Author: Ellis Fowler

Power Adhesives launches new bulk adhesive range

Written by Ellis Fowler on February 18, 2025. Posted in Press Release, Product News.

Power Adhesives, a global leader in hot melt adhesive technology, has officially launched its new bulk adhesive range, delivering high-performance bonding solutions for industrial applications.

The new bulk range includes pillows and prills formats tailored to industries requiring high-output adhesive solutions, including packaging, product assembly, foam bonding and sprayable applications.

Designed to improve efficiency, reduce waste and meet the growing demand for large-scale adhesive solutions, this latest development expands Power Adhesives’ product offering beyond its established Tecbond shaped adhesives.

Brendan Colgan, Chief Executive Officer of Power Adhesives, said: “Our bulk adhesive range is a natural evolution of our product offering, driven by industry demand for scalable, high-performance bonding solutions. We have built a reputation for delivering adhesives that enhance efficiency and reliability, and this expansion ensures that customers have even greater choice when selecting the right adhesive for their needs.”

“By introducing bulk formats alongside our Tecbond range, we are giving manufacturers the ability to maximise productivity while reducing waste. Whether it’s packaging, product assembly or large-area bonding, our bulk adhesives provide a solution that combines strength, efficiency, and sustainability.”

With growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective adhesive solutions, Power Adhesives’ bulk range provides customers with the flexibility to select the ideal adhesive for their specific application.

The range includes sprayable adhesives for mattress assembly and foam converters, fast-setting adhesives for carton sealing and product assembly, and high-heat-resistant adhesives for demanding industrial applications. By offering adhesives in bulk, businesses can streamline their processes, reduce handling time, and ensure consistent bonding quality at scale.

This latest launch reinforces Power Adhesives’ commitment to providing innovative adhesive solutions that support evolving industry needs. The company has consistently driven sustainability initiatives, most notably with the introduction of Tecbond 214B, the world’s first fully certified biodegradable shaped hot melt adhesive. Now also available in bulk, Tecbond 214B enables businesses to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining the performance and reliability required for industrial applications.

For more information, visit https://www.poweradhesives.com/.

Power Adhesives Marks 50 Years of Innovation with New Product Launches and Groundbreaking Solutions

Written by Ellis Fowler on February 3, 2025. Posted in Press Release.

Power Adhesives, a global leader in hot melt adhesive systems, is celebrating 50 years of innovation in which it has developed adhesive solutions for a range of markets and pushed boundaries to develop from an importer and distributor to become a pioneering manufacturer.

Since its founding in 1974 as an importer and supplier, Power Adhesives has been at the forefront of adhesive technology. In 1981 it transitioned to being a manufacturer, establishing its own plant and producing its own glue guns and adhesives. Over the last five decades, the company has continuously delivered high-performance, reliable solutions for its customers and, due to its success, in 2013 expanded production capacity by 60% to meet growing global demand. In 2022, the business was purchased by long term investment company Longacre Group.

Brendan Colgan, Chief Executive Officer of Power Adhesives, reflects on the company’s journey: “Reaching our 50th anniversary is not just a celebration of what we’ve achieved, but a reaffirmation of our dedication to push the boundaries of innovation to help build a sustainable future. Our extensive knowledge accumulated over the last 50 years enables us to be pioneers in new adhesive technology and provide industry-specialist advice for commercial bonding operations using hot melt adhesives.”

Most recently, Power Adhesives has demonstrated its commitment to advancing adhesive technology with the launch of Tecbond 214B, the world’s first fully certified biodegradable shaped hot melt adhesive. Formulated using 45% bio-based materials, Tecbond 214B breaks down after use with no harmful effects to nature, providing a critical solution for industries striving to reduce their environmental footprint.

Using the same data-driven R&D expertise and approach that drove the success of Tecbond 214B, Power Adhesives has also made significant advancements in adhesive solutions for composites manufacturing, including its Vactac Advanced Solution, developed for demanding composite manufacturing applications such as wind power and marine industries.

Colgan added: “The launch of Tecbond 214B is a pivotal moment in our journey, helping to empower industries and businesses to achieve their environmental goals without sacrificing the high performance they rely on. This same commitment to innovation and precision underpins the advancements we’ve made with Vactac, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of adhesive technology in 2025 and beyond, including expanding our Tecbond biodegradable adhesives into bulk systems.”

