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PACKAGING NEWS

Henkel launches cold seal FFTA scholarship
applications
coating for paper packaging Flexographic Technical
The Foundation of the

Association (FFTA) has
opened applications for its
2026 FFTA Scholarship and
Henkel has launched mance fluctuations, and
Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, offers strong adhesion prop- the Gary Hilliard FQC
the first cold seal coating in erties and ageing stability. Scholarship, with a dead-
its portfolio formulated spe- The product forms part of line of April 10, 2026. Both
cifically for barrier-coated Henkel’s RE range, a family awards offer 3,000 USD to
paper packaging, targeting of adhesives and coatings students pursuing educa-
the growing shift away from developed for recycling- tion and careers in flexogra-
plastic packaging driven by compatible packaging phy and graphic
regulatory pressure and design. communications.
consumer demand. ‘With Loctite Liofol CS The FFTA Scholarship is
The product creates a 7106 RE, Henkel delivers open to high school seniors
secure seal without heat This is the first cold seal coating for barrier-coated paper and college freshmen, soph-
exposure, making it suitable attested cold seal perfor- omores and juniors with a
for heat-sensitive applica- recycling has been verified Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE mance on barrier-coated demonstrated interest in
tions in the snack, ice by an accredited certifica- is press-ready, performs paper and packaging that flexography or graphic com-
cream and confectionery tion institute, positioning it across a wide range of paper meets the requirements for munications. The Gary
segments, as well as collec- as a tool for brand owners grammages and is compati- a circular economy and the Hilliard FQC Scholarship is
tion cards and secondary and manufacturers seeking ble with existing high-speed high demands for product awarded to a student who
packaging that previously to meet EU Packaging and production lines. Henkel safety and process stability,’ develops and executes a
required plastic structures. Packaging Waste says it tolerates typical said Cagri Turkmen, mar- flexography-focused project
Its recycling compatibil- Regulation (PPWR) migrants from paper sub- ket strategy manager flexi- designed to advance the
ity with mechanical paper requirements. strates, preventing perfor- ble packaging at Henkel. industry.
Cosmo unveils masterbatch Print Embellishment

portfolio Conference 2026

Cosmo Speciality The Foil & Specialty
Chemicals, a subsidiary of Effects Association (FSEA)
Cosmo First Limited, has has opened registration for
launched an expanded range the 2026 Print
of high-performance master- Embellishment Conference,
batches, introducing two
new product lines targeting where attendees will access The registration is now open
flexible packaging and poly- educational programming, a Witkowski of Foldfactory,
mer processing markets. supplier trade fair and the addressing sensory market-
The portfolio comprises 33rd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf ing and direct mail, and
CosmoWhite, a range of Awards. The three-day event
white masterbatches for New masterbatch ranges for polymer and packaging applications opens with a supplier trade Ford Bowers of Printing
polypropylene and polyethyl- durability in BOPP, CPP and Cosmo Speciality Chemicals. fair and welcome reception, United Alliance, speaking
ene developed with high con- blown film applications, ‘We remain committed to giving attendees the chance on legislative developments
centrations of titanium encompassing cavitating to connect with supplier relevant to the printing and
dioxide, offering opacity, delivering high-perfor- partners and industry peers. finishing industry.
brightness, UV protection agents, antiblock additives, mance, sustainable and Panel discussions will cover
and thermal stability for antistatic and slip additives, application-specific master- hot markets for embellish- Attendees will also visit
applications including BOPP polymer processing aids, batches that enhance both BindTech, an FSEA member
films, blown films, extrusion antioxidants, clarifiers and functionality and aesthetics ments, digital embellish- and post-press finishing and
coating and injection mould- matt compounds. for our customers across the ment trends, brand case bookbinding operation
ing. The second line, ‘Our expanded master- polymer and packaging studies from design to based in Nashville. The
CosmoAdd, is a range of batch portfolio reflects our industry.’ embellishments and new
additive masterbatches engi- focus on innovation-led spe- The launch aligns with embellishment innovations. Conference is scheduled for
neered to enhance process- cialty products,’ said Raj Cosmo First’s strategy of Keynote presentations June 17-19 at the Sheraton
ing efficiency and product Sharma, business head of expanding its specialty. will be delivered by Trish Music City Hotel.
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