ABOUT US
Shurtape Technologies, LLC, is an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. Together, our subsidiaries serve numerous markets, including industrial/MRO, building and construction, packaging, electrical, stucco, HVAC, professional paint, automotive, marine, aerospace, arts and entertainment, graphic arts, sound control, medical, DIY, home and office, and retail.
In addition to specialty adhesive solutions, we offer products under recognizable brand names such as Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-REX®, and Kip®.
MISSION
To be regarded as a market leader among OEMs, channel partners, trade buyers and users by building differentiated products and brands through leadership in marketing, innovation, quality and sustainability.
PURPOSE
To provide better, easier solutions for everyday household and workplace tasks.
VALUES
- Believing in People: Ethical / Accountable / Trustworthy
- Communicating Openly and Honestly: Transparent / Fact-based / Consistent
- Encouraging Imagination: Curious / Creative / Collaborative
- Fostering Stewardship: Committed to Health and Safety / Involved in Our Communities / Socially and Environmentally Responsible
- Striving for Excellence: Progressive / Solutions-Oriented / Continuously Improving
- Delighting Customers: Reliable / Responsive / Committed to Quality
TIMELINE
1880
Shuford Mills became a major domestic textile producer, manufacturing a broad range of spun yarns and cordage.
1955
SHUFORD MILLS TAPE DIVISION CREATED
1960
SHUFORD MILLS BEGINS SUPPLYING MELVIN A. ANDERSON COMPANY WITH TAPE FOR THE RETAIL MARKET
1971
JACK KAHL BUYS MELVIN A ANDERSON & CREATES MANCO
1972
DUCT TAPE EXPANSION EVENTUALLY MOVING PRODUCTION TO STONY POINT, NC
1980
JACK KAHL REGISTERS THE DUCK TAPE® BRAND
1996
SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES & SHURTAPE BRAND CREATED SPUN OUT AS SEPARATE COMPANY FROM SHUFORD MILLS
1997
HOT MELT PACKAGING TAPES FACILITY BUILT IN HUDSON, NC
1998
MANCO ACQUIRED BY HENKEL GMBH TO FORM HENKEL CONSUMER ADHESIVES
2000
HOT MELT MASKING, FOIL & GAFFERS TAPE FACILITY ADDED IN HICKORY, NC
2000
SHURTAPE ACQUIRES KIP GMBH, A GERMANY-BASED PROVIDER OF PAINTERS’ TAPES
2003
SHURTAPE ESTABLISHES CHINA CONVERTING DIVISION IN SONGJIANG, CHINA
2004
SHURTAPE ACQUIRES THE MANUFACTURING ASSETS OF TAPE SPECIALTIES LIMITED (CANADA) AND THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ASSETS OF PERMACEL
2006
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION CAPABILITIES SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED WITH ADDITION OF NEW, EXPANDED FACILITY ON HIGHLAND AVENUE
2008
SHURTAPE ADDS COATING CAPABILITY IN CHINA WITH A NEW FACILITY IN CHANGSHU
2009
FORMER MANCO ASSETS (INCLUDING DUCK® AND PAINTER’S MATE® BRANDS) ACQUIRED FROM HENKEL TO FORM SHURTECH BRANDS, LLC
2010
FROGTAPE® BRAND ACQUIRED FROM INSPIRED TECHNOLOGIES
2015
T-REX® BRAND ADDED TO COMPANY’S BRAND PORTFOLIO
2017
SYNTAC COATED PRODUCTS ACQUIRED TO CREATE SHURMED & SHURTAPE SPECIALTY COATING