In its 50th year, Power Adhesives remains committed to advancing hot melt adhesive technology and being sustainable, as demonstrated by its ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2021 and ISO45001:2018 certifications, highlighting its strides towards greater environmental sustainability, workplace safety, and top-quality products. These certifications played a significant role in Power Adhesives earning an EcoVadis Silver Award, recognising its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

To learn more about its product offerings and commitment to sustainability, please visit www.poweradhesives.com.

Power Adhesives to Showcase Innovative Tecbond Sprayable Hot Melt Technology at BAU 2025

Written by Ellis Fowler on January 3, 2025. Posted in Press Release.

UK-headquartered Power Adhesives, a global leader in hot melt adhesive solutions, will be at BAU 2025 in Munich, the world’s premier trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems, presenting live demonstrations of its pioneering Tecbond spray hot melt technology and offering visitors a firsthand look at its efficiency, versatility, and cost-saving benefits.

Tecbond spray adhesive, developed and refined by Power Adhesives, is a game-changer in adhesive technology with its unique spray application enabling even coverage and a strong bond across various substrates, including temperature-sensitive materials such as plastic foams and films. Unlike traditional methods, Tecbond spray adhesives prevent thermal damage by cooling rapidly on contact, while high instant tack ensures less adhesive is needed for optimal results. With no waste or harmful solvents, Tecbond spray adhesive is safer for users and the environment, eliminating the need for respiratory PPE or air extraction systems.

The technology aligns with BAU’s focus on cost-effective and sustainable construction. Tecbond spray adhesives offer an indefinite shelf life, reduce material waste, and improve operational efficiency, making them an ideal solution for builders and tradespeople looking to optimise resources and minimise costs. The absence of overspray not only reduces cleaning expenses but also supports cleaner, more efficient workflows.

In addition to its Tecbond spray system, Power Adhesives will feature its comprehensive range of hot melt systems designed for construction, woodworking, and electrical installations. Demonstrations will highlight applications such as:

Seamlessly filling V-grooves in plasterboard for flooring installations
Repairing wood defects and knot filling with precision
Supporting electrical and carpentry projects with reliable bonding solutions

Power Adhesives’ advanced 43mm hot melt spray applicators including the Tec 6300 and Tec 7300 ensure flexibility and performance for users across various industries. Experts will be on hand at the stand to provide technical advice, share insights, and demonstrate how hot melt technology can transform construction processes while supporting environmental sustainability.

Co-exhibiting with Austrian distribution partner Holzreparatur, Power Adhesives invites visitors to experience the future of adhesive solutions at BAU 2025. Learn how Tecbond spray adhesives and other Power Adhesives products can streamline projects, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.

For more information, visit Power Adhesives, who will be co-exhibiting with Holzreparatur, at Hall B5, Stand 539 at BAU 2025, taking place January 13-17, at Trade Fair Center Messe München.

Power Adhesives wins top industry sustainability award, with commendation for young talent

Written by Ellis Fowler on November 26, 2024. Posted in Business News, Press Release.

Power Adhesives has won the Environment and Sustainability Initiative award for Tecbond 214B, its fully-certified biodegradable packaging adhesive.

Awarded by BASA at its inaugural awards ceremony, Tecbond 214B was recognised for its ability to completely break down in the continued presence of oxygen, UV light and heat, leaving behind only non-harmful products and no microplastics.

Power Adhesives was also recognised at the BASA Awards for its developing talent, with Deanna Coldwell achieving a commendation in the Young Achiever category.

Deanna has contributed to a number of projects (including the development of Tecbond 214B), but most significantly to the development and standards for Vactac, Power Adhesives’ range of hot melts formulated for use in composites production. Deanna’s input led to a breakthrough in the company’s testing, providing key insights that would not have been possible without her involvement.

Starting work at Power Adhesives as a Lab Technician fresh from university in 2022, Deanna took on her new role of Adhesives Application Engineer in January 2024 – making an impressive journey from graduate, into a lab-based technical role, to influencing product development, all in just two years.

Creating Tecbond 214B

Power Adhesives first began its R&D program to create a biodegradable adhesive in response to customer and market requests for a biodegradable packaging product, aiming to create a more environmentally conscious hot melt grade, and provide a better alternative to existing packaging adhesives.

