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MUK and tesa

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MUK & tesa for recyclable solutions: High process efficiency through partnership

As industries shift toward sustainability, recyclable packaging plays a crucial role in reducing waste and supporting a circular economy. Choosing solutions that can be efficiently recycled helps businesses meet environmental goals while maintaining product protection and performance. The choices we make today shape the future, and embracing recyclable packaging is a key step toward a more sustainable tomorrow.

About MUK

MUK GmbH, based in Elmshorn, Germany, specializes in innovative, customer-specific production automation solutions. With over 40 years of expertise, the company develops and implements systems ranging from robotic palletizing and specialized machinery to radiation shielding and large-scale test rigs. Committed to flexibility, precision, and cutting-edge technology, MUK serves industries worldwide. Combining innovation with a tradition of excellence, MUK delivers tailor-made solutions that meet the highest standards.

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Interview with MUK

We had the chance to interview Andreas Heitele, Sales and Project Manager at MUK about advancements in production automation for the corrugated cardboard industry and how partnering with tesa contributes to recyclable packaging solutions.

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What is MUK’s main area of expertise?

"We develop and build customer-specific solutions in the field of production automation for the corrugated board industry. We use the latest robotic technology and specialized tape applicators in this process." — Andreas Heitele, Sales and Project Manager at MUK

How does your partnership with tesa enhance your projects?

"We have been working with tesa for 15 years and have successfully implemented many projects together. We support each other during the development phase of new systems and products, as well as in the implementation of customer-specific projects. For example, new MUK systems are already installed with the established tesa adhesive tapes and customers are trained together. Our customers benefit from the perfect coordination of tesa and MuK products. Even before the market launch, we test our products together in order to be able to offer extremely high-performance solutions. Thanks to the high quality and reliability of tesa^® adhesive tapes, our customers can fully utilize the performance of MUK applicators."

How did the testing of the new paper-based tesa® products on the MUK applicators go, and how do you evaluate the new developments in terms of sustainability and performance?

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"The testing of the new paper-based tesa® adhesive tapes was carried out on our joint test system and in field tests with various European customers on already installed MUK applicators. Thanks to the more robust properties of the paper, we were able to achieve faster start-up of the applicators and better performance during production. Recyclability is an important factor in the corrugated board industry. Therefore, this paper- or fiber-based range meets the industry's requirements."

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What future goals do you envision for the MUK-tesa partnership?

"We will further expand our partnership in the future through increased cooperation. Especially with regard to more sustainable products and higher automation, we will increase the added value for our customers in terms of improved recyclability and higher process security."

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