What Primetac does

Primetac is a US-based industrial packaging supplier operating as a sub-brand within Adherex Group, a diversified packaging conglomerate headquartered at 3100 Hamilton Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1992, the company supplies pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes, stretch films, and protective packaging materials — including dunnage, foam assemblies, paper products, pouches, and gaskets — to industrial distributors and OEM manufacturers across the United States. Its product portfolio spans rubber-based, acrylic-based, and synthetic hot melt PSA chemistries; hand and machine stretch films (including specialty variants such as UVI, anti-static, and VCI films); and a deep catalog of converted films and protective packaging solutions, complemented by flexible packaging printing services.

The underlying technology centers on PSA tape chemistry and custom converted film manufacturing, with capabilities in die-cutting, kiss-cutting, water-jet foam cutting, and specialty film formulation. Primetac differentiates through domain specialization in adhesive formulations and configurability of converted films. It holds SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute, supporting food-grade end-market applications.

The business model is B2B distribution-led: Primetac sells through a nationwide network of industrial distributors (primary channel) who serve end customers needing ready access to comprehensive SKU coverage with short lead times, supplemented by direct field sales into OEM manufacturers seeking specialty-engineered adhesive and packaging solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with pay-as-you-go billing on volume and custom-specification orders. Sibling brands under Adherex Group — Concord, Stretch Tape, and Cutting Edge — extend the portfolio across tapes, stretch films, and specialty packaging respectively.

Name

Primetac

Legal name

Adherex Group

Website

https://primetac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Primetac is a US industrial packaging supplier and sub-brand of Adherex Group, distributing pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, stretch films, and protective packaging through a nationwide network of industrial distributors and direct OEM sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Materials (labelstock, PSA labels, liners) (IMAMAHAE)

Keywords

• Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes
• Industrial stretch films
• Protective packaging materials
• Converted specialty films
• Industrial packaging supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Ferry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Packaging Products Distribution: Revenue generated through distribution of PSA tapes, stretch films, and protective packaging products to industrial distributors and OEM customers. Products are sold as standard catalog items and custom specialty-engineered solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Primetac supplies pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes, hand and machine stretch films, converted and specialty films, and protective packaging solutions to industrial distributors and OEM manufacturers. Products span rubber-based and acrylic-based PSA tape chemistries, pre-stretch, UVI, anti-static, and VCI stretch films, plus dunnage, foam, paper products, pouches, and gaskets, complemented by die-cutting and flexible packaging printing services. The portfolio is delivered via a nationwide B2B distributor network with short lead times and quote-based pricing for volume and custom specifications.

Product overview

Primetac is a sub-brand under Adherex Group, a packaging materials company offering a multi-brand portfolio. The company provides high-performance adhesion technologies through brands including Primetac, Concord, Stretch Tape, and Cutting Edge. Product offerings span stretch films (hand and machine stretch wrap, specialty films), pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes (BOPP, rubber-based, acrylic-based, specialty tapes), protective packaging (dunnage, foam, paper products, pouches, corrugated plastic), and flexible packaging printing services. The portfolio targets distributors and OEMs seeking ready access to comprehensive adhesive tape and specialty packaging solutions with timely delivery and short lead times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tapes Comprehensive line of PSA tapes including BOPP rubber-based CST, synthetic rubber hot melt CST, solvent acrylic CST, BOPP acrylic-based CST, acrylic CST, paper PSA, water activated tapes, masking tape, flat back tape, strapping PSA, filament PSA, MOPP PSA, specialty PSA, PVC PSA, silicone PSA, PET PSA, duct tape, polyethylene PSA, foam PSA, acrylic foam tape (VHB), double-coated foam tape, single-coated foam tape, sound deadening tapes, UHMW tape, flock tape, foil sealing tape, double-sided tapes, Teflon tape, PTFE glass cloth tape, splicing tape, and cloth tape. Sold to industrial distributors and OEMs for bonding, sealing, masking, strapping, and splicing applications.
• Stretch Films Hand and machine stretch wrap/film products including colored narrow width hand film, colored machine film, converted films, layered stretch film, narrow width banding film, extended core film, orbital narrow width machine film, pre-stretch films, BOPP film, vented stretch film, Sanstrap pallet bands, UVI film, anti-static film, VCI film, printed stretch films, printed BOPP film, printed polyolefin film, printed form fill seal packaging, and barricade tape. Used for pallet wrapping, load containment, and protective packaging in industrial and retail applications.
• Protective Packaging Protective packaging solutions including dunnage (totes, dunnage bags, dunnage trays, assembly dunnage, rack dunnage, water jet cut foam, corrugated build-up blocks, wood fiberboard, foam dunnage assemblies), foam packaging (foam sheets, PE, PU, EPS, EPE, EPP foam), paper products (kraft paper rolls/sheets, newsprint, corrugated paper, corrugated mailers, chipboard sheets, VCI paper, virgin kraft interleaving paper, die cut sheets), specialty packaging (NVH felt, 3M Bumpon, 3M Dual Lock, hook and loop tape, BSR products, kiss-cutting), pouches (nylon, non-woven, foam, bubble, insulated), bubble wrap and pouches, insulated packaging, corrugated plastic products, and gaskets (neoprene, Poron, rubber, foam, cork). Used by OEMs and industrial customers for part protection, shipping, and assembly applications.
• Flexible Packaging Printing Printing capabilities for flexible packaging applications including printed stretch film, printed BOPP film, printed polyolefin film, and printed form fill seal packaging for retail applications. Service offering for customers requiring branded or instructional printing on flexible packaging substrates.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Adherex GroupcoreOthersPrimetac operates as a brand under Adherex Group, which brings together multiple leading packaging and adhesive brands including Primetac, Concord, Stretch Tape, and Cutting Edge to deliver comprehensive adhesion technologies and solutions.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Chargeurs Protective Films: European-headquartered protective film and tape specialist; comparable product portfolio though primarily serving EMEA, providing a useful regional benchmark for Primetac's film/tape positioning.

Broad incumbents

• AEP Industries (now part of Berry Global): Stretch film and industrial film manufacturer now within Berry Global, comparable to Primetac's hand/machine stretch film and specialty film product lines.
• 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes: Global incumbent with a broad industrial PSA tape and adhesive portfolio including VHB acrylic foam, filament, and specialty tapes that overlap directly with Primetac's offering at much larger scale.
• tesa SE: Beiersdorf-owned global PSA tape specialist serving industrial and packaging customers with single- and double-sided tapes, comparable in product family though larger in scale and geographic reach than Primetac.
• Berry Global Group: Large diversified packaging manufacturer with industrial films, tapes, and protective packaging products that compete with Primetac across multiple categories including stretch films.

Direct peers

• Intertape Polymer Group: Public packaging products manufacturer specializing in pressure-sensitive tapes, stretch films, and protective packaging — a direct competitor across Primetac's core PSA tape and stretch film catalog.
• Shurtape Technologies: Privately held manufacturer of PSA tapes (masking, packaging, duct, specialty) and industrial films, competing head-to-head with Primetac in B2B industrial packaging tape categories.
• Scapa Group: Specialty manufacturer of industrial adhesive tapes and films serving industrial, medical, and packaging markets — directly comparable product set with similar custom-engineering capabilities.
• Pro Tapes and Specialties: Specialty PSA tape converter focused on packaging, masking, and custom-engineered tapes for B2B and OEM customers, closely mirroring Primetac's specialty tape positioning.
• NADCO Tapes and Labels: US-based converter of PSA tapes and specialty labels for industrial and packaging applications, overlapping Primetac's distributor and OEM channels in North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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