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Green Chemical unveils low cost route to high purity HMF for bio based adhesives and tape substrates

Posted on: 16 February 2026 Green Chemical, a venture originating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (now the Institute of Science Tokyo) and Tohoku University, has announced a technological breakthrough enabling the low cost production of high purity HMF (hydroxy-methyl-furfural ~99.9%) from renewable biomass such as glucose.

How will the PPWR affect the adhesive tapes industry?

Posted on: 11 February 2026 In this expert commentary for Packaging Europe, Afera Standardisation Consultant Sreeparna Das examines how the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will affect the adhesive tapes industry and what companies must consider as the new rules take shape.

The Tabletop Exhibition at European Tape Week 2026: A compelling opportunity for exhibitors

Posted on: 02 February 2026 For suppliers to the European adhesive tape industry, the Tabletop Exhibition at the 2nd Afera European Tape Week presents a clear and compelling business case for engagement, visibility and direct interaction with decision-makers.

BASF spotlight: Lower-carbon raw materials for tape PSAs

Posted on: 27 January 2026 Raw materials supplier BASF supports tape makers with Acronal® dispersions and acResin® UV hot melts, combining high performance with biomass-balance routes.

Why Europe’s economic reality shows up first in adhesive tapes

Posted on: 27 January 2026 Europe’s slowdown is structural, not cyclical, and as pressure ripples through industry, adhesive tapes act as early indicators of resilience and risk.

Afera, FINAT and CELAB Europe submit joint letter on release liner status under the PPWR

Posted on: 27 January 2026 On 16 January, Afera submitted a joint letter to the European Commission regarding the regulatory status of release liners under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

A 2026 resolution: Keeping our industry intelligent

Posted on: 26 January 2026 In a layered, unstable world, Afera’s President calls for shared intelligence, co-operation and long-term thinking over oversimplification.

European Tape Week 2026: First sponsors confirmed, call open

Posted on: 26 January 2026 H.B. Fuller joins as first Platinum Sponsor, with TS Converting Equipment │ Elite Cameron and Synthomer as Gold Sponsors. Sponsorship call remains open.