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

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

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

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

PPWR clarification brings welcome certainty for industrial process films

Posted on: 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.

Chemical sector standardises sustainability with Digital Material Passports

Posted on: As the European Union prepares for a regulatory tsunami regarding sustainability, the industrial sector is bracing for the mandatory arrival of the Digital Product Passport (DPP).

CoRAP list updated: What adhesive tape companies should check now

Posted on: ECHA’s updated CoRAP list brings renewed focus to substance evaluation under REACH. For the adhesive tapes value chain, it is a timely prompt to review substances under scrutiny and flag any potential relevance at an early stage.

Chinese makers of sticky tape, bug zappers and fans feel the pinch as plastic costs soar amid Iran war

Posted on: When the war in Iran sent prices of PVC spiking, Mr Li Pengcheng’s factory in Shandong found itself having to make garden hoses at a loss to fulfil orders placed months earlier when the material was much cheaper.

Sekisui Alveo introduces two innovative thin foam solutions for advanced bonding applications

Posted on: The developments target tape applications that need a combination of heat resistance, flame retardancy, low weight and improved sustainability.

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