Material Converting That Solves Complex Challenges
RGH Converting provides custom material converting services across the UK for manufacturers who need more than a standard part. From a single prototype to full production runs, we convert flexible materials like foams, tapes, adhesives, films, rubber and felts into precise, performance-critical components built around your brief. Our engineer-led approach means we start with the problem, not the process: we work out what the part actually has to do, then choose the right combination of die-cutting, slitting, lamination and finishing to deliver it. The result is engineered material conversion that fits your application, your tolerances and your timeline; not an off-the-shelf compromise.
Capabilities Overview
Custom Converting. Engineered for Performance.
RGH Converting brings together material knowledge, process expertise, and a flexible, hands-on approach — to help engineers and buyers overcome application-specific challenges. Whether you need a custom adhesive solution, tight tolerance die cut, or fast-turnaround prototype, our team acts as an extension of yours — identifying the best route forward and delivering consistently high standards at speed.
Material Converting Services We Offer
Built to Solve. Designed to Adapt.
We combine smart processes, technical collaboration, and efficient production to support every stage of your project. Explore how we can help:
Material Customisation
Engineering Support
Design & Prototyping
Testing & Validation
What We Convert
Materials We Convert
We work with a broad range of flexible, technical materials and convert them to performance-critical tolerances. Common materials include high-performance foams (PE, PU, silicone and acrylic), single- and double-sided adhesive tapes, transfer adhesives, films and membranes, rubber and elastomers, felts, and gasket materials. If you're not sure which material suits your application, that's part of what we do — our team specifies the right substrate and adhesive system for the job.
We Help You Solve the Problem First — Then Find the Right Solution
Start with your challenge — whether it’s sealing, bonding, insulating or protecting — and we’ll guide you to the right combination of materials and capabilities to solve it, fast.
Why RGH Converting
Why Manufacturers Choose RGH Converting
Our IATF 16949:2016 certification makes RGH a proven partner for automotive material converting, supplying converted components to OEMs and Tier suppliers — see the industries we serve.
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ISO 9001:2015 certified
(by NQA and UKAS) — rigorous quality management across every operation, giving customers full traceability and repeatability.
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IATF 16949:2016 certified
The global automotive quality standard, underpinning our work with OEMs and Tiered suppliers.
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40+ years of converting experience
Decades of solving material problems across demanding industries.
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3M Preferred Converter
Access to 3M's full range of tapes, adhesives and specialist materials.
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UK manufacturing, Essex-based
Responsive lead times and direct access to the people making your parts.
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Engineer-led, problem-first
You deal with an engineer who understands the application, not just an order-taker.
Latest News
Insights, Updates & Industry Innovation
Stay up to date with the latest from RGH from company news and product developments to insights on materials, processes, and industry trends. Discover how we’re driving innovation and continuous improvement across the sectors we serve.
FAQs
Material Converting FAQs
Common questions about RGH Converting's custom material converting services — the materials we convert, how the process works, and support from prototype to full production.
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What is material converting?
Material converting is the process of transforming raw flexible materials — such as foams, tapes, adhesives, films and rubber — into finished components through cutting, slitting, laminating and shaping. At RGH we do this to custom specifications for performance-critical manufacturing applications.
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What materials can you convert?
We convert foams, single- and double-sided adhesive tapes, transfer adhesives, films, membranes, rubber, elastomers, felts and gasket materials. If your material isn't listed, ask — we can usually source and convert it or recommend an alternative.
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Do you handle both prototypes and production volumes?
Yes. We support the full journey from a single prototype through to full production runs, with the same engineering team involved throughout, so parts stay consistent as you scale.
Need support with a project?
Whether you’re starting a new development or need a fast turnaround, our team is ready to help.