What Electro Tape does

Electro Tape Specialties, Inc. is a family-owned wholesale distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape products headquartered in Odessa, Florida, operating continuously since 1969. The company functions as a single-source supplier serving industrial and construction distributors throughout the continental United States, offering thousands of SKUs across seven major product categories: duct/foil/plumbing tapes, surface protection products (masking tapes, window and carpet films, sticky mats), safety products (barricade, flagging, reflective, and anti-slip tapes), electrical tapes (vinyl, rubber, friction, glass cloth, and specialty), packaging tapes (carton sealing, strapping, pallet wrap, dispensers), and double-coated tapes (film, paper, cloth, transfer, PE foam, EHB acrylic foam). Notable sub-brands include Mr. Blue painter's tape, BlueGuard surface protection film, Stuck-O-Tape, IrriGATOR drain tile tape, Bolt Brand duct tape, and EHB acrylic foam tape.

The company operates an in-house converting operation with six slitting machines, three rewinders, and five packaging machines, enabling precision slitting, custom rewinding, cello wrapping, and private labeling services available even for single-case orders. Revenue is generated through B2B wholesale distribution with volume-based pricing on bulk quantities (cases and pallets), supported by same or next-day shipping on stock items. Sales are conducted via telephone, fax, and email through US-based sales representatives covering local markets, supplemented by a product catalog, technical data sheets, and digital marketing through the company website, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and no e-commerce or digital ordering infrastructure exists.

Electro Tape maintains no public ownership, no external funding rounds, no acquisitions, no disclosed management team, and no disclosed revenue figures. The product strategy has centered on incremental line extensions and niche-application introductions, with recent launches including a Crystalline Silica Danger Tape (866 Series, March 2026), IrriGATOR Drain Tile Tape (June 2025), reinforced caution and danger tape (2025), BlueGuard 365-day UV surface protection film (2024), vapor barrier poly seam tape (2024), and colored polypropylene packaging tape (2024). The company is domiciled in Florida, USA and operates exclusively across the continental United States with no international footprint.

Name

Electro Tape

Legal name

Electro Tape Specialties, Inc.

Website

https://electrotape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Electro Tape Specialties is a family-owned wholesale distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape products serving industrial and construction distributors across the continental United States since 1969, offering thousands of SKUs across seven categories plus custom converting and private labeling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesive Tapes

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC)

Keywords

• Pressure sensitive tapes
• Duct tape wholesale
• Electrical insulation tape
• Industrial tape supplier
• Construction tape products

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. B2B Tape Product Distribution: Electro Tape operates as a wholesale distributor selling pressure sensitive adhesive tape products to industrial and construction distributors. Products are sold in bulk quantities (cases, pallets) with volume-based pricing. Revenue is generated through product sales with same or next-day shipping on stock items.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Electro Tape is a family-owned wholesale supplier of pressure sensitive adhesive tape products serving industrial and construction distributors throughout North America since 1969. The company offers thousands of SKUs across duct tapes, foil tapes, plumbing tapes, electrical tapes, surface protection films, safety products, packaging tapes, and double-coated tapes, complemented by custom converting services (slitting, rewinding, cello wrapping) and private labeling capabilities.

Product overview

Electro Tape is a single-source supplier of pressure sensitive tape products serving industrial and construction distributors since 1969. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across seven major product categories: Duct/Foil/Plumbing Tapes (including various grades from economy to super premium), Electrical Tapes (vinyl, rubber, friction, glass cloth, and specialty options with voltage ratings from general purpose to premium), Surface Protection Products (masking tapes including Mr. Blue and Mr. Mask brands, window/carpet/floor protection films including BlueGuard, polyethylene/stucco tapes like Stuck-O-Tape, sticky mats, and adhesive zippers), Safety Products (barricade tapes in caution/danger/reinforced variants, flagging tapes, marking flags, pennant flags, underground detectable/non-detectable tapes, and reflective safety tapes), Packaging Tapes (carton sealing in standard/colored/custom printed options, strapping tapes, pallet wrap, and dispensers), and Double Coated Tapes (film, paper/tissue, cloth, transfer, PE foam, and EHB acrylic foam variants). The company operates from Odessa, Florida with Florida inventory and distribution centers throughout the continental U.S., offering custom tape converting services including slitting, rewinding, cello wrapping, and private labeling capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mr. Blue: 14 Day Clean Release Painter's Tape brand featuring UV resistance and clean removal characteristics for construction and industrial masking applications.
• BlueGuard
• Stuck-O-Tape
• IrriGATOR
• Bolt Brand
• EHB Acrylic Foam

