ABOUT US

Introduction

Tangent Self Adhesive Ltd was founded in 1980 by Mike Sibley, driven by his passion for the exciting potential of double-sided, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes. With extensive industry knowledge and experience, Mike set out to service overlooked markets with bespoke, high-performance tape solutions. His entrepreneurial spirit and expertise laid the foundation for a company renowned for its quality, reliability, and dependable service. Over the years, Tangent has grown and established itself as a well respected and renowned adhesive tape converter, while maintaining its core values and commitment to excellence.

Our Values & Growth

From the very beginning, Tangent was built on the principles of integrity and customer focus. Our commitment to building strong relationships and enhancing technical expertise became the cornerstones of our operations. As the company grew, the addition of Mike’s two sons in the late 2000s brought new energy and ideas, blending traditional values with modern innovations. This dynamic combination has positioned Tangent as a respected leader in the UK adhesive tape converting industry, consistently working to meet and exceed customer demands with high-quality, custom adhesive solutions.

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Our Commitment to the Future

Today, Tangent stands as more than just a supplier—we are your partners in adhesive solutions. As a family-owned business, we continue to cherish the deep-rooted values of dedication and personalised care that were instilled over forty years ago. We are committed to delivering tailored, high-quality solutions that address the specific challenges of each customer. Our aim is to innovate and adapt continuously, ensuring that we not only meet but anticipate the needs of the market, delivering results that truly stick.

Let’s Collaborate

We’re eager to understand your unique adhesive tape needs and propose solutions that align best with your requirements. At Tangent, we recognise that successful applications require more than a one-size-fits-all approach, and we are prepared to dive into the specifics of your needs to ensure optimal results. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals with our cutting-edge adhesive technologies.

Meet the team

Mike Sibley

General Manager
    • Founded Tangent Self Adhesive Ltd in 1980
    • Over 50+ years in the industrial tapes and converting industry
    • Oracle of converting and bonding solutions
    • Keen musician (Guitar & Ukulele)
    • Manchester United Season ticket holder since 1995

Gavin Sibley

Company Director
    • Joined Tangent in 2005
    • Experienced in all areas of the business from production to customer service and sales
    • Keen snowboarder & sports fan (Specifically Football, F1, NFL)
    • Manchester United Season ticket holder since 1995

Adam Sibley

Director
    • Joined Tangent in 2010
    • Previous experience in finance and the casino chip industry in sales, marketing, and customer service
    • Amateur musician (Guitar/Piano/Ukulele)
    • Keen snowboarder & sports fan (Specifically, Football & F1)
    • Newcastle United fan

Mike Sibley

General Manager
  • Founded Tangent Self Adhesive Ltd in 1980
  • Over 50+ years in the industrial tapes and converting industry
  • Oracle of converting and bonding solutions
  • Keen musician (Guitar & Ukulele)
  • Manchester United Season ticket holder since 1995

Gavin Sibley

Company Director
  • Joined Tangent in 2005
  • Experienced in all areas of the business from production to customer service and sales
  • Keen snowboarder & sports fan (Specifically Football, F1, NFL)
  • Manchester United Season ticket holder since 1995

Adam Sibley

Director
  • Joined Tangent in 2010
  • Previous experience in finance and the casino chip industry in sales, marketing, and customer service
  • Amateur musician (Guitar/Piano/Ukulele)
  • Keen snowboarder & sports fan (Specifically, Football & F1)
  • Newcastle United fan

Featured Tangent Experts

Peter

Production Manager
  • 38 years experience in converting tapes & materials
  • Joined Tangent as a 16 year old
  • Liverpool FC fan

Phillip

Skilled Machine Operative
  • Excellent technician and proficient in all aspects of converting
  • Enjoys building bikes and fixing cars.
  • F1 & motorsport fan

Choi

Skilled Machine Operative
  • 13 years experience in converting
  • Highly skilled operative
  • Excellent knowledge in Asian cuisine

Simon

Skilled Machine Operative
  • 25+ years experience
  • Expert in converting/slitting
  • Passionate Watford FC Fan

Pat

Accounts Manager
  • Joined the company in 1989
  • Keen gardener and baker
  • Key contributor in the success of the business

Our Core Values

The Principles We Stand By

Integrity & Family Values

We operate with integrity and treat every client with personal care and dedication, ensuring fairness, dependability, and lasting partnerships.

Excellence & Quality

We strive for excellence in every product and service, maintaining high standards that meet our clients’ expectations.

Customer Commitment

We are dedicated to delivering tailor-made solutions that best align with your needs.

Innovation and Growth

We utilise our extensive capabilities and European supply chain to enhance our processes and products, ensuring quality, traceability, and a reduced carbon footprint.

Our Timeline

From 1980 to Now: Pioneering Adhesive Tape Solutions for Every Application

1980

The Journey Begins

Tangent is started By Mike Sibley in March 1980, in a UK recession, great timing!

1982

A 40+ year relationship with Avery Dennison

With good timing & good fortune, Tangent becomes an approved UK converter & distributor for Avery International Corporation. In 1990, Avery merges with Dennison manufacturing to become Avery Dennison Ltd.

1985

Our first premises

Okay, the pictures not accurate...but we did move into our first premises in Moulton Park, Northampton

1990

Recession number 2

One of the UK's worst recessions hits from 1990 to 1992, with interest rates at an all time high. Tangent manages to weather the storm with strong foundations and good financial discipline

2014

Our first website

It took us a while to step into the modern age, but we eventually built our first website and revised our logo ourselves

2020

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business

We completed the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10ksb course over 3 months during the pandemic, meeting a great network of other business owners in the process.

2022

Tangent pairs with Square Owl | A Digital Consultancy

After completing the 10ksb course, we stayed in contact with Duncan and Emma at Square Owl, who helped us to develop our new website

2024

New Website Launched

After a good length of time in development, and some delays on our side, we launched our new updated website and logo, hopefully it contains everything customers will need to know about Tangent.

Why Trust Tangent?

Over 40 years’ tape converting experience

A trusted supplier for leading automotive OEMs and tier suppliers

An approved distributor for Avery Dennison performance tapes since the 1980’s

WHY OUR CUSTOMERS TRUST TANGENT

“We’ve worked with Tangent on multiple projects and have always been pleased with the results. The team rapidly understands the brief and our desired outcomes, consistently delivering highly effective solutions.”

Dennis Stinson Senior Executive Partner-Technical Services, Stinson Aerospace Components

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