Case Study: AT7 on track for success with new AGV solution

  We were recently very pleased to hear that one of Advance’s most widely-used products, AT7 PVC Electrial Insulation Tape, had been selected by BITO Systems to become part of a breakthrough system of improvement of flexibility and…

Meet our team l Carl Mills

  Each month we share with you the next episode in our series of interviews #Meet our team. Today, Carl Mills, Engineering Manager, talks about his career and his job. How long have you worked for Advance Tapes? I joined Advance…

How to Implement the 5S Methodology

  The 5S system is an exciting trend that has been credited with revolutionising the way many different companies operate. The principle originated in Japan, a country widely regarded as exceptionally efficient and productive. This “lean”…

Meet Our Team I Joanna Olesków

Joanna Olesków, our Marketing Communications Executive, has had a varied career before joining us at Advance Tapes, read more to find out how her previous experiences have set her up perfectly for this role. How long have you been working…

Meet our team l Gary Preston

  His dream career would be to have been a member of one the most inspiring bands ever the Beatles and if he could look like Henry Cavill that would be a bonus. Meet Gary Preston, Continuous Improvement Controller and one of the biggest…

The Tale of the tape: The Origins of Advance Tapes

  Advance Tapes has grown and changed a lot, since the company’s humble beginnings in the early 1960s. Creating their own adhesive tapes business wasn’t actually the original plan of the three founders:  David Ayres, Henry Charles…

Meet our team l Kirsten Halford

  Fascinated by numbers, Kirsten Halford naturally chose to go into the accounting field. Meet our enthusiastic Finance Apprentice, Kirsten, who share with us what it is like to work at Advance.   How long have you worked for…

Adhesive tape for the safety of professionals working on contaminated construction sites

  Asbestos was used in many construction applications in the 20th century because of its fire properties and its low cost. Although its use has been banned for years, asbestos still remains present in many buildings, specifically…

Meet our team l Mike Davies

  Before joining Advance Mike Davies has worked in many different industries. From music, to horticulture to manufacturing one thing never changed – his optimism and passion for everything he does. Read the whole interview and find…

What is duct tape?

Tape is an essential tool in many projects and is now part of our daily life. There are so many options to choose from! (Trust us, we’re surrounded by them right now.) There are several kind of tapes made from different materials and used…