Global adhesive supplier provides range of solutions, including the most robust PSA portfolio in the market, to help manufacturers reduce complexities in label construction.
Bostik, the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, provides manufacturers a one-stop-shop solution to help ensure their label layers work together efficiently. Rather than needing different suppliers for varnishes, coatings, primers and adhesives, Bostik offers solutions for across label construction needs, resolving complexities that may occur.
By relying on a one-stop-shop supplier for label construction, Bostik helps customers:
- Streamline processes to achieve label layer compatibility: Bostik’s large technology portfolio has been proven through testing to offer strong bond strength, easy peeling, environmental protection and durability. Bostik’s technical experts provide suggestions on a wide range of formulations, allowing manufacturers to learn all options at once rather than spend extra time reaching out to multiple sources. This includes outlining how label layers will bond cohesively according to the desired label construction.
- Provide vertical integration: With global access to raw materials, Bostik can provide the right solutions where they’re needed. This saves manufacturers time, cost and resources to find different products when one isn't available.
- Increase process efficiencies: Bostik provides adhesive technology recommendations that can run efficiently on existing lines for the entire label, eliminating the need to purchase additional equipment. Further, if manufacturers discover production issues that are adding downtime, Bostik will help identify a solution that allows lines to reduce hold-ups and move at a fast, consistent rate.
- Reduced carbon footprint: Bostik is continually developing sustainable label solutions that contribute to increased recyclability and can offer solutions that enhance sustainability through each label layer. Solutions include wash-off capabilities, bio-based raw materials and solventless technologies.
As a one stop shop, Bostik’s experts can help determine the most suitable solutions for:
- Overprint varnishes that protect print or inks with a high-quality finish for general purpose and functional high-performance coatings. Bostik’s low-migration formulations are comprised of 100% solids to reduce carbon emissions and offer high scuff and chemical resistance.
- Haptic coatings that provide adhesion to nylon, PET, OPP, vinyl and other plastic films for substrate versatility with excellent ink anchorage and non-blocking. They offer excellent scratch and chemical resistance to improve durability.
- Surface primers that offer a protective coating for layers, including inks, to boost package longevity. They include dual functionality with heat seal capabilities to streamline costs and efficiencies.
- Laminating adhesives that possess low migration and excellent coefficient of friction (COF) stability for medium and high-performance food, beverage, consumer goods and medical packaging. Solventless solutions are also available to help reduce environmental impact.
- Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs), including hot melt, waterborne acrylic, specialty solution acrylic and UV acrylic technologies, that are formulated to provide the necessary adhesion strength and sustainability benefits based on the desired end-use application.
“Along with high-performance solutions, Bostik recognizes that label manufacturers also need a reliable supplier that can help ensure all the products used in a label are working together cohesively,” said Eric Parois, PSA Global Market Director for Bostik. “With our expanded, one-stop-shop capabilities, we’re excited to help customers address their specific challenges, ensure their label layers are working effectively as well as easily accomplish their sustainability goals.”
Contact a Bostik expert to learn more about working with a one-stop-shop supplier and how it can benefit label construction manufacturing.
About Bostik, an Arkema company
Bostik, the adhesive solutions division of Arkema, is a global player in specialty adhesives for the construction, consumer, and industrial markets which develops innovative and multifunctional sealing and bonding solutions that have been shaping our daily lives for over 130 years. With annual sales of 2.7 billion euros in 2023, a presence in more than 45 countries, and 7,000 employees, Bostik is committed to meeting the major ecological, energy and technological challenges through its innovations. It is focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence to meet the expectations of its customers and partners. www.bostik.com
About Arkema
Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into 3 complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 92% of Group sales in 2023, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of around € 9.5 billion ($10.3 billion USD) in 2023, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,100 employees worldwide.
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