Tape It

What Tape It does

Tape It, Inc. is a privately held adhesive tape distributor, importer, and tape-rewinding company founded in 1983 and headquartered at 233 North Fehr Way, Bay Shore, New York. The company sources adhesive tape products from both major Asian manufacturers and domestic USA manufacturers, and resells them either as finished rolls or converted into special sizes and large log widths via its rewinding operations. It serves a horizontal set of use-case and vertical segments — professional painters and contractors, packaging and shipping operations, the film industry (gaffer tape), electrical and construction trades, and office/educational buyers — positioning itself as a one-stop procurement source across more than 15 tape categories (duct, masking, painters, packaging/carton sealing, kraft/flatback, filament/strapping, electrical, friction, rubber, PTFE/Teflon, aluminum foil, double-sided, foam mounting, label, and stationery), plus adjacent products such as drop cloths, PE tarps, pallet wrap, and tape dispensers.

Operationally, the company runs five North American distribution centers placed strategically across the United States and a company-owned manufacturing and distribution center in China supported by partnerships with several major Asian tape manufacturers. This dual footprint underpins its self-described position as one of the USA's larger importers of adhesive tape products, with fulfillment reaching customers worldwide and throughout North and South America. Standard offerings include private label and custom packaging, as well as second-quality and closeout items sold on a limited basis alongside the first-quality line.

The business model is a physical-goods distribution and light-converting model rather than a technology or subscription business. Revenue is generated through transactional product sales (pay-as-you-go, one-time purchase) across the tape catalog and two complementary lines — A+ Homework school/office supplies and a limited-edition tool line, operated as adjacent product lines/sub-brands. Go-to-market is direct: an owned e-commerce catalog at tapeithome.com (product specs, UPC codes, case quantities), supplemented by phone/fax ordering and a contact form. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must contact the company directly, consistent with a wholesale/B2B distribution posture serving both enterprise/wholesale buyers and SMB/consumer purchasers.

Name

Tape It

Legal name

Tape It, Inc.

Website

https://tapeithome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tape It, Inc. is a 1983-founded New York adhesive tape distributor, importer, and rewinder selling 15+ tape categories as finished rolls or custom sizes to painters, packaging/shipping, film, electrical, construction, and office buyers via e-commerce and five US distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesive Tape Distribution

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stretch, Shrink & Pallet Wrap Manufacturing (IMANAEAG), Backer Rods, Tapes & Joint Accessories (IMADAOAL)

Keywords

• Adhesive tape distribution
• Industrial tape products
• Packaging tape supplies
• Masking and duct tape
• Tape rewinding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bay Shore

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adhesive Tape Products Sales: Revenue generated from selling a wide range of adhesive tape products including Cloth Duct, Masking, Blue and Green Painters, Packaging/Carton Sealing, Flatback/Kraft, Strapping/Filament, Electrical, Friction, Rubber, Teflon, Aluminum, Double Sided, Foam Mounting, Label Tape, and Stationery tapes. Products sold as finished rolls or in special sizes and large log widths.
2. Complimentary Products: Sale of complementary product lines including A+ Homework school and office supplies and limited edition tool line.
3. Closeout/Second Quality Items: Sale of selected second quality items on a limited basis alongside first quality product line.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tape It, Inc. is an adhesive tape distributor and rewinding company that imports high-quality adhesive tape products and distributes USA-made adhesive tape products. The company offers a wide range of tape categories—including cloth duct, masking, painters, packaging/carton sealing, flatback/kraft, strapping/filament, electrical, friction, rubber, Teflon, aluminum, double sided, foam mounting, label, and stationery tapes—sold as finished rolls or in custom sizes and large log widths. It also offers private label and special packaging as standard company policy.

Product overview

Tape It is an adhesive tape distributor and manufacturer established in 1983, offering a comprehensive portfolio of tape products organized across multiple categories. The core product line includes various tape types: Aluminum Foil Tape, Carpet/Double Sided Tape, Duct Tape (Economy, Multi-Purpose, Premium, Industrial Strength), Electrical Tape, Filament/Strapping Tape, Friction Tape, Foam Mounting Tape, Gaffers Tape, Kraft/Flatback Tape, Label Tape, Masking Tape (General Purpose, Premium Quality, Blue Painters, Green Painters), Packaging/Carton Sealing Tape, Rubber Tape, Safety/Warning Tape, Specialty Items, Stationery Tape, Tape Dispensers, and P.T.F.E. Thread Seal Tape (Teflon Tape). Supporting products include Drop Covers/Drop Cloths, PE Tarps, and Pallet Wrap. The company has expanded to offer complementary product lines including A+ Homework school and office supplies and a limited edition tool line. All tape products are offered as finished rolls or can be ordered in special sizes and large log widths, with private label and special packaging available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A+ Homework: School and office supplies product line
• Limited Edition Tool Line