Following detailed formulation, evaluation, and long-term testing in the laboratory and field, Tecbond 214B is certified to ASTM D6400 and EN13432 standards, which relate to biodegradation of solid material by industrial composting, and eco-toxicity in soil upon degradation, respectively.

As a packaging adhesive, Tecbond 214B is primarily formulated for use in carton and board applications. Designed to help packers and converters improve circularity and remove environmental waste, Tecbond 214B breaks downs over time after exposure to oxygen, UV light and heat.

These elements gradually degrade the adhesive’s long-chain polymers, which can eventually be consumed by microorganisms. This process is irreversible and leaves behind no waste apart from a mixture of water, carbon dioxide, and organic material. Made with 45% bio-based materials, the adhesive is the first of its kind.

Power Adhesives is continuing to set out its own ESG initiatives, including applying for ISO14001 environmental management standard, and ISO45001 occupational health and safety standard. It was awarded both in October 2023, before gaining the globally-recognised EcoVadis accreditation in September 2024.

Power Adhesives’ now uses Tecbond 214B across its own packaging wherever possible, supporting its own commitment to waste reduction.

Is adhesive important in recycling corrugated and carton packaging?

Written by Ellis Fowler on November 20, 2024. Posted in Business Advantage.

Recycling corrugated and carton packaging is not always as simple as meets the eye – especially if adhesives and other consumables used on the substrate are overlooked.

Recycling packaging has become a cornerstone of building more eco-conscious business, and converters play a vital role in achieving this. As well as selecting substrate materials for recyclability, the nature of the recycling process means adhesive choice can have a significant impact on packaging’s overall environmental impact.

From waste to resource

Recycling carton and corrugated packaging starts with the collection and sorting of discarded fibre-based materials to separate and divert them to the correct waste streams. Once sorted, the material is shredded into smaller pieces in preparation for the next crucial step – pulping.

During pulping, the shredded material is mixed with water in large vats to break down the fibres and create a slurry. As the material breaks down, various components, including inks, coatings, and adhesives, separate from the fibres. The resulting pulp then undergoes a filtration process to remove the contaminants, where centrifugal systems help to separate different materials by weight and magnets are used to remove metal objects. The pulp can then be further processed to be remade into clean fibre-based materials once again.

The adhesive challenge

However, this is where the type of adhesive used in the original packaging becomes crucial to its environmental impact.

Traditional adhesives can pose significant challenges in the recycling process by creating ‘stickies’ – small, tacky particles that can contaminate the recycled pulp and impact the quality of the final recycled product. These stickies can accumulate on machinery, causing production issues and increasing maintenance costs for recycling facilities. As a result, adhesives need to be removed. Typically, adhesives used on the packaging are usually incinerated or landfilled after they are skimmed off, which results in unnecessary carbon emissions and can cause unwanted chemicals and microplastics to enter the environment.

Introducing Tecbond 214B

Tecbond 214B from Power Adhesives presents the ideal solution to this problem. With its biodegradable hot melt formulation, if Tecbond 214B is skimmed off in a recycling process and landfilled, it is designed to break down in the open environment without leaving any harmful remnants, unlike conventional adhesives that can persist for years. This minimises its environmental impact should it end up in landfill and is achieved without any compromise on performance.

Tecbond 214B begins biodegrading when exposed to a combination of oxygen, heat, and UV light, which combine to start breaking down its long chain polymers. With continued exposure to oxygen, these polymers will degrade into a combination of water, carbon dioxide, and organic matter, which can be consumed by microorganisms in their entirety.

Carton and corrugated packaging converters have a responsibility to consider every aspect of their products’ lifecycle. By choosing biodegradable adhesives like Tecbond 214B, they can significantly enhance the sustainability profile of their products, aligning with the growing demand for eco-conscious packaging solutions and better support waste reduction in packaging design. In an industry where sustainability is being considered across the supply chain, making the switch to biodegradable adhesives is more than just a smart business decision – it demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and a step towards a cleaner, greener future.

How biodegradable hot melt adhesives can support the corrugated and carton packaging industry

Written by Ellis Fowler on October 29, 2024. Posted in Business Advantage, Technical Info.

