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February 16, 2026 | Ellis Fowler | Business News | No Comments

People of Power Adhesives 2026 – Joanna Mallinson – Commercial Operations Manager

Next up in our monthly highlight of the Power Adhesives Commercial team, we have Joanna Mallinson, our Commercial Operations Manager. Joanna joined Power Adhesives in 2024 as the Sales Support Manage…

February 9, 2026 | Ellis Fowler | Press Release | No Comments

Power Adhesives launches cost-effective and reliable carton closing hot melt adhesive

Power Adhesives has added a brand-new packaging grade to its Tecbond range of hot melts, engineered to help businesses reduce their costs without compromising on performance or speed. Tecbond 114 has…

January 28, 2026 | Ellis Fowler | Business Advantage | No Comments

PPWR & Biodegradable Adhesives – A comprehensive Q&A

Q1: What is the PPWR and why does it matter for adhesives? The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will replace the current Packaging Directive and set binding, harmonised rules across…

January 26, 2026 | Ellis Fowler | Business News | No Comments

People of Power Adhesives 2026 – Alex Zulewski – Commercial Director

At the start of 2026, we brought together our sales, marketing and technical teams together to create a full Commercial team, allowing us to enhance the way we work alongside our distributors to ensu…

January 12, 2026 | Ellis Fowler | Press Release | No Comments

Power Adhesives expands world’s first certified biodegradable range with new grades

Power Adhesives has announced a major expansion of its Tecbond biodegradable hot melt adhesive range, introducing three new grades that strengthen its leadership in sustainable bonding solutions for…

November 19, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

Choosing the right compostable adhesive for your packaging format

Choosing the right adhesive has always been about balancing performance, efficiency, and cost. Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), there’s now a fourth dimension to consider…

November 13, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

Will your packaging meet the compostability mandates in 2027?

By mid-2027, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will reshape the European packaging landscape. Among its most significant changes is the requirement for certain packaging format…

October 27, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

The standards and science behind biodegradable hot melt adhesives

Across packaging and manufacturing, sustainability choices are increasingly scrutinised. Adhesives are often a small proportion of a pack by weight, yet they can influence recyclability and compostab…

October 24, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

The role of sprayable hot melt adhesives in pallet stabilisation

From manufacturing lines to warehouse logistics, poorly secured loads risk product damage, material waste, and potentially costly delays. Traditional stabilisation methods such as stretch wrap, shrin…

October 13, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

Understanding the 1% rule and why compostable adhesives matter under PPWR

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is raising the bar for compostable packaging across Europe. Among its technical requirements, one small but critical detail stands out for adhesive…

October 13, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

Reducing downtime with bulk adhesives

In any production environment, downtime is the enemy. Whether it’s in packaging, product assembly, or other high-volume manufacturing processes, every pause in production translates to lost efficienc…

October 6, 2025 | James Clarke | Technical Info | No Comments

Is your adhesive holding back your sustainability claims?

When brands make sustainability pledges, packaging is often the first place they look to demonstrate progress. Fibre-based cartons, compostable films, and recyclable trays all signal responsibility t…

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