The Panfix™ Journey
1930
"Self Adhesive Cellulose Tape" was born in the USA
The history of self adhesive cellulose tape starts in the United States in
1930. Initially it was used for painting automobiles. The tape’s transparency
and its convenience of sticking directly without using water and glue
became widely accepted and spread as a tool to paste and repair things.
1948
"Panfix™" was developed in Japan
Nichiban applied the technique of manufacturing adhesive bandages and delivered prototypes of self adhesive cellulose tape in 1948.
The photo is a self adhesive cellulose tape and a tape cutter at the time of release.
1950
Panfix™ Release
Sales of Panfix™ tapes began in the late 1950's in Southeast Asia.
Now
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As a result of strong sales promotion activities and quality improvement,
Panfix™ has become one of the most familiar adhesive tapes in the home and the office.