Tickitape

Over 50 years of adhesive excellence

Supplying tape solutions to businesses across the UK and beyond. Combining manufacturing expertise, technical knowledge and responsive service.

About Us

The UK’s leading adhesive tape manufacturer, supplying customers worldwide

Tickitape is the trading brand of Adhesive Specialities Ltd, an established tape manufacturer and distributor with a heritage dating back to 1972.

From our Newbury base, we support customers ranging from sole traders to large OEMs, supplying tape solutions for everyday use through to specialist, industry-specific applications. Our long-standing relationships and growing customer base reflect a consistent focus on reliability, product knowledge and fair pricing.

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Our Approach

We believe supplying tape is about far more than availability and cost. Our approach starts with understanding how products are used in real-world conditions, the environments they operate in and the challenges our customers face.

By working closely with our customers, we focus on building long-term partnerships founded on trust, consistency and a clear understanding of technical requirements. We take the time to listen, ask the right questions and understand how products are being used, so the solutions we provide are both appropriate and effective.

Alongside reliable supply, we offer practical guidance and support, helping customers navigate changes in applications, volumes or specs. As needs evolve, our flexible approach allows us to adapt quickly, ensuring continuity, performance and confidence at every stage.

An expert team that’s here for you

Our experienced and approachable sales team is supported by knowledgeable leadership and dedicated market specialists, giving us a broad yet detailed understanding of the industries we serve.

This structure allows us to provide informed, relevant guidance rather than generic recommendations.

We take the time to understand specific applications, operating conditions and technical requirements, ensuring the advice we offer is practical and well considered. When a suitable product is not already available, we will actively source or develop a solution, working closely with trusted partners to meet exact specifications and deliver dependable results.

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The Tickitape difference

  • Quality you can trust

    Since 1972, Tickitape has supplied the self-adhesive tape market with products trusted across a wide range of industries and applications. Over five decades of experience have given us a detailed understanding of the performance requirements our customers depend on every day.

    Our brand has become closely associated with quality, consistency and technical reliability. We continually review our processes and carefully select raw materials to ensure every product meets the high standards our customers expect.

    All Tickitape manufactured products comply with relevant British Standards and are certified accordingly. Our supplier network is rigorously evaluated and approved, ensuring that only products meeting our strict quality and performance criteria carry the Tickitape name.

  • Range & Availability

    Our Newbury warehouse holds an extensive range of adhesive and specialist tapes, enabling rapid fulfilment and dependable stock availability across multiple industries and sectors.

    The range includes aluminium foil tapes, packaging tapes, gaffer tapes, masking tapes, double-sided tapes, PVC electrical tapes and a wide selection of specialist and bespoke products. This breadth and depth of stock ensures most orders are available for immediate despatch, reducing downtime and supporting project continuity.

    Careful stock management and strong supplier partnerships allow us to maintain consistent availability while responding quickly to fluctuations in demand. Whether for routine requirements or urgent supply, our warehousing capability ensures reliability when it matters most.

  • Partnership without compromise

    We work closely with our customers to build long-term relationships based on reliability, flexibility and trust. Whether supplying standard products, sourcing specialist materials or supporting bespoke development, we adapt to meet changing requirements and evolving specifications.

    From small batch orders to high-volume supply, our approach remains consistent — responsive communication, dependable delivery and a commitment to getting it right first time. We take pride in understanding operational pressures and aligning our service to support them effectively.

    That flexibility, combined with decades of industry knowledge and a proactive mindset, is what makes Tickitape more than just a supplier, but a dependable partner.