News Archive

Lohmann: closed recycling loop for paper liners

Posted on: 10 October 2023 Siliconized paper liners, which are waste products in the adhesive bonding process, were previously thermally recycled and could not be reused as new or equivalent products

Swiss Quality Paper and Atlas Tapes SA strengthen partnership with majority shareholding agreement

Posted on: 10 October 2023 Swiss Quality Paper AG, a trusted name in the specialty paper manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its long-standing partnership with Atlas Tapes SA.

tesa opens expanded sustainable, adhesive-tape converting site in Sparta, MI

Posted on: 09 October 2023 With over 179,000 sq ft of total space and a production area of 105,000 sq ft, the newly dedicated tesa Site Sparta in Michigan is ready for take-off. After more than two years of construction, tesa, international, manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes, has completed its expansion project.

EU quietly shelves REACH regulation on toxic chemicals

Posted on: 07 October 2023 The European Commission this week appeared to indefinitely shelve a promised revision of its REACH regulation on chemical safety, refusing to give Parliament a clear indication of when the proposal will be tabled, if at all.

Printed PVC tapes – for smooth logistics and satisfied customers

Posted on: 04 October 2023 In this edition of the Spotlight, monta details the benefits of its tear-resistant, printable PVC adhesive tapes, applied with natural rubber adhesive and said to ensure strong, secure sealing in transit.

4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules

Posted on: 04 October 2023 CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January. Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action.

Ahlstrom promotes plastic-free packaging by offering innovative paper tape solutions

Posted on: 03 October 2023 Ahlstrom is extending its product range of pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications.

SCIENCE: A simple switch of tape could keep batteries from self-discharging

Posted on: 03 October 2023 When a device such as a smartphone or laptop is left with its lithium-ion battery fully charged, that battery will gradually self-discharge even if the device isn't used