As consumers and brands alike increasingly prioritise eco-conscious products, sustainability is becoming a harder issue for the packaging sector to ignore. Corrugated and carton packaging converters need innovations that can bolster the sustainability of their designs, enhancing recyclability and helping to reduce waste.

Biodegradable hot melt adhesives like Tecbond 214B are one such innovation. Matching the performance of other Tecbond products while being capable of breaking down naturally in the environment without leaving behind harmful waste, Tecbond 214B is the ideal solution for supporting converters in making their packaging more sustainable.

The growing need for more sustainable packaging

Converters looking to bolster their packaging’s eco credentials must first overcome several obstacles:

Resource efficiency: Manufacturing cardboard is resource intensive, using significant amounts of water, energy, and fibres processed from trees. As a result, keeping material in use reduces the need to extract and consume more resources and minimises packaging’s environmental impact. In practical terms this means prioritising reusable packaging where possible, and recycling it at the end of its operational life to keep its resources in the supply chain.

Recycling contamination: Paper and card-based packaging is relatively easy to recycle – in fact, almost 71% of this type of packaging in the UK is recycled. However, contamination from consumables can hinder a pack’s recyclability. Inks, coatings, and adhesives typically need to be removed from a substrate during the recycling process to preserve the quality of the fibres when they are repulped. Failure to remove these substances would damage the integrity of the recycled material, reducing its value for producing more packaging.

Waste: Consumables removed from a substrate during recycling are skimmed off and must be disposed of separately. Typically, this is achieved by incinerating the residue, resulting in unnecessary carbon emissions, or sending it to landfill which can lead to harmful chemicals and microplastics leeching into the environment.

Lack of infrastructure: Insufficient recycling facilities, inadequate collection programmes, and limited transportation networks for collecting and transporting cardboard waste to recycling centres can also pose a barrier to circularity. Ideally, all packaging would be correctly disposed of post-use, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. If the correct local infrastructure is not present for consumer recycling, some packaging may end up being landfilled, where the adhesives used on it will cause harmful chemicals to enter the environment. Limited consumer understanding about correct recycling can also exacerbate this problem.

Biodegradable hot melt adhesives

Biodegradable hot melt adhesives like Tecbond 214B offer a groundbreaking solution for enhancing sustainability in corrugated and cardboard packaging. This innovative adhesive is designed to break down naturally in the environment, leaving behind no harmful residues or microplastics. This process only requires exposure to oxygen, heat, and UV light to begin, with no need for additional treatment.

By using biodegradable adhesives, converters ensure that their products are suitable for recycling without worrying about the waste from consumables. Because Tecbond 214B breaks down naturally leaving behind only water, carbon dioxide, and organic material, it significantly reduces the environmental footprint of packaging waste. Composed of 45% bio-based materials, Tecbond 214B is certified to ASTM D6400 and EN13432 standards, ensuring its complete biodegradation under industrial composting conditions and its ability to disintegrate without leaving harmful substances behind in the environment. This perfectly aligns with the growing consumer demand for packaging solutions that support the environment.

This environmental performance is achieved with no compromise on quality. Suitable for a wide range of uncoated cardboard and paper substrates, Tecbond 214B can be used in various packaging applications, from wrap-around cartons to POS display boxes. Tecbond 214B offers the same high-quality bonding and fast setting times as traditional hot melt adhesives, with high tack levels and near-instant bonding with substrates after application and compression. This means packaging converters can improve their sustainability without sacrificing efficiency or product quality.

Tecbond 214B stands out as a prime example of how biodegradable hot melt adhesives can support the corrugated and carton packaging industry. As more brands commit to sustainable packaging goals, technology like this can help converters demonstrate their commitment to the environment, reduce waste, and position themselves as preferred suppliers.

Bio-based or Biodegradable – Which is best for your business?

Written by Ellis Fowler on October 23, 2024. Posted in Business Advantage, Technical Info.

As a society, we are at a crucial stage when it comes to sustainability and taking measures to protect our environment. With the beginnings of PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) coming into effect, businesses are starting to explore the available options to make their packaging compliant.

With this change, there are an increasing number of packaging suppliers heavily focusing on the terms “bio-based” and “biodegradable”, but what do these terms actually mean, and what does adopting them mean for your business?

