Gaska Tape

What Gaska Tape does

Gaska Tape Inc. is a privately held, Elkhart, Indiana-based manufacturer of closed-cell foam tapes, adhesive foam products, and converted gaskets that has been in operation for over 50 years. The company's core technology spans five foam chemistries — Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyester Blend (ESL), Polyolefin (E), Polyvinyl Nitrile (PVN), and Acrylic (GHB) — with proprietary registered product brands including Cling Foam (C800), GHB Hi Bond, ECO Seal, and CAP TAPE. Its portfolio of approximately 25+ product SKUs is organized by density (low, medium, high) and engineered for sealing, cushioning, vibration dampening, thermal insulation, sound attenuation, and gap-filling applications across automotive, HVAC, construction, industrial, medical, and leisure/retail end-markets. Manufacturing is conducted at the single Elkhart facility under ISO 9001:2015 quality management, with UL Classified status (file #E58620) and compliance with RoHS, REACH, FMVSS 302A automotive flammability, and Conflict Minerals standards; environmental controls include a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer operated since 1995 at 97.9% destruction efficiency.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model with five regional Sales Coordinators covering Michigan/Eastern Canada, Western US/Canada/Mexico, Midwest/Central South, Midwest/South/East, and International territories, supervised by a Sales Manager. Revenue is generated through made-to-order manufacturing with standard lead times of 3-13 business days, quote-based unit pricing with one-business-day quote turnaround, and trial production runs to support customer validation. Custom product development is handled in-house by a certified R&D laboratory. Gaska sells direct to OEMs and converters with no disclosed distributor or reseller channel, and serves approximately 51-100 employees across the operation. No public revenue, funding events, M&A activity, or named customer logos are disclosed in the available source data.

Name

Gaska Tape

Legal name

Gaska Tape Inc.

Website

https://gaska.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gaska Tape Inc. is a privately held Elkhart, Indiana-based manufacturer of closed-cell foam tapes, adhesive foam products, and converted gaskets serving automotive, HVAC, construction, industrial, medical, and leisure/retail OEMs and converters through made-to-order manufacturing and a regional direct sales force.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Foam Tapes and Gaskets

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyethylene (PE) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAE), Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Construction Foams & Gap Fillers (PU Foams, Low-Expansion) (IMADAOAM), Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAC)

Keywords

• Closed-cell foam manufacturing
• Adhesive foam tapes
• Foam gasket products
• Industrial sealing solutions
• PVC foam tape

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foam Tape and Custom Foam Product Sales: Gaska Tape generates revenue through the sale of standard and custom foam tape products including PVC foam, polyethylene foam, specialty foams, and converted die-cut parts. The company offers made-to-order manufacturing with standard lead times of 3-13 business days. Revenue is derived from product sales to manufacturers across automotive, HVAC, construction, industrial, medical, and leisure/retail markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gaska Tape designs, manufactures, and distributes closed-cell foam tapes, adhesive foam tapes, gaskets, and specialty foam components made from PVC, polyolefin, polyvinyl nitrile, acrylic, and polyester chemistries. Products are made-to-order in densities ranging from ultra-low to heavy and are sold as standard series or custom die-cut/kiss-cut parts to manufacturers, converters, and distributors across automotive, HVAC, construction, industrial, medical, and leisure/retail markets.

Product overview

Gaska Tape is a manufacturer of closed-cell foam tapes and sealing solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized by density (Low, Medium, High), material type (PVC, Polyethylene, Polyolefin, Acrylic), and specialty applications. The product lineup includes the V Series (V600 through V2500) for various density PVC foam applications, the SO500 and LD Series for low-density applications, LC700 for low compression requirements, C800 CLING FOAM for adhesive-free bonding, L1000 for log home construction, GHB Gaska Hi Bond for acrylic bonding applications, EI/EG/EM E-Series Polyethylene products for industrial and glazing uses, VK Spacer Tape for spacing applications, and PVN (Polyvinyl Nitrile) for heat and oil resistance. These products serve diverse industries including automotive, construction, HVAC, medical, industrial, and leisure/retail, providing sealing, cushioning, insulating, vibration dampening, and protection capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cling Foam: A versatile closed-cell PVC foam with non-adhesive bonding capability, used for glass separator pads and preventing material abrasion.
• GHB (Gaska Hi Bond)
• ECO Seal Series
• CAP TAPE

