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 […]
Vetaphone – Does digital print require special surface treatment?
With the LOUPE Americas expo in Chicago about to showcase the latest in digital print technology, surface treatment pioneer Vetaphone provides this useful Q&A check list for converters using non-absorbent substrates. Q: Does digital printing place different demands on surface treatment? A: With the exception of the inline primers that certain manufacturers recommend, there are […]
KROENERT looks back at successful Specialty Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit
On 26 and 27 August 2026, the Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit took place in Mumbai, India. The summit and the accompanying trade fair were deemed a great success: more than 2,380 participants from over 800 organisations in 31 countries and more than 121 exhibitors came together. Regulatory developments in Europe KROENERT was […]
Plasmatreat sets course for future requirements
With an expanded technology portfolio, Lukas and Magnus Buske and their teams are positioning Plasmatreat to meet future demands in industrial surface treatment. AURORA-Plasma supplements the existing Openair-Plasma and PlasmaPlus portfolios with a low-pressure plasma solution for challenging applications in, for example, the medical technology and electronics industries. During the Plasmatreat Innovation Days in Birkenfeld, […]