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Flexcon reports sustainability progress across pressure-sensitive films and adhesive solutions

Posted on: 24 April 2026 Flexcon’s 2025 Sustainability Impact Report highlights continued progress on waste diversion, energy efficiency and circular-material development, including recycled-content polypropylene films and wash-off technologies relevant to pressure-sensitive film and label applications.

E.U. PFAS REACH restriction enters decisive phase for adhesive tapes sector

Posted on: 22 April 2026 Europe’s proposed restriction on PFAS is entering a critical phase. As regulators advance their assessments and open consultation on key elements, the implications for the adhesive tapes value chain are becoming clearer — and more immediate.

Early-bird registration opens for ETW 2026 as Porto momentum builds

Posted on: 21 April 2026 Discounted rates remain available through 15 May as Afera also releases the 2025 Conference proceedings to Members and reports record sponsor backing.

Avery Dennison launches PSA tapes for EV battery cell connection systems

Posted on: 21 April 2026 Avery Dennison’s new pressure-sensitive adhesive tape portfolio for EV battery cell connection systems highlights the growing role of functional bonding and protection tapes in battery safety, dielectric protection, thermal-barrier bonding and efficient assembly.

Toray develops adhesive film designed to reduce release-liner use

Posted on: 21 April 2026 Toray’s new fabric adhesive film uses micron-level surface structures to prevent unwanted sticking while maintaining adhesion to textile fibres, opening potential applications in medical pads, hygiene products, heat patches and other adhesive-film constructions where liner reduction is a priority.

Gulf conflict squeezes Europe’s adhesive tape value chain from naphtha to shipping

Posted on: 20 April 2026 Energy volatility and petrochemical disruption are reshaping costs, sourcing and competitiveness across Europe’s tape industry.

Soy-based tape wins at innovation contest

Posted on: 19 April 2026 At the 32nd annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition, a 95% soy-based adhesive tape called SoySeal claimed the $20,000 grand prize.

PPWR clarification brings welcome certainty for industrial process films

Posted on: 19 April 2026 As the PPWR moves closer to application, a new European Commission guidance package has delivered an important clarification for industrial adhesive process films — and a constructive outcome for Afera’s advocacy on behalf of the European adhesive tapes value chain.