Get PPWR ready with Tecbond 902B-PL
With the spotlight firmly on the life cycle of product packaging and transportation packaging, it is more important than ever that businesses start looking at how they can make sure their own packagi…
People of Power Adhesives: Michael Brady – Business Development Manager
In our March edition of the the People of Power series, we spoke to Michael Brady, our Business Development Manager for new markets. In this interview, Mike reflected on his two stints with Power Adh…
How hot melts have changed the game in the furniture production industry
Sprayable hot melts have been around for nearly 20 years, and in that time, they’ve established themselves as a key component in the manufacture of many everyday products.
In the furniture industry f…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…