Intertape polymer group

What Intertape polymer group does

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), founded in 1981 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, is a global manufacturer of packaging and protective solutions. The company produces pressure-sensitive tapes (acrylic, hot melt, natural rubber, water-activated, duct, masking, foil), packaging films (stretch, shrink, VCI anti-corrosion, PCR-content), protective packaging (bubble, foam, inflatable systems, mailers, paper systems, Curby sustainable line), automated packaging equipment (case erectors, sealers, tape heads, water-activated tape dispensers, palletizers, vision inspection), engineered coated products (AquaMaster geomembranes, NovaShield structure fabrics, Palisade butyl roofing underlayments), and specialty industrial tapes. Proprietary technologies underpin performance claims, including Corru-Grip hot melt adhesive, AF2K in-line adhesion testing for recycled corrugate, iTrack real-time tape usage monitoring combined with the ETX tape head, the patent-pending Curby honeycomb cushioning system, ExlfilmPlus PCR shrink film, and high-temperature Palisade Butyl-HT underlayment rated to 265°F.

The company serves industrial, commercial, and consumer end-markets across e-commerce, general manufacturing, building and construction, electrical/electronic (including EV battery), aerospace, transportation, food processing, and consumer/DIY segments. Manufacturing operations span the US (Sarasota, Chicago, Midland NC) and Canada (Truro), with additional facilities supporting a global footprint. IPG distributes through three layered channels: a B2B customer center and distributor portal serving enterprise accounts, a global distributor network reaching mid-market customers, and retail channels including major Big Box retailers, paint and hardware stores, and office supply outlets for consumer brands such as Tuck Tape and DEWALT-licensed duct tape. Subsidiary brands include Polyair (protective packaging), Better Packages (water-activated tape dispensers), and Cantech/Tuck Tape (Canadian pressure-sensitive tapes).

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of branded tape, film, protective packaging, and engineered coated products, plus hardware sales of automated packaging equipment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with specialists handling custom solutions and enterprise contracts. Growth levers include sustainability-mandated product substitution (PCR films, curbside-recyclable Curby line, Cradle-to-Cradle certified offerings), e-commerce volume growth, electrification tailwinds in EV and solar applications, and disciplined M&A (Nortech, Cantech, Polyair, Better Packages, Capstone Polyweave). The company has recently delisted from public markets, with ownership now held by a private financial sponsor.

Name

Intertape polymer group

Legal name

Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Website

https://itape.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Intertape Polymer Group is a global manufacturer of tapes, films, protective packaging, automated packaging equipment, and engineered coated products serving industrial, commercial, and consumer markets across e-commerce, manufacturing, construction, electrical, aerospace, and food processing verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG), Multilayer Laminates & Composite Structures (Solvent/Water/Extrusion Laminated) (IMALABAD), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

Keywords

• Pressure sensitive tapes
• Packaging films
• Protective packaging
• Automated packaging equipment
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tapes and Adhesive Products: IPG generates primary revenue through manufacturing and selling pressure-sensitive tapes including carton sealing tapes (acrylic, hot melt, natural rubber), water-activated tapes, duct tapes, masking tapes, foil tapes, and specialty industrial tapes. Products are sold directly and through distributors to industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
2. Packaging Films: Revenue from stretch film, shrink film, VCI anti-corrosion films, and PCR (post-consumer recycled) content films for palletizing, bundling, unitizing, and packaging applications.
3. Automated Packaging Equipment: Sale of automated packaging machinery including case erectors, case sealers, case packers, tape heads, water-activated tape dispensers, palletizers, vision inspection systems, and e-commerce machinery. Includes service and support for equipment.
4. Protective Packaging: Sale of protective packaging products including bubble cushioning, foam, inflatable systems, mailers, paper systems, cold chain solutions, and Curby sustainable packaging line.
5. Building and Construction Products: Revenue from building envelope products including house wrap, flashing, roof underlayment, sheathing tape, HVAC tapes, and specialty construction tapes for air, moisture, and vapor management.
6. Engineered Coated Products: Specialized engineered coated products including geomembrane liners (AquaMaster), structure fabrics (NovaShield), and custom-coated fabric solutions for industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Intertape Polymer Group manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of packaging and protective solutions, including pressure-sensitive carton sealing tapes (acrylic, hot melt, natural rubber), water-activated tape systems, duct, masking, foil, and specialty industrial tapes, stretch and shrink films, protective packaging (bubble, foam, mailers, paper systems, cold chain), building envelope products (house wrap, flashing, roof underlayment, sheathing and HVAC tapes), engineered coated products (geomembranes, structure fabrics), and automated packaging equipment such as case erectors, case sealers, tape heads, palletizers, and vision inspection systems. The company sells to industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through direct sales, a B2B portal, a global distributor network, and retail channels under owned brands (Tuck Tape, Curby, NovaShield, AquaMaster, ExlfilmPlus, Palisade) and licensed brands (DEWALT).

