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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…

September 30, 2025 | James Clarke | Technical Info | No Comments

Busting the myths: What you need to know about biodegradable hot melt adhesives

We understand that adhesives are often the last thing people consider, yet they can make or break recyclability and compostability claims. With the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR…

September 22, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

Faster and cleaner bonding with Tecbond 440, sprayable hot melt

Sprayable hot melt adhesives have become a game-changer for industries that need fast, consistent coverage over large surface areas without compromising bond quality. Now, with the relaunch of Power…

September 15, 2025 | James Clarke | Business Advantage | No Comments

Tecbond 280-PL – construction adhesive built for strength, precision, and speed

In construction, speed, precision, and durability are everything. Whether it’s bonding insulation boards, securing decorative panels, or assembling prefabricated components, every element contributes…

September 11, 2025 | James Clarke | Business News | No Comments

People of PA #6 Gary Temme, IT Manager & Quality Representative

As we celebrate 50 Years of Innovation at Power Adhesives, we are sitting down and talking with some of our brilliant team as part of our People of Power Adhesives Series. Next up is Gary Temme, IT M…

September 8, 2025 | James Clarke | Press Release | No Comments

Power Adhesives expands US distribution network to meet growing demand

Power Adhesives has announced a major expansion of its distribution network in the United States. The restructure is designed to meet increasing demand for Tecbond adhesives and Tec applicators, whil…

September 1, 2025 | James Clarke | Product News | No Comments

Celebrating one year of Tecbond 214B, the world’s first biodegradable adhesive

In 2024, Power Adhesives made history. With the launch of Tecbond 214B, we became the first manufacturer in the world to bring a fully certified biodegradable hot melt adhesive to market, an innovati…

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