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Tapes made from recycled carbon fibres for lightweight construction

Posted on: During recycling, carbon fiber reinforced plastics lose a large part of their properties. This drastically reduces their possible uses – so far.

What Afera did in 2024 > and what Members can expect in 2025 and beyond

Posted on: The Association’s Annual General Assembly was held online on 19 November 2024. What Afera did in 2024, including our strategy and accomplishments, as well as our plans for 2025 and beyond, were the topics of presentation, discussion and voting.

Scotch tape is key to creating thin films of diamond

Posted on: Scientists used the sticky stuff to peel away sheets of diamond less than a micrometer thick.

Sustainable adhesive tapes market to reach USD 4.9 Bn by 2030

Posted on: The sustainable adhesive tape market is likely to grow significantly as the demands of consumers and legislation push towards more environmentally friendly products.

Engage or become a burden

Posted on: In the latest issue of DICHT! Magazine, Afera President Evert Smit (director scouting for sustainability, technology and innovation at Lohmann GmbH & Co KG) discusses the hot topics and current challenges addressed by the European adhesive tape industry at our premier annual event in Thessaloniki

Press Release: Afera nominated for 2024 Mans Lejeune Award

Posted on: Recognised for developing sector-wide PCF calculation tool for adhesives and adhesive tapes, and creating interactive stakeholder mapping tool.

2024 increase in Afera members and LinkedIn followers demonstrates growing collective strength of European adhesive tape industry

Posted on: Just as Afera set a record for attendees at its latest yearly conference, the association has seen its membership base grow by approximately 8% in the last year.

Spotlight on Afera Gold Sponsor: adhesive raw materials supplier ICHEMCO

Posted on: Director of Sales and Marketing Willem Reitsma discusses the Italian adhesive raw materials supplier’s 45-year history in supplying ready-to-coat PSAs and specialty chemicals such as release agents to the adhesive tapes industry around the world—including the company’s competitive edge and his reason for joining Afera events.

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