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Vietnamese subsidiary introduces new-to-world, one-side open tape diaper design innovation

Posted on: Vietnamese subsidiary offers new-to-world innovation through Bobby brand

Solving one of the most overlooked complications after surgery: medical adhesive related skin injuries

Posted on: Selection of the correct wound dressings and closure devices for patients remains an important factor in preventing MARSIs (Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries).

Trinseo announces PMMA depolymerisation plant for recycling PMMA-based materials

Posted on: Specialty material solutions provider Trinseo is aiming to advance the potential of sustainable plastics with its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) depolymerization plant in Rho, Italy, apparently enabling efficient recycling of PMMA-based materials.

Mondi’s commitment to boost saturating kraft paper gives customers an advantage

Posted on: Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has expanded its range of saturating kraft paper and increased capacity, in order to improve and enhance its service to manufacturers of internal and external building panels, worktops, furniture and technical films.

Keeping the liner in the loop: recycling options for waste release liners

Posted on: Adhesive tapes are multi-layered products comprised of a carrier material that serves as a backing, an adhesive coating, and in some cases, a removable liner.

BASF and tesa cooperate on the use of renewable raw materials

Posted on: tesa SE (Norderstedt, Germany), an international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is working with its central supplier BASF to use low-emission biomass-balanced (BMB) acrylic monomers.

Afera launches 11th Tape College

Posted on: 21 field experts to educate industry newcomers on adhesive tape technology | 12-14 March 2024 in Munich | Early bird registration discount until January 1st | Hotel booking discount until January 30th

Air Canada tests jet de-icing heated adhesive tape strips to end blasts of glycol

Posted on: As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, airlines are wheeling their de-icing equipment out of storage, typically a heavy truck with a large tank and boom-mounted cannon that sprays ice-melting glycol onto an aircraft’s wings and upper fuselage.

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