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Afera completes Statutes modernisation as November General Assembly approaches

Posted on: 28 October 2026 The updated Statutes are now formally in place, with broader Member voting rights taking effect ahead of Afera’s 69th General Assembly and nominations open for a Steering Committee position.

Europe’s chemical downturn puts pressure on the adhesive tape value chain

Posted on: 26 October 2026 Cefic reports declining European chemical output, while Afera’s Member Radar Survey identifies cost, regulation and import competition as leading concerns for tape companies.

Afera joins push to untangle Europe's EPR patchwork

Posted on: 26 October 2026 Industry coalition calls for harmonised rules, transparent recycling funding and simpler compliance under the forthcoming Circular Economy Act.

TACK v2.0 launch: Latest methodological developments, stronger data, smarter reporting

Posted on: 23 October 2026 The updated version of TACK – PCF Calculation Tool for the adhesives and adhesive tape industry incorporates the latest methodological developments, updated background data and enhanced calculations & reporting.

Member perks stack up as Afera adds two new event offers

Posted on: 10 September 2026 An exhibitor upgrade worth €449, free attendance in Stuttgart and 20% off specialist seminars in Chicago: Two new partnerships are adding immediate value to Afera Membership this autumn.

Proving compliance becomes the new regulatory challenge

Posted on: 09 September 2026 In its latest Regulatory Affairs Working Group (RAWG) update, Afera outlines how technical experts from across the adhesive tape value chain are working to ensure packaging tapes are accurately represented in Europe’s emerging Design for Recycling framework.

Two weeks to Porto: ETW 2026 enters its final registration stretch

Posted on: 08 September 2026 The Tabletop Exhibition is sold out, sponsor backing has reached a new high and 190 participants are already heading to the Annual Conference. Registration, however, is still open.

Afera launches Task Force to strengthen packaging tape recyclability assessment

Posted on: 08 September 2026 New industry initiative brings together technical experts to help ensure packaging tapes are accurately represented as Europe's Design for Recycling framework takes shape.