Log slitting
Rolls cut to any width, from 1.6mm up to full log width: 1 metre or wider.
About Technibond
Producing industrial-strength tape for over 40 years
Learn about our story, our people and our production processes. Quality, performance and service remain our focus.
Our history
The history of Technibond
Our founders
Technibond was established in 1982 by two founding Directors, Ron Garrett and Mike Harrison. Both had worked in the tape industry for many years, as senior managers of a large international tape company.
The UK market then was dominated by very few companies with a limited range of tapes, and quality and service were often poor. Ron and Mike saw an opportunity to bring new, higher quality and higher performance products to the market, from other European coating companies. They therefore set up Technibond to convert high quality adhesive coated products to industry.
At the same time they determined to provide better service, flexibility and delivery than was currently available. To achieve this Technibond would convert its tapes to virtually any size, shape and configuration, with low minimum order sizes, supplied to incredibly short lead times. We invested in the best equipment, to be efficient and productive and capable of supplying the largest customers as well as the smallest.
Company development
Technibond grew rapidly, and within a few years became a major and respected tape supplier, and the largest UK supplier of double sided foam tapes. A strategic decision was made in 1989 to install our own tape testing laboratory. This took us in a different direction to all of our competitors by reinforcing our quality and delivery with a full technical capability. This meant:
- Technical independence from our suppliers
- The ability to quickly and fully resolve any customer problems
- The ability to source on performance, and benchmark our products
- The ability to develop our own range of products
Timeline
Other important points on our timeline
1982
- Technibond founded and established its first factory at Lisle Road, High Wycombe with slitting and flat bed die-cutting equipment.
- Within 2 years we expanded into a second unit.
1986
- The company moved to a larger factory at the Valley Centre, High Wycombe.
- We installed a third slitter, and our first rotary die-cutter.
1989
- We set up our adhesive testing laboratory.
- The first UK converter to do so, and still a unique resource.
1991
- We achieved registration to BS 5750 (now ISO 9001). We also installed our first rewinding machine, allowing the purchase of larger bulk rolls and, in combination with our technical resources, to put our own release films on our tapes. This is still a unique Technibond feature.
1993
- Bought our first spooling machine. We were the first UK converter to produce spooled foam tapes.
- Our foam tape spools are still the best in the market.
1999
- Technibond moved to our current, much larger factory at Bourne End, and installed a fourth slitting machine, a new rewinder/slitter, a sheeter and a wide width rotary machine.
- We greatly expanded our adhesive laboratory.
2002
- Installed a second, larger spooling machine developed specially for our needs, with a unique unwind / laminating / slitting station.
2005
- Our founding directors retired, and a new management structure was put in place.
- We installed a second rewind/slitter.
2009
- Two existing managers bought into the company as shareholders and Directors to provide continuity for the future.
2014
- We made a strategic decision to expand our product range, became Hanno Werk’s sole UK partner and took on the Oralite and Reflexite ranges of reflective material.
- We installed additional converting equipment to support this decision and meet customer demands.
Technibond today
Equally owned by four director / shareholders
Our two founders Ron Garrett and Mike Harrison (non-executive Directors), Scott Lewis (Managing Director) and Mike Summers (Sales and Marketing Director).
We are based in a 25,000 ft² / 2,300 m² factory near High Wycombe, 30 miles / 50 km west of London. We are close to the M40 motorway and just 20 miles / 32 km from Heathrow Airport.
We believe that we offer unmatched service and flexibility. But above all, we have a commitment to our customers, at an individual level as well as from the company. We believe in professionalism, and we take pride in doing our jobs well.
Excellent quality, performance and service remains our focus
- An ISO 9001 quality system
- Our own technical department and laboratory
- Excellent IT systems
- Invested in the best people and equipment
- The capability to manufacture virtually any tape format
- We train our people and maintain our equipment very well
We supply many large, professional and often international customers, who are typically the top companies in their own markets. We also supply many very small customers, who equally value our service. Back up the supply chain, we deal with some of the best coating companies in the world.
The production
Manufactured with care. Delivered on time.
Providing products to suit your needs. Manufactured with care. Delivered on time. From the largest to the smallest quantities.
Technibond was featured on the BBC / Sky TV programme “Manufacturing – The Right Approach”. Watch the video and take a virtual tour →
Rewind slitting
Rewind slitting produces very accurate long length or wide width rolls.
Rewinding allows us to wind short length rolls.
Rewind laminating allows us to add our own film liners, or to combine products to make new constructions.
Rotary die-cutting
Rotary die-cutting produces accurate shaped bonding components.
A vast range of options, and components can even be machine applied.
Long length bobbins
Long length bobbins are the automatic choice for continuous processes and other high volume uses.
Our team
Our People
People are the core of our business: our staff, our customers, our suppliers and everyone else who makes Technibond possible.
Scott Lewis, MSc
Managing Director
Mike Summers, BSc (Hons)
Sales and Marketing Director
Simon Betts
Production Manager
Peter Hunt
Financial Controller
Allie Stanton
Technibond team
Claire Nixon
Technibond team
Helen Canner
Technibond team
Jordan Rogers
Technibond team
Ron Garrett and Mike Harrison
Founders and non-executive Directors
Mission, vision and values
Our Mission
To deliver the best technical tape solutions to all of our customers by giving you:
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Complete reliability from first contact to final delivery
When you place an order with Technibond, you can relax. It will arrive on time, it will be well presented and it will perform as you expect it to.
