Why local know-how matters in a global adhesive tapes market

Shorter transport routes and locally managed logistics help you move faster. Samples from our European core assortment can be delivered in just four days, enabling quicker testing and faster design iterations, particularly valuable in sectors where time-to-market is key.

Working with people who understand your market makes everything simpler. With over 500 local sales and technical experts across Europe – offering in-region support and industry-specific knowledge – it’s easier to align on performance needs, certification requirements, and customization requests. Fewer delays, clearer processes, and smoother collaboration across global teams.

Development happens faster when expertise is close to your team, and even more so when local innovation is backed by international alignment. Our Customer Solution Centers and labs for technology and product development, with specialist automotive and ITC hubs located in Europe, allow for rapid co-creation, testing, and validation.

What makes the difference is how those local experts operate within a globally connected system. The result? Reliable outcomes that match your technical requirements, wherever your operations are based, with fewer handovers and less risk.

Tailored inventory strategies matter. A flexible mix of make-to-stock and make-to-order models allows inventory to be tailored to your needs and adapted regionally. Combined with global planning and digital tools, the outcome is greater availability and reliable delivery, even in dynamic supply environments.

Sustainability should be seamless, not a separate conversation. With production facilities that meet ISO and science-based targets for emissions (SBTi), and EcoVadis Gold recognition, quality and sustainability are built-in here at tesa. We have reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 39% compared to our 2018 baseline, and in 2024 alone introduced approximately 40 new products with measurable sustainability impact.

Local production can help cut emissions through smarter delivery models, while global integration ensures these standards are applied consistently, wherever your operations are based.

Whether you need fast delivery, technical alignment, or long-term supply confidence, regional expertise supported by global infrastructure gives you the best of both.

It’s not just about where your adhesive tape solutions come from, it’s about how well your partner understands your goals, and how reliably they help you reach them.