News Archive

“Bonding with ASI” podcast: Evert Smit discusses sustainability in the European tape industry

Posted on: 26 September 2023 Evert Smit, current president of AFERA, the European Tape Association and director of tech and innovation scouting at Lohmann Technologies, discusses sustainability in the tape industry and how AFERA is helping tape manufacturers navigate the challenges of the future.

Final countdown to 66th Annual Conference on taping our future: redefining value, reinventing industry collaboration

Posted on: 25 September 2023 What can we expect from this year’s Malta congress from 4 to 6 October? 2 days of networking and deep diving into hot tape business issues!

BASF broadens its Monomers Portfolio and launches bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate

Posted on: 25 September 2023 First commercial scale production of bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate

Protecting environment and health: Commission adopts measures to restrict intentionally added microplastics

Posted on: 25 September 2023 Today, the Commission takes another major step to protect the environment by adopting measures that restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under the EU chemical legislation REACH.

Afera President to speak at Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe in December

Posted on: 20 September 2023 Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe has recruited Afera President Evert Smit to participate in its upcoming Conference in Stuttgart.

FEICA outlines position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Posted on: 20 September 2023 When reviewing revisions to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation, innovative packaging that may not be covered by the design for recycling criteria should be allowed to prove recyclability through testing.

Scannable tapes and labels use app to connect objects to locations and digital information

Posted on: 18 September 2023 Combining traditional tools like adhesive tapes and labels with modern app technology, two companies partnered to create a solution that is solving real and timely issues in a number of industries.

PSTC Tape Week 2024 now accepting submission for the technical track

Posted on: 18 September 2023 The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council is now accepting submissions for Tape Week 2024 Technical Track. Companies are encouraged to submit a short abstract on their latest advancements, including new technologies, methods, best practices, or other innovative concepts.