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Afera calls for sponsors of European Tape Week 2025

Posted on: Afera’s management team is thrilled to bring Members and Industry colleagues an event that not only fosters industry connections but offers unique opportunities for visibility and engagement.

Afera Members receive 15% discount on upcoming AWA Global Release Liner Summit 2025

Posted on: In the runup to the landmark event themed “25 years of bringing the release liner industry together,” Afera has partnered Alexander Watson Associates to secure discounted entry for all our Members.

ASC Webinar on public policy implications for the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry free to Afera Members

Posted on: The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) offers Afera Members free access to its upcoming webinar “Election 2024: Public policy implications for the U.S. adhesive and sealant industry” with ASC President Bill Almond on Thursday, 27 February 2025, 17.00-18.00 CET.

Navigating regulatory changes: A tape industry perspective

Posted on: To support the needs of the European adhesive tape industry, the Regulatory Affairs Working Group (RAWG) at Afera keeps tabs on all the E.U. policy updates.

New study on the European adhesives market

Posted on: The new market study shows that adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable raw materials or are biodegradable are currently gaining in importance.

Adhesive technology training offer expanded

Posted on: Fraunhofer IFAM is intensifying its commitment to the field of adhesive technology training.

Evert Smit’s New Year’s message to Afera Members and the greater adhesive tapes industry

Posted on: Afera’s President discusses exactly how to reaffirm our vision and commitment as successful leaders while facing the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead.

Spotlight on a New Afera Member: Functional films supplier Hueck Folien

Posted on: Michael Luthwig, sales manager for adhesive tapes at Hueck Folien, explains how the leading Austrian specialist in film coating maintains a robust competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market, and why it finds importance in Afera’s sustainability and test methods standardisation programmes.

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