Terminology Breakdown

Product manufacturers need to be very careful in their product claims, especially when it comes to sustainability benefits. Some phrases and terms are often used to upsell a product, without thinking about the consequences involved with mislabelling a feature or benefit. Let’s break down some of the most common terms:

Bio-based – Bio-based materials are made from biological, and most importantly, renewable resources. These materials come in the form of crops, algae and forest residues to name a few, and replenish naturally over time, unlike fossil fuels which take millions of years to form.

However, it is important to note that bio-based materials are not always biodegradable. Many are combined with other materials to form a substance or chemical that is much easier to use in production processes, but that isn’t biodegradable.

Biodegradable – Materials or products that are biodegradable are designed to break down into simpler substances under specified conditions.

Although a product can claim to be biodegradable, these claims should be backed up by a certification body for authenticity. Failure to do so can be classed as greenwashing (making misleading or exaggerated claims about a product’s environmental benefits). Some of the main bodies that verify a product’s biodegradability are BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) verified testing labs for North America, TÜV Austria in Europe, and ABA (Australasian Bioplastics Association) widely used in Australia and New Zealand.

A fully certified biodegradable product will break down under clearly specified conditions and within a certain timeframe, in accordance with the certification.

It’s important to remember that bio-based focuses on the material’s origin, whereas biodegradable focuses on how the material breaks down. Products can be one, both or neither.

How these benefit your business

Introducing bio-based or biodegradable materials where suitable is a good start to becoming more eco-conscious and reducing your footprint on the environment.

Choosing to use bio-based products in your products or packaging can help to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels. Additionally, products made from bio-based materials can have a lower carbon footprint than those made with fossil fuels, due to their absorption of CO₂during processes like photosynthesis.

Biodegradable products can be made from bio-based materials, but their main selling point is the reduction in environmental pollution at the end of their life cycle.

Although choosing bio-based products helps reduce the use of non-renewable materials, businesses should still consider whether the final product meets relevant PPWR requirements, including recyclability, waste reduction and end-of-life performance. Using certified biodegradable products may help support compliance strategies where appropriate.

The Power Adhesive Solution

At Power, we have recently updated our biodegradable hot melt range to cover nearly all aspects of bonding in the packaging sector.

Tecbond 214B, 110B-PR, 902B-PL, 351B-PR and 355B-PR have all been formulated to biodegrade at the end of their life cycle, leaving behind non-harmful products with no microplastics. Each formulation has been tested to and complies with ASTM D6400 and EN 13432. These are US and EU standards specifying how products must biodegrade in industrial composting conditions, with EN 13432 also covering soil pollution and eco-toxicity.

The degradation process begins upon exposure to oxygen, and UV light. Together, these elements will initiate the breakdown of the long-chain polymers within the adhesive. Once exposed to both these elements, only oxygen is required to continue the breakdown. This process can be accelerated by introducing heat. Once the long-chain polymers have been broken down, they can be consumed by micro-organisms in the same way as natural waste.

Each grade has been designed to work in specific working environments, with Tecbond 214B being the first, fully-certified shaped biodegradable hot melt, that also contains 45% bio-based materials, ideal for customers looking for the best of both worlds.

For a more detailed breakdown on all of our biodegradable hot melts, visit the biodegradable page on our website.

Conclusion

Ultimately, choosing between bio-based and biodegradable materials depends on the intended application, the product’s full life cycle, and the end-of-life route available to the customer. Bio-based materials can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while certified biodegradable materials can support more responsible disposal.

Supporting Men’s Shed in community project

Written by Ellis Fowler on September 26, 2024. Posted in Business News.

As part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee has proactively reached out to a number of groups and causes, recognizing the valuable work they do in supporting the well-being and development of individuals in our local area.

From this outreach, we’re proud to announce a new collaboration with the local Men’s Shed Association.

Men’s Shed is a non-profit organisation that aims to bring people together through their love of DIY and hands-on work. They have local “sheds” all over the country where people can meet up, learn new skills and work together on projects, all in the pursuit of combatting loneliness and the feeling of isolation.

As part of this partnership, we’re donating a range of our high-quality adhesive applicators and adhesives to the Men’s Shed Association. We recently held our first training day at our facility in Basildon, where members of the Men’s Shed Association had the opportunity to learn best practices for using our products effectively and safely.

