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Press & Insights

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Technologies

New on the Job, but Over 125 Years of Professional Experience

How tesa used systematic AI empowerment to turn 5,400 employees into innovation experts.
5min
Digitalization, Innovation
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Sustainability

More recycled content inside: tesa® 60412 Recycled PET packaging tape

1min
Three rolls of packing tesa tape, two clear and one brown, are arranged on a light surface. Beside them is a small pile of clear plastic granules. Shadows extend from the objects. (This text has been generated by AI)
Technologies

Empowering automation in production

Automotive, Wire harnessing
ES Photoshooting 12/18/2023
Markets

Recyclable design tapes for board packaging

2min
Paper and board production
Two cardboard boxes with recycling symbols are surrounded by a glowing blue aura against a gray background. One box is open, sealed with tesa tape, and the other is closed. The scene conveys a sense of eco-friendly recycling. (This text has been generated by AI)
A worker in protective gear and helmet uses a spray gun to paint a large surface in an industrial facility, pink mist fills the air. (This text has been generated by AI)
Technologies

New tesa® 50625 Basic powder coating tape for general applications

We complement our high-quality powder-coating assortment with another basic masking tape that can withstand curing temperatures up to 200 °C for 30 minutes.
2min
Industrial applications, Industrial distribution partners
Several rolls of brown packing tesa tape in different sizes are displayed on a table. In the background, there are stacked cardboard boxes and packages on blue shelves. A cardboard box with a recycling symbol is in the foreground. (This text has been generated by AI)
Technologies

tesa® 60013
Reinforced paper packaging tape is now FSC®-certified

We are committed to sustainability. With the upgrade of tesa® 60013, all tesa® paper carton sealing tapes now have an FSC®-certified backing.
2min
Industrial applications, Industrial distribution partners
ES Photoshooting 12/18/2023
Sustainability

More sustainable tapes for automotive electrical systems

New wire harness tapes with solvent-free adhesive and recycled backing material are used to bundle and protect thousands of cables
4min
Industrial applications, Wire harnessing
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Markets

Partnering for recyclable packaging MUK

3min
Paper and board production
Two men in a factory setting examine printed packaging materials atop a wooden cart. The man on the left, wearing glasses and a black jacket, gestures towards the materials. The man on the right is bald, wearing a grey sweater, and looks attentively at the tesa tape used on them. (This text has been generated by AI)
Markets

Partnering for recyclable packaging Dunapack

2min
Paper and board production
Crystal-clear advantages

Crystal-clear advantages

The success story of tesa® ACXplus adhesive tapes extends to many areas of application. Adhesive bonding of glass partitions is one chapter in that story. tesa has moved into a market niche in this area – and gained an important strategic partner in Saint-Gobain Glassolutions, a global player based in France.
Building components, Industrial applications
The interplay of tack, cohesion and adhesion makes pressure-sensitive adhesives what they are.

How much honey do you need to hang up a picture?

The interplay of tack, cohesion, and adhesion makes pressure-sensitive adhesives what they are. We will tell you why that is so here.
Industrial applications, Industrial distribution partners
tesa® 60955 Anti Slip Application

Anti-Slip Assortment Extension – the New tesa® 60954 and 60955

Marking and anti-slip tapes are helpful tools for structuring workplaces and making them safer. Our brightly colored tapes are highly visible for easy identification in areas with safety concerns and for warning purposes.
Industrial applications, Industrial distribution partners
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92% bio-based carbon content in one tape - tesa® 60408 

In a world in which global retail e-commerce sales are expected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025 (Source: Insider Intelligence), the need for reliable packaging and sealing solutions is becoming obvious as well as the question how to take a step forward to contribute to sustainability. 
Industrial applications, Industrial distribution partners
Splicing tapes for paper printing

Our splicing tapes and supplements for the paper and printing industry

With the invention of tesa EasySplice®, we revolutionized the flying splice in the paper and printing industry.
Industrial applications, Printing
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Technologies

Together into the AI future: tesa’s holistic approach to digital innovation

With its first Global AI Day, tesa emphasizes its commitment to establishing artificial intelligence as a strategic success factor. The company is pursuing a holistic approach that equally incorporates employees, processes, and technologies.
3min
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Sustainability

Side by side for sustainability with our suppliers

Decarbonizing the supply chain is not only a crucial step for companies to achieve their sustainability goals; it's a powerful commitment to a more sustainable future.
4min
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Sustainability

Powerful projects save energy and cut emissions in 2024

What’s the fastest way to massively shrink the CO₂ footprint of our manufacturing? Taking radical action to boost efficiency and embrace energy from renewable sources at every tesa plant worldwide! During 2024, our teams achieved significant progress toward our goal of climate-neutral production until 2030 (scope 1+2).
5min
Five men stand around a worktable in a modern lab or workshop, engaging in conversation. One man checks his phone, and various equipment, gloves, tools, and rolls of tesa tape are visible on the table. Shelves and monitors are in the background. (This text has been generated by AI)
Technologies

Bonding with Clients: the tesa Tech Days

At tesa, we are dedicated to providing our customers with tailored products and solutions that meet their specific needs. Our Tech Days, whether held at our facility or on the customer’s site, exemplify this commitment as well.
4min
Three rolls of tesa tape—white, black, and gray—are arranged on a gray surface. In front of them are five separate piles of clear and white plastic granules and shards, displayed in varying textures and sizes. (This text has been generated by AI)
Sustainability

Switching to bio-based and recycled materials

How is tesa integrating sustainability into its products and packaging? By embracing bio-based and recyclable materials as replacements for inputs made from fossil fuels! Our teams launched several innovative product and packaging designs that use sustainable materials in 2024.
4min
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Is adhesive tape weatherproof?

Is adhesive tape also sensitive to changes in the weather?

Peel adhesion

What's the deal with peel (peel adhesion, that is)?

Mixture and chemical structure determine the Properties and areas of application of an adhesive.

What do spaghetti and adhesive have in common?

The balance between tack, cohesion, and adhesion determinates the application field

A friend for life or only a partner for a while?

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