3 Sigma Corp.
3 Sigma Corp. is a US-based specialty manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive products — custom labels, tapes, release liners, tamper-evident and dissolvable labelstock — serving converters, brand owners, and manufacturers across food, industrial, pharmaceutical, apparel, graphics, and direct-mail end markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersTroy, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What 3 Sigma Corp. does
3 Sigma Corp. is a US-based specialty manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) products, headquartered in Troy, Ohio with an additional production facility in Lancaster, Ohio. Founded in 1980, the company designs and manufactures custom labels, labelstock, single- and double-sided tapes, transfer tapes, custom release liners, tamper-evident materials, dissolvable food-safety labels, and circle coupons, operating 12 production lines covering web widths from 3" to 80" with slot die, Mayer rod, gap/roll, and gravure coating methods. Its technical differentiation rests on offering all three major PSA chemistries — hot melt, water-based/emulsion, and solvent-based — under one roof alongside in-house custom formulation, dual-adhesive coating capability, and tight-tolerance custom pattern coating (down to ±1/16" on hot melt).
The company operates a direct B2B, quote-based, custom-manufacturing model rather than a catalog or e-commerce model. Pricing is non-public and project-specific, with revenue mechanics spanning one-time custom product sales and contract toll-coating services where 3 Sigma coats customer-supplied components. End markets are diversified across food & beverage, industrial/technical, health & beauty/pharmaceutical, apparel/fabric/textile, graphics, and business forms & direct mail — a deliberately broad vertical posture that reduces reliance on any single segment. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by website-driven quote requests, downloadable technical resources, and standard social media presence.
Since December 2021, 3 Sigma has been owned by Duraco Specialty Tapes LLC, an OpenGate Capital portfolio company, and operates as part of Duraco's Laminated Solutions business unit alongside Strata-Tac (acquired May 2023). Other sibling companies under the parent include Filmquest Group, Infinity Tapes and Liners, and Rayven. The combined platform gives 3 Sigma access to shared distribution and cross-portfolio sourcing while preserving its custom-spec brand identity (sub-brands include Sigmature, CleanStik, ArticStik, Max-Duty, SigmaGuard, SigmaKoat). The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified under registrar Amtivo through January 2028.
3 Sigma Corp. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 3 Sigma Corp.
- Legal name
- 3 Sigma Group, Inc.
- Website
- https://3sigma.cc
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- 3 Sigma Corp. is a US-based specialty manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive products — custom labels, tapes, release liners, tamper-evident and dissolvable labelstock — serving converters, brand owners, and manufacturers across food, industrial, pharmaceutical, apparel, graphics, and direct-mail end markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
3 Sigma Corp. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
- NAICS
- Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Labeling, Relabeling & Compliance Packaging (Barcode, Serialization, Regulatory) (TLAIAGAE), Paper Labels & Paper-Based Release Liners (IMALACAK)
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Where 3 Sigma Corp. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Troy
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
3 Sigma Corp. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Labels and Labelstock: Custom-manufactured pressure sensitive labels including dissolvable labels, tamper evident labels, custom labels for various industries. Revenue generated through custom manufacturing with quick turnaround delivery.
- Custom Tape Products: Double-sided tape, single-sided tape, transfer tape, custom tape products manufactured to customer specifications. Includes specialty constructions with unique configurations.
- Pressure Sensitive Adhesives: Hot melt, water-based/emulsion, and solvent-based adhesives sold as formulations. Includes permanent, removable, repositionable, rubber, silicone, and custom adhesive formulations.
- Toll Coating Services: Contract coating services where 3 Sigma coats customer-provided materials with adhesives or top coatings. Customers provide components (face, liner, adhesive) or partial components for toll manufacturing.
- Custom Release Liners: Custom manufactured release liners including polypropylene/BOPP, HDPE, polyester/PET, and paper release liners with various release values.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
3 Sigma Corp. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
3 Sigma Corp. is a custom manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive labels, specialty tapes, and release liners, producing bespoke adhesive constructions on paper, film, foil, cloth, foam, and rubber substrates. The company operates 12 production lines supporting hot melt, water-based/emulsion, and solvent-based adhesive technologies, and offers toll coating and contract converting services for converters and brand owners.
Product overview
3 Sigma is a custom solution provider of high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesive products, operating as part of Duraco Specialty Materials. The company is organized around a core portfolio of adhesive technologies (hot melt, emulsion/water-based, and solvent-based) combined with multiple coating methods (slot die, Mayer rod, precision roll, and gravure). The product portfolio includes custom labels and labelstock, dissolvable labels, tamper evident products, circle coupons, custom tape (single-sided, double-sided, and transfer tape), and custom release liners. The company also provides toll coating and custom pattern coating services, serving markets including food rotation, industrial/technical, business forms, health & beauty/pharmaceutical, apparel, and graphics. 3 Sigma operates twelve production lines covering 3" to 80" web widths. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Troy, Ohio with additional production facilities in Lancaster, Ohio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sigmature: Graphic line of screen and wide format products including monomeric, high grade, and premium vinyl, metallized polyesters, mounting films, overlaminates, and specialty top coatings.
- Dissolvable Label
- Max-Duty™ Ultra-Removable Label
- CleanStik™
- ArticStik™
- Sigmaguard™
- SigmaKoat TE
- SigmaKoat
- SigmaGuard
- Sigmakoat
Products and services
- Custom Pressure-Sensitive Labels Custom-manufactured pressure-sensitive label stocks built to converter and brand-owner specifications, serving food & beverage, healthcare, industrial, apparel, and graphics end markets using multiple adhesive technologies and substrates.
