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Plastic-Free Glue vs. Hot Melt Adhesives

Manufacturers and distributors worldwide all rely on industrial adhesive to get the job done. From binding books, packaging products, adhering labels, or developing paper products, using dependable adhesive matters. The glue used on your production line doesn’t just help the finished product come together; it can mean the difference between expensive production costs and high productivity. Choosing the right kind of adhesive matters, but how to select the right one?

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Partner Spotlight: Stella, Technical Service Manager at Neenah Paper

As a glue manufacturer for the packaging and printing manufacturers, our team at LD Davis has the opportunity to work alongside top leaders and suppliers in the industry. 

Glue and paper often go hand-in-hand. In most cases, you won't come across one without the other.

After working on countless technical projects with our customers that involved glue to paper bonding analysis, we figured it was about time we take a closer look at one of the largest and best known paper manufacturers in the United States: Neenah Paper. 

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Increase Productivity with a Glue & Equipment Audit

Can glue really help to make your production line more profitable? Yes, of course. And we're not just saying that because we're glue fanatics!

At LD Davis, we make it a priority to help our customers run their business as efficiently, and profitably, as possible. To assist with that, our Technical team offers free glue audits to our customers. We recommend these audits on a regular basis (semi-annually or annually) to ensure that you are running your glue and gluing equipment at its fullest potential.

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In Depth Look at Dyne Testing

What are dyne pens? What is a dyne test? Why is this test important?

We get questions like these often, and to better explain this testing method we went right to the source.

We have discussed dyne testing in the past. But, of course, there is much more to discuss about dyne testing beyond how it relates to our gelatin glue applications. 

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