Point-of-Care Diagnostic Adhesive Tapes

Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG

Neuwied, Germany

Founded back in 1851, the family-owned company is considered a pioneer in adhesive tape technology. With more than 1,700 employees in 26 sites worldwide and exclusive sales partners in over 50 countries, Lohmann solutions are in demand around the globe. The headquarters are located in Neuwied, Germany. The company offers high-tech adhesive solutions for applications primarily in the automotive, construction architecture, consumer goods, electronics and graphical industries. In the medical industry, as well, Lohmann is an important supplier and development partner for all kinds applications in which the skin needs to get connected with another device or material. Although invisible, Lohmann products are an integral part of everyday life: medical wearables, diagnostic test strips and diaper closure systems - the creative innovations of Lohmann engineers range from multifunctional adhesive tapes to precise die-cut parts and process integration. Research and development with constant attention to sustainability aspects are Lohmann's top priority: The multifunctional TwinMelt® technology enables innovative adhesive tape solutions on the one hand and the elimination of solvents in the coating of double-sided adhesive tapes on the other, thus significantly reducing the company's carbon footprint. Another example is the development of the UV-LUX® adhesive technology. It is the world's first adhesive tape solution with color change that can be activated by UV light, thus enabling customers to dispense with energy-intensive heat curing. For Lohmann as a family-owned company, social responsibility is an integral part of its holistic contribution to sustainability.