“This collaboration is an excellent fit for us as the Men’s Shed Association plays a crucial role in fostering community spirit, skill-sharing, and mental health support,” said Brendan Colgan, CEO at Power Adhesives. “We are delighted to support such a positive and impactful organization, and we look forward to welcoming them to our training day.”

Power Adhesives Ltd. remains committed to supporting local groups and initiatives that promote social good, as part of our broader ESG goals.

Biodegradable adhesives provide peace of mind on the environment

Written by Ellis Fowler on September 24, 2024. Posted in Business Advantage.

With companies under increasing pressure to improve the circularity of their packaging, adhesive choice can support recycling and avoid harmful waste escaping into the environment.

Packaging adhesives should be almost invisible, but when it comes to sustainability, their impact can sometimes be all too clear to see. From affecting recyclability to releasing chemicals or microplastics into the environment, adhesives can have an outsized effect compared to the total weight of packaging that they make up. This means getting adhesive choice right can be essential for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Managing waste

One of the most important factors in a product’s environmental impact is what happens at the end of its operational life. In an ideal world, all carton and corrugated board packaging would be recycled, preserving the resources that went into it and preventing additional carbon emissions through further extraction and processing. This approach, often termed the circular economy, is designed to keep natural resources in service for as long as possible, maximising their value and minimising their environmental impact.

In reality, this is often not the case. Despite the growing focus on encouraging recycling, some packaging still escapes the usual waste streams and is left to biodegrade. Cardboard accounts for around 17% of global waste and around 5.4 million tonnes per year in the UK, of which approximately 71% is recycled. This leaves a significant proportion that is either treated in industrial composting facilities, landfilled, or escapes into the environment.

This presents eco-conscious brands with a problem. Brands need peace of mind that if their packaging is discarded outside of the intended waste stream, then it is not causing undue environmental harm. Although fibre-based packaging can biodegrade reasonably safely, the consumables used on it are a different story. Inks, coatings, and adhesives that are left to break down with packaging can result in harmful chemicals and microplastics contaminating the environment.

Even packaging that is repulped can result in waste being sent to landfill. During the carton and corrugate recycling process, inks, coatings, adhesives, and other potential contaminants need separating from the substrate material before it is reprocessed into pulp. Failure to do so can degrade the recycled material in terms of quality, function, and colour, making it unsuitable to turn back into high quality packaging. This means that consumables are skimmed off as ‘stickies’ and diverted to an alternative waste stream to be incinerated or landfilled.

How can adhesive selection solve this problem?

Tecbond 214B from Power Adhesives is designed to help converters improve circularity and reduce environmental waste. As the world’s first fully-certified biodegradable shaped hot melt adhesive, the product offers the same high performance as other Tecbond adhesives, while boasting a formulation containing 45% bio-based materials. This means Tecbond 214B is unique in its ability to biodegrade after use, leaving no harmful chemicals or microplastics behind, and as a result is more sustainable than other hot melt adhesives.

Tecbond 214B is designed to offer high performance during application and use, while slowly breaking down over time after being exposed to oxygen, heat, and UV light. These elements gradually degrade the adhesive’s long-chain polymers, which can eventually be consumed by microorganisms just like any other organic waste. This process is irreversible and results in no waste being left behind apart from a mixture of water, carbon dioxide, and organic material.

Although the goal should always be to keep packaging material in the circular economy for as long as possible, this cannot always be achieved. With its bio-based, biodegradable formulation, Tecbond 214B provides peace of mind that if packaging does escape the recycling stream, its impact on the environment will be minimal, supporting companies in their sustainability goals.

To find out more about Tecbond 214B, please click here

Power Adhesives launches brand refresh and new website

Written by Ellis Fowler on September 23, 2024. Posted in Business News, Press Release.

Power Adhesives, the UK-headquartered manufacturer of hot melt adhesives for the construction, product assembly, manufacturing, packaging and DIY sectors, has announced the launch of its new website featuring a refresh of the brand.

The comprehensive rebranding initiative comes as a strategic move to strengthen Power Adhesives’ identity across its markets, and further differentiate the company from its competitors. The new visual identity and messaging strategy reinforces its position as the premier choice for bonding solutions.

