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Bemis Associates Inc. of Shirley MA Acquires France-Based Company, Protechnic

 

Bemis Associates, bonding innovation and design partner to the world’s leading technical, performance, luxury, and lifestyle brands and a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic films, tapes, and adhesives for bonding announced today that it has acquired France-based manufacturing company, Protechnic.

Bemis and Protechnic have complimentary products and technology as well as a strong alignment in their corporate values and culture. Protechnic’s focus on global growth and innovation aligns with Bemis’ business strategy of product portfolio and manufacturing footprint expansion.

“This acquisition will allow Bemis to produce new and exciting products globally, specifically in the US, Europe and Asia where we have key manufacturing facilities,”

said Mike Johansen, President, Bemis Associates.


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Definition of hotmelt adhesive in roll

Hotmelt adhesive is also called thermoplastic adhesive. With different technology and process, it can be manufactured in a roll with different forms, such as Web, Film, Net, and Hybrid.

 

What is trimmed hotmelt adhesive product, and how to measure it?

A trimmed product means that the edge has been cut. There are two systems that can be applied: circular blade cutting or unwinding cutting. Circular blade cutting can make the edge very straight. However unwinding cutting, the material border is straight, when it get re-winded, the edge is not exactly neat.

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How to measure trimmed products?


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What is a headliner?

Headliners are made of composite fabrics, a combination of different materials with different functionalities. The composite parts are adhered to the roof of the car and help to improve the interior appeal as well as provide an element of insulation against heat and noise.

A typical headliner consists of multiple layers: a face side, a rigid core in the center, and a backing. The different layers consist of a multitude of materials such as knit or non-woven fabric, rigid foam, reinforcement material, etc. Liquid and dry adhesives (film, web, net) are then used to bond the different layers together in order to enhance the headliner’s unique shape and contours.

What is the function of headliner ? 

The multi-layered headliners bring together various functionalities:

  • better look and comfort through soft touch
  • stiffness of the roof
  • absorption of excess noise from the outside
  • insulation against heat and cold, regulation of internal temperature
  • improved acoustics for audio systems

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PROTECHNIC SA
41 Avenue Montaigne
68700 CERNAY – France
+33(0)389 356 000commercial@protechnic.bemisworldwide.com


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