TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Adhesives
H.B. Fuller will present the three foundation pillars of its new “Grow in the Now” vision for hygiene manufacturers at INDEX™23 to be held in Geneva from 18-21 April. The vision is driven by a strong commitment to collaborate with customers, innovate, and advance H.B. Fuller’s sustainable solutions for the hygiene and nonwovens industry as a whole.
New Virtual Hygiene Technical Center
The specialty hygiene adhesives team will highlight its wide range of innovative technologies and applications, underpinned by H.B. Fuller’s “Grow in the Now” philosophy.
Thriving Collaboration is more than a priority for H.B. Fuller. It is a shared belief applied every day across the organization, and with customers, to drive stronger outcomes and improve the world around us. At INDEX™23, the company will officially launch a Virtual Hygiene Technical Center.
This new interactive solution brings the experience of H.B. Fuller’s full technical expertise and capabilities to customers, anytime and anywhere, at an advanced level. Expectations are high surrounding the unveiling of the new tool and customers and business partners will take part in this digitized collaboration.
Reimagine Solutions is the mantra of the H.B. Fuller Hygiene team. At this exhibit, manufacturers will have the opportunity to learn about the company’s comprehensive adhesives portfolio. As products and processes change to meet ever-evolving market demands and unique application needs, onsite experts will showcase how they are reimagining solutions for the industry, providing an opportunity for customers to draw on their extensive experience to discover the best solutions for their specifications.
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Foster Circular Economy
Advancing Sustainability is a strong lever of H.B. Fuller’s global commitment to fostering a more
circular economy. Adhesive solutions are a key enabler of everyday products and help manufacturers in reducing environmental impact by using more sustainable substrates, improving production efficiencies, and reducing material usage, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions. With a variety of options, such as low-application temperature, high mileage, special core, and other
bio-based adhesives, H.B. Fuller presents technologies that enable the reduction of the carbon footprint of absorbent hygiene articles.
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As a market leader in hygiene adhesives, we are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting industry. INDEX™23 gives us the opportunity to exchange ideas with our customers and partners about needs and innovations across the hygiene supply chain. In addition to our innovative portfolio, H.B. Fuller will also unveil a new technical digital solution and showcase high-specification applications that enable the production of smarter personal care articles,” said Larissa Janka, business director, hygiene, H.B. Fuller Europe.
Sustainable Products Presentation
At INDEX™23, Erin Pavlacky, global R&D technical director at H.B. Fuller, will give a presentation that focuses on what is driving the sustainability megatrend, how this is leading disposable hygiene product manufacturers to look for further developments in biomaterials and new sustainable designs with less environmental impact, and what the latest adhesive innovations used in hygiene articles. Titled "H.B. Fuller Takes Innovation to the Next Level with a Whole Portfolio of Adhesives from Renewable Feedstocks," the session will take place on April 18 at 3:00 p.m. CET.
Source: H.B. Fuller