Tesa manufactures over 7,000 adhesive-tape formulations across five continents, with three-quarters of revenue from industrial applications (automotive wire harness, electronics assembly, printing). The tech stack reveals a heavy SAP footprint (S/4HANA, Fiori, ABAP, FI/CO) paired with legacy manufacturing systems (Siemens TIA, PLM tools), while actively adopting Fiori and replacing SharePoint—typical of a large-cap industrial player modernizing ERP without wholesale infrastructure overhaul. Hiring breadth (engineering, manufacturing, sales, research across 12 countries) and active projects in digital pricing, AR credit management, and energy optimization signal simultaneous pressure on margins (competitive pricing, pricing consistency) and sustainability commitments.
Notable leadership hires: Business Development Director
Tesa is a multinational adhesive-solutions manufacturer headquartered in Norderstedt, Germany, with 5,001–10,000 employees and operating plants in Germany, Italy, China, the USA, and Vietnam. The company generated EUR 1.7 billion in sales in 2023. Its product portfolio spans industrial applications (electronics, automotive, printing, construction) where over 130 formulations are deployed per electric vehicle and over 70 per smartphone, alongside consumer-facing brands like tesafilm. Tesa operates in 100 countries and invests in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, and solvent-free processes. Core challenges include competitive pricing pressure, production-process optimization, energy infrastructure efficiency, and regulatory compliance across markets.
EUR 1.7 billion in 2023. Approximately 75% came from industrial applications (automotive, electronics, printing); ~25% from end-consumer and professional craftsman products.
Operates manufacturing plants in Germany, Italy, China, USA, and Vietnam. Active hiring across 12 countries: Germany, India, China, Brazil, United States, Italy, Taiwan, Finland, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, and Czechia.
Tesa runs SAP S/4HANA with Fiori UI, SAP FI/CO, ABAP, and PLM tools (Solid Edge). Manufacturing systems include Siemens TIA, WinCC, and S7-1200 controllers. Currently adopting Fiori and phasing out SharePoint.
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