We are tape makers, tape thinkers, tape innovators and problem solvers. Above all, we are passionate about creating premium masking solutions designed around the needs of professionals.
Our story began in 2016, when Q1® was launched in the UK as a premium masking brand for the automotive refinishing sector. One year later, Q1® entered the US market, quickly becoming one of the most recognised brands among professional refinishers.
In 2018, we took another important step forward, developing a dedicated range of products for the UK painting & decorating market. This expansion continued in 2024 with the launch of our Architectural range in Canada, bringing the Q1® approach to a growing community of painting professionals.
From those first steps to an international presence in more than 30 countries worldwide, Q1® has continued to evolve alongside the professionals we serve.
Listening has always been an essential part of that journey. By working closely with painters, decorators and bodyshops, we turn their everyday challenges, feedback and experience into opportunities to innovate and improve.
Today, Q1® continues to move forward with the same ambition that inspired its creation: combining quality, innovation and a distinctive identity to make masking better for professionals worldwide.
As human beings, we are motivated by passion. We thrive on challenges and new opportunities. These same principles drive our team to continually improve our portfolio of masking solutions: understanding industry challenges, identifying opportunities and developing new solutions with passion, skill and know-how.
Guided by these values, Q1® listens to professionals to create products designed around the specific needs of the industries we serve. Our Automotive Refinishing and Painting & Renovation solutions address trade-specific challenges through carefully selected materials and professional-focused design.
Q1® prides itself on:
A streamlined range of easy-to-choose products, designed to meet the needs of both distributors and professionals.
A recognisable brand that stands apart. Through a distinctive approach to marketing, education and customer engagement, we support our distributors and build meaningful connections with professionals across multiple platforms.
We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with professionals, offering high-performance masking solutions designed to make their work simpler, more efficient and more precise.
Behind Q1® is PPM Industries, one of Europe’s leading adhesive tape manufacturers, with over 30 years of experience and a global presence across more than 60 countries.
Founded in 1993, PPM Industries specialises in the development and manufacturing of masking, duct, paper packaging and specialty tapes. In addition to Q1®, the company develops and manufactures adhesive tape solutions for brands and distributors worldwide.
With vertically integrated production and converting facilities in Italy and India, PPM Industries combines extensive manufacturing expertise with continuous investment in research and development. This strong industrial foundation and in-depth knowledge of professional applications provide the expertise behind Q1® and its masking solutions.
Since 2024, PPM Industries has been part of Atlas Tapes Group, marking a new chapter of international growth and industrial synergy. Together, the Group combines extensive expertise in adhesive tapes and paper manufacturing with a broad international footprint, strengthening its ability to innovate and serve customers worldwide.
Discover more about PPM Industries and Atlas Tapes Group.
Q1® specialises in the development of premium masking solutions for the automotive refinishing industry, including collision repair and SMART repair applications. Our comprehensive range includes masking tapes, plastic sheeting, masking paper and specialty tapes, designed to support professional refinishers throughout the masking process.
Developed around the needs of bodyshops and professional painters, Q1® solutions help make even the most demanding refinishing jobs simpler and more efficient, supporting precision and high-quality results.
Q1® develops premium masking solutions specifically for professionals in the Painting & Renovation sector. Designed to support both traditional and airless spray painting applications, our dedicated range includes masking tapes, masking paper, pre-taped sheeting, specialty masking products and professional tools.
Developed around the everyday needs of painters and decorators, Q1® solutions help make masking simpler and more efficient, supporting clean, precise results across a wide range of painting and renovation projects.
At Q1®, marketing is about more than promoting products. It is about creating meaningful connections with professionals, sharing expertise and building a strong community around the brand.
Through an active presence across social media and other digital channels, we create educational, inspirational and product-focused content for painters, decorators and automotive refinishers worldwide. Our Q1® Ambassador Crew, a global network of more than 30 professional ambassadors, strengthens this connection by bringing real-world experience into our communication and showcasing Q1® solutions in everyday working environments.
We work closely with our distributors and partners to develop engaging communication and marketing activities tailored to their markets, helping them increase product awareness and connect with professional end users.
By bringing together digital communication, professional ambassadors and strong distributor partnerships, Q1® creates value beyond the product itself, building an ecosystem based on expertise, education and shared experience across both Automotive Refinishing and Painting & Renovation.
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