Products and services

• V2500 Series (High-Density PVC Foam) Heavy density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam designed for the most demanding foam sealing or cushioning applications. High internal strength resists pressure from outside forces and high hardness resists deterioration. Self-extinguishing formulation meeting FMVSS 302A.
• V1500 Series (Medium-Density PVC Foam) Medium density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam with excellent dimensional stability and cushion against heavy loads. Swirl-Free foam that won't move, twist or displace when penetrated by mechanical fasteners.
• V1100 Series (Medium-Density PVC Foam) Medium density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam providing excellent combination of flexibility and conformability with strength and wear resistance for tough duty applications where a tape must still flex to fit and seal.
• V700 Series (Light Density PVC Foam) Light density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam. Economical, general-purpose foam tape manufactured for applications requiring positive seals on irregular surfaces or when flex and conformability to seal tight radius curves are critical.
• V800 Series (Light Density PVC Foam, Sulfur-Free) Light density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam, economical general-purpose foam tape for applications requiring positive seals on irregular surfaces or flex and conformability to seal tight radius curves. Self-extinguishing formulation meeting FMVSS 302A. Sulfur-Free.
• V600 Series (CAP TAPE) Economical Polyvinyl Chloride foam tape developed for sealing between pickup truck caps and body side rails. Seals out air, condensation, light, and dust when compressed while providing cushioning, vibration dampening, and sound deadening.
• V1520 Series (Double Faced Vinyl Glazing Tape) Medium density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam coated both sides with aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive. Tested and approved according to AAMA specifications for Expanded Cellular Glazing Tape. Absorbs shocks, cushions, deadens sound, and eliminates excess vibration.
• SO500 Series (Super Soft PVC Foam) Super soft, semi-open cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam formulated for applications requiring very low compression force. Alternative to low perm urethane and mechanically crushed rubber foam where longer product life is necessary.
• A600 Series (Light Density PVC Foam) Light density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam for applications requiring positive seals on irregular surfaces or flex and conformability to seal tight radius curves. Self-extinguishing formulation meeting FMVSS 302A.
• LD Series (Low Density PVC Foam) Soft, low density, closed-cell PVC foam for general industrial applications. Ideal where cost is a critical factor, designed to solve application problems by conforming to irregular surfaces and curves.
• LC700 Series (Low Compression PVC Foam) Excellent alternatives to low permeability urethane where long product life is critical. Specially formulated, soft, closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam that can be produced with or without adhesive on one side, or cast on permanent polyester film.
• C800 Series (CLING FOAM) Low density closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam with the unique ability to bond to non-porous surfaces without an adhesive. Eco-friendly, residue-free alternative for applications like glass separator pads preventing material abrasion and movement.
• L1000 Series (Log Home Foam) Specialized closed-cell Polyvinyl Chloride foam for the log home industry, providing weather-tight and airtight seals. Addresses 'log float' phenomenon by maintaining integrity during and after log settling with superior recovery characteristics.
• EP900 Series (Earplug) High-quality die-cut earplug part achieving an average NRR rating of 31.3 when measured from 125 to 8000 Hertz.
• ULD400 Series (Ultra-Low Density Foam) Designed to solve application problems by conforming to irregular surfaces and curves. Inherently resistant to fire, ultraviolet rays, most chemicals, acids, and solvents.
• PVN Series (Polyvinyl Nitrile Foam) Polyvinyl Nitrile foam that can be cast on release paper liners or permanently bonded to polyester film. Suggested for applications requiring improved heat, oil and fuel resistance, and elasticity.
