What Tapecon does

Tapecon is a 107-year-old, fifth-generation family-owned contract manufacturer headquartered at 701 Seneca Street in Buffalo, New York, employing 51–100 people. Founded in 1919 as Davis Bulletin Co. and merged with Tapecon Inc. in 1970, the company specializes in custom printing, precision converting, laminating, die-cutting, and advanced manufacturing for healthcare and life sciences (primary), industrial, aerospace and defense, and emerging smart-product customers. Core technical capabilities include multiple printing technologies (screen, flexographic, digital), durable coatings, ISO 14644-1 Class 7 cleanroom converting for medical components, and flexible hybrid electronics for wearable biosensors and on-body diagnostic devices. The company is ISO 13485:2016 certified and FDA registered, and holds preferred-converter or expertise designations with 3M, DuPont Tyvek, Solventum, Avery Dennison Medical, and Covestro.

Tapecon's product portfolio spans labels and decals, graphic overlays, membrane switches, printed chemical indicators, wearable skin tapes and patches, electronics materials, gaskets and filtration components, medical device components and disposable medical devices, plus a sub-brand (Ryandra Cohesive Tapes). Service capabilities cover outsourced manufacturing, durable printing and coating, custom materials converting, flexible printed electronics, and new product introduction support. The business operates on a project-based, quote-priced B2B model with no publicly disclosed pricing and no e-commerce or retail channel; every engagement is custom, validated, and supported by dedicated product managers and engineers from concept through prototyping to production.

The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales via website-initiated project requests, supported by a content-marketing program (blog, podcast, monthly newsletter, case studies, testimonials), a self-serve Tapecon Label Estimator tool, and active participation at industry events such as MEDTECH and Xeikon Café Europe. Steve Davis has served as President since May 2015 as the fifth-generation Davis family member to lead the company. The firm has not raised external funding and remains privately held by the Davis family.

Name

Tapecon

Legal name

Tapecon, Inc.

Website

https://tapecon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tapecon is a 107-year-old, fifth-generation family-owned contract manufacturer in Buffalo, NY that provides custom printing, precision converting, and ISO 13485-certified cleanroom manufacturing of medical, industrial, and aerospace components for OEM customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Manufacturing and Custom Printing & Converting

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing
• Custom materials converting
• Medical device components
• Flexible printed electronics
• Industrial printing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Tapecon provides custom converting, printing, and advanced manufacturing services for OEM applications. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements from initial design support through prototyping and full-scale production. The company serves as a manufacturing partner rather than a simple vendor, offering services from concept to completion.
2. Custom Materials Converting: Precision converting, laminating, and finishing services for healthcare, industrial, and aerospace applications. Services include die-cutting, slitting, and custom material fabrication to customer specifications.
3. Durable Printing and Coating: Industrial printing services including screen printing, flexographic printing, and digital printing with durable coatings and specialty inks for harsh environment applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tapecon is a contract manufacturer that prints, converts, and assembles custom components for healthcare, life sciences, industrial, and aerospace OEMs. Its core offering includes custom-printed labels and decals, graphic overlays, membrane switches, printed chemical indicators, wearable skin tapes and patches, electronics materials, gaskets and filtration components, and disposable medical device components, supported by an ISO Class 7 cleanroom and ISO 13485:2016 quality system.

Product overview

Tapecon is a five-generation family-owned contract manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of printing, converting, and advanced manufacturing services for healthcare, life sciences, industrial, and aerospace applications. The company's offerings include custom-printed labels and decals, graphic overlays, membrane switches, printed chemical indicators, wearable skin tapes and patches, electronics materials, gaskets and filtration components, and medical device components. These products are supported by core service capabilities including outsourced manufacturing, durable printing and coating, custom materials converting, flexible printed electronics, and new product introduction support. The company also offers specialty sub-brands such as Ryandra cohesive tapes. Tapecon's manufacturing is performed using multiple printing technologies (screen, digital, flexographic) and converting processes (die-cutting, laminating, slitting) in both standard and ISO-certified cleanroom environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Labels & Decals Custom-printed labels and decals for healthcare, life sciences, industrial, and aerospace applications, designed to withstand harsh environments, moisture, chemicals, and abrasion while maintaining readability and barcode integrity.
• Graphic Overlays
• Membrane Switches
• Printed Chemical Indicators
• Wearable Skin Tapes & Patches
• Electronics Materials
• Gaskets & Filtration Components
• Medical Device Components / Disposable Medical Devices
• Ryandra Cohesive Tapes & Supplies
• Outsourced Manufacturing
• Durable Printing & Coating
• Custom Materials Converting
• Flexible Printed Electronics
• New Product Introduction Support

