Discover the adhesive tape industry
Afera, the European adhesive tape industry association. Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape technology for engineering and design, networking, educational events, sustainability, technical standards, market trends, and environmental regulations, adjacent technologies and future workforce.
- Why tape?
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Learn more about the countless functionalities and options available in adhesive tape.
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- Member directory
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Search or browse through Afera's directory of members, which include best-in-class businesses and organisations belonging to the entire adhesive tape value chain.
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- Upcoming events
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Network and learn with other industry leaders and innovators in a neutral environment.
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About us
Afera is widely known and valued as the go-to community of the European tape industry for both industry and non-industry stakeholders. Stakeholders connect within the association to address current and future key topics, which individual stakeholders cannot tackle themselves.
Latest news
Global and European specialty tape pulse check
The global specialty tape market, representing around 15% of total pressure sensitive tape demand, is poised for moderate but innovation-led growth driven by sectors such as EVs, medical wearables and construction.Chemical industry at a crossroads: How tariffs could reshape 2025
The chemical industry is poised for growth over the next two years, despite being amongst the worst impacted by the 2022-2023 energy crisis.FEICA launches stakeholder forum to encourage collaboration and dialogue
FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, has launched a Stakeholder Forum, which is an initiative designed to foster long-term collaboration across the adhesive and sealant value chain. The inaugural session, was held on June 11 in Brussels and discussed the implications of the ongoing REACH revision.Proud AFERA members
Evert Smit Discusses Sustainability in the European Tape Industry in ASI Adhesives & Sealants Industry Podcast
The current Afera President, who is director of tech and innovation scouting at Lohmann Technologies, talks about sustainability in the tape industry and how Afera is helping tape manufacturers navigate the challenges of the future.
