An independently owned, family-run UK manufacturer and distributor of specialist masking tapes and films for the automotive refinish, industrial, and OEM markets, founded in 2003 and based in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
JTAPE manufacture and distribute a range of world-leading masking tapes and films. Our range is designed to improve efficiency and profitability for professionals across multiple industries, saving time and money.
Steeped in history, JTAPE have been an independently owned family-business, proudly serving global automotive and industrial markets with precision, performance, and reliability since 2003.
The founder of JTAPE, who devised the company's first patented product after encountering the masking challenges faced by paint specialists in the family automotive adhesives business.
JTAPE’s founder, Oliver Jevons, first discovered the masking challenges faced by paint specialists whilst working for the family automotive adhesives business. Having experienced these issues firsthand, he began devising innovative solutions tailored to the needs of professionals.
JTAPE's automotive sector, providing masking solutions for automotive refinish, collision repair, and body shop professionals.
Evidence
With over two decades industry experience, JTAPE leads the way in automotive masking, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to eliminate common challenges and increasing efficiency.
With extensive experience working with the industrial sector, JTAPE delivers durable, high-performance masking solutions, built to withstand the demands of the most demanding environments.
JTAPE's OEM sector, providing precision-engineered masking solutions for original equipment manufacturing applications.
Evidence
Discover JTAPE’s precision-engineered masking solutions tailored for OEM applications. In addition to increasing efficiency, consistency and ensuring superior performance, they optimise production processes and deliver exceptional results.
JTAPE's first patented product and the product that launched the company, an award-winning foam masking tape for automotive refinish and collision repair.
JTAPE earned its first industry accolade in Japan, winning Best New Body Shop Product for its Advanced Foam Masking Tape. This prestigious recognition reinforced our commitment to innovation and quality, demonstrating that our masking solutions meet the demands of automotive refinish and collision repair professionals worldwide.
In 2004, JTAPE revolutionised automotive refinishing with the launch of our first Blending Tape, No Edge Blending Tape. Designed for seamless paint transitions, this innovation combined precision with efficiency, enabling automotive professionals to deliver high quality finishes to a smaller section of a vehicle, often known as spot or smart repairs.
JTAPE launched Primeshield, a smart solution for masking gaps that require priming. Designed to prevent rework from excess primer build-up on panel edges, it’s easy to apply and adjust, allowing paint professionals to improve efficiency and overall finish, while spending less time masking.
JTAPE’s global reach continues to grow, now exporting to over 60 countries worldwide. With an expanding international presence, JTAPE ensures that our specialist masking solutions are accessible in multiple markets and sectors across the globe.