News Archive

The “Swiss army knife” of adhesive technology? Adhesive tapes: often underestimated, yet they provide many answers to current challenges

Posted on: 04 July 2025 Interviewed by DICHT! Magazine, Afera President Evert Smit discusses how adhesive tapes are evolving into multifunctional, future-proof solutions that not only meet rising regulatory demands but also offer untapped potential across industries—from sustainable bonding to smart, robotic applications.

Peeling tape creates microlightning strong enough to power chemistry

Posted on: 03 July 2025 Microlightning from everyday tape may unlock cleaner ways to drive chemical reactions.

Bond, debond, recycle: tesa opens new Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore

Posted on: 03 July 2025 tesa, international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is laying the foundation for future adhesive tapes with the opening of a state-of-the-art Debonding on Demand development laboratory.

Market for acrylic PSAs shows steady growth

Posted on: 28 June 2025 A newly published report values the global acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market at $ 4,259 million in 2024 and predicts the market will reach $5,864 million by 2031.

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.