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Europe’s chemical contraction: Implications for the adhesive tape value chain

Posted on: 02 December 2025 Europe’s shrinking chemical-production base—driven by high costs, regulatory pressure and global competition—is increasingly reshaping the raw-materials landscape for Europe’s adhesive-tape industry, with major implications for supply security, costs, sustainability and long-term competitiveness.

Revolutionising industrial bonding: UHB tape sector opens up new horizons for established and emerging manufacturers

Posted on: 28 November 2025 Both veteran adhesive makers and bold new entrants are racing to stake their claim in a sector forecast with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% between 2025 and 2035, with global value expected to climb accordingly.

Afera launches new market report as free Member benefit

Posted on: 19 November 2025 Afera has launched the Afera European Pressure-Sensitive Tape Market Report 2025: a new, free Member benefit providing reliable, data-driven insights into the European pressure-sensitive tape market.

Tapes and adhesives take centre stage across Europe

Posted on: 13 November 2025 As adhesive tapes and systems continue to advance, their role in key industries expands far beyond traditional sealing and bonding.

German adhesives industry cautiously optimistic

Posted on: 13 November 2025 After a mixed 2024, the German adhesives industry is showing cautious optimism for 2025, with international business stabilising but domestic demand still under pressure.

In memoriam: Francesca Righetti of Italian tape manufacturer NAR

Posted on: 10 November 2025 A tribute from Afera, The European Adhesive Tape Association

UV hot-melt coating, integrated: An exciting technology redefined

Posted on: 05 November 2025 What if a single line could coat, cure and finish adhesive tapes in one continuous process? Tim Self of Elite Cameron revealed how UV hot-melt integration is redefining efficiency and sustainability for the European tape industry.

AFSP milestones presented at the 1st European Tape Week

Posted on: 30 October 2025 Oct 2025: At the Conference, Afera’s Karla Pastor and Sreeparna Das spotlighted AFSP’s momentum in driving sustainability across the adhesive tape industry.