Get the truth about sustainable eco-friendly packaging. The shift toward modern, eco-friendly packaging is clear—consumers are often willing to pay extra for products that are more environmentally responsible. In an age of information overload and even misinformation, it’s important to provide information to consumers. Myth: All Plastic Harms  the Environment The abundance of single-use plastics found in landfills and oceans is real. That’s why some plastics have earned their poor reputation. However, plastic packaging has come a long way with revamped production solutions that are more e ..read more

A Look At Common Adhesive Chemistries The right adhesive chemistries for your packaging needs. Machines and production both run faster than ever before. Packaging solutions are getting more complex, and companies require adhesives that work on a wide variety of substrates. Companies are continually developing ways to improve how they produce and package products, reduce downtime, lower energy, increase line speed, and lower maintenance costs. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and Metallocene Catalyzed Polyolefin Polymer (mPO) are two common formulations used to describe a packaging adhesive’s chemi ..read more

While unplanned downtime has always been a huge thorn in any manufacturer’s side, it doesn’t have to spell doom for your business. With the right hot melt glue dispensing equipment, the right service technicians and the right strategies, you can enjoy smoother production and increased profits.  Prevent Downtime With the Best Hot Melt Dispensing Equipment & Parts Ready to say goodbye to expenses incurred from constantly fixing and replacing old or inefficient systems? Choose high-quality hot melt glue equipment and spend that capital cost on production efficiencies instead. Below are s ..read more

Realizing better adhesive efficiency is one of the most effective defenses against rising costs for materials and supply. With rising costs of raw materials, increasing shipping rates and labor challenges, you aren’t alone if your organization is actively seeking ideas to reduce costs. One way you can positively impact your bottom line in the current economic climate is to ensure you are being efficient with your adhesive application. Troubleshooting to try on your own APPLIED Adhesives experts—including Central Regional Technical Application Specialists Pete Turner and Nick Vogt, and Ce ..read more

History shows time and again that the best innovations are developed in the face of the most formidable obstacles. In addition to affecting nearly every aspect of consumers’ lives, research shows that the global COVID-19 pandemic has also significantly impacted product manufacturing across all industries. Although many product developers, executives, and marketers have been working from home during the pandemic, they have not neglected their commitment to their consumers. Instead, these teams have chosen to take this challenge as an opportunity to introduce new products such as pressure-sensit ..read more

Routine maintenance of hot melt equipment is crucial for various industries that rely on adhesive application processes. However, rising challenges such as supply chain disruptions, logistics issues, and staff shortages have further complicated these routine maintenance efforts. Fortunately, there are strategies to help you decrease the downtime of your hot melt equipment while ensuring optimal performance. Select the right hot melt equipment for your specific production needs Investing in inferior hot melt equipment or machinery that does not align with specific application requirements is a ..read more

A Look at Common Adhesive Chemistries How to select the right adhesive for your packaging needs. Machines and production both run faster than ever before. Packaging is becoming more complex, requiring adhesives that work on a wide variety of substrates. Companies are continually developing ways to improve how they produce and package products, reduce downtime, lower energy, increase line speed, and lower maintenance costs. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and Metallocene Catalyzed Polyolefin Polymer (mPO) are two common synthetic adhesive formulations used to describe a packaging adhesive’s chemis ..read more

Think –  Ask  –  Know  –  Execute No matter what your job is, we expect everyone to work with safety in mind. As part of our TAKE (T = Think, A = Ask, K = Know, E = Execute) 2 initiative, which reminds us all to pause, evaluate our surroundings, and re-adjust to avoid any potential hazards. We all want to go to come home from work in the same conditions we left home. What Does TAKE 2 Safety Mean to You? It means taking the time to recognize the hazard(s) and taking the appropriate steps to protect yourself, your fellow co-workers, clients, customers, family and friends ..read more

Realizing better efficiency is one of the most effective defenses against rising costs for materials and supply. With rising costs of raw materials, increasing shipping rates and labor challenges, you aren’t alone if your organization is actively seeking ideas to reduce costs. One way you can positively impact your bottom line in the current economic climate is to ensure you are being efficient with your adhesive application. Troubleshooting to try on your own APPLIED Adhesives experts—including Central Regional Technical Application Specialists Pete Turner and Nick Vogt, and Central Regi ..read more

History shows time and again that the best innovations are developed in the face of the most formidable obstacles. In addition to affecting nearly every aspect of consumers’ lives, research shows that the global COVID-19 pandemic has also significantly impacted product manufacturing across all industries. Although many product developers, executives, and marketers have been working from home during the pandemic, they have not neglected their commitment to their consumers. Instead, these teams have chosen to take this challenge as an opportunity to introduce new products and improve existing fa ..read more