Shurtape

About Shurtape: A Legacy of Relentlessly Reliable Tape

Few names carry as much weight on the job site as Shurtape. Rooted in a textile tradition that stretches back to 1880 with the founding of Shuford Mills in North Carolina, the brand's tape division was established in 1955 and has been engineering pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for demanding professionals ever since. By 1996, the tape operation had grown so significantly that it was spun off as its own independent company — Shurtape Technologies — a testament to how essential its products had become across dozens of industries.

Today, Shurtape Technologies is a leading global manufacturer headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, operating 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide and serving markets that span construction, HVAC, packaging, automotive, marine, aerospace, and beyond. The company remains family-owned and operated, a factor that many believe underpins its consistent commitment to quality and innovation across every product line.

Built for Professionals Who Can't Cut Corners

What sets Shurtape apart is a product philosophy built around the needs of tradespeople and craftsmen. The Shurtape brand portfolio includes masking and paper tapes, foil and film tapes, packaging tapes, double-coated tapes, cloth and duct tapes, and specialty tapes — each engineered to perform under the real-world conditions professionals actually face. Many of these products are proudly manufactured in the USA.

Whether you're a painter who needs clean, precise lines or a packaging engineer securing pallets for transcontinental freight, Shurtape has a purpose-built solution. Their masking tapes are a cornerstone of the lineup, designed for everything from fine-line paint work to high-temperature industrial masking in automotive and transportation applications. For bundling and securing loads in shipping and warehousing environments, Shurtape's filament tape and strapping tape deliver fiberglass-reinforced strength that resists splitting, cracking, and delamination even under the rigors of long-haul transport. And for general-purpose repairs, sealing, and construction tasks, Shurtape's duct tape brings the same professional-grade construction to a workhorse product relied upon across countless trades.

Innovation with a Proven Track Record

Shurtape's growth has been driven by a steady focus on innovation. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions — including the Duck® brand, FrogTape®, and Pro Tapes & Specialties — while continuously developing new tape technologies in partnership with industry leaders. Their work in the HVAC space, for example, has yielded specialized foil and film tapes that meet stringent UL certification standards, while their performance masking line is engineered to withstand heat for use in metal fabrication and transportation finishing.

For contractors, maintenance professionals, and serious craftsmen alike, Shurtape represents a simple promise: the right tape, built to the highest standards, for virtually any job that demands it.