September
A PADDLE BOARD FOR VIEWING BENEATH THE WAVES
Among the super-yachts at the 28th Monaco Yacht Show in Monte-Carlo, LOEVA presented a completely transparent paddle board. It is the first paddle board made with Altuglas® ShieldUp, a nano-structured acrylic glass developed by Arkema. Combining state-of-the-art technology, avant-garde design and high-grade manufacturing, it offers a transcendent boarding experience.
September
ARKEMA SHOWCASES ITS ADHESIVES EXPERTISE
Arkema showcased its new range of pressure-sensitive adhesives at LabelExpo 2019, resulting from its solid expertise in areas such as labels, tapes and protection films, notably used in the packaging, construction and automotive industries. To offer the market the most comprehensive product range including the very latest innovations, the Group decided to pool the expertise of its teams by creating a global network under the name Self-Adhesive Solutions by Arkema. See below
Bostik’s pressure sensitive hot-melt adhesives
ÉRIC PAROIS,
Global Market Leader – Tape, Label and Medical at Bostik Advanced Packaging
How would you summarize Bostik’s range of pressure sensitive hot-melt adhesives?
Bostik is a world leader in this field. Our expertise comes from in-depth knowledge of the value chain, allowing us to offer the labels/ packaging market a comprehensive product range that incorporates the latest innovations and reflects concerns such as sustainability.
What new products did you bring out in 2019?
We focused on solutions based on more sustainable, eco-responsible technologies, including solvent-free. These include our linerless labels, which are free from silicone and reduce our waste and carbon footprint. We also developed a labeling concept for recyclable glass bottles. This new hot-melt adhesive for washable labels is particularly attractive to recycling companies.
The label detaches easily, leaving no trace on the glass or residue in the cleaning water. We also offer a new adhesive with no mineral oil for cardboard packaging, which does not interfere with the cardboard recycling chain while complying with the most stringent standards. It is designed using bio-based products for food labeling, to respond to needs for sustainability and consumer safety. Lastly, our silane-modified polymer pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) is based on moisture curing, which is a disruptive technology. It offers a coating speed three to five times faster than similar traditional solvent- based glues, and a better compromise between adhesion and cohesion.
Are sustainability and recycling considered throughout your product development?
Absolutely. Even outside our direct clients, who are self-adhesive label manufacturers, all brands, particularly those in the food and drink sector, want more cost-effective packaging as well as eco-responsible designs. The same demands are coming from online retailers, which consumes vast quantities of paper-cardboard packaging, and recyclers who are using increasingly stringent processes. These challenges represent incredible opportunities for Bostik.