Covestro successfully completes acquisition of Pontacol

Covestro has successfully completed the acquisition of Pontacol, effective August 28, 2025 and is expanding its films business to include highly specialized flat and blown films. These products strategically complement the existing portfolio and open up new growth opportunities – particularly in key future markets such as medical technology, mobility, and textiles, where global demand for functional films continues to rise.

LAS Holding AG announces divestment of its Pontacol companies to Covestro Deutschland AG

Pontacol, a specialist in thermoplastic adhesive films, becomes part of Covestro. The acquisition strengthens innovation and global presence in adhesive technology.

Sustainability Meets Innovation: Pontacol at JEC World 2025

Sustainability Meets Innovation: Pontacol at JEC World 2025 Biobased innovations are shaping the future of composite materials. At JEC World 2025 in Paris, Pontacol will present groundbreaking biobased thermoplastic adhesive films that function both as structural matrix materials and adhesives, offering versatile application possibilities. Join our expert team at JEC World 2025 in Paris from March 3 to 5 at Hall 5, Booth A79. Discover the poten-tial of our biobased adhesive films and discuss groundbreaking material developments with our specialists. Sustainability meets innovation—be part of this evolution!

Mountain bike downhill: high-performance protection with thermoplastic adhesive films

Mountain bike downhill: high-performance protection with thermoplastic adhesive films 🚴‍️💥 Passionate downhill mountain bikers know that the right protective equipment makes all the difference. At high speeds and in extreme conditions, stability, flexibility and comfort are important. This is where state-of-the-art protectors made with thermoplastic adhesive films come into play. From back protectors to knee and elbow pads - thermoplastic adhesive films make a significant contribution to making protectors both more durable and more comfortable.

Pontacol AG is investing 1.8 million in expanding the production facilities in Schmitten, Freiburg, Switzerland.

Pontacol reaffirms its commitment to Switzerland with a 1.8 million Swiss francs investment at its location in Schmitten, Fribourg. The modernization project includes upgrading a blow extrusion line as well as adding a film slitting unit.

Pontacol Cox997, our contribution to the circular economy of textiles

Same-type laminates for easy recycling of textiles. Bio-based CoPolyamide adhesive films connect the different materials for permanent use in outdoor clothing and sportswear. Find out more about it at Techtextil from April 23rd to 26th, 2024 in Frankfurt, PONTACOL Hall 11.0, Stand D47

Bio-based Composites

Natural fibers such as flax, hemp, bamboo embedded in a thermoplastic matrix based on bio-based adhesive films. --> Bio-based composite materials: A sustainable future. Find out more about it at JEC World from March 5th to 7th, 2024 in Paris, PONTACOL Hall 6, Stand E76​

Thermoplastic adhesive films for hybrid composites

A wide variety of materials can be quickly and economically combined into unique composite materials using thermoplastic multilayer adhesive films. Find out more at JEC World from March 5th to 7th in Paris, PONTACOL Hall 6, Stand E76

JEC: Meet us in Hall 6 on Stand E76

Find out more about thermoplastic adhesives to bond incompatible materials using multilayer films, as support adhesives for preforms or as matrix material for fiber composites. Visit us in Hall 6 at Stand E76.

Our Christmas gift to children

At Christmas we donate for children. On the one hand, we support the Theodora Foundation in Switzerland and the Hörer helfen Kinder e.V. association in Germany.

Precision, longevity and fun – innovation in ski construction thanks to Pontacol multilayer adhesive films

Skis are high-tech composite materials. Safety and longevity in the construction of the ski go hand in hand with skiing fun. By using thermoplastic multilayer adhesive films, different materials in ski construction adhere permanently.

Thermoplastic Adhesive Films for Composite Preforms

Simplify your preform production with Pontacol thermoplastic adhesive films and learn more about it at JEC World from April 25th to 27th in Paris, PONTACOL Hall 6, Stand B41

Introducing Biobased Thermoplastic Adhesive Films for Composites

Introducing Biobased Thermoplastic Adhesive Films for Composites. Find out more at JEC World from April 25th to 27th in Paris, PONTACOL Hall 6, Stand B41

Pontacol Adhesive Films for Honeycomb-Composites

Pontacol adhesive films for honeycomb panel composites. Find out more at JEC World from April 25th to 27th in Paris, PONTACOL Hall 6, Stand B41

Pontacol at the JEC 2023 Paris

Pontacol Adhesives Films for Metal – Plastic Composites. Want to learn more about bonding of metal to plastics? Meet us at JEC World from April 25th to 27th in Paris, Hall 6, Stand B41

Christmas donation

Instead of sending Christmas cards, we donate to children. The Christmas donation has already become a tradition for Pontacol. For 5 years now we have been helping to put a smile on children's faces. On the one hand, we support the Theodora Foundation in Switzerland and the Hörer helfen Kinder e.V. association in Germany.

Pontacol Site Buxtehude celebrates

On Friday, July 8, 2022, Pontacol celebrated its 50th anniversary with neighbors, local partners and media representatives, business and government representatives as well as the workforce. During a tour of the company, the guests were given an insight into the history and production. After the official part, the celebrations continued with employees and families.

50 Years Pontacol

Pontacol hat 50 Jahre Erfahrung und hohe Fachkompetenz in Extrusion und Entwicklung von technisch an-spruchsvollen Klebefilmen sowie ein breites Portfolio an gebrauchsfertigen Klebefilmen für die globalen Zielmärkte Textil, Composite, Elektronik, Personal Care, Ballistic Protection. Nach ECO-Passport zertifizierte Klebefilme stehen für Textil-Anwendungen bereit.

Pontacol at Techtextil June 21st to 24th, 2022

Meet us next week at Techtextil Frankfurt in Hall 11.0 Stand B74
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