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Driving defossilisation in the adhesive tape industry

Posted on: 26 August 2025 In a world racing toward net-zero, the adhesive tape industry—a seemingly modest player—holds untapped potential to drive meaningful change.

Synthomer: Evolving with and for the adhesive tape industry

Posted on: 25 August 2025 With more than 160 years of heritage and over four decades of close collaboration with the adhesive tapes sector, Synthomer has grown into a global leader in specialty polymers.

Specialty & commodity tapes in focus: Key takeaways from Afera European Tape Week 2025 as PPWR expert joins line-up

Posted on: 25 August 2025 From sustainable chemistries to digital transformation, the entire value chain of adhesive tapes—specialty and commodity alike—takes centre stage in Thessaloniki.

How the EV adhesives market paving the way for safer, faster and smarter electric mobility

Posted on: 18 August 2025 In a world increasingly defined by electrification, the once-overlooked EV adhesives market is emerging as a critical catalyst that enhances safety, performance, and manufacturing efficiency—driving the next wave of electric-mobility innovation.

Closing the loop on market insight: Freedonia to deliver strategic outlook on commodity pressure sensitive tapes at Afera European Tape Week

Posted on: 08 August 2025 Gain a clear perspective on where the global commodity tape market is headed. Join us on the final day of Afera’s Annual Conference for an exclusive presentation by Freedonia, offering essential market data, strategic insights and a preview of current industry research.

Collaboration drives sustainability innovation in adhesive tapes industry: Carboledger podcast serves as masterclass

Posted on: 08 August 2025 Discover how collaboration is transforming sustainability in the adhesive tapes industry through a "masterclass" podcast on innovative carbon footprint calculation.

Charting a complex landscape: Insights from Afera’s Regulatory Affairs Working Group

Posted on: 08 August 2025 The European adhesive tape sector is navigating an increasingly dense and dynamic regulatory environment, requiring vigilance, expertise and collaboration.

Afera’s 2025 edition of Test Methods Manual includes newest TM Time to Rupture and a revised Peel Adhesion

Posted on: 07 August 2025 The latest test methods to be developed or revised and added to the 150-page European tape industry publication are Adhesive Tapes: Measurement of the Time to Rupture of Bonds with Double-Sided or Transfer Tapes under Static Load (Afera 4030) and Measurement of Peel Adhesion of Adhesive Tapes (ISO 29862)