• EI Series (Industrial Polyethylene Foam Tape) Low density, cross-linked and irradiated closed-cell polyethylene foam. Ideal for food packaging and general cushioning applications.
• EG Series (Glazing Polyethylene Foam Tape) High-performance closed cell, cross-linked polyolefin foam tapes coated on both sides with highly aggressive acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive that adheres well to a wide variety of surfaces.
• EM Series (Mounting Polyethylene Foam Tape) Cost-effective closed cell, cross-linked polyolefin foam tape coated on both sides with high-strength adhesive for medium or light duty mounting applications.
• GASKA HI BOND SERIES (GHB) Acrylic Foam Tape High-performance acrylic foam tape line (including GHB4026WH, GHB4526BK, GHB4726GY, GHB6626CL variants) featuring foamed acrylic cores coated with high-performance acrylic adhesive for permanent fastening without screws or rivets. Conforms to high-energy substrates such as steel, aluminum, powder-coated metals, ABS plastics, painted materials, glass, and polycarbonate.
• VK Series (Spacer Tape) Spacer tape that can be used in applications that previously relied on costly high-density urethane gaskets for spacing, vibration dampening, or cushioning.
• ECO SEAL SERIES (Polyester Foam) ECO Seal series foam products offering environmentally conscious sealing solutions as part of Gaska Tape's comprehensive foam portfolio, including PSF series ECO Seal Polyester foams.
• Custom Foam Converting Services Made-to-order converting services including die-cutting and kiss-cutting of foam tapes into custom parts, plus custom R&D product development through the company's certified laboratory and trial production runs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard manufacturing lead times of 3-13 business days with sample materials shipped within 5 business days
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adchem Corporation: Adchem is a US-based manufacturer of high-performance adhesive tapes and foam tape products for industrial, automotive, and medical markets. Closely comparable mid-sized specialty foam tape peer with similar converting focus.
• Rogers Corporation: Rogers Corporation manufactures engineered foam materials, elastomers, and sealing solutions for automotive, industrial, and electronics markets. Comparable in materials science depth and closed-cell foam technology.
• Armacell: Armacell is a global manufacturer of flexible foam insulation and engineered foam materials for HVAC, construction, and industrial applications. Overlaps with Gaska's HVAC and industrial foam sealing product lines.
• Scapa (SWM International): Scapa manufactures specialty foam tapes, gaskets, and adhesive products for healthcare, industrial, and automotive markets. Closely comparable product portfolio and converting capabilities to Gaska Tape.
• tesa (Beiersdorf): tesa is a global specialist in industrial foam tapes, double-sided acrylic foam tapes (e.g., tesa ACXplus), and adhesive sealing products. Directly comparable to Gaska's PVC and acrylic foam tape portfolio across automotive and industrial markets.

Regional players

• Technetics Group: Technetics manufactures engineered sealing solutions, gaskets, and foam products for aerospace, industrial, and medical markets. Comparable in custom foam and gasket manufacturing with focused specialty positioning.

Emerging players

• Pregis: Pregis manufactures protective foam packaging and specialty foam products for shipping and industrial applications. Partial overlap with Gaska's protective and cushioning foam product lines.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M's Industrial Adhesives and Tapes division produces closed-cell foam tapes, gaskets, and sealing solutions overlapping Gaska's core PVC and acrylic foam products. Significantly larger with global manufacturing and broader product depth.
• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison's Performance Tapes division produces foam tapes, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and specialty sealing products. Significantly larger with broader product portfolio but overlapping industrial tape applications.
• Saint-Gobain (Performance Plastics): Saint-Gobain's Performance Plastics division produces specialty foams, sealing products, and engineered materials across automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Broader portfolio but direct product overlap in foam tapes and gaskets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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