Built Around People. Committed to the Environment
At Advance Tapes, we believe that long-term success comes from looking after our people, acting responsibly within our community, and minimising our impact on the environment. As a British manufacturer with deep local roots, we take our responsibilities seriously — not just in what we make, but in how we operate.
You can read more about our wider commitments and Corporate Social Responsibility in our CSR report here.
Health & Safety
A safe, supportive working environment
The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors, visitors, and customers is a top priority at Advance Tapes.
We maintain high standards through clear communication, regular training, and ongoing awareness across the business. Using a structured risk assessment process, we identify potential hazards associated with our operations and implement effective control measures to minimise risk.
In recent years, we have made significant improvements to safety management across the company, ensuring our facilities remain safe, well-managed, and compliant — while fostering a culture where everyone takes responsibility for safety.
Our people
Experience, expertise, and commitment
The quality of our products and service is driven by the people behind them. As an Investor in People accredited company, Advance Tapes demonstrates a long-standing commitment to employee training, development, and engagement.
Many of our team have built their careers with us, developing deep knowledge and expertise in adhesive tape manufacturing. This experience translates directly into the service our customers receive — when you speak to Advance Tapes, you are speaking to people who genuinely understand adhesives and their applications.
Our customers value this expertise, along with the friendly, professional, and dependable support they receive at every stage of their relationship with us.
Our Community
Supporting the communities we work in
As a family-run business employing many local people, Advance Tapes has always sought to play an active role in supporting its local community in and around Leicester.
Since our establishment in 1964, we have supported a range of charitable initiatives, community projects, and local sports teams. We believe that being a responsible employer means giving back to the community that supports us.
Our Environment
Reducing impact. Acting responsibly.
Senior management at Advance Tapes recognises its responsibility to protect the environment and prevent pollution wherever possible. We are committed to meeting — and where possible exceeding — all relevant environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
We actively work to:
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Minimise waste and eliminate unnecessary or wasteful practices
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Dispose of waste responsibly in line with regulations
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Incinerate solvents in a controlled manner to reduce environmental impacT
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Work with customers, suppliers, and contractors to reduce environmental impact across the supply chain
Advance Tapes is a member of a Packaging Recycling Scheme, and all packaging materials used comply with applicable regulations.
Environmental responsibility is an ongoing process, and we continue to review our operations to reduce our footprint and improve sustainability wherever practical.
