TAB Products

What TAB Products does

TAB Products Co. LLC is a privately held, US-based manufacturer and software provider specializing in physical records management, high-density storage systems, and electronic document/records management software. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Mayville, Wisconsin — where it operates an in-house manufacturing facility producing 250,000 specialty folders daily — TAB serves a Fortune 500-heavy enterprise customer base (claiming 90% F500 penetration) across finance, healthcare, government/public safety, legal, energy, education, libraries, and cultural institutions in the US and Canada.

The company's product portfolio spans three integrated lines: (1) physical filing supplies and color-coded labeling systems built around its patented CompuColor technology, including proprietary software like TABQUIK for label printing; (2) high-density mobile storage systems (TAB-TRAC, EXPRESS-TRAC II, POWER-TRAC II, SIDE-TRAC, Modular Mobile) plus filing cabinets, smart lockers, and specialized storage (weapons, art, museum, library); and (3) FusionRMS electronic document and records management (EDRMS) software with search and OCR, supported by a Records Management as a Service (RMaaS) offering covering document imaging, file conversions, offsite audits, and program design. This combination enables hybrid records management across paper and digital workflows.

TAB monetizes through a multi-channel model: direct enterprise sales for storage systems and software (quote-based, multi-year contracts), inside/phone sales, US and Canadian e-commerce storefronts for filing supplies (shoptab.com, shoptab.ca, shopjetersystems.com), and reseller partnerships (GBS, Jeter). The company has 101-250 employees, no disclosed funding rounds or external investment, and an operating history spanning more than seven decades.

Name

TAB Products

Legal name

TAB Products Co. LLC

Website

https://tab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TAB Products is a privately held US manufacturer providing physical filing supplies, high-density mobile storage systems, and FusionRMS electronic records management software for hybrid paper-digital workflows, primarily serving Fortune 500 enterprises across finance, healthcare, government, legal, energy, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Records Management and Storage Solutions

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing (33994), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Office Furniture (No Wood) (2522)

akta.pro primary industry

Calendars, Planners & Organization Supplies Retail (CRALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stationery & Office Paper Products (notebooks, pads, forms) (IMAMAHAG), Storage Accessories & Hardware Retail (Labels, Fasteners, Mounting Rails, Closet hardware) (CRAIAJAO), Printing & Copy Services Retail (CRALABAD)

Keywords

• Records management software
• File storage systems
• Filing supplies manufacturing
• Mobile shelving systems
• Document management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mayville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Filing Supplies: Sale of file folders (TAB folders, Top Tab folders, 2TAB folders, Datafile folders, FORTIfile folders, tabZEROfile, custom folders), color-coded labels (CompuColor Labels, label rolls/sheets, FilePak Labels), filing accessories, pockets, and indexes. Products are manufactured in-house at their Wisconsin facility.
2. Storage Systems and Equipment: Sale of high-density mobile storage systems (TAB-TRAC, EXPRESS-TRAC II, POWER-TRAC II, SIDE-TRAC, Modular Mobile), metal shelving, filing cabinets, lockers (metal, smart lockers, weapons storage), and carts. Includes both standard and custom configurations.
3. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: FusionRMS electronic document management software and TABQUIK labeling software. FusionRMS provides records management capabilities with search and OCR functionality.
4. Professional Services and Consulting: Services including document imaging, records center services (RMaaS), file room management, offsite box audits, records management program design, document purging, file conversions, file moves and relocation, electronic records management program design, and shared drive/cloud storage management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TAB Products sells physical filing supplies (file folders, color-coded labels) manufactured in-house in Wisconsin, high-density mobile storage systems (mechanical and powered), filing cabinets, smart lockers, and specialized storage solutions (weapons, artwork). It complements these hardware offerings with the FusionRMS electronic document and records management software platform, the TABQUIK labeling software, and Records Management as a Service (RMaaS) including document imaging, file conversions, and records program design.

Product overview

TAB Products offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical storage and information management solutions. The core offering includes: (1) Filing Supplies - TAB® folders, CompuColor Labels, TABQUIK® labeling software, and related accessories; (2) TAB FusionRMS - an electronic document and records management (EDRMS) software platform for managing paper and digital information; (3) High-Density Storage Systems including TAB-TRAC®, EXPRESS-TRAC II, POWER-TRAC® II, SIDE-TRAC, and Modular Mobile® mobile shelving systems; (4) Storage Cabinets including Stax®, Spacefinder®, Twinfile®, and Designer cabinets; (5) Smart Lockers for workplace storage; (6) Specialized Storage for healthcare, museum, library, government, military, weapons, and retail applications; (7) Records Management as a Service (RMaaS) including document imaging, file conversions, and offsite storage. The software platform (FusionRMS) integrates with the physical storage solutions to provide hybrid records management capabilities for enterprise customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TABQUIK: Labeling software that allows printing of customized, color-coded file labels in 3 easy steps
• FusionRMS
• TAB Smart Lockers
• ArtStor
• TAB-TRAC
• EXPRESS-TRAC II
• POWER-TRAC II
• SIDE-TRAC
• FORTIfile
• CompuColor
• WallWrite
• GearStor
• TekStak