Products and services

• Duct Tapes Single-coated pressure sensitive duct tapes for construction, HVAC, abatement, and general purpose applications. Available in multiple grades (Economy, Value, General Purpose, Contractor, Professional, Premium, Super Premium) and thicknesses from 6 mil to 16 mil. All duct tapes are Made in the USA.
• Foil Tapes Aluminum foil tapes for HVAC, ductwork sealing, and construction applications. Includes UL 181A Imprinted Foil Tape, UL 181B-FX Flexible Duct Closure Tape, Utility Grade, General Purpose, Professional Grade, and FSK Foil Tape variants with acrylic and rubber adhesive options.
• Plumbing Tapes PTFE pipe thread seal tapes and PVC pipewrap tapes for plumbing applications. Includes Contractor, Professional, Premium, Gas Line, and Stainless Steel grades of PTFE, plus General Purpose and U.P.C. Printed PVC Pipewrap options.
• Electrical Tapes Complete range of electrical tapes including Vinyl Electrical Tapes (PVC), Rubber Insulating Tapes, Friction Tapes, Glass Cloth Tapes, and Specialty Electrical Tapes (Wire Harness Wrap, Polyimide, Polyester, Silicone). U.L. and C.S.A. approved options for primary electrical insulation up to 600 volts.
• Surface Protection Films Surface protection portfolio including Window Protection Films (BlueGuard 365-Day UV, PE Value Grade 90-Day UV), Carpet Protection Films, Floor Protection (FloorBoard, Hard Surface Film), Sticky Mats, and Adhesive Zippers (Stick n' Zip) for foot traffic and window/door protection during construction.
• Safety Products Safety tape products including Vinyl Aisle Marking Tapes, Barricade Tapes (Caution, Danger, Reinforced), Flagging Tape/Ribbon, Marking Flags, Pennant Flags, Underground Tapes (detectable and non-detectable), Reflective Safety Tapes, and Anti-Slip Tapes.
• Packaging Tapes Packaging tape solutions including Carton Sealing Tapes (standard, hot melt, custom printed, colored polypropylene), Polypropylene and Filament Strapping Tapes, Pallet Wrap/Stretch Film, and Tape Dispensers for carton sealing, strapping, and palletizing applications.
• Double Coated Tapes Double coated tape offerings including Film Tapes, Paper/Tissue Tapes, Cloth Tapes, Transfer Tapes, PE Foam Tapes, EHB Acrylic Foam Tapes, and Single Sided PVC Foam Tapes for permanent bonding, trim attachment, sign mounting, and assembly applications.
• Custom Tape Converting Services Value-added converting services including precision slitting to custom widths using six specialized slitting machines, rewinding to custom lengths using three rewinders, cello wrapping and heat shrink packaging, and private label branding on rolls and boxes for distributors.
• Crystalline Silica Danger Tape - 866 Series Professional grade barricade tape specifically designed for silica affected areas. Features durable polyethylene film with moisture resistance, abrasion and puncture resistance. Prompts awareness to wear respiratory protection and protected clothing.
• IrriGATOR Drain Tile Tape - 8.5 mil - 109 Series 8.5 mil black PVC tape designed for connecting and joining corrugated drain tiles, elbows, and fittings. Provides corrosion protection for external metal pipe surfaces. Available in 2" and 4" widths with 108 ft length.
• Reinforced Caution & Danger Tape - 867 Series Reinforced Caution & Danger Tape with premium construction for long-term projects. Features reinforced bidirectional film web for wind, rain, snow and harsh element resistance. Spanish bilingual legend option available.

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global (Amcor): Major packaging and tape manufacturer with significant tape product lines including cloth, duct, and specialty tapes. Sells into many of the same industrial and construction distributors as Electro Tape.
• 3M: Global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes across industrial, electrical, and construction end markets, including flagship Scotch, Tartan, and Command lines. Competes with Electro Tape at the top of the distributor channel and defines category pricing.
• Nitto Denko: Japanese global manufacturer of industrial tapes, including electrical insulation, surface protection, and double-coated tapes. Competes with Electro Tape's higher-end specialty SKUs in construction and electrical segments.
• Tesa SE: Beiersdorf-owned global tape manufacturer with strong electrical, masking, and double-coated tape portfolios. Targets the same construction and industrial distribution channels as Electro Tape, particularly in specialty applications.

Direct peers

• Shurtape Technologies: Family-owned, Hickory NC-based manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes including duct, masking, foil, packaging, and electrical lines. Direct competitor in construction and industrial distribution with overlapping SKU categories.
• Intertape Polymer Group: Public tape and packaging manufacturer producing duct, masking, carton-sealing, and filament tapes, with broad distribution in North America. Closely comparable to Electro Tape in product mix and channel, but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Scapa Group: Specialty tape manufacturer focused on industrial, electrical, and medical tapes, with converting capabilities. Comparable to Electro Tape in electrical tape and double-coated tape segments.
• Pro Tapes & Specialties: US-based specialty tape converter and distributor offering graphic, industrial, and electrical tapes through distribution. Direct peer in product mix and channel approach, with similar private/independently operated profile.
• TaraTape: US-based manufacturer and converter of specialty adhesive tapes serving industrial, construction, and retail channels. Comparable mid-scale peer with custom converting and private-label services mirroring Electro Tape's value proposition.
• Cantech Industries: North American manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes including carton sealing, masking, and specialty products, selling primarily through industrial distribution. Comparable channel and product overlap with Electro Tape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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