Tensioning Solutions

What Tensioning Solutions does

Tensioning Solutions, operating as a DBA of HomePro NanoCeramic LLC, is a Tampa, Florida-based wholesale manufacturer of aluminum banner stretching frame systems sold exclusively to sign professionals. Founded in 2011 by Michael Corman and acquired by current owners Ron and Kathy in October 2022, the company designs and produces four aluminum extrusion profiles (TS22, TS23, TS32, TS44) differentiated by weight and rigidity for small to very large-scale installations, paired with the patented TS79 anti-UV PVC locking strip that creates drum-like tension for wrinkle-free graphic display. Manufacturing is conducted in Florida and Ohio, with a 5,000+ sq ft warehouse and order-fulfillment capability on West Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa.

The business operates a B2B wholesale go-to-market: pricing is quote-only (no public price list), 24-hour quote turnaround is standard, orders ship within 24–48 hours, and global delivery is handled via FedEx. Customers include sign installation companies, visual branding firms, and large-format graphic professionals serving end-markets such as stadiums (Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Superdome, Rowdies Soccer), parking garages, hospitals, hospitality, automotive dealerships, and advertising vehicles. Notable installation partners include Paramount & Co. (US multi-office) and Pixel N' Print (Canada).

The product is mechanically straightforward but technically differentiated by international patents on the tensioning system, allowing graphic changes without frame reinstallation. Revenue is driven entirely by one-time hardware sales (frames, inserts, connectors, replacement inserts) with optional cut-to-size and miter-cut services at small fees. The company has 11–50 employees, no institutional investors, and no disclosed funding rounds; it has been operational for 11+ years and claims thousands of customers globally.

Name

Tensioning Solutions

Legal name

HomePro NanoCeramic LLC

Website

https://tensioningsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tensioning Solutions is a Tampa, Florida-based wholesale manufacturer of patented aluminum banner stretching frames and PVC inserts, selling exclusively to sign professionals worldwide via quote-based B2B pricing and FedEx distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sign Framing Systems

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Sign Manufacturing (339950)

SIC

Rolling Drawing & Extruding Of Nonferrous Metals (3350)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

Keywords

• Banner stretching frames
• Aluminum extrusion frames
• Sign framing systems
• PVC locking inserts
• Large format signage

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Aluminum Frame Sales: Direct B2B wholesale sales of aluminum extrusion frames (TS23, TS32, TS44) and PVC inserts (TS79) exclusively to sign professionals. One-time product sales with optional cut-to-size and miter cut services.
2. Accessories and Components: Sales of accessories including connectors, corners, joiners, hammer tools, and fine-tooth saws. Replacement inserts available for reorder.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tensioning Solutions manufactures and wholesales aluminum banner stretching frame systems and anti-UV PVC locking inserts to sign professionals. The product line includes three primary aluminum extrusions (TS23, TS32, TS44) of varying rigidity for small to very large-scale indoor or outdoor sign installations, plus TS79 PVC inserts that create drum-like tensioning for wrinkle-free banner display. The company sells exclusively to sign companies, visual branding firms, and signage installation professionals on a quote-based wholesale basis.

