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Flexcon Celebrates 70 Years of Materials Innovation and Global Growth

Flexcon Celebrates 70 Years of Materials Innovation and Global Growth 

Date: March 09, 2026

Seven decades of transforming challenges into customer driven solutions.

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Spencer, MA – March 9, 2026 — Flexcon, a global leader in pressure‑sensitive films, adhesives, and functional materials, celebrates its 70th anniversary, commemorating seven decades of engineering excellence, market‑shaping innovation, and customer‑focused collaboration.

A family-owned business that began with the innovative spirit of Myles McDonough in 1956, Flexcon has transformed material science challenges into breakthrough solutions. The company’s earliest innovations in plastic film laminates helped revolutionize product design in consumer markets.  

Over the decades, Flexcon expanded its core capabilities by introducing advanced finishing processes, pioneering new adhesive technologies, and developing high‑performance labeling and identification materials that have become industry standards. The company has grown its manufacturing footprint, expanded its distribution capabilities, and strengthened its presence across North America, Europe, and Asia.

“As we celebrate 70 proud years, we reflect on and honor the employees and partners who have shaped Flexcon into the global technology leader it is today,” said Flexcon CEO Nick Tucci. “Our history, built upon the foundation established by the McDonough Family, reflects a deep commitment to solving real-world challenges through materials innovation with success for our customers at the heart of all we do. That commitment will continue to guide us for the next 70 years as we build the next generation of high‑performance solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers around the world.”

Flexcon’s success has been driven by technical expertise and a commitment to serving emerging market needs. From advanced labeling systems to novel materials, the company has helped shape solutions in the packaging, transportation, industrial, and healthcare markets, most recently introducing the groundbreaking development of a dry biomedical electrode technology. Their drive for innovation has cemented their reputation as a trusted partner to global brands.

With a legacy built on engineering expertise, collaborative partnerships, and a commitment to sustainable solutions, Flexcon enters its next chapter poised to drive new breakthroughs across the world’s most critical industries.



About Flexcon  

Flexcon engineers and manufactures high-quality pressure-sensitive labels, tapes, and functional materials that drive product performance and sustainability. Through a purpose-led, collaborative approach, our solutions are designed to bond, protect, label, and enable the world’s most critical innovations. A family-owned business for 70 years, Flexcon develops and manufactures quality products with precision and efficiency for markets such as healthcare, sustainable packaging, transportation, consumer durables, electronics, industrial, retail & advertising, and construction & energy with a goal of advancing bonds, innovation, and our world. Headquartered in Spencer, MA, USA, the company has operations and distribution throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit Flexcon.com, follow Flexcon on LinkedIn, or call +1-508-885-8200.  

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Marketing Communications  
Flexcon   
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amonette@flexcon.com