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Loparex secures new funding, makes key leadership hires in 2024 financial turnaround

Posted on: North Carolina-based Loparex, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, secured new financing, marking a significant milestone for the company, and positioning it for future growth.

Robotic dispenser helps expand use of pressure-sensitive adhesives

Posted on: A new robotic pressure-sensitive tape dispenser is helping manufacturers make the case for PSAs over more traditional joining methods.

Sika launches pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive for roofing installation

Posted on: Sika launches SarnaRoof® Flashing Adhesive DS 100, a double-sided, pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive film designed specifically for use in adhering Sarnafil® or Sikaplan® bareback flashing membranes for roofing installation.

Ahlstrom publishes its sustainability report 2023

Posted on: Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has today released its Sustainability Report for 2023.

Comparison of medical tape performance using skin response quantitative measurements on healthy

Posted on: Healthy skin plays a critical and complex role in the human body’s protection against damage and infection.

Spotlight on new Afera textile Supplier Member Teixits Torné SL

Posted on: Torné Grup CEO Eli Torné discusses manufacturing cotton gauze for industrial use, supplying fabrics and reinforcement gauzes for tape backings for nearly 30 years, and the importance of becoming an Afera Member.

11th Afera Tape College organised and chaired by field experts from tesa, Lohmann, Nitto, Organik Kimya, Coroplast Fritz Müller, DRT and artimelt

Posted on: Biennial technical event will teach Industry professionals about all aspects of tapes: selection, manufacture, conversion, application, testing, sustainability and E.U. regulation

Seasoned sales and marketing executive in the B2B technical textiles and fashion industry seeks new challenge

Posted on: A sales and marketing executive in the B2B technical textiles and fashion industry, with strong international experience and P/L responsibilities, is seeking a position as sales director for a leading multi- or internationally oriented company, which is looking to develop its European and North American markets.

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