Brown Tape Products

Tape- It’s a Sticky Business……..Is BROWN tape the only color you sell? If I’ve heard it once….It’s a good thing that we humans all have a sense of humor, or the weather outside alone would be enough to get us all down.

It is winter time all over the place, and the cold and snow is falling. This is the time of year when people like to stay indoors for the most part, and of course, the convention and trade show business is booming this time of year.

Brown Tape Products Company is in the ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT tape business!

We carry a full line of all the tapes that the convention and entertainment industry uses. We stock GAFFERS TAPE in many widths and colors, as well as CABLE PATH TAPE in solid yellow, solid black or yellow and black stripes. WE CAN EVEN IMPRINT YOUR SPECIAL MESSAGE ON YOUR GAFFERS TAPE!!! By stocking gaffers tapes in a wide variety of widths and colors, and our ability to SHIP SAME DAY, we can truly meet even the EMERGENCY tape supply needs of our customers. Whether it is FLOURESCENT SPIKE TAPE, or GLOW IN THE DARK TAPE that you need, give us a call and we’ll get you what you need.

Happy New Year from Brown Tape Products Company!    From all of our staff to all of you out there we wish you a great  ‘08!

2008 promises to be a great year in the adhesive tape industry as the economy continues to roar.  The fact is that our customers are buying for their manufacturing and distribution centers, and our arts and entertainment customers are doing the same.  The consumption of goods remains robust and that tells me that the people who say we are in trouble because of the housing market slump are simply mistaken.    I feel very very positive for the new year!

Many of our suppliers will be introducing new and exciting products to the market this year.   Brown Tape Products will be here to help with the new applications and to offer suggestions as to which new products may be able to help solve some of the old challenges.

On behalf of all our employees, we offer our assistance and help in any way we can.  We look forward to working with you in ‘08!

John Brown

Our Spotlight manufacturer this month is IPG!!!   We have sold for the companies that now make up IPG since 1984.

PG… the High Performance Leader!

As a leader in the pressure-sensitive carton-sealing tape market, Intertape Polymer Groupâ„¢ (IPG) combines years of experience as a prime manufacturer of superior quality tape to industrial and consumer channels. IPG is the only company to produce all three pressure-sensitive adhesive technologies: hot melt, acrylic and natural rubber.

Intertape Brand Hot Melt Adhesive Carton Sealing Tape offers the widest range of application flexibility available. They offer excellent processing performance whether manually or automatically applied. Their superior adhesion properties, holding force and tensile strength ensure consistent, reliable seals. Noted for quiet release and easy unwind, IPG’s Hot Melt Tape is well suited for automatic case-sealing machines.

Intertape Brand Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape is the best suited for applications in temperatures less than 40°F and greater than 120°F. Providing excellent clarity, acrylic tape ages well over extended periods in sunlight and fluorescent lighting. IPG’s acrylic adhesive features improved quick-stick performance, higher shear strength, reduced haze and improved clarity.

Intertape’s Classic Natural Rubber Tape has the most aggressive adhesive available. They offer fast, positive bonding on “problem” applications such as: high recycled content cartons, rough or ultra-smooth cartons, heavy ink coverage, dusty and/or dirty environments, humid conditions and temperature extremes.

Printed Tape – Seal your packages and ensure clarity of your message with Intertape’s Popular Prints! These water-based acrylic carton-sealing tapes – available in bold, bright colors and design – are sure to get your packages the attention you demand.

 THERE IS AN IPG PRODUCT AVAILABLE TO MEET ALMOST ALL OF YOUR TAPE NEEDS!!!!  ASK US AND WE’LL HELP FIND IT FOR YOU!

Greetings to you from Cold and snowy Indianapolis, Indiana- the Hoosier Heartland and our company’s home base.

Brown Tape Products company is located in the 12th largest city in the United States.

Here is what the online site Wikipedia says about the city:

Indianapolis (pronounced /ˌɪndiəˈnæpÉ™lɪs/) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The 2000 Census counted the city’s population at 781,870. It is Indiana’s most populous city and is the 13th largest city in the U.S., the third largest city in the Midwest, and the second most populous Capital in the U.S., behind Phoenix, Arizona.

