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Global and European specialty tape pulse check

Posted on: 23 June 2025 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

Posted on: 20 June 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

Posted on: 15 June 2025 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.

Navigating the future of specialty tapes: Key takeaways from Afera European Tape Week 2025 agenda

Posted on: 13 June 2025 From sustainable chemistries to digital transformation, the entire value chain of specialty adhesive tapes takes centre stage in Thessaloniki.

PSTC Tape Week 2025: Real shifts, real questions

Posted on: 12 June 2025 PSTC Tape Week 2025 marked a turning point for the pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) industry, as discussions shifted from marketing claims to genuine progress in sustainability, circularity and advanced applications.

Avery Dennison unveils US-made bonding tape for solar panel manufacturing

Posted on: 11 June 2025 Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced a new solar panel bonding portfolio featuring pressure-sensitive adhesives tapes for solar panel manufacturers. These UV-resistant solutions are automated into the solar panel design process.

Preparing for the impact of global tariffs or even trade wars: What the tape industry thinks, feels and plans

Posted on: 11 June 2025 Faced with the growing threat of global tariffs and shifting trade dynamics, Afera surveyed its Members to better understand how the European adhesive tape industry is preparing for potential disruption.

Adhesives firm doubles down on energy storage

Posted on: 06 June 2025 German adhesive solutions giant tesa is doubling down on China's booming energy storage sector, leveraging its technical expertise and domestic investments to tap local markets that are transitioning from policy-driven growth to innovation-led competition, a senior executive said.