- In March 2025, Avery Dennison Corporation announced the launch of its new bio-based hot melt adhesives under the CleanFlake™ technology platform, designed to improve recyclability in PET packaging. These adhesives enable clean label separation during the recycling process, helping brands meet global sustainability mandates.
- In February 2025, UPM Raflatac opened a new labelstock slitting and distribution terminal in India to strengthen its supply capabilities in South Asia. This move enhances local access to high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives used in logistics, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging.
- In January 2025, CCL Industries acquired a specialty label adhesive manufacturer in Germany to expand its footprint in high-performance and sustainable adhesives across European markets. The acquisition supports its strategy to provide innovative, low-VOC adhesive solutions aligned with EU sustainability directives.
- In December 2024, Lintec Corporation announced the development of a new ultra-low migration label adhesive for pharmaceutical and medical packaging applications. The product meets stringent safety standards for drug labeling, minimizing the risk of adhesive migration into sensitive pharmaceutical substances.
- In November 2024, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) partnered with SABIC to co-develop recyclable label adhesives using certified circular polymers. The partnership focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of packaging and improving the recyclability of multi-layer label structures.