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3M Medical Materials and TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2017Tapecon partnered with 3M Medical Materials and Technologies for a joint presentation at MEDTECH2017. 3M presented on 'Science of Skin' for wearable technology in healthcare markets, while Tapecon discussed converting those materials into usable applications and how customer and supplier partnerships drive innovation.
• MEDTECH AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 October 2017Tapecon participated as sponsor and exhibitor at MEDTECH2017 conference, part of the MedTech Association which represents and supports the medical technology industry in New York and beyond.
• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationTapecon is a 3M Preferred Converter, recognized for specialized expertise in converting 3M materials for demanding applications. This partnership provides access to 3M's extensive materials portfolio including VHB tapes and specialized adhesives for healthcare and industrial applications.
• DuPont (Tyvek)coreTechnology or IntegrationTapecon is a DuPont Tyvek Preferred Printer, recognized for experience printing and converting Tyvek substrates for demanding labeling applications. This designation signifies Tapecon's expertise in handling the unique properties of Tyvek material.
• SolventumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTapecon holds Solventum Choice Converter status, indicating specialized expertise in converting Solventum materials for medical applications.
• Avery Dennison MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationTapecon has developed recognized medical expertise in partnership with Avery Dennison, providing access to Avery Dennison's medical-grade materials and solutions.
• Western New York Sustainable Business RoundtableminorOthersTapecon is a founding member of the Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in operations.
• Buffalo Niagara Partnership Manufacturers CouncilminorOthersSteve Davis (President) serves as Chair of the BNP Manufacturers Council, which creates value for manufacturing members through programming, connecting industry peers and providing services that support advanced manufacturing sector growth in Buffalo Niagara region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ProAmpac: Global flexible packaging and specialty converting company serving healthcare, food, and industrial markets. Broader and larger than Tapecon but operates adjacent flexible-pack and laminated-structure converting for medical OEMs with shared converting capabilities and customer base.
• 3M Health Care: Materials giant with a Health Care business unit supplying medical-grade adhesives, tapes, and wearable substrates. Functions as Tapecon's most strategic supplier (Preferred Converter) and simultaneously as the upstream incumbent whose materials portfolio defines Tapecon's serviceable scope.
• CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label company with a CCL Healthcare division serving medical device and pharma OEMs. Comparable to Tapecon as a healthcare-label and converting competitor with broader geographic reach and a convertible/print product portfolio.
• Avery Dennison Medical: Global leader in pressure-sensitive materials with a dedicated medical business unit. Comparable to Tapecon as both a preferred-supplier partner and an indirect competitor offering medical-grade adhesives, wearable patches, and label materials across healthcare OEMs.

Direct peers

• Boyd Corporation: Engineered materials and thermal management manufacturer with precision converting capabilities serving medical, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable to Tapecon in advanced converting of multi-layer laminates, gaskets, and engineered components for regulated industries.
• AMGRAPH Packaging: Custom label and flexible packaging printer/converter serving healthcare, nutraceutical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Tapecon in custom label printing, durable substrates, and converting services for regulated end markets.
• Strouse: Custom converter and contract manufacturer specializing in pressure-sensitive adhesives, foam parts, and medical components. Directly comparable to Tapecon in healthcare/lifesciences converting, custom die-cutting, and adhesive tape assemblies serving OEMs in medical and industrial end markets.
• FLEXcon: Specialty manufacturer of pressure-sensitive films and laminates for industrial, medical, and graphics applications. Comparable to Tapecon as a film/laminate converter with coated-adhesive expertise and healthcare-adjacent materials portfolios.
• Dunmore Aerospace: Specialty film and laminate manufacturer serving aerospace, industrial, and healthcare customers with engineered multi-layer constructions. Directly comparable to Tapecon in film converting, lamination, and durable substrate manufacturing for harsh-environment applications.
• JH Bertrand: New England-based custom label and converter of specialty materials serving medical, industrial, and durable-goods customers. Closely comparable to Tapecon in custom converting, durable label printing, and adhesive lamination for harsh-environment applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Tapecon

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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