By Alex Zulewski, Commercial Manager at Power Adhesives Hot melt adhesives are a long-established staple of the packaging industry that offer several benefits over other carton and box closing systems. For one, they are faster to apply, more cost-effective, and non-destructive. However, with the growing focus on sustainability across the packaging sector, today’s corrugated and…
Read More >>Power Adhesives is a UK-headquartered company that is a leading manufacturer of hot melt adhesives and related products. APPLIED is a US-based company that provides comprehensive adhesive solutions including connecting customers with the right adhesives, equipment, parts, and services they need. In September 2024, Power Adhesives announced the development of the world’s first biodegradable hot…
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Going Knifeless Protects People, Products and Profits By Joe Garvey, Product Manager for Shurtape Technologies, LLC Using a knife or box cutter to open a carton sealed with packaging tape can risk the safety of the employee and the product, both of which can result in profit loss. Although cutting a carton may be the…
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Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, is proud to introduce its Shurtape® Recycled Series Packaging Tapes. The new line consists of three packaging tapes made from 90% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Polyester, found in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles and rigid containers, and are designed to significantly reduce…
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Innovative New York-based Manufacturer and Supplier of Security Products Expands Product Line to Offer Companies Seeking to Bolster their Shipping and Inventory Management Security Protocols Cambridge Security Seals (CSS), a leading American security seals manufacturer and supplier, officially launched Iris™, its new multicolored tamper-evident tape, a fully customizable product designed to increase both the visibility…
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Packaging solutions expert Filtrona Tapes has reintroduced its holographic tear tape range to enable brands and their packaging suppliers to deliver on pack impact and security for a new age. Whether looking to catch the eye through a kaleidoscope of rich colours or opting to pair holography with high-quality printing to achieve cost-effective brand protection,…
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The Advantages of Micropheric Adhesives By Andrew Palmer, Director of Sales, RRD Label Solutions Adhesives are everywhere – on the sticky notes where we create to-do lists, the shipping labels that adhere to the packages delivered to our doorsteps, and the critical, permanent labels on the appliances we use every day. While all adhesives serve…
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How Packaging Choices Shape the Customer Experience By Christopher Morgan, Global Sales Director at Filtrona Tapes Seamless, frictionless customer journeys are not a fad that’s “here today and gone tomorrow;” they’re more “here today and here to stay.” For retail success — now and in the future — convenience is the new currency. To meet…
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An innovative new product from Shurtape Technologies, XL BR Duck Pro® by Shurtape® BR Code™ Heavy Duty, Permanent Scannable Labels, has won four categories in the prestigious 2023 Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Awards. Shuretape Technologies an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, and…
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Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, expands its portfolio of professional grade duct tapes with Duck Pro® by Shurtape® line of tape solutions. This multi-faceted family of high-performance tapes features 13 tape types divided among four tape grades: utility, general purpose, professional and premium. Designed for a range of applications,…
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Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, announces the addition of T-Rex® Double Sided Super Glue Tape to its portfolio of next generation, high-performance tapes. A necessity for on-the-go contractors looking for an easy, mess-free replacement for traditional liquid glues, T-Rex® Double Sided Super Glue Tape instantly adheres to surfaces without…
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How Fiber-based Tear Tape Joins the Dots Between Customer Demands, Sustainability, Functionality and Value By Christopher Morgan, Global Sales Director at Filtrona Tapes From our Twitter feeds to our online grocery habits, companies know more about us than ever before. And, as more and more of our lives are lived online, the opportunities to pitch…
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Powered by the BitRip® App, the Innovative New Portfolio of Scannable Tapes and Labels Connects Physical and Digital to Help Organize Construction Projects and More Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, announces the release of Duck Pro® by Shurtape® BR Code™ Scannable Solutions, powered by the BitRip® app. Developed…
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The S-series sensors feature a metal probe, unique non-stick coating, and tapered design. They can be used in narrower containers due to their thinner design. Mounting can be done either vertically or horizontally. The sensor will detect liquids, granulates, or material in mixed states at temperatures up to 482°F / 250°C. These sensors are ideal…
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How an Artisan Bakery Increased Production With a Freezer-grade Adhesive By Steven Staedler, a Wisconsin-based writer specializing in materials handling and packaging We Take the Cake is an artisan cake bakery based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that primarily sells individual hand-decorated cakes online. The gourmet bakery prides itself on making everything from scratch and with…
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Heavy duty packaging tape for sealing high-value packages, and 100% recycled corrugated cardboard With HP 535 hot melt packaging tape, Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, has fulfilled the industry’s need for a more robust packaging tape that helps secure high-value packages, reduces the likelihood of open returns and supports…
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Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials announced the Z2010, an adhesive that offers better bonding for heavier labels now being used by many in the wine and spirits industry. The labels adhere to the wet, cold surfaces without lifting for nearly eight hours. Engineered to perform in heavy condensation environments, the new Z2010 adhesive provides consistent label…
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tesa® Twinlock saves packaging printers time and money – while dramatically reducing landfill waste The traditional approach to printing flexible packaging – employing single-use tape – can be time-consuming and expensive. It can result in tons of waste headed to the landfill every year – an increasing concern as consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies strive…
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Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper, has launched Enhanced Barrier Metalized BOPP Film specially designed for packaging applications with very high moisture and good oxygen barrier properties and high metal bond. A film specially innovated for applications like flexible packaging…
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Baumer hhs announces the launch of its new hot melt system for e-commerce packaging. Designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality delivery boxes with pressure-sensitive adhesive closures, the turnkey system includes an energy-efficient melter, application head, controller, product guide, and durable mount with precision settings. “Our new system enables e-commerce packaging producers to apply…
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