Product overview

IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) is a global provider of packaging and protective solutions headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, offering a broad portfolio of products organized into distinct categories: Carton Sealing (tapes, machines, water-activated tape systems), Building & Construction (duct tapes, foil tapes, masking tapes, roof underlayments), Industrial Tapes (double-coated, electrical, filament, polyethylene), Packaging Films (stretch film, shrink film, VCI anti-corrosion films), Protective Packaging (bubble, foam, inflatable systems, mailers, paper systems), Sustainable Packaging (PCR products, Curby mailers, Curby fragile wrap), Engineered Coated Products (geomembranes, structure fabrics), and Automated Packaging Equipment (case erectors, case sealers, tape heads, palletizers). Key named product lines include Palisade Butyl-HT roof underlayments, Curby sustainable packaging (mailers, fragile wrap, tape), DEWALT branded duct tape, ExlfilmPlus PCR shrink film with recycled content, AquaMaster geomembranes, NovaShield structure fabrics, and iTrack tape monitoring systems. The company operates as a multi-product manufacturer and supplier rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Curby: Sustainable curbside-recyclable packaging line including Curby Mailers, Curby Fragile Wrap, and Curby Mini-Taper.
• NovaShield
• Palisade
• AquaMaster
• ExlfilmPlus
• Tuck Tape
• DEWALT

