Our History

Our History

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  • 1969
    1969

    Parafix Ltd was founded by Mr John Shipley, in Sussex in the south of England. It quickly became 3M’s preferred distributor of Industrial Tape and Adhesive products in that area. At that time, adhesive tape technology was in its infancy and the products were, generally, quite basic.

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    1973
    1973

    Parafix was appointed Sussex Authorised Distributor for 3M, manufacturer of speciality tape, film and foil materials.

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    1989
    1989

    Parafix was appointed Preferred Converter for Rogers Corporation, manufacturer of high performance foam materials.

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    1995
    1995

    Parafix is appointed Preferred Converter for 3M.

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    1996
    1996

    Parafix acquire Scapa Select Distributor ‘Adhesive Tapes & Conversions Ltd’, growing the manufacturing facility and product range.

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    2000
    2000

    Parafix acquired Thames Adhesives & Tapes Ltd further penetrating the specialist electrical market and expanding the product range.

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    2002 - 2022
    2002 - 2022

    Parafix expands outside of the UK.  With the rapid expansion of manufacturing in Eastern Europe, Parafix saw an opportunity for growth and opened a manufacturing plant in Budapest. Parafix Hungária Kft has become an important component supplier to manufacturers now basing their production in the region.

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    2006
    2006

    Parafix become resellers of AccuPlace automated assembly equipment.

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    2015
    2015

    Parafix become a Preferred Converter for Porex Corporation, manufacturer of market leading porous materials. Their range of products will complement our extensive assortment of adhesive materials and meet the filtration and venting needs of our healthcare, automotive and electronics customers.

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    2023
    2023

    Parafix got acquired by ADDEV Materials Group.

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