The demand for industrial adhesives has risen steadily in the past few years. 

Zechman will drive global growth and development in the Healthcare and Industrial markets in North America, Europe and Asia.

The increase affects inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in North America.

 A forecast compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% will push global consumption to 7.90 million tons in 2027.

This two-component adhesive system for PE film lamination is association’s first 100% solids, solvent-free adhesive system for flexible packaging to receive this recognition.

The paper determines which surface treatment technology is best for specific applications. 

As part of the broader market move toward sustainability, compostable flexible packaging allows converters and brand owners another tool towards reducing, reusing, composting or recycling.

TOPMER is a high-strength adhesive that can be used for lamination on conventional general-purpose machinery.

The new generation of adhesives comprises less than 5% of the total dried weight of a paper straw — enabling paper straws to be recycled and/or industrially composted.

The study focuses on Rogers PORON Industrial Polyurethanes.