Product overview

Tensioning Solutions offers a portfolio of aluminum banner stretching frame systems and associated components. The core product line consists of three aluminum extrusion frames (TS23, TS32, and TS44) differentiated by weight capacity and rigidity for small to very large-scale installations, plus TS79 anti-UV PVC inserts that work with all frame types to create drum-like tensioning for wrinkle-free banner display. The TS22 extrusion (launched 2016) is an earlier model for basic sign frame fabrication. The company operates exclusively as a wholesale supplier to sign professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TS23 Aluminum Extrusion Frame The lightest extruded aluminum bar in the product line, designed for small to mid-sized interior or exterior signs. Features a larger base for drilling, a groove to guide the drill bit, and thicker walls to handle wall irregularities. Can be curved to follow wall curvature and is suitable for box trucks and trailer sides. Made in the USA.
• TS32 Aluminum Extrusion Frame A more rigid and versatile extrusion best suited for small to large frames, from a few square feet to over 600 square feet. Designed for installation on various surfaces including concrete, brick, drywall, and existing structures. Features a side channel for gallery wrap and can be made into rigid frames using connectors. Made in the USA.
• TS44 Aluminum Extrusion Frame The sturdiest extruded aluminum bar designed for medium, large, and very large-scale projects including parking garages, exhibition booths, and 3D signs. Features multiple insertion points for gallery wraps and side-by-side installations. Made in the USA.
• TS79 PVC Insert Anti-UV treated PVC insert available in white (TS79W) or clear (TS79C) that fixes banners in place and creates drum-like tensioning for smoothly displayed graphics. Standard length of 11.5 feet (3.5 meters), compatible with all TS23, TS32, and TS44 extrusions. Made in the USA.
• TS22 Aluminum Extrusion Debuted in 2016, designed for fabricating sign frames, stretching banners, and installing graphics on curved walls. Compatible with vinyl, mesh media, polyester, fabric or canvas for indoor or outdoor use including ceiling graphics and box trucks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% or more gross margin increase for customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paramount & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2015Headquartered in Huguenot, NY with additional offices in Los Angeles, South Florida, and Atlanta. Installation partner that completed the Cleveland Browns Stadium project with nine large frames. Described as a 'complete solution industry partner' providing design, surveys, project management, production and installations.
• Pixel N' PrintminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSign company based in Severn, Ontario, Canada. Installed the Washago Project - a decommissioned water tower wrapped with custom TS23 frame vinyl banners using clear PVC inserts.
• IntertekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party testing laboratory in Tampa, Florida that executed pull tests for the Banner Stretching System to validate frame stability and durability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Extrude-A-Trim: Specialty aluminum extrusion manufacturer producing trim, moldings, and framing components for the sign and architectural industries. Extrude-A-Trim serves a similar B2B sign industry customer base with aluminum extrusion products for sign and display applications.
• Mohawk Sign Systems: Manufacturer of changeable letter signs, sign frames, and sign components for the sign industry. Mohawk serves sign professionals with aluminum sign systems, overlapping with Tensioning Solutions' extrusion-based framing offerings for the same customer base.
• ASI Signage Innovations: Manufacturer of architectural signage, sign frames, and modular sign systems for commercial and institutional applications. ASI's modular sign frame products target a similar professional sign installer customer base with comparable aluminum framing solutions.
• Vista System: Manufacturer of modular aluminum sign frame systems for indoor and outdoor signage. Vista System's snap-frame and modular approach directly competes with Tensioning Solutions' extrusion-based banner framing for the same sign professional and architectural signage customer base.
• Alcobra Metals: Aluminum extrusion manufacturer and distributor serving the sign, architectural, and industrial markets. Alcobra's specialty aluminum extrusions for sign applications overlap with Tensioning Solutions' core extrusion manufacturing capability and customer channel.
• Signcomp: Manufacturer of aluminum sign systems and framing components for the commercial sign industry. Signcomp's aluminum sign cabinets and frame systems target the same sign professional channel as Tensioning Solutions, with comparable product positioning around structural aluminum framing for signage.
• Britten: Provider of large-format printing, banner manufacturing, and event display solutions including tensioned banner systems. Britten competes with Tensioning Solutions in the banner installation market, particularly for large-scale event and venue applications.

Broad incumbents

• Grimco: Distributor of sign-making supplies, substrates, and sign hardware to the sign industry. Grimco serves the same sign professional customer base as Tensioning Solutions but operates as a broad-line distributor rather than a specialty frame manufacturer, distributing competing framing systems.
• Wagner Companies: Manufacturer and distributor of architectural metal products including aluminum extrusions, handrail components, and sign frames. Wagner serves both sign and architectural markets with comparable aluminum fabrication capabilities, operating at larger scale than Tensioning Solutions.
• Fry Reglet: Manufacturer of architectural metal trims, moldings, and reveal systems for the construction industry. Fry Reglet uses aluminum extrusion manufacturing processes comparable to Tensioning Solutions but serves a broader architectural and construction customer base beyond the sign industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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