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Home » Authors » Michel Merkx

Michel Merkx

Michel Merkx is president of the Pressure Sensitive Tape and is on the council, corporate vice president and general manager of American Biltrite Inc. For more information, visit www.pstc.org.

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Holding the Holidays Together with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes

Not all PSA tapes are alike; it’s important to use the correct one for each project.
Michel Merkx
November 7, 2018
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As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will turn to pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape to help check off their to-do list. From hanging decorations to wrapping gifts, PSA tape is a useful tool in a person’s seasonal arsenal.


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Tape Talk July 2018
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Understanding How Tape Works

Surface conditions and temperature can affect tape performance.
Michel Merkx
July 1, 2018
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Have you ever wondered how tape works? When a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape is bonded to a surface, many factors are involved; understanding these dynamics will help ensure that tapes are bonded correctly and perform as expected.
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Tape Summit 2018 Discusses the Ins and Outs of PSA Tape

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s annual event provides learning and knowledge-building opportunities to PSA tape professionals.
Michel Merkx
May 1, 2018
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Chances are pretty good that you’re not losing sleep thinking about pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape. But the fact is, PSA tape is everywhere—and the more you know about it, the better armed you will be. The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s annual Tape Summit can provide such learning and knowledge-building opportunities.
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