Products and services

• TAB FusionRMS Electronic document and records management software (EDRMS) that securely manages paper and digital information, featuring robust search functionality and OCR capability for hybrid records environments. Designed for organizations that need to manage both physical and digital records through a unified platform.
• TABQUIK Labeling Software Software that allows users to print customized, color-coded file labels in 3 easy steps, saving time and money by enabling in-house production of color-coded labels.
• TAB File Folders File folders designed and built by TAB for optimal visibility, fast retrieval, and maximum longevity, including TAB folders, Top Tab folders, 2TAB folders, Datafile folders, FORTIfile folders, tabZEROfile, and custom folders. Manufactured in-house at the Wisconsin facility.
• CompuColor Labels Color-coded filing labels that have set the industry standard since 1972, available as pre-printed color labels or blank labels for printing. Part of TAB's patented CompuColor color-coded filing system.
• TAB-TRAC High-Density Mobile Storage High-density mobile storage system with mechanical assist operation, supporting up to 1,000 lbs maximum weight and 80 ft maximum carriage length, with seismic options available and manufactured in the USA.
• EXPRESS-TRAC II High-Density Mobile Storage High-profile high-density mobile storage system with mechanical operation, supporting up to 1,000 lbs maximum weight and 40 ft maximum carriage length, manufactured in the USA.
• POWER-TRAC II Powered High-Density Mobile Storage Powered high-density mobile storage system with electrical operation, supporting over 1,000 lbs maximum weight and 80 ft maximum carriage length, with seismic options available and manufactured in the USA.
• SIDE-TRAC Lateral High-Density Mobile Storage Lateral high-density mobile storage system with manual operation, supporting up to 700 lbs maximum weight and 3 ft maximum carriage length, with seismic options available and manufactured in the USA.
• Modular Mobile High-Density Storage High-density mobile storage system with modular design for flexible configuration and expansion.
• TAB Smart Lockers Smart locker solutions providing safe, secure locations to store belongings with customizable configurations including wall partition lockers, built-in locker walls, and collaborative islands with smart lock options for office, campus, and locker room environments.
• Weapons Storage Systems Security storage systems for weapons, optics, ammunition, and equipment with heavy-duty all-welded construction, adjustable components, and multiple locking options (5-point or 7-point), complying with US Military AR 190-11 standards.
• ArtStor High-Density Artwork Storage High-density storage system designed to hang and store virtually any size of framed or unmounted artwork using unique mesh frames and specially designed hooks for secure storage of delicate items.
• Records Management as a Service (RMaaS) Managed services offering including document imaging, file room management, offsite box audits, records management program design, document purging, file conversions, file moves and relocation, electronic records management program design, and shared drive/cloud storage management.
• Filing and Storage Cabinets Filing and storage cabinets including Stax and SuperStax cabinets, Spacefinder/Datafile cabinets for maximizing storage in limited spaces, and Twinfile rotary cabinets for efficient file storage and retrieval.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage capacity increased by 91% at University of Washington library with 3 miles of shelving
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smead Manufacturing: Smead is a leading manufacturer of file folders, color-coded labels, hanging file systems, and office organization supplies sold through office supply retailers and direct channels. Smead competes directly with TAB folders, CompuColor labels, and TABQUIK labeling software across SMB and enterprise buyers.
• Kardex Remstar: Kardex Remstar provides automated storage, retrieval, and inventory management systems including vertical lift modules and carousels for offices, healthcare, and industrial customers. They compete with TAB's mobile shelving and offer a more automation-heavy alternative.
• Pendaflex: Pendaflex is a major manufacturer of hanging file folders, file folders, and office filing supplies sold through retail and office supply channels. They compete directly with TAB's folder and filing accessories portfolio in the SMB and consumer segment.
• Spacesaver Corporation: Spacesaver is the closest direct competitor in high-density mobile storage systems, headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. They compete head-to-head with TAB-TRAC, POWER-TRAC II, and EXPRESS-TRAC II in libraries, museums, healthcare, government, and industrial storage markets.
• Safco Products: Safco manufactures office furniture, storage products, and organization solutions including filing cabinets, mobile shelving, and lockers. They compete with TAB's storage cabinets, metal shelving, and locker product lines through office product dealers.
• Datum Filing Systems: Datum designs and manufactures high-density mobile storage systems and filing solutions for offices, healthcare, government, and educational institutions. They compete directly with TAB's mobile shelving line including mechanical and powered carriages.

Regional players

• Hänel Storage Systems: Hänel is a German manufacturer of vertical carousel and automated storage systems for industrial, healthcare, and office applications. They compete with TAB's mobile storage in the European and global markets that TAB does not directly address.

Broad incumbents

• Iron Mountain: Iron Mountain is the dominant global records management, document storage, and information governance provider. They overlap with TAB's RMaaS services, offsite storage audits, and records management program design, but operate at much larger scale with a broader data center and digital transformation portfolio.
• Esselte (now Leitz): Esselte/Leitz is a global office products manufacturer offering filing supplies, labels, and desktop organization products across Europe and North America. They overlap with TAB's folders, labels, and office organization product lines with broader international distribution.

Emerging players

• DocuWare: DocuWare is a cloud-based document management and workflow automation platform used by mid-market and enterprise customers. They compete with TAB FusionRMS in electronic records management and could substitute for some hybrid records use cases that TAB currently addresses with its combined software plus physical storage approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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