As sustainability continues to drive innovation in packaging, every component of the packaging system is now under scrutiny, from fiber substrates to water-based inks and compostable films. Yet, adhesives often remain the overlooked element in conversations around circular design, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance. While adhesives typically make up a small percentage of overall packaging […]
Henkel’s new hot melt adhesive, Technomelt EM 335 RE, enables clean separation between a label and a PET bottle. This allows for more efficient PET recycling and cleaner flakes. According to the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), PET bottles must be designed so that they can easily be recycled. At the same […]
Power Adhesives has reintroduced the Tec 810 hot-melt applicator due to unprecedented demand from customers to bring back the popular glue gun. Sitting between the entry-level Tec 806 and the fully temperature adjustable Tec 830, the Tec 810 provides a mid-range solution for professional users who need performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in one compact tool. […]
Power Adhesives has relaunched its popular sprayable adhesive range, providing an alternative to traditional aerosol-based bonding systems. The sprayable hot-melt system, trusted across sectors from automotive and HVAC to packaging and furniture assembly, combines efficient application with the performance and reliability converters expect from Tecbond adhesives. The relaunch introduces Tecbond 440, a high-performance sprayable adhesive […]
BioBond Adhesives Inc. announced its official entry into the packaging hot-melt market with the introduction of its BioMelt™ SPKG500 and BioMelt™ SPKG250 product offerings. Samples of these new plant-based solutions are now available. According to Marc McConnaughey, CEO of BioBond, “The BioMelt line joins the company’s existing plant-based BioCoat antimicrobial coatings and BioAdhere™ adhesive product […]
Sustainability has become much more than a buzzword in the packaging industry. It’s now a necessity for brand owners and suppliers in the packaging industry. According to Shorr’s 2025 Sustainable Packaging Consumer Report,1 the change in the consumer attitude toward sustainability is significant. Over half (54%) of respondents reported deliberately choosing products with sustainable packaging […]
Jowatherm® PUR 630.30 offers low viscosity and a broad spectrum of adhesion — ideal for many different lamination applications, for example in the automotive industry. A key feature of the PUR hot-melt adhesive is its excellent wash resistance, ensuring a permanent and reliable bond that withstands even high stress. Clothing manufacturers, in particular, will benefit […]
The TOYOMELT™ P-201 Series of UV-curable hot-melt adhesives achieves heat resistance of 100 °C and higher. This feature makes these adhesives suitable to meet the industrial demands of bonding steel components in high-performance applications such as automotive and electronics devices. In addition, the P-201 Series applies an instant-cure technology for immediate tack and bonding ability, […]
Power Adhesives, a UK-headquartered specialist in shaped hot-melt adhesives, announced the launch of a biodegradable, shaped hot-melt adhesive. Fully certified, the product is designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging, and point-of-sale converters, as well as contract packers. According to Power Adhesives, the adhesive is certified to completely break down in the presence of oxygen, […]
HMT Manufacturing produces hot-melt adhesives and laminating systems that join almost any material, such as fabric, wood, melamine, foil and cork, to virtually any substrate including plywood, polystyrene, rubber, steel, and foam. Customers range from makers of building materials and RVs to woodworkers and retailers. Most of HMT’s adhesives are cast as films, which the […]
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