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September 1, 2025 | James Clarke | Company, Packaging & Print | 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…

August 4, 2025 | James Clarke | Packaging & Print | No Comments

Biodegradable hot melt adhesives – the missing link in more sustainable packaging inserts

While fibre-based inserts, moulded pulp, and recycled board have transformed the sustainability of packaging, conventional adhesives have remained a stubborn obstacle – until now. Biodegradable adhes…

June 24, 2025 | James Clarke | Applications, Packaging & Print | No Comments

Breaking down the myths: Are biodegradable adhesives really effective?

It’s time to address the myths – just how do biodegradable hot melt adhesives like Tecbond 214B stack up against traditional formulations? With brands and their manufacturers facing growing pressure…

May 5, 2025 | James Clarke | Packaging & Print | No Comments

Why brands are switching to biodegradable adhesives

As sustainability shifts from a buzzword to a business imperative in the packaging industry, brands are increasingly scrutinising every part of their supply chains – right down to the adhesives holdi…

April 22, 2025 | James Clarke | Company, Packaging & Print, Product Updates | No Comments

Unsticking packaging’s waste problem with biodegradable adhesives

Sticky situations often require innovative solutions – and with the growing demand for eco-conscious packaging, one of the stickiest problems facing converters is adhesive itself. Demand for packagin…

April 17, 2025 | James Clarke | Company, Packaging & Print | No Comments

Choosing the right biodegradable adhesive for your application

It’s a simple question: bulk or shaped? When it comes to choosing a biodegradable hot melt adhesive, the answer might not be as straightforward as you think. With demand for more eco-conscious packag…

March 24, 2025 | James Clarke | Construction, Industrial & Manufacturing, Packaging & Print, Product Assembly | No Comments

Choosing the right bulk hot melt adhesive for your application

With so many options available, selecting the right bulk hot melt adhesive for your specific task may seem overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Adhesive selection is key to more than forging str…

March 6, 2025 | James Clarke | Applications, New products, Packaging & Print | No Comments

Biodegradable adhesives: A step towards more sustainable packaging

Every journey starts with a single step – and on the path towards sustainability in the packaging industry, some steps leave a smaller carbon footprint than others. With waste reduction increasingly…

March 3, 2025 | Ellis Fowler | Applications, New products, Packaging & Print | No Comments

Bulk Adhesives, Big Results: The ideal precision bonding solution for digital cutters

Digital cutters offer unparalleled precision, flexibility and efficiency for converters, and can work with a wider range of materials than some traditional die cutting methods. However, adhesive sele…

February 26, 2025 | Ellis Fowler | Packaging & Print, Press Release | No Comments

Power Adhesives Launches New Biodegradable Bulk Adhesive

Power Adhesives, a global leader in hot melt adhesive technology, has launched Tecbond 110B-PR, a new biodegradable bulk adhesive designed for high-speed case sealing and carton closing. This latest…

October 29, 2024 | Ellis Fowler | Packaging & Print | No Comments

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

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…

October 23, 2024 | Ellis Fowler | Packaging & Print, Technical Information | No Comments

Bio-based & Biodegradable – What exactly do they mean?

As a society, we are at a crucial stage when it comes to sustainability and taking measures to protect our environment. Businesses are being scrutinised for not being eco-conscious enough, especially…

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