tesa employee at tesa plant Offenburg

The tesa plant in Offenburg, opened on 1 July 1961, is the highest-volume production site of tesa SE among its six manufacturing locations. With 540 employees, more than 2,000 adhesive products and system solutions are produced here, ranging from classic consumer products such as tesafilm® and masking tapes to specialised adhesive tapes for the automotive and electronics industries. Annual output is around 200 million square metres of adhesive tape, 70% of which is used in industrial applications.

Innovative manufacturing, driven by responsibility

Aerial view of a large industrial complex with solar panels, surrounded by fields and trees, tesa tape banners visible on rooftops. (This text has been generated by AI)

The tesa plant in Offenburg places great emphasis on sustainability. The site relies on solvent-free, environmentally friendly production processes and continually invests in energy-efficient technologies. In recent years, photovoltaic systems have been installed on the premises and the car park has been covered with PV modules. This is complemented by the use of an electric boiler, which expands the energy supply and increases the share of electrically generated process heat. The plant also works continuously to improve products and packaging: more sustainable packaging solutions and resource-efficient materials are an important part of ongoing development. In this way, the tesa plant in Offenburg combines innovative adhesive solutions with a clear focus on sustainability and responsible production.

 

Ensuring quality by meeting international standards

The tesa plant in Offenburg is certified to ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949. In addition, the site has received multiple awards for its commitment as an employer. Recognitions such as Top Employer, Great Place to Work, the familyNET Award, the HR Management Award, and the Employer of the Future award highlight the modern workplace culture, strong development opportunities, and the ability to balance work and family life. The site also sets standards in safety and health: awards such as “Health-Conscious Company” from the employers’ association and “Safe with System” from the statutory accident insurance underline the high priority placed on occupational safety and workplace health promotion at the Offenburg site.