Can-Do National Tape

What Can-Do National Tape does

Can-Do National Tape is a Nashville, Tennessee-based industrial materials converter founded in 1972, specializing in the custom die-cutting, laminating, slitting, sheeting, kiss-cutting, rewind slitting, routing, bonding, rotary cutting, flash jet cutting, and assembly of foam, rubber, adhesive, butyl, sealant, vinyl, plastic, nonwoven, foil, and cloth materials into finished engineered components — gaskets, seals, die-cuts, extrusions, slit tapes, and molded goods. The business is built on custom tooling engineering and broad material-science know-how rather than proprietary chemistries, with the 48,000 SF Nashville plant at 195 Polk Ave. serving as the company's sole production site. Customers are enterprise OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive and transportation, HVAC and refrigeration, marine, home appliances, electronics, medical, windows and doors, and general industrial markets, reached through a quote-based, direct B2B sales motion with no public pricing.

The company monetizes through one-time purchase orders tied to customer specifications, with relationships managed across quote, launch, and ongoing order phases. Its customer roster includes Jeep, General Dynamics, GE, BMW, Bunn, ABB, McMaster-Carr, Mercedes-Benz, Fastenal, Toyota, Ranger, Staples, Parker, GM, 3M, Honda, Gibson, Ford, Lennox, and Tracker — spanning automotive OEMs, industrial distributors, and specialty manufacturers. ISO 9001 certification supports OEM-quality requirements, while the absence of disclosed revenue, headcount in the 11-50 range, and lack of any AI/ML, software, or recurring-revenue component position Can-Do as a mid-market industrial fabricator rather than a technology-enabled business.

In 2025, Can-Do National Tape was acquired by Zone Enterprises (founded 1950), a larger strategic operating company with three North American manufacturing facilities (St. Louis, Nashville, Saltillo Mexico) plus China operations and third-consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition in 2025. Post-acquisition, the Nashville plant operates as a Zone Enterprises manufacturing location, integrated into a team-based GTM with dedicated Account Managers, Project Managers, Customer Service Representatives, and a Salesforce.com-powered Quote/Launch/Order management workflow serving automotive, transportation, HVAC, refrigeration, appliance, marine, lighting, medical, electronics, window and door, construction, and other industrial verticals.

Name

Can-Do National Tape

Legal name

Can-Do National Tape

Website

https://can-dotape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Can-Do National Tape, founded 1972 in Nashville, TN, is an industrial converter that custom die-cuts, laminates, and slits foam, rubber, adhesives, and sealing materials into gaskets, seals, and die-cuts for OEM customers in automotive, HVAC, marine, and other industrial markets, now operating as the Zone Enterprises Nashville facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Converting and Fabrication Services

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial adhesive tapes
• Foam converting services
• Custom die-cut gaskets
• Rubber fabrication
• Sealing components manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Materials and Converting Products: Manufactures and supplies gaskets, seals, die-cuts, extrusions, slit tapes and molded goods made from foam, rubber, adhesives, tapes, non-wovens, butyls, sealants, and plastics to industrial customers. Products are sold directly to enterprise customers in automotive, transportation, HVAC, refrigeration, marine, and other industries through a B2B sales motion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Can-Do National Tape is a master converter, fabricator, and manufacturer of adhesive tapes, foams, foils, and cloth, producing custom-engineered components such as gaskets, seals, die-cuts, extrusions, slit tapes, and molded goods from foam, rubber, adhesives, and sealing materials. The company supplies these precision-converted components directly to industrial OEM customers across automotive, transportation, HVAC, marine, and other sectors.

Product overview

Can-Do National Tape, now part of Zone Enterprises following its acquisition, is an industrial materials converter providing specialty foam, rubber, adhesive, and plastic products. The company's portfolio includes sponge rubber, dense rubber, PVC foam tapes and gaskets, polyethylene foam, micro-cellular urethane foam, nonwovens and fibers, tapes and adhesives, butyl and sealant products, and vinyl and plastics. These materials serve as core components for gaskets, seals, die-cuts, extrusions, slit tapes, and molded goods used across automotive, HVAC, construction, and other industrial markets. The Nashville, Tennessee facility (formerly Can-Do National Tape) provides full converting capabilities for precision conversion services including die-cutting, laminating, slitting, and sheeting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sponge Rubber Products Sponge rubber materials used for sealing, cushioning, and insulation applications across various industrial markets.
• Dense Rubber Products Solid rubber materials providing durable sealing and structural support for industrial applications.
• PVC Foam Tapes & Gaskets PVC foam-based tapes and gaskets offering sealing, cushioning, and insulation properties for industrial uses.
• Polyethylene Foam Products Polyethylene foam materials for packaging, cushioning, and insulation applications.
• Micro-Cellular Urethane Foam Lightweight urethane foam with micro-cellular structure used for precision sealing and cushioning applications.
• Nonwovens & Fibers Non-woven fabrics and fiber materials for filtration, insulation, and industrial applications.
• Tapes and Adhesives Industrial tapes and adhesive products for bonding, sealing, and mounting applications.
• Butyl and Sealant Products Butyl rubber and sealant materials providing air, moisture, and sound sealing solutions.
• Vinyl and Plastics Vinyl and plastic materials for industrial, construction, and manufacturing applications.
• Custom Converting Services Precision conversion services including die-cutting, laminating, slitting, sheeting, kiss-cutting, rewind slitting, routing, bonding, rotary cutting, flash jet cutting, and assembly for industrial OEMs.

Named customers20 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zone EnterprisescoreOthersZone Enterprises acquired Can-Do National Tape. The Nashville, Tennessee facility (48,000 SF) was formerly operated as Can-Do National Tape and now operates as Zone Enterprises Nashville location. This acquisition expanded Zone Enterprises' manufacturing footprint and product capabilities in tapes and adhesives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Gund Company: Custom fabricator of insulation, gasketing, and engineered materials from films, foams, and composites serving industrial, electrical, and transportation customers.
• JBC Technologies: Custom die-cutter and converter of foam, rubber, tapes, films, and adhesives into gaskets, seals, and engineered components — the closest functional analog to Can-Do's converting model.
• Boyd Corporation: Engineered sealing, thermal, and protective solutions including custom die-cut foam and rubber components for automotive, electronics, and industrial OEMs — strong process and customer overlap.
• Marian Inc. Precision die-cut, laminated, and fabricated components from foam, rubber, films, and adhesives for automotive, medical, electronics, and industrial OEMs — directly overlapping Can-Do's process and customer base.
• Stockwell Elastomerics: Custom fabricator of gaskets, seals, and cushioning parts from silicone, foam, and rubber materials — competes head-to-head in the same specialty converting niche.
• Elasto Proxy: Custom rubber and elastomer fabricator producing gaskets, seals, and molded components for industrial and transportation customers — direct overlap in materials and end markets.
• Scapa Group: Manufacturer and converter of industrial adhesive tapes, foams, and specialty films for automotive, healthcare, and industrial markets — a broader converter with overlapping capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Rogers Corporation: Engineered materials manufacturer of high-performance foams, elastomers, and laminates used in sealing and cushioning — overlaps as a material supplier/competitor to converters like Can-Do.
• tesa SE: Global tape and adhesive solutions provider serving automotive, electronics, and industrial OEMs — competing incumbent with converting capabilities adjacent to Can-Do's specialty foam/tape converting.
• 3M Industrial Adhesives & Tapes: Global incumbent in industrial tapes, adhesives, and foam products — serves the same OEM customers as Can-Do both as material supplier and competitor in converted parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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