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Avery Dennison unveils US-made bonding tape for solar panel manufacturing

Posted on: Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced a new solar panel bonding portfolio featuring pressure-sensitive adhesives tapes for solar panel manufacturers. These UV-resistant solutions are automated into the solar panel design process.

Preparing for the impact of global tariffs or even trade wars: What the tape industry thinks, feels and plans

Posted on: Faced with the growing threat of global tariffs and shifting trade dynamics, Afera surveyed its Members to better understand how the European adhesive tape industry is preparing for potential disruption.

Adhesives firm doubles down on energy storage

Posted on: German adhesive solutions giant tesa is doubling down on China's booming energy storage sector, leveraging its technical expertise and domestic investments to tap local markets that are transitioning from policy-driven growth to innovation-led competition, a senior executive said.

H.B. Fuller opens adhesives and sealants facility in UAE

Posted on: H.B. Fuller has officially launched its new regional manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), which is located within the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The launch reinforces H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth across the Middle East and North Africa.

Advancing recyclability standards: Afera’s contribution to 4evergreen’s evaluation protocol under the new EU packaging regulation

Posted on: The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) emphasises the recyclability of packaging materials, prompting the development of a test method by Cepi and a corresponding evaluation protocol by the 4evergreen alliance.

Packaging tapes supply chain topics covered by Afera European Tape Week 2025

Posted on: Afera’s inaugural Tape Week 2025 programme shows strong coverage of supply chain aspects crucial to packaging adhesive tapes.

Launching TACK, a unified PCF Calculation Tool for adhesives and tapes

Posted on: Afera and IVK proudly announce the launch of TACK (Tapes and Adhesive Calculation Kit), a unified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculation Tool tailored for the adhesive and tape industries.

A tight bond: Automated industrial tape dispensing systems

Posted on: A proprietary remote adhesive tape feed unit mounted on a robot or cobot is designed to handle repetitive, demanding and strenuous tape applications.

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