Intertape Polymer Group

About Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

Intertape Polymer Group, widely known as IPG, is one of North America's most recognized manufacturers of pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, protective packaging materials, and related products. The company commenced operations in 1981 and has since evolved into a recognized leader in the development and manufacture of specialized polyolefin plastic and paper packaging products and related packaging systems. Intertape Polymer Group is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

IPG is a manufacturer of packaging products and systems intended to meet the needs of both industrial and retail customers, developing and selling a variety of solutions including paper and film-based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, stretch and shrink films, protective packaging, woven and non-woven products, and packaging machinery. This broad and versatile portfolio has made IPG a go-to supplier across industries ranging from manufacturing and logistics to automotive refinishing and construction.

A Reputation Built on Tape Innovation

Intertape Polymer Group — usually called IPG — is a name that anyone working with carton sealing tape, water-activated tape, protective packaging, or e-commerce shipping has probably encountered, whether they realized it or not. The company's product portfolio includes carton-sealing tapes, water-activated tapes, industrial and performance specialty tapes, shrink films, stretch wrap, lumber wraps, fabric structures, geomembrane fabrics, air pillows, and tape dispensers.

IPG's growth over the decades has been driven in part by strategic acquisitions. The company's product expansion notably included the acquisition of American Tape Co., a leading U.S. manufacturer of masking, reinforced filament, and printable and non-printable flat back tapes, as well as certain specialty tapes. This move cemented IPG's standing as a full-spectrum adhesive tape manufacturer.

IPG Tape Products for Every Application

Whether you're a professional painter, a warehouse operator, or tackling a home repair project, IPG offers a tape for the job. Their masking tape lineup is a staple for clean paint lines and surface protection in automotive and construction applications. For securing shipments and packages, IPG's packing and sealing tape and packaging tape deliver reliable adhesion across a wide range of surfaces and temperatures.

Demanding bundling and reinforcement tasks call for IPG's filament tape, which uses fiberglass strands embedded in the backing to provide outstanding tensile strength. Rounding out the lineup, IPG's masking tape and paper products give painters and finishers professional-grade options for surface prep and overspray protection.

Why Choose IPG?

• Decades of manufacturing expertise dating back to 1981, with deep roots in pressure-sensitive tape technology.
• Broad product range spanning masking, packaging, filament, and specialty tapes for industrial and retail users alike.
• Consistent quality trusted by professionals in automotive, construction, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
• North American production with extensive manufacturing facilities supporting reliable availability.

In 2022, Clearlake Capital Group completed a buyout of IPG valued at about $2.6 billion, taking the company private — a transition that has positioned IPG for continued investment and growth in its core product lines.