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PPWR questions move from theory to implementation

Posted on: European packaging legislation is increasingly moving from interpretation to implementation, bringing new compliance questions for manufacturers, converters and suppliers across the adhesive tape value chain. At its latest quarterly Meeting, Afera’s Regulatory Affairs Working Group (RAWG) reviewed a series of developments under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), alongside related standardisation and compliance initiatives that could shape future business requirements. Members can read the full, detailed version in Afera’s Members-only section.

When does adhesive film count as packaging under the PPWR?

Posted on: Afera’s new decision tree gives adhesive-film companies and their customers a practical way to distinguish process films from packaging under the PPWR.

Stewardship Intelligence: Why our industry needs more than optimisation

Posted on: As the adhesive and adhesive tape industry navigates supply-chain disruption, regulatory change and rising sustainability expectations, technical excellence alone is no longer enough. Dr. Evert Smit, Afera President, argues that companies must develop a new capability—Stewardship Intelligence—to build the resilience and adaptive capacity needed for long-term success.

Raw materials reshape Europe’s tape value chain

Posted on: Four years of energy shocks, overcapacity, closures and new trade frictions have turned raw materials from a purchasing issue into a strategic test for European adhesive tape manufacturers. The latest movement through Hormuz offers some relief, but it does not restore the ‘old normal’.

Henkel completes ATP deal, underscoring the pull of specialty tapes

Posted on: Henkel has completed its acquisition of ATP adhesive systems AG, bringing together two Afera Member Companies and underlining the growing strategic value of high-performance, water-based specialty tapes in the European adhesive tape value chain.

New PPWR decision tree clarifies adhesive-film status

Posted on: Afera’s new guide helps adhesive-film companies, suppliers and clients assess when applications may qualify as packaging under the PPWR.

ETW 2026 programme sharpens its focus on leadership, strategy and tape know-how

Posted on: With registrations coming in at record levels, the latest ETW 2026 programme shows Porto taking on clearer shape across both the 69th Annual Conference and the 12th Tape College, while Afera-appointed hotel rates remain available until 30 June 2026.

Afera and AWA prepare next yearly European tape market report

Posted on: As AWA launches its latest release-liner study, preparations are underway for Afera’s next yearly, Member-exclusive European tape market report.

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