceptionally high grip to the sleeve. Read |
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| Shurtape Technologies announces partnership with Nastro Technologies |
| www.achrnews.com, 23 August – The 2 companies have combined their expertise to launch an innovative line of scannable adhesive tape and label products that will allow users to link digital information and media (photos, documents, text, GPS location data, etc.) to physical places, with access to “live” information via an easy-to-use mobile app. Read |
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| Recycled PET packaging tape launched by tesa |
| www.packagingeurope.com, 10 August – Adhesive tape manufacturer tesa has launched its new 60412 Recycled PET packaging tape, expected to become a more sustainable replacement for filmic tapes. Read |
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| Update on MBCC acquisition: closing targeted for H1 2023 |
| www.sika.com, 10 August – The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to conduct an in-depth examination in the U.K. market related to Sika’s planned acquisition of MBCC Group (former BASF Construction Chemicals). Read |
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| The science of sealing cars |
| www.azom.com, 8 August – Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions is well-positioned as a partner to support design engineers and help them realize the potential for success. Read |
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| 3M and Nordson introduce a new automated bonding system that provides a faster, simpler, more sustainable solution for manufacturing |
| www.3m.com, 1 August – 3M revolutionises existing bonding solutions with first-of-its-kind 3M™ On Demand Bonding System featuring 3M™ VHB™ Extrudable Tape. Read |
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| Dow: The future is digital: A post-pandemic reality check |
| www.dow.com, 7 July – Digitalisation is already changing the way we work and how customers do business with us. Read |
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| SWM and Neenah complete merger to become Mativ, a ~$3 billion global leader in specialty materials |
| www.mativ.com, 6 July – Mativ Holdings, Inc., today announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., and Neenah, Inc., 2 leading global manufacturers of specialty materials, effective July 6, 2022. Read |
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| SWM and Neenah complete merger to become Mativ, a ~$3 billion global leader in specialty materials |
| www.mativ.com, 6 July – Mativ Holdings, Inc., today announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., and Neenah, Inc., 2 leading global manufacturers of specialty materials, effective July 6, 2022. Read |
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| Nitto completes acquisition of Mondi’s Personal Care Component Business |
| www.nitto.com, 1 July – Nitto Denko Corporation has completed the acquisition of all shares of 4 of Mondi’s companies, according to the news release “Regarding Acquisition of Personal Care Components Business of Mondi (to Make It a Subsidiary)” of February 17th, 2022. Read |
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| Auctus Capital in partnership with Matteo Pellegrini acquires the majority of PPM |
| www.ppmindustries.com, 16 June – PPM Industries, founded in 1993 by Giuseppe Pellegrini, one of the leading manufacturers of tapes in the world, has entered into partnership with Auctus Capital Partners, which has acquired a majority stake in the company. Read |
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| Ahlstrom-Munksjö accelerates the pace of strategy execution to become the preferred sustainable specialty materials company |
| www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com, 15 June – Through a clearly defined purpose, sharper strategic focus and ambitious sustainability targets, the company is accelerating its pace of execution with the vision to become the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company. Read |
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| BASF: Strategic partnership delivers best practice example of a closed recycling loop for PET-based multilayer |
| www.basf.com, 20 June – 4 partners have collaborated on an industry-leading recycling approach. Read |
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| BASF offers range of chemical with product carbon footprint significantly below global market average |
| www.basf.com, 7 June – Due to the production set-up, the PCF of a range of BASF’s chemical intermediates is significantly below the global average PCF of the corresponding third-party chemicals, all produced from fossil-based raw materials. Read |
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| Icap-Sira Chemicals and Polymers to offer acrylic PSAs to North America through Savaré |
| www.icapsira.com, 1 June – The agreed-upon products include high performance, solvent-based adhesives and UV-curing acrylic hotmelts for medical, tapes, graphic arts and other specialty applications. Read |
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| IVK relaunches the list of standards for adhesives users |
| www.isgatec.com, 31 May – The German Adhesives Association’s revised list of standards, test specifications, information sheets, guidelines and other documents relevant to adhesive technology is now available to all users free of charge. Read |
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