UK Press Releases

tesa® Precision Mask 4342 – Washi Tape for Precise Clean Paint Edges

Our new tesa® Precision Mask 4342 has been developed to deliver sharp, clean, and flat paint edges over large distances every time. The washi tape is the ideal solution for two-tone masking applications and other demanding paint jobs.

tesa counts among the Top10 Solution Providers for Electronics

The title was awarded to the group in 2019 by the magazine ‘Manufacturing Technology Insights’.

Launch of Multi Purpose Acrylic Core Tapes

The new tesa® ACX^plus Multi Purpose (MP) assortment is a true all-rounder and extends one of our most popular lines even further

tesa continues its commitment to building a sustainable future

From the procurement of raw materials to recycling, tesa assumes responsibility at all stages of the value chain, expecting suppliers to follow suit and conform to the same sustainability standards.

BDK and tesa® continues commitment to collaborative customer solutions

It has been almost 30 years since BDK, the precision converters, began its relationship with tesa and in that time the company has become a leading provider of adhesive components for complex manufacturing and assembly solutions in over 90 countries across the globe.

Increasing Productivity and Reducing Costs

Leeds-based Surfaceskins Ltd needed a solution to replace existing fixing methods used in their manufacturing processes, the tesa team were called in for advice

tesa® appoints first specialist UK distributor in mobile device repair sector

To service this growing market tesa, a leading global adhesive tape manufacturer, has appointed its first specialist UK distributor in the mobile device repair sector.

We begin new charity partnership with stunning restoration

We are proud to have begun an ongoing partnership with local charity, Ride High, who work with some of the most disadvantaged and isolated children in Milton Keynes

The Ideal High-Temperature Masking Tape

To meet the demanding requirements of industrial paint jobs with multiple high-temperature drying cycles, tesa has launched a specialised masking tape. Learn more about tesa® 4338 High-Temperature Masking Tape.

tesa Introduces New Multipurpose Outdoor Cloth Tape

While cloth tapes are very useful for many applications, a large portion of the tapes available on the market are not suitable for outdoor use. tesa has now launched a new product that combines the advantages of a cloth backing with excellent weather resistance.

tesa join forces with printing giant

tesa UK Ltd and Mark Andy Print Products, the supplies and consumables division of Mark Andy Inc. have announced a collaboration which sees tesa’s range of 15 thou Softprint® plate mounting tapes now available from the leading manufacturer of narrow and mid-web printing and finishing equipment in Europe.

New legislation prompts call for alternative solutions

The introduction of new HSE legislation (Change in Enforcement Expectations for Mild Steel Welding Fume) earlier this year has led to a sharp increase in the need for companies to purchase special ventilation/respiratory equipment to protect their workforce from harmful fumes present in welding processes.

Reducing Process time and complexity by skipping the primer

One-step mounting of low surface energy plastics for faster, safer attachment with primerless double sided tapes

tesa® continues its drive to service the automotive industry

We have strengthened our position as a key provider of solutions for the automotive sector with the appointment of two key roles at its UK headquarters in Milton Keynes

tesa® 62510 certified for mirror mounting applications

We continue to support furniture manufacturers, with the announcement that our double-sided PE foam tape, tesa® 62510, has been certified for use in mirror mounting applications.

Sustainability Report

Social responsibility is an integral component of our business processes and along our value chain.

tesafilm® premiers new look

We have given a fresh new look to our core tesafilm® stationery range

Electric vehicles and smarter cars

Using our vast experience in the automotive industry, we use our history to support a better automotive future

How to Avoid Web Breaks During Flying Splice Applications

In order to avoid web breaks during flying splice processes you need a reliable partner with a wide range of splicing tapes and decades of experience.

Filament Tapes

Adhesive filament and strapping tapes with reinforced backings that render heavy duty strapping and bundling performance. Strong and flexible holding power you can rely on.

Washi Paper Masking Tape for Two-Tone Applications

The tesa Precision Mask® 4334 with washi paper is the ideal masking tape for two-tone applications.

tesa Softprint® FE FLEX Design 380micron

We introduce to you the new tesa Softprint® FE Flex Design - The reliable and secure plate mounting tape for demanding cylinder and sleeve surfaces

Your Single Source for Print & Web Processing Solutions

For the first time since the recent acquisition, tesa® and tesa Twinlock® (formerly a division of Polymount) exhibited their leading technologies together

Your Personal Invitation to the tesa Hole Covering Tech Days

We invite you to meet our experts in person, to let us guide you through our world of adhesive solutions for the automotive industry, and learn about the tesa mindset.

Chris Ashmore Leaves His Mark On tesa UK

On the 23rd and 24th of July, the talented Chris Ashmore visited the tesa® UK office in Milton Keynes

Our new fire certificate: Driven by safe train journeys

tesafix® 4965 adhesive tape helps to ensure certified fire protection in railway vehicles.

tesa celebrates a decade supporting the local community

tesa UK, headquartered in Milton Keynes, is giving back to the community by supporting a local school which caters for children and young people on the autistic spectrum.

We Have Extended Our Product Portfolio

We are happy to announce the acquisition of Twinlock from Polymount and the introduction of tesa Twinlock®

tesa SE acquires FormFormForm Ltd.

The Finest Side of Success

Excellent quality for fine screen printing and halftone images

Lyreco awarded tesa® as best industrial supplier

Every year, Lyreco honours its best suppliers. After successful collaboration and hard work, in April 2018, tesa was awarded the Lyreco Award 2017 for ' Best Industrial Supplier',

tesa hits the hot spot

The demand to provide efficient and effective bonding solutions in the automotive industry is increasing rapidly, with more focus on resilience, chemical resistance and high-level bonding solutions

tesa® ACX^plus Offers Productivity Improvements

tesa has taken the chemistry involved in adhesive tape technology forward a generation with tesa® ACX^plus, a radically different double-sided tape range which is particularly well suited to enclosure and cabinet applications.

Transforming the Idea of Ultra-Thin Glass into a Reality

tesa is part of a publically sponsored research consortium that’s leading the development of transparent, flexible, low-energy display and lighting products.

Flush Design for Interior Fit-Out

We make a modern flush design (glass-to-frame) with a convenient, aesthetic bonding method.

tesa® ACX^plus takes the load off vehicle conversion

A company that was using mechanical fixings in the form of rivets and screws to attach loadlock rails to the van chassis and identified corrosion and leaks as potential problems - They asked tesa if we could provide a solution, here's what happened.

tesa continues to support professional decorators of the future

tesa®, recognised throughout the Painting & Decorating sector for the quality of its Precision range of masking tapes, is continuing to roll out an innovative training programme aimed at professional decorators of the future.

Solid as a Rock - Avoid "Pin Holing" in Flexible Packaging Printing

We are introducing “X-Hard” as a new foam hardness for our 500 µm (20 mil) tesa Softprint® flexographic plate mounting tapes

tesa masters the art at Schiphol

When it came to creating a seamless finish on a new, glass frontage for the Rijksmuseum, situated on Holland Boulevard in Amsterdam Airport Schipol, it required a robust, invisible fix and tesa® ACXPlus provided the perfect fit.

Adhesive tape solutions for weight reduction

Our adhesive tapes provide solutions that meet legal emission reduction requirements

Mobility for the future

Based on our vast experience and our excellent adhesive technology, we are experts in adhesive tape solutions for automotive customers.

Welcome to our platform for professionals!

Whether for construction or decorating – we offer high-quality adhesive tapes for the many different requirements of professional tradespeople.

Print, paper, and allied web processing industries

Our bonding solutions for buildings