Materials Week USA defers 2026 edition amid global pressures
OmniChain Nexus Ltd announced that Materials Week USA, originally scheduled for 27-29 October 2026 at Huntington Place, Detroit, will be deferred to 26-28 October 2027. The 2026 edition will not take place, and the event will return to Huntington Place, Detroit, on those confirmed dates. The decision follows an extensive review of the operating environment […]
RK Print Coat designs VCML for nano-cellulose coatings
Having the right pilot coating system in place speeds product development, aids decision making and is useful for determining overall performance of substrate and coatings over time. The reel-to-reel VCML pilot coater designed and developed by RK is available in web widths of up to 300mm and can accommodate a wide range of flexible substrates […]
OLBRICH powers Vulcaflex’s expansion into the US market
Vulcaflex S.p.A., a family-owned innovation leader based in Italy and renowned for premium synthetic leather solutions for the automotive industry, is accelerating its global growth strategy. With a targeted investment in new production capacities in the United States, the company is taking a decisive step to further expand its footprint in the North American market. […]
Henkel completes ATP deal, underscoring pull of specialty tapes
Henkel has completed its acquisition of ATP adhesive systems AG, bringing together two Afera Member Companies and underlining the growing strategic value of high-performance, water-based specialty tapes in the European adhesive tape value chain. Henkel has completed its acquisition of Swiss-based ATP adhesive systems AG. The transaction, announced in January and completed on 1 April […]
Coveris delivers innovative monomaterial sleeve for Dr. Beckmann
Coveris has successfully developed and delivered an innovative monomaterial sleeve solution for Dr. Beckmann’s first liquid fabric softener launch in France, taking the project from concept to market in just six months. Combining sustainability, operational efficiency and strong shelf appeal, the new SleeveFlex Ultra Stretch solution uses around 30% less material than conventional shrink sleeves […]