Special Tapes for Cars, Appliances, or Packaging

100% solvent-free production

By the end of 2023, tesa Site Sparta completed the full transition to solvent-free manufacturing. A new solvent-free extrusion (S^FX) line, added as part of a facility expansion, replaced aging solvent-based production equipment. The patented process developed by tesa enables the solvent-free production of adhesive tapes, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and fossil fuel consumption.

The new production equipment was designed with a "zero waste" concept, reducing natural gas consumption by approximately 40%. With this transition, tesa's production in North America is now 100% solvent-free. Between 2018 and 2024, the Sparta site achieved a 76% reduction in emissions.

Renewable energy

A 630 kW solar panel system generates approximately 780,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 300 metric tons of CO₂ each year. Additional photovoltaic modules are planned. The facility also works to improve energy efficiency through equipment upgrades and process optimization, including the preparation of a heat pump concept

Waste reduction

The site maintains recycling and waste reduction programs to minimize manufacturing waste, with a focus on reducing waste at the source by improving production efficiencies. A pilot coater in the Product and Technology Development Lab allows product samples to be manufactured without disrupting production on the plant floor, reducing downtime and material waste.