Counting Costs

“Almost all of the components used to make our overlaminate and adhesive products have risen [in cost], from the base film carriers such as PVC, polyester and polypropylene to the major acrylate components used in the adhesive,” says Angie Mohni, director of marketing for Neschen Americas. “These acrylates are the main components in adhesive and have risen 18 percent to 30 percent since December 2005. The final major component of overlaminate and adhesive products is paper-based release liner. Domestic pulp paper pricing is up 18 percent year-on-year through November of 2006.”