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Consumer demand for eco-friendly products drives growth in market for sustainable adhesive tapes

Posted on: 06 January 2025 ASI Adhesives & Sealants Industry predicts the global sustainable adhesive tapes market will grow from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $4.9 billion by 2030.

Accelerating Collaborative Sustainability in the Tapes Industry

Posted on: 02 January 2025 Be it any industry, transitioning towards a sustainable and circular future requires collaboration and co-creation. Not just with stakeholders within the industry, but those beyond immediate industry boundaries.

Tapes made from recycled carbon fibres for lightweight construction

Posted on: 19 December 2024 During recycling, carbon fiber reinforced plastics lose a large part of their properties. This drastically reduces their possible uses – so far.

What Afera did in 2024 > and what Members can expect in 2025 and beyond

Posted on: 18 December 2024 The Association’s Annual General Assembly was held online on 19 November 2024. What Afera did in 2024, including our strategy and accomplishments, as well as our plans for 2025 and beyond, were the topics of presentation, discussion and voting.

Scotch tape is key to creating thin films of diamond

Posted on: 18 December 2024 Scientists used the sticky stuff to peel away sheets of diamond less than a micrometer thick.

Sustainable adhesive tapes market to reach USD 4.9 Bn by 2030

Posted on: 18 December 2024 The sustainable adhesive tape market is likely to grow significantly as the demands of consumers and legislation push towards more environmentally friendly products.

Engage or become a burden

Posted on: 17 December 2024 In the latest issue of DICHT! Magazine, Afera President Evert Smit (director scouting for sustainability, technology and innovation at Lohmann GmbH & Co KG) discusses the hot topics and current challenges addressed by the European adhesive tape industry at our premier annual event in Thessaloniki

Press Release: Afera nominated for 2024 Mans Lejeune Award

Posted on: 13 November 2024 Recognised for developing sector-wide PCF calculation tool for adhesives and adhesive tapes, and creating interactive stakeholder mapping tool.