Henkel Adhesive Technologies has begun construction of a new production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives at its North Carolina location.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies — a market provider of high-impact solutions in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings — recently broke ground for a new, state-of-the-art production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA).
The new facility, located at the site in Salisbury, North Carolina, is expected to be operational by the end of 2021.
This expansion of Henkel’s existing site broadens the company’s capabilities to provide more sustainable and innovative pressure sensitive adhesive solutions to the tape, label, medical, and graphic films markets.
“Henkel’s solvent-free, UV PSA line enables broader industry use of acrylic-based adhesives,” said Brian McSwigan, VP of Business Development. “Combining the ease of use of a traditional rubber-based hot melt with the enhanced performance of acrylic polymers represents not only a step-change in innovation but demonstrates Henkel’s continued commitment to sustainability.”
UV-curable hot melt adhesives address changing market needs and enhance the customer experience. They’re designed to coat a variety of facestocks, serving all segments of traditional pressure sensitive markets.
Branded as LOCTITE DURO-TAK UV, Henkel will offer a comprehensive set of adhesive chemistries from this new facility, including pure polymer, formulated free radical, and cationic curing systems. Unique to Henkel, cationic cured UV PSAs utilize a novel curing mechanism, allowing for lower energy consumption and through-cure of extremely high coat weights (double to triple that of traditional free radical systems).
“This is an exciting time for Henkel as we begin construction of our first UV pressure sensitive adhesive manufacturing facility here in North America. We remain focused on enhancing the consumer experience bringing real value to our customers and their brands,” said Gary Rzonca, VP, Packaging & Consumer Goods, North America.
Henkel’s Salisbury facility manufactures adhesives used extensively in the packaging, consumer goods and electronics markets.
Created with consumers in mind, Henkel’s consumer packaging adhesives offer high-impact solutions to allow fast moving consumer goods companies to achieve efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions.
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