New Issue of Newsletter for Envelope Manufacturers Available from National Adhesives


BRIDGEWATER, N.J., January 29, 2007 - The latest issue of "The New Gum Gazette" from National Adhesives provides envelope manufacturers with information on several topics that can help improve envelope productivity and aesthetics. These include boosting tack with remoistening aids, how paper grain direction impacts adhesive performance, tips on improving gum seal appearance and how to avoid problems with "timed" or "drop seal" gumming methods.

The newsletter includes a chart that compares the fiber-tear speeds of remoistening solutions supplied by major adhesives producers, a problem/solution chart for gum seal appearance and a graph illustrating how viscosity impacts gum box stability.

Each issue of "The New Gum Gazette," available from National Adhesives, provides useful information to envelope manufacturers about technologies, products and solutions that help reduce costs and improve productivity.

For a free copy of "The New Gum Gazette," contact National Adhesives Information Center, One Matrix Drive, Monroe, N.J. 08831. Call 1-800-797-4992. Fax 1-609-409-5699. E-mail: nscinquiry@salessupport.com.

National Adhesives is a unit of National Starch and Chemical Company, which had worldwide sales of $3.34 billion in 2005. National Adhesives offers hot melt, liquid emulsion and solvent-borne solution adhesives to customers worldwide. National Adhesives' products are based on polyurethane, acrylic, rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate, epoxy, polyvinyl acetate and starch and dextrin chemistries. National has its headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ, and is a member of the ICI Group.

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National Starch and Chemical Company is dedicated to meeting the needs and expectations of customers without compromising its commitment to sustainability. National Starch supports sustainability through its continuous efforts to improve the safety, health and environment of the communities in which it operates. For detailed information on National Starch's sustainability program, visit www.nationalstarch.com.

Editorial Contacts:

Dave Manion
908-685-5395
dave.manion@nstarch.com

Martin Torbert
908-685-5185
martin.torbert@nstarch.com

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