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Triangle Package Machinery Co.: Hot melt adhesive

Patent-pending QuickBrick(TM) from Reichhold Chemicals (Research Triangle Park, NC) is a 6"-long, 3.5"-wide, 1.75"-thick "ingot" of hot melt adhesive.

May 31, 1998
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Designed to eliminate bulky plastic containers traditionally used to package hot melt. May be dropped directly into melting pots, saving time, reducing waste and improving safety, says the company.

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