The Sticky Board

Under Wraps: 3 Lesser-Known Reasons Automakers Choose AutoWrap Over Other Protective Films
Protective films may look the same to the untrained eye, but automotive manufacturers know a superior product when they see it. The best exterior masks cling tight, resist scratches, guard against chemical contaminants and applies without difficulty…

Can Your HVAC Insulation Do This? The 7 Benefits of Ideal Seal 777
Plenty, depending on the type of insulator you’re using to create a thermal seal in HVAC cladding and jacketing applications. Contractors and HVAC technicians boasting Ideal Seal 777 can offer their customers a lot more than just temperature control…

Automotive Protective Tapes Don’t Just Save Your Surfaces – They Could Save Your Brand
In many ways, the value of using protective tape in automotive manufacturing speaks for itself. Carmakers maintain the integrity of delicate painted surfaces against scratches and other abrasions presale, shield […]

Sky’s the Limit: 5 Industrial Tapes Used in Aircraft Manufacturing
Imagine you were about to fly on a commercial airplane, fastened snugly in your seat and ready for takeoff, when you overheard two flight attendants talking about how much tape went into the production of the very airplane you’re sitting in.

Duct, Duct, Loose: 4 Factors Preventing HVAC Tape From Performing well
Residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems provide comfort to the families and businesses they serve, but they can only perform well if their ductwork has an airtight envelope. Without a consummate seal throughout…

Keeping Stride: How Adhesive Tapes Support Modern Shoemaking
No ensemble is complete without the right pair of shoes, and nobody knows that better than Americans. U.S. consumers purchased an average of between seven and eight pairs of shoes each in 2013, according to a recent report from the American Apparel and Footwear Association…

All Signs Point to TransferRite Ultra Clear for Your Small Business Sign Shop
Independent sign-makers operate in an intriguing industry – their best marketing comes from how well they allow their customers to market themselves. These small business owners are expected to deliver […]

Beauty in the Details: Preserving Automobiles’ Presale with Protective Tape
To prevent small blemishes from bleeding their operations dry, auto manufacturers should invest in protective tapes and films for all stages of production and distribution. Teenagers, chomping at the bit […]

Contractors: Stick with Protective Tapes for Springtime Home Improvement Projects
Many Americans spent this past winter mulling over ideas for home renovation projects and saving them for warmer weather. With spring officially upon us, it’s time to turn those dream houses into realities…

Tale of the Tape: A Sticky History [Infographic]
How much thought have you given to the origin of adhesive tape? How about the diversity of that material and just how much modern technology relies on some kind of […]