Carly Newman, Power Adhesives Marketing Manager, comments: “With the business going from strength to strength and with the launch of our biodegradable adhesive Tecbond 214B, as well as many other new innovations coming to market, we recognised the need to revitalise and strengthen our brand.

“We want to showcase to our customers, new and old, what Power Adhesives can do for them – whatever their bonding need – with an up-to-date look and feel providing easier brand recognition and making it even easier to do business with us.”

The new website features insight into the company’s latest adhesive technologies, industry applications, and the work it is doing to drive sustainability into the industry. Easy to navigate, with blogs and social media links to keep Power Adhesives at the forefront of industry discussion, the new website was launched on Monday 23^rd September.

The rebrand marks a key commercial milestone for Power Adhesives and signals a new era of growth and innovation for the company and its distributors, delivered through a more cohesive and connected brand experience. The refresh also aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, positioning Power Adhesives as one of the most forward-thinking leaders in the adhesives industry.

To discover the latest range of hot melt adhesive solutions from Power Adhesives, please visit www.poweradhesives.com.

Tecbond 214B – The world’s first biodegradable hot melt

Written by Ellis Fowler on September 20, 2024. Posted in Product News, Technical Info.

Marking a world-first, UK-headquartered Power Adhesives has announced the launch of its fully certified, biodegradable, shaped hot melt adhesive designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging & POS converters, as well as contract packers.

Certified to completely break down in the presence of oxygen, leaving behind only non-harmful products and no microplastics, Tecbond 214B is manufactured with 44% bio-based materials and certified to ASTM D6400 and EN13432; the EU standard that sets out the requirements for compostable and biodegradable products.

An assortment of stick and slug formats of Tecbond 214B on a white background.

Brendan Colgan, Power Adhesives Chief Executive Officer, said: “This is an exciting time for the packaging industry. All players in the supply chain are working hard to drive sustainable products and processes into the market to support brands and consumers, and this is truly a groundbreaking moment for the packaging adhesives sector.

“Brands and their packaging partners often expect new sustainable solutions to come at a premium cost. With Tecbond 214B, we’re delivering the adhesive quality and performance our customers have come to rely on combined with the same competitive pricing – no compromise. We recognise that the climate emergency is driving entire industries to step up and become more sustainable. While we’re working on our sustainability journey, we hope this innovation will lead the way for the packaging adhesives industry.”

Available globally, Tecbond 214B offers the same performance characteristics as standard Tecbond, with a high level of tack and fast setting speed providing an almost instant bond once applied and compressed. This enables companies to drive efficiency into packing procedures, improving workflow and output.

Tecbond 214B is also indirect food contact approved, enabling it to be used in all areas of the food packaging process, from wrap-around cartons and boxes to shipping packaging.

Power Adhesives in top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis

Written by Ellis Fowler on September 20, 2024. Posted in Business News, Press Release.

We are excited to announce that Power Adhesives Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Silver Medal by EcoVadis, placing us among the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis over the past year.

This recognition highlights the strength and effectiveness of our sustainability management system, underscoring our commitment to sustainable business practices.

EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating over 130,000 companies across more than 220 industries and 180 countries as of 2024. This is a significant increase from 2022, when their database included over 90,000 companies.

EcoVadis collaborates with more than 1,200 sustainable procurement programs globally, helping companies enhance sustainability across their supply chains.

To provide context, EcoVadis awards its medals based on percentile rankings:

Platinum – Top 1% (99+ percentile)
Gold – Top 5% (95+ percentile)
Silver – Top 15% (85+ percentile)
Bronze – Top 35% (65+ percentile)

Achieving a position in the top 15% is a remarkable accomplishment for Power Adhesives Ltd. This milestone reflects our dedication to continuous improvement in sustainability, and we remain committed to reaching even higher standards in the future.

As a business, we’d like to thank everyone who contributed to this achievement.

It comes after the business’ efforts led to successful re-certification of ISO9001:2015 and new certifications of ISO14001:2021 and ISO45001:2018 in October 2023. These certifications have given Power Adhesives a combined quality system acknowledging our strides towards greater environmental sustainability, workplace safety, and top-quality products.

We look forward to building on these successes and continuing our journey toward greater sustainability.

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