Adhesives are not the most elaborate or stimulating element of packaging construction, but their role is essential to overall packaging success.

By Kate Sharon

Slaven said, “Price and how it relates to performance have become issues. In the past 18 months, increased adhesive prices and supply concerns have increased the awareness of customers in determining the proper adhesive for specific applications. Price increases have been significant, demanding that customers take a more active role in comparing price and performance characteristics.”