Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction and consumer markets, has launched two new innovative products for India’s tape and label market.
The first is Bostik HM2060, a single solution for high-speed label converting in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), pharmaceutical and logistics industries. Bostik HM2060 assumes the dual role of a Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (HMPSA) and label, making it the ideal solution for labels that need to endure a high converting speed of above 100 meters per minute, resolving any obstacles from conversion speed limitations.
In the adhesive coating process of Bostik HM2060, only a lower operating temperature is required. This enables it to consume significantly less energy, aiding in easier maintenance of converting machines. Compared to regular HMPSAs, Bostik HM2060 offers improved oil and solvent resistance and better adhesion on low surface energy (LSE) substrates.
Bostik’s second solution is Bostik HM2070, a tape adhesive developed to address the increasing demand for sustainable packaging in India’s e-commerce industry, which is expected to reach US$350 billion by 2030.
The Bostik HM2070 was specifically developed for kraft paper-based bags and thicker PE-based bags with films up to 120 microns. It is a hot melt tape adhesive that can be applied to kraft paper applications with a tear index of up to 15mNm2/g. The solution ensures tamper-evident sealing and utilizes 20% less adhesive material than traditional HMPSAs, enabling manufacturers to produce kraft bags that are both sustainable and functional, which then provides sellers with environmentally friendly solutions for their packaging needs.
“We’re pleased to launch these two adhesive solutions to support the thriving tape and label industry in India. With over 20 years of local presence, including a strong R&D team, we are well aware of the transformations happening in the industry and the ever-evolving manufacturing and supply needs of our customers. Producing innovative products is what we constantly strive to achieve. This could not have been possible without our R&D team that works tirelessly to develop new ways to address customers’ challenges,” said Vikas Kulkarni, managing director of Bostik India.