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• Metropolitan Systems Complete: Your Partner For Flawless Flooring Projects

  3/30/2026

  Metropolitan Floors is releasing a fully integrated flooring solution – Metropolitan Systems Complete – to help builders, installers, and architects complete flawless flooring projects.

• BASF Demonstrates That Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives For Labels Can Be Fully Compatible With Today's Recycling Processes For PET Bottles

  3/26/2026

  BASF’s UV-curable acrylic hotmelt acResin UV 3532 has been approved by RecyClass for use on PET bottles, confirming its full compatibility with established European PET recycling processes under typical conditions as used in the assessment.

• Global Demand For Advanced Adhesive-Dispensing Systems Is Growing

  3/24/2026

  Artificial intelligence and adaptive process-control technologies are driving global demand for adhesive dispensing and inspection systems that can virtually eliminate downtime and scrappage.

• Forza Expands Industry Access To Advanced HyPer Polymer Technology

  3/18/2026

  Forza Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial adhesives, sealants, and specialty tapes, announced the expansion of its advanced MS (Modified Silane) Polymer adhesive and sealant technology platform, introducing its proprietary HyPer Polymer formulations to a broader range of industries across North America.

• German UV Curing Technology For Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tape Production

  3/17/2026

  Hoenle’s Business Unit Curing will present its UV curing and drying systems at PSTC Tape Week in Louisville, KY in May 2026.

• Tough, Reusable Adhesive Can Glue A Variety Of Materials

  3/16/2026

  Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry environments, and bonds a variety of materials, including wood, glass, metal, paper and polymers.