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Afera’s 2024 edition of Test Methods Manual includes newest TM Dynamic Shear

Posted on: The latest test method to be developed and added to the 138-page European tape industry publication is Determination of Dynamic Shear Strength of Double-Sided PSA Tapes

Spotlight on Afera Gold Sponsor adhesive supplier H.B. Fuller

Posted on: H.B. Fuller Global Business Director for Tapes, Labels and Graphics Brice Bardel discusses the significance of his company’s U.V. technology, the major shift towards product sustainability, sophistication and innovation, and their experience with Afera

General Manager, Marketing Director and Team Leader is seeking new opportunity in packaging, label and tapes industry

Posted on: With 10 years of profit & loss (P/L) experience as Marketing Director and 15 years P/L experience as Managing Director Marketing & Sales, this individual is a people- and result-oriented team leader looking for a new assignment.

Experienced CEO and sales executive of leading European sustainable packaging tapes and films companies seeks new challenge within the tapes industry

Posted on: A managing director with extensive sales experience within German natural rubber adhesive packaging tapes and sustainable plastic packaging films companies, is seeking a new position leading a company within the adhesive tapes value chain.

Afera to bring “Taping Our Future” annual conference for European adhesive tape industry to Thessaloniki, Greece, in September

Posted on: Programme to focus in on packaging, commodity and specialty tapes

Mr. Miguel Arnedo Cortijo, founder of MIARCO, has passed away

Posted on: The Valencian entrepreneur Mr. Miguel Arnedo Cortijo, founder and president of the Valencian company MIARCO, passed away on Monday, April 8th, at the age of 83.

Bonding with ASI Podcast: UV HMPSA evolution - from novelty to specialty PSA of choice

Posted on: This podcast details why UV HMPSAs no longer primarily serve only the GPP label market and what three key drivers caused them to now provide better efficiency, sustainability and performance than legacy options for an increasing number of specialty PSA applications.

From packaging to fashion statement: Balenciaga unveils the tape bracelet

Posted on: Balenciaga once again rides the wave of uselessness with its new "tape bracelet" which looks in every way like a roll of scotch tape with the brand imprinted on the bottom

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