With over 40 years of experience in the adhesive and tape industry, we’ll help you choose the right product for your needs. We don’t take our suppliers’ word: we test every product in our own lab and produce our own datasheets with data we’re willing to stand by.
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The best technical support
As the only independent converter in the UK and one of the few in Europe with our own lab, we can provide unique technical support. If you have a question about how our product will perform in your particular settings, we don’t need to guess: our technical team will test your chosen product under your own conditions to prove its suitability.
You can look forward to prompt answers, alongside any required certification, e.g. PPAPs, FMEAs and control plans.
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Value for money
We continually source, test and develop our tapes to make sure we offer the best value for money, working closely with you to understand your production, technical and commercial needs, including FREE expert after-sales support. The result is products that:
- Offer the best performance at all price levels
- Are correctly specified to avoid failure costs
- Are neither under- nor over-engineered
- Are best suited to the end user for speed and convenience
- Speed up application and reduce bottlenecks
Our Values
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Honesty, integrity and transparency
Our business is based on long-term relationships, which is why we take the time to build trust and understanding with every customer and supplier. This is why we retain 97% of our customers year on year, some of whom have been with us since we began over 40 years ago.
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Putting our customers first
We can only succeed through you. That’s why we strive to provide you with the highest quality products, expert technical support and exceptional customer service, and a trust we work hard to maintain by always listening carefully and trying to see things through your point of view.
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Trust and respect for everyone
People are the core of our business, and we operate on mutual trust and respect for everyone we communicate and collaborate with. We create a positive working environment that encourages our people to be ambitious and take responsibility, with training to develop their skills.
International
Technibond currently sells to customers in the following countries
Throughout the world we aim to give the same great service that we do to our UK business. We work closely with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and our bank (HSBC) to further these aims. We operate a Euro account for the convenience of our European and other customers, including many in the UK.
Europe
- Belgium
- Denmark
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Spain
North America
- USA
The World
- Dubai
- Indonesia
- Singapore
- Turkey
Corporate citizenship
The United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative. Companies join the Global Compact because they share the conviction that business practices rooted in universal principles contribute to a more stable and inclusive global market and help build prosperous and thriving societies.
Technibond joined the Global Compact in 2010 as a public declaration of our commitment to good corporate citizenship and to provide a framework for our continual improvement. As a participant we commit to the ten principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, the Environment and Anti-Corruption. We issue an annual Communication On Progress (COP).
97%
Yes, it’s true! We retain 97% of our customer value. Year on year on year.
How do we achieve it? It’s not rocket science. We do it by consistently providing great products, excellent delivery, fantastic service and unmatched technical support. (The other 3% go out of business or stop using tapes or, in a few cases, are lost to the competition. Many of those soon come back to us.)
Testimonials
What our clients say
Technibond has been a preferred supplier of FP Tapes limited in Ireland since 2004. Since that time we have had the benefit of doing business with a Company that has a high commitment to service. Deliveries are on time and the quality and presentation of their products is of a very high standard. Our business is twenty five years old, and in all that time we have not had another distributor that would meet the exacting standards that Technibond applies to their business. It is indeed a pleasure to do business with this Company.
Boyland Joinery supply high quality joinery products, including timber windows that carry a comprehensive guarantee. We require high quality components and have used Technibond since 2003. Technibond provided glazing and bonding tapes plus advice and application equipment that not only saved us money, but allowed us to bring all our glazing in-house to improve performance and quality. Additionally Technibond always delivers on time and provides an excellent Technical response to our queries.
Technibond Ltd offer G. F. Haynes excellent service, reliability, good quality products, technical support and are registered to BS EN ISO 9001:2008.
… very happy with the service, we get a delivery at the end or very early in the month regular as clockwork and the customers love the product. Keep it up! Have a great Christmas!
Just a quick thank you for despatching samples requested for 8mm and 16mm foam. Very much appreciated the length sent to enable me to build a complete prototype panel. Especially to the female who took the call for help and friendly manner and kindness. Have a good weekend! Best Regards!
We started dealing with Technibond in May 2012 after experiencing quality issues with a previous supplier. After visiting our factory and listening to our problems Technibond were able to offer technical advice and support. We now have a quality tape we apply by using a bespoke applicator supplied by Technibond. As a result our productivity has increased by 25%. Technibond provide an all-in-one solution for us by delivering technical and commercial support, backed up by excellent customer service. This enables us to provide our customers with a quality product in a competitive market.
Technibond has been a key supplier to Kingdom Industrial Supplies Ltd for 4 years and during this period they have provided us with an extremely efficient service. Their customer services are quick to respond to our requests, whether for quotations or general enquiries, orders are processed and delivered on time. They have a reliable technical support team and offer on-site training. Technibond meet the high standards required by Kingdom and we endorse them as an “A” rated company.
We rely on strength and good fitment for all our parts to ensure longevity under the most testing of environments. Techniflex and their products have helped massively to achieve this. Not only have we been very happy with the various tapes but also the level of customer service has been excellent. With time scales being very important, we received various samples and full size tapes to order very promptly which has helped us meet our deadlines. Many thanks!
Following our recent discussions please find listed my comments regarding our experiences with Technibond: you as a company are very proactive and responsive to our requirements; Technibond display a flexibility and technical ability to adapt your products; delivery turnaround is fast and effective; testing facilities are available with good feedback to customers; production specification and overall product effectiveness is very sound.