Products and services

• Aluminum Foil Tape Aluminum foil tape with acrylic adhesive used for seaming, sealing against moisture and vapor, and insulation applications.
• Carpet Double Sided Tape Double sided vinyl and cloth tapes with rubber adhesive for carpet hold down, general mounting, and holding applications.
• Drop Covers (Drop Cloths) Clear vinyl drop cloths for covering during painting and sectioning off doorways and windows.
• Drywall Tape (Fiberglass and Paper) Fiberglass mesh and paper drywall tapes with center seam crease for plaster wall board repair and seam cover up.
• Duct Tape (Economy, Multi-Purpose, Premium, Industrial Strength) Cloth duct tape with rubber adhesive offered in four grades—Economy, Multi-Purpose, Premium Multi-Purpose, and Industrial Strength—for light to heavy packaging, bundling, patching, mending, and critical repair applications.
• Electrical Tape UL listed PVC vinyl tape with rubber adhesive for electrical insulation, bundling, and color coding, available in multiple colors.
• Filament/Strapping Tape BOPP glass reinforced tape with hot melt rubber adhesive for light to medium-duty packaging and bundling.
• Friction Tape Cloth tape with rubber adhesive for bundling and protection against abrasion and penetration of cables, splices, and wires.
• Foam Mounting Tape Double sided foam tape with rubber adhesive and paper liner for general mounting and lightweight holding.
• Gaffers Tape Vinyl coated cloth tape with rubber adhesive used in the film industry for holding down transmission wires and book binding repair.
• Kraft/Flatback Tape Brown kraft paper tape with rubber adhesive for carton sealing, packaging, and splicing applications.
• Label Tape Clear polypropylene tape with acrylic adhesive on a 3 inch core for label protection, desk dispenser refills, and automatic label dispensers.
• Masking Tape (General Purpose, Premium, Blue Painters, Green Painters) Crepe paper masking tape variants—including General Purpose, Premium Quality, Blue Painters (14-day residue free), and Green Painters (8-day residue free)—for indoor/outdoor painting, packaging, and bundling.
• Economy Packaging/Carton Sealing Tape Polypropylene tape with hot melt rubber adhesive for lightweight carton sealing and normal shipping hazards.
• Pallet Wrap Clear stretch wrap film for wrapping and securing merchandise for shipping.
• PE Tarps Lightweight polyethylene plastic tarps (75 GSM, 8x8 weave, aluminum grommets every 36 inches) for covering and protecting indoor and outdoor items.
• Rubber Tape Rubber tape with rubber adhesive for insulation of electrical wires and cable splices up to 600V, pipe repair, marine, and construction applications.
• Safety/Warning Tape PVC and vinyl caution tape printed for sectioning off hazardous areas.
• Specialty Tape Items Specialty tape products for niche applications.
• Stationery Tape Polypropylene stationery tape with acrylic adhesive for office, school, art class, and craft projects, including transparent economy, super clear, and invisible variants.
• Tape Dispensers Hand tape dispensers including economy 2-inch and 3-inch models and heavy duty 2-inch models, all with adjustable brake.
• P.T.F.E. Thread Seal Tape (Teflon Tape) Standard density PTFE thread seal tape for general purpose sealing of pipe threads, available in multiple sizes.
• A+ Homework School and Office Supplies Complimentary product line of school and office supplies, offered alongside the core adhesive tape business.
• Limited Edition Tool Line Limited edition tool line offered as a complementary addition to the adhesive tape business.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Major Asian Adhesive Tape ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTape It has partnered with several major Asian adhesive tape manufacturers, enabling them to operate their company-owned manufacturing and distribution center in China and maintain competitive pricing as one of the USA's largest importers of high quality adhesive tape products.
• USA Adhesive Tape ManufacturerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor of many USA-made adhesive tape products from USA adhesive tape manufacturers. Products sourced from domestic manufacturers complement their imported product line.
• A+ Homework (School and Office Supplies)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerComplimentary product line addition - A+ Homework school and office supplies, representing expansion beyond core adhesive tape business.
• Limited Edition Tool LineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdditional complementary product line - limited edition tool line, expanding product offerings beyond tape products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Shurtape Technologies: Manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes across masking, packaging, duct, and specialty categories. Direct competitor to Tape It's core product lines, with overlapping customers in painting, packaging, and industrial end markets.
• Intertape Polymer Group: Producer and distributor of packaging tapes, stretch film, and protective products. Comparable in product breadth across carton sealing tape, filament tape, and pallet wrap, and serves similar industrial/shipping end markets as Tape It.
• Pro Tapes & Specialties: Specialty tape converter and distributor offering gaffers, duct, masking, and double-sided tapes. Closely comparable as a mid-sized tape specialist with private-label and custom converting services akin to Tape It's offering.
• Cantech Industries: North American manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes including packaging, masking, and cloth duct tapes. Comparable mid-sized competitor with overlapping SKUs and a similar industrial distribution model.
• Atlas Tape: Specialty tape manufacturer focused on duct, masking, and construction-grade tapes. Comparable product mix aimed at painters, contractors, and industrial buyers, similar to Tape It's primary segments.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified manufacturer with a major Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division covering masking, packaging, duct, electrical, and specialty tapes. Competes with Tape It across virtually all categories but as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Berry Global Group: Large-scale manufacturer of plastic packaging products including tapes, stretch film, and protective films. Overlaps with Tape It specifically on packaging tape and pallet wrap, but operates at vastly larger scale across many packaging categories.
• Tesa SE: Beiersdorf subsidiary producing pressure-sensitive tapes for industrial, professional, and consumer markets. Comparable in duct, masking, packaging, and specialty SKUs, though positioned as a premium global brand.
• Scapa Group: Specialty adhesives and tape manufacturer serving industrial, healthcare, and consumer markets. Comparable in industrial and specialty tape categories but focused on technical bonding rather than broad distribution.
• Duck Brand (ShurTech Products): Consumer-recognized brand of duct tape, masking, packaging, and office tapes. Comparable at the consumer and contractor end of the same tape categories, though backed by larger retail distribution and brand spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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