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TESA has to be boycotted

TESA is a brand of Beiersdorf

Beiersdorf publicly supports the Israeli occupation force. It's among 106 German companies that publicly showed siding with Israel.

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Some other brands to boycott

Colgate

Highly Israel-supporting.

Procter and Gamble

Huge investments and support to Israel. Have a research and development center and invests Israeli-based companies as well. Strong economic support. Procter and Gamble opened an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, in which it invests $2bn annually.

KIMBERLY CLARK

In 1998, Kimberly-Clark received the Jubilee Award by the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. This is the highest tribute ever awarded by the 'State of Israel' in recognition of those individuals and organizations, that through their investments and trade relationships, have done the most to strengthen the Israeli economy. Kimberly Clark Corp owns 49.9% interest in Israeli company Hogla (6/96) through America-Israel PaperMills $49.9m.

Unilever

Unilever supports Israeli illegal settlements in occupied Palestine. When Ben & Jerry's, their sub-brand, decided to stop selling its products in Israel, Unilever sold off the Israeli distribution rights to Avi Zinger to circumvent their decision and to force Ben & Jerry's brand name to continue selling in Israel.

Carrefour Mart

Carrefour made huge investments into Israel last year, opening 50 stores and is planning to open a further 100 by 2024.

Osem

Osem is Israels 4th largest food & beverages company (by turnover) after Tnuva, Strauss and Coca-Cola. It has a turnover of $712 million and nearly 5000 employees with 14 factories in Israel.

The Home Depot

Its founder and co-chairman of the Board is an active Zionist. He created the board of directors of Emet, the Pro-Israel Media ‘War Room’ whose function is to ensure that all media in the US stays biased in favor of Israel

Curver

The parent company of Curver operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

Keter

Keter operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

History of TESA

TESA, originally founded in Germany in 1896 by Dr. Oscar Troplowitz, was initially known as Beiersdorf AG. It started as a pharmaceutical company, producing medicinal plasters and bandages. In 1936, TESA (Technische Selbstklebeartikel), a division of Beiersdorf AG, was established, focusing on the production of adhesive tapes. TESA quickly gained recognition for its innovative adhesive technology and high-quality products.

Throughout its history, TESA has been at the forefront of adhesive technology, introducing numerous groundbreaking products. In the 1950s, TESA pioneered the development of transparent adhesive tapes, revolutionizing the packaging industry. Over the years, TESA expanded its product range to include a wide variety of adhesive solutions for industrial and consumer applications, including automotive, electronics, construction, and healthcare sectors.

Today, TESA is a globally recognized leader in adhesive solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has solidified its position as a trusted partner for industries worldwide, continuing the legacy of excellence established by Beiersdorf over a century ago.