Indianapolis has shed its image as a Rust Belt city, due in part to an aggressive downtown revitalization campaign. The diversification of the city’s economic base since the 1960s has also contributed to this transformation. A large part of this diversification involves the hosting of events, especially sporting events. The labels of The Amateur Sports Capital of the World, and The Racing Capital of the World, have both been applied to Indianapolis. The city has hosted the 1987 Pan American Games, the NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, the United States Grand Prix (2000-2007), and is perhaps most famous for the annual Indianapolis 500. The attendance at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Allstate 400 makes them the largest two single day sporting events in the world, with well over 250,000 fans in attendance at each. Indianapolis has the second most monuments inside city limits, behind only Washington D.C. There have also been two United States Navy vessels named after Indianapolis, including the famous USS Indianapolis (CA-35) which suffered the worst single at-sea loss of life in the history of the U.S. Navy.

The Indianapolis metropolitan area is among the fastest growing in the Midwest and the United States, with growth centered in the surrounding counties of Hamilton, Hendricks, and Johnson. Hamilton and Hendricks Counties are currently the fastest growing counties in Indiana.[4] Currently, the Combined Statistical Area stands at 1,984,644, making it the 23rd largest in the U.S.

The fact that Indianapolis is centrally located makes shipping to all corners of the USA easy and less expensive than many other locals. Indianapolis currently hosts two UPS hubs, as well as being a hub for FedX. With construction of the new international airport well underway, the city will have even more to offer the international shipper, as well as the domestic shipper. The new international airport is very uniquely designed and features a very open ans spacious feel. Information on the airport can be found at: www.newindianapolisairport.com The overview of the new airport is listed below:

Brown Tape Products Company sells many different types of tape. Our featured manufacturer this month is Shurtape. Shurtape has many featured products this month, and they are copied below:

Introducing T-REX Ferociously Strong Duct Tape! It’s all weather and super tough. What makes T-REX super tough? Most duct tapes are made by simply laminating layers together, but T-REX Tape is different. It’s made through a special process called Co-Extrusion which actually melts adhesive materials to the backing in a single step. This creates a super strong, longer lasting, weatherproof tape. T-REX strong. Check out the T-REX Tech Spex. Tensile 47 Visit the Product Home Page or go to www.trextape.com High Performance Masking 3 NEW TAPES - The introduction of CP 400, CP 450 and CP 650 completes our full line of high performance masking tapes for the transportation industry. Added to CP 540 and CF 740, our premium masking tapes offer heat resistance and clean removal in any temperature ranges. Each of these tapes offers clean removal and sharp paint lines - perfect for high-temperature painting in the transportation, marine, and metal fabrication industries. CP 400 Up to 200 F > View High Performance Family Page HP 200 Colors NEW HP 200 - Available in Transparent Colors - You’ve relied on HP 200 for its holding power, moisture resistance, and to strength to seal cartons. Now HP 200 has been enhanced with color - seven distinctive colors - providing a secure seal and a basic way to identify inventory. Even better, HP 200 colors are transparent so printed text and graphics are visible even after being covered. > View Product Homepage Razor Edge - CP 60 Expect the sharpest paint lines yet! Introducing Razor Edge paint masking tape - perfect for painting stripes, diamonds, and other patterns on walls. Our new ShurRELEASE adhesive removes cleanly, leaving no residue when left for up to 60 days. This high performance tape won’t rip or sliver, and its superior paper backing prevents unsightly paint bleed-through > View Product Homepage PC 610 Our 10 mil Industrial grade cloth duct tape for sealing walls, doors, and windows during mold/asbestos abatement and in rugged environments. Instant quick stick makes application fast and easy on poly-sheeting, metal, and unpainted wood at temperatures as low as 25 F. Easy to use because it’s easy to tear and it won’t twist or curl off the roll. > View Product Homepage PC 629 Our 11 mil Contractor grade cloth duct tape works at temperatures as low as 25 F. Seals walls, doors and windows for mold and asbestos abatement. High tack adhesive with superior shear performance grabs quickly and seals dependably. Does not twist or curl off the roll. > View Product Homepage HP 240 Our premium HP carton sealing tape, HP 240 is now available with printed messages. This product helps prevent pilferage and reduces shipping claims. Printed messages prevent tampering and warning messages alert handlers of special care needs. HP 240 is constructed with the same high quality components that make up all HP carton sealing tapes. When you use our tape to seal a carton, the carton stays closed. Every time. Our products are engineered for performance - roll after roll. Consistent performance and construction tough enough for the most demanding automated applications - HP 240 is the right tape for your carton sealing needs. > View Product Homepage

Brown Tape Products Company is proud to be associated with Shurtape Brands.