Products and services

• Palisade Butyl-HT High temperature (265°F) self-adhered roofing underlayment designed for steep slope applications and sold as part of IPG's building envelope solutions for roofing contractors and builders.
• Palisade Butyl-HT PLUS Premium 100% pure butyl underlayment designed for extreme weather performance with 265°F temperature resistance and a non-asphaltic formula, sold to roofing contractors and builders.
• Curby Mailer Recyclable padded paper mailer made from recycled and recyclable paper, lined with patent-pending honeycomb paper structure for eco-conscious shipping by e-commerce and retail shippers.
• Curby Fragile Wrap Innovative patent-pending honeycomb cushioning wrap offering protection benefits over bubble, bubble-on-demand, foam, and other paper materials; curbside recyclable for e-commerce and shipping use.
• iTrack Low Tape / No Tape Monitoring System Real-time low-tape/no-tape monitoring system that, when combined with the ETX tape head, monitors and tracks tape usage and potential failures in packaging operations.
• E-CO Flex Automated Packaging Station Smart automated packaging station that replaces manual packaging processes to boost e-commerce packaging efficiency.
• ExlfilmPlus PCR Shrink Film Performance polyolefin shrink film incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) content for sustainable packaging of palletized goods in manufacturing and distribution.
• AquaMaster Geomembrane Liners Geosynthetic geomembrane liners (woven coated fabric) designed for easy installation and long-term durability in aquaculture, mining, water management, and infrastructure applications.
• Iron Grip Duct Tape Heavy duty premium duct tape with 17 mil thickness, polyethylene coated cloth with aggressive pressure-sensitive natural rubber adhesive for industrial, contractor, and consumer use.
• NovaShield Structure Fabric Woven coated membrane structure fabric designed for sports arenas, event tents, greenhouses, and various rigid frame structure applications, offering strength and light weight.
• DEWALT Duct Tape Premium ultra-tough duct tape manufactured by IPG under DEWALT license, featuring strong woven cloth/poly backing, available through retail specialty product channels for demanding jobsite and professional use.
• ProMask Blue Masking Tape Blue masking tape with Bloc-It Clean Line Technology designed for exposure applications in painting and construction for contractors and pro painters.
• AF2K (Adhesion Force to Kraft) In-Line Testing System In-line packaging test system that measures how well tape adheres to kraft paper substrates using the ET Xtreme Tape Head, designed to ensure consistent carton sealing performance and reduce tape failures on packaging lines.
• Better Packages RSA 3023-WAT High Speed Case Sealer High-speed automated case sealer utilizing water-activated tape technology from the Better Packages subsidiary for automated carton sealing on packaging lines.
• Curby Mini-Taper Manual Water-Activated Tape Dispenser Compact, lightweight (6 pounds) manual water-activated tape dispenser with small footprint for small office, home office, retail outlets, and low-volume shipping environments.
• Polyair Protective Mailers and Cushioning Line of protective mailers and cushioning products from the Polyair subsidiary offering cushioning and protection for shipped goods in e-commerce, retail, and fulfillment networks.
• PaperSpace X-Wrap DD Automated Paper Cushioning System Automatic paper cushioning system that replaces plastic bubble wrap with sustainable, high-speed paper protection designed to reduce packing time and minimize damaged goods.
• SHIELD Polyolefin Shrink Film Polyolefin shrink film designed to conceal contents of wrapped products as a Ships In Own Container (SIOC) solution for confidentiality during transit.
• Water-Activated Tape (WAT) Systems Water-activated tape and dispenser systems (Better Packages brand) used for carton sealing in distribution, e-commerce, manufacturing, and small office/retail shipping applications.
• Carton Sealing Tape Portfolio (Acrylic, Hot Melt, Natural Rubber, Flatback) Carton sealing pressure-sensitive tapes in acrylic, hot melt, natural rubber, and flatback constructions for industrial packaging operations across manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce.
• Tuck Tape Consumer and Professional Packaging Tapes Consumer and professional packaging tapes under the Tuck Tape brand (Cantech subsidiary), including utility, advance, and premium packaging tapes distributed through Big Box retailers, paint/hardware stores, and office supply outlets in Canada.
• Automated Packaging Equipment Line Automated packaging machinery line including case erectors, case sealers, case packers, tape heads, water-activated tape dispensers, palletizers, vision inspection systems, and e-commerce machinery, with associated service and support for industrial and e-commerce customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coca-Cola Atlanta bottling facility consumed 180 metric tons of IPG's 30% PCR shrink film for USD 486,000, demonstrating successful sustainable packaging adoption.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tuck Tape (Cantech)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Tuck Tape, operated by Cantech, is a leading pressure-sensitive tape brand and part of the IPG family. Cantech announced strategic expansion of Tuck Tape brand into Canadian consumer retail market with new carton sealing tapes and rebranded products.
• DEWALTcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIPG holds licensing agreement to produce DEWALT branded duct tape products. DEWALT Ultra-Tough Duct Tape is designed for demanding applications with strong woven cloth/poly backing, available through IPG product catalog and retail channels.
• Admiral Farragut AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPG partnered with Admiral Farragut Academy to support hands-on STEM learning by providing Water-Activated Tape and Better Packages dispensers. Educational partnership supporting workforce development and brand awareness among future packaging professionals.
• Tishma TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPG/Tishma packaging automation solutions provide automated machines to improve productivity with lower operating costs and higher throughput efficiency. Tishma serves as a channel partner for IPG automated packaging equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M is a global diversified industrial conglomerate with a major industrial tapes and adhesives division directly competing with IPG across carton sealing, masking, duct, and specialty tapes. Identified alongside IPG as a top-5 global packaging tapes player.
• Berry Global: Berry Global is a large diversified manufacturer of plastic packaging products including films, tapes, and engineered materials. Comparable to IPG in flexible packaging films and protective packaging with broader scale and product breadth.
• Novolex: Novolex is a North American leader in specialty paper and flexible plastic packaging products including bags, wraps, and films. Comparable to IPG's flexible packaging and protective packaging categories at scale across food service, retail, and industrial channels.

Direct peers

• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is a leading global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, tapes, and packaging materials. Identified alongside IPG as a top-5 packaging tapes competitor with overlapping product portfolios in carton sealing and industrial tapes.
• Tesa SE: Tesa SE (Beiersdorf subsidiary) is a global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes and adhesive solutions for industrial and consumer markets. Identified alongside IPG as a top-5 packaging tapes competitor with comparable product breadth.
• Nitto Denko: Nitto Denko is a Japanese diversified manufacturer specializing in industrial tapes, films, and adhesive products. Identified alongside IPG as a top-5 packaging tapes competitor with strong presence in electronics, automotive, and industrial verticals.
• Shurtape Technologies: Shurtape is a US-based manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes including packaging, masking, duct, and specialty industrial tapes. It competes directly with IPG in carton sealing tapes and shares similar B2B distribution and retail channel strategies.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global provider of protective and food packaging solutions including bubble cushioning, mailers, and automated packaging systems. Directly comparable to IPG's Polyair protective packaging and e-commerce fulfillment portfolio.
• Pregis: Pregis is a manufacturer of protective packaging materials, films, and automated packaging equipment for e-commerce and industrial customers. Overlaps with IPG's protective packaging, stretch/shrink films, and automated equipment offerings.
• Storopack: Storopack is a German-headquartered provider of protective packaging including air pillows, paper cushioning, and foam systems. Identified alongside IPG as a key player in anti-static foam packaging with comparable e-commerce fulfillment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A7 records

Investments

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