Today’s hot melt adhesives are smarter, stronger, and more versatile than ever before. With continuous innovation in chemistry, application methods, and equipment technology, hot melt adhesives have expanded their role in everything from packaging and product assembly to construction and non-wovens.

In adhesive applications, "stitching"—the process of applying adhesive in intermittent dots or short bursts instead of a continuous bead—is a proven way to cut down on adhesive usage and reduce costs. It's a valuable strategy in many industries, especially when product strength and performance aren’t compromised.

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Any business that uses adhesive in their manufacturing process from assembly to packaging should take a good look at how they apply that...

I’ve always enjoyed the fact that this regional adhesive supplier I work for manufactures adhesives that are used in some of the largest,...

Did you know that the glue used to assemble and seal the box of that cereal you eat every morning is governed by the FDA? Every...

In any industry sustainability is a top concern. Sustainability includes customer longevity, minimizing the ecological impact, and...

Here's a few common misconceptions about the properties of adhesives, otherwise known as glue: Myth#1: If the adhesive is thicker it...

In the world of tapes, I think 3M reigns supreme. Probably every household in America and millions more have some 3M tape product in...

There are literally thousands and thousands of adhesive products and formulas in our industry. And while we supply nearly a thousand...

In the article “Is It Possible to Assemble a Car with Glue?” by HowStuffWorks.com, they further explain adhesive applications in...

We all know that gas prices are up at every gas station in America. If we want gas, then we have to pay their price. However, we do have...

Here’s something positive even with all the troubles in the global economy—according to the technology market research company, BCC...