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ICAP-SIRA to present halogen-free PSA solutions for flame-retardant tapes

Posted on: 29 April 2026 ICAP-SIRA’s PSTC Tape Week presentation will focus on acrylic flame-retardant polymers for pressure-sensitive adhesive applications, highlighting ongoing material innovation in safer, more sustainable tape constructions.

Ahlstrom strengthens innovation capabilities with a single global innovation hub in France

Posted on: 29 April 2026 Ahlstrom announced plans to consolidate Group Research and Innovation activities into a single global innovation hub in Pont-Évêque, France, covering applications including food and consumer packaging, protective materials and building solutions.

PSTC Tape Week 2026 to spotlight pressure-sensitive tape innovation

Posted on: 28 April 2026 Adhesives & Sealants Industry’s preview of PSTC Tape Week 2026 highlights a programme focused on technical development, market trends, sustainability and regulatory issues for pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers, suppliers and end-users.

Researchers develop Janus hydrogel with asymmetric adhesion for wet-tissue repair

Posted on: 28 April 2026 A new Nature Communications study reports a one-pot route to high-strength Janus hydrogels with strong adhesion on one side and anti-adhesion behaviour on the other, offering a wider adhesion-science perspective for Afera Members tracking advanced materials beyond conventional tape applications.

WACKER to present silicone PSA and release-coating research at Tape Week 2026

Posted on: 27 April 2026 WACKER’s Tape Week 2026 papers will address two highly relevant technical areas for the adhesive tapes value chain: measuring extractable silicone from release coatings and developing a solvent-free, gamma-sterilisable silicone PSA for skin-contact medical applications.

Nitto reports growth in industrial tape business for FY2025

Posted on: 27 April 2026 Nitto’s FY2025 results point to continued demand across industrial tape and related electronics applications, including battery-bonding electrical release tape, ceramic-capacitor process materials and semiconductor memory process films.

BASF and BTC Europe to present packaging materials at interpack 2026

Posted on: 27 April 2026 BASF/BTC Europe’s interpack 2026 preview highlighted packaging-related adhesive technologies, including Epotal laminating adhesives, acResin label adhesives and Acronal RCF dispersions for paper and cardboard packaging.

BASF to further increase prices for additives in plastic applications

Posted on: 27 April 2026 BBASF announced an additional price increase of up to 25% for antioxidants, process stabilisers and light stabilisers used in plastic applications, effective immediately.