- Custom Specialty Tapes Bespoke specialty tape constructions including single-coated tapes, double-coated tapes, transfer tapes, cloth tapes, film tapes, foam tapes, foil tapes, high-temperature masking tapes, and reflective tapes, produced to specification for industrial and brand-owner customers.
- Custom Release Liners Custom release liners produced as part of 3 Sigma's pressure-sensitive product line for converters and downstream laminators requiring matched liner substrates.
- Toll Coating Services Contract coating services in which 3 Sigma coats customer-supplied substrates with specified adhesive formulations across hot melt, water-based/emulsion, and solvent-based technologies, available on 12 production lines for converters and brand owners.
- Custom Adhesive Formulations Bespoke adhesive formulation service enabling customers to specify adhesive chemistry and performance attributes for application-specific requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 35 years in business with continued refinement of material and process technologies
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use 3 Sigma Corp.
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
3 Sigma Corp. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature9 records
3 Sigma Corp. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Strata-Tac Inc.coreStrata-Tac Inc. was acquired by Duraco Specialty Materials in May 2023. Together with 3 Sigma, they form the Duraco Laminated Solutions business unit, manufacturing cutting-edge pressure-sensitive adhesive products with multi-layer constructions.
- Filmquest GroupminorPart of Duraco Specialty Materials portfolio. Filmquest is the largest merchant converter of polyester films in the USA, supplying Questar brand polyester films and value-added products.
- Infinity Tapes and LinersminorPart of Duraco Specialty Materials portfolio. U.S. manufacturer of Double Coated Tapes, Adhesive Transfer Tapes, Tamper Evident Films & Tapes, and Silicone Coated Papers & films.
- Rayven Inc.minorPart of Duraco Specialty Materials portfolio. ISO 9001:2015 certified company with over 60 years of experience manufacturing custom silicone release liners and PSA products, with facilities in St. Paul and Owatonna, Minnesota.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
3 Sigma Corp. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials, tapes, and specialty adhesives. Overlaps directly with 3 Sigma's labelstock, tape, and release liner portfolio but at vastly greater scale and with a worldwide manufacturing footprint.
- 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant tape and adhesive divisions. Overlaps with 3 Sigma in specialty tapes, transfer adhesives, and custom adhesive formulations across industrial, automotive, and healthcare markets.
- CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label company offering healthcare, consumer, and industrial labels. Comparable in custom label manufacturing, tamper-evident solutions, and healthcare/pharmaceutical label end-markets.
Direct peers
- LINTEC Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of PSA labelstocks, specialty tapes, and release liners serving industrial, automotive, and healthcare customers. Closely comparable to 3 Sigma across labelstock chemistries and end-markets.
- UPM Raflatac: Major supplier of pressure-sensitive label materials and graphics products. Competes with 3 Sigma in labelstock, dissolvable labels, and release liners across food, pharma, and industrial segments.
- Mactac (LINTEC Group): North American PSA labelstock and tape manufacturer. Direct overlap with 3 Sigma's hot melt, emulsion, and solvent-based adhesive product lines serving graphics, industrial, and consumer applications.
- Scapa Group: Specialty manufacturer of adhesive tapes and films for healthcare, industrial, and consumer markets. Direct competitor in custom tapes, double-sided constructions, and toll coating services.
- Intertape Polymer Group: Manufacturer of tapes, films, and protective packaging solutions. Overlaps with 3 Sigma in specialty tapes, custom adhesive constructions, and industrial/packaging end-markets.
- Strata-Tac Inc. Acquired by Duraco Specialty Materials in May 2023 to form Duraco Laminated Solutions alongside 3 Sigma. Manufactures pressure-sensitive adhesive products with multi-layer constructions, directly comparable in product portfolio and end-market focus.
Regional players
- Duraco Specialty Tapes: Sister company within the Duraco Specialty Materials platform, manufacturing pressure-sensitive tapes and specialty materials. Shares the OpenGate Capital ownership and customer base, making it a directly comparable platform peer rather than a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
3 Sigma Corp. social profiles
Digital presence3 Sigma Corp. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
3 Sigma Corp. financial estimates
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3 Sigma Corp. funding detail
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Investors
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3 Sigma Corp. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about 3 Sigma Corp.
What does 3 Sigma Corp. do?
3 Sigma Corp. is a custom manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive labels, specialty tapes, and release liners, producing bespoke adhesive constructions on paper, film, foil, cloth, foam, and rubber substrates. The company operates 12 production lines supporting hot melt, water-based/emulsion, and solvent-based adhesive technologies, and offers toll coating and contract converting services for converters and brand owners.
Is 3 Sigma Corp. a public or private company?
3 Sigma Corp. is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was 3 Sigma Corp. founded?
3 Sigma Corp. was founded in 1980. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is 3 Sigma Corp. based?
3 Sigma Corp. is headquartered in Troy, United States, in the North America region.
How does 3 Sigma Corp. make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Labels and Labelstock is the primary driver. The others are custom Tape Products, pressure Sensitive Adhesives, toll Coating Services and custom Release Liners.
Who are 3 Sigma Corp.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Avery Dennison, 3M and CCL Industries. Direct peers are LINTEC Corporation, UPM Raflatac, Mactac (LINTEC Group), Scapa Group, Intertape Polymer Group and Strata-Tac Inc.. Duraco Specialty Tapes is listed as a regional player.
Does 3 Sigma Corp. have an API?
No public API is recorded for 3 Sigma Corp..
What industry is 3 Sigma Corp. in?
3 Sigma Corp.'s product category is Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAJ, Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, with a secondary code of TLAIAGAE, Labeling, Relabeling & Compliance Packaging (Barcode, Serialization, Regulatory). Its NAICS code is 32552 and its SIC code is 3470.