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Press & Insights

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Markets

Adhesive innovations that solve real problems are closer than you think

Explore adhesive innovations designed to boost performance, reduce waste, and solve industry-specific challenges with innovation.
4min
Automotive, Digitalization, Electronics, Industrial applications, Innovation
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Markets

Proactive manufacturing partnerships are closer than you think

3min
Automotive, Electronics, Industrial applications, Responsibility
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Technologies

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

5min
Digitalization, Innovation
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Sustainability

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

1min
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Markets

Supply chain solutions for reliability and agility are closer than you think

Enhance your supply chain with adhesive solutions that deliver consistency, local availability, and the flexibility to adapt to your demands.
3min
Industrial applications, Innovation, Responsibility
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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
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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
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Technologies

Empowering automation in production

Smart manufacturing for wire harnesses with tesa
Automotive, Wire harnessing
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
Peel adhesion

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

Talking about pressure sensitive adhesive tapes it is not all about adhesion, cohesion and tack. You need to know more to find the perfect tape for your specific purpose. There are three more things to be precise: tensile strength, shear resistance, and peel adhesion.
Industrial applications, Industrial distribution partners
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Proactive manufacturing partnerships are closer than you think

Build stronger, solution-driven manufacturing partnerships with local experts who prioritize collaboration and speed.
Automotive, Electronics, Industrial applications, Responsibility
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Contributing to sustainability: tesa® 60412 Recycled PET packaging tape

Industrial applications, Industrial distribution partners
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
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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
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Markets

Recyclable design tapes for board packaging

Developing recyclable packaging? Include the right tape! The adhesive solution you choose for your packaging shouldn’t compromise its recyclability. At tesa, we’ve developed a range of packaging design tapes that makes your corrugated and board material boxes and envelopes completely recyclable.
2min
Paper and board production
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Markets

Partnering for recyclable packaging MUK

3min
Paper and board production
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Markets

Partnering for recyclable packaging Dunapack

2min
Paper and board production
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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
All stories
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

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