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Moments forts de 2020 – Make UK Manufacturing Awards

2020 was a very challenging year, but every challenge brings an opportunity for further development and growth. Today we would like to reflect on our highlights of 2020 such as East Midlands Make UK Awards which honoured both, our product and people. Read our blog post and find out more about our success. In October […]

Our response to COVID-19

  For Advance Tapes safety of our staff has always been a priority. We have always been committed to making sure that our team adheres to health and safety rules, however the outbreak of COVID-19 posed a very new challenge for our manufacturing plant. Mike Ayres, CEO of Advance Tapes said: “When we assessed the […]

Social distancing with lane marking tapes

  As a tape manufacturer we have always been aware of the importance of lane marking tapes, however the recent months show, that lane marking tapes have become an essential part of our everyday life. To tackle the pandemic of Covid-2019 many governments have introduced social distancing rules, so that people can keep the safe distance […]

Social Distancing made easy

Necessity is the mother of every invention. And this was also the case for our Social Distancing Kits. Back in April our CEO Mike Ayres took part in a Business Leaders roundtable discussion organised by Make UK during which he met Darren Joint, CEO of Viking Signs, a manufacturer of safety and warning signs. The main theme of […]

Meet the Team I Dawn Burton

  Meet Dawn Burton, one of our Converting Operators who is a key member of our team still on site, helping us to get our products to our customers who most need it. Read on to find out more about Dawn’s career, interests, and the transition to working under social distancing guidance. How long have […]

Meet the Team Interview I Denny Scott

  Meet Denny Scott, one of our Materials and Production Planners. We love her positive attitude and infectious laughter. Read on to find out more about Denny’s life both inside and out of work. How long have you worked at Advance? I have worked at Advance for just over three years. Previously I was a […]

DIY Easter decorations with adhesive tapes

As Easter is fast approaching, we have put together some fun ideas how you can use our tape to create some fun Easter decorations. Tape the eggs. In many countries painting and decorating Easter eggs are part of Easter traditions. But have you ever thought about decorating eggs with a tape? To be on a […]

Meet the team Jeff Taylor

  Meet Jeff Taylor, one of our most experienced Converting Cell Leaders. He took some time to reflect on his 30 years at Advance and to tell us what he’s looking forward to in his upcoming retirement. Read on to find out more. How long have you worked at Advance Tapes? Well, on the 19th […]

Meet the Team Interview | Peter Brooks

  Peter Brooks works within our IT team to ensure that our IT infrastructure is always running efficiently. His technical knowledge and commitment to his role are an asset to Advance. How long have you worked at Advance Tapes? I’ve been working at Advance Tapes for just over one year now. Before Advance I was […]

Meet the Team I Lee Welch

  His dream career would have been to charter boats and to be a Close Protection officer at the same time. A holiday on Richard Branson’s Necker Island would be a bonus. With a background in the military and extensive manufacturing experience, Lee Welch is well placed to lead our Coating Production site. How long […]