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2015 BRAND BOOK
Better is just the beginning.
TM
T H E T A P C O G R O U P. C O M
Item #008 9335 000
TG3121 CT-11/14
©2015 TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
You can’t fake genuine.
You either are or you aren’t.
When you take your work as seriously as we do, you do things a little
differently. We anticipate your customer’s needs even before they do. We
grow our business by helping customers grow theirs. From the superior,
low-maintenance products we deliver, to the long-lasting relationships we
continue to nurture, we like to think that our way of doing things is genuinely
better. For Mid-America® and Builder’s Edge®, that means operational
excellence across the board. For The Foundry®, it’s all about affordable
innovation. With Atlantic Premium Shutters® and Wellcraft® Egress
Systems, that means providing home safety without compromising
aesthetics. And for Kleer Lumber® and Tapco Tools®, it’s about standing
behind our products and our customers. Why do we do the things we do?
Why do we take the extra time when others don’t? Because that’s how
we’ve done things for over 50 years. That’s just how we work.
Our approach to innovation and service is as enduring as our products.
At The Tapco Group, our job is to create beautiful, durable, technically-advanced products for residential and commercial
construction. We’re focused on delivering what our competitors can’t: We offer solutions for building exteriors, designed to provide
everything you need for a job done right.
Our history of innovation stretches back to 1961 with the introduction of the first-ever portable brake for the aluminum trim
fabrication industry. That groundbreaking spirit continues today with our consistent innovations and strategic acquisitions. From
one-step and two-step distribution points, to home improvement and specialty retailers, our brands represent operational excellence.
If there's one thing our family of brands has in common,
it’s an unwavering belief that your success is our success.
We deliver what the marketplace demands:
Better PARTNERS = Better BUSINESS
• Order accuracy.
• Durable, advanced residential and commercial products.
• On-time delivery above 99 percent.
• Industry-leading patents and innovation.
Our goal is to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations,
so that we can proudly say BETTER IS JUST THE BEGINNINGTM.
“ HOW DO WE HELP CLIENTS GROW THEIR
BUSINESSES? BY PROVIDING THEM WITH
EXCITING, INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS.
THAT’S OUR MISSION.”
DAVE ULMER,
PRESIDENT OF THE TAPCO GROUP
Our products aren’t just well built.
They’re built with contractors and homeowners in mind.
We have a deep understanding of the needs of distributors, builders,
remodelers, architects, and contractors alike. And we support them
every way we can: We create national and local marketing
campaigns in print and social media. Our products consistently win
awards and find their way on to industry “best of” lists. We make
product knowledge available to distributors, dealers and their
customers for hands-on learning. Our outreach also extends to the
architectural community with continuing education courses that
provide comprehensive product information while helping architects
maintain their certification.
All of our products are engineered with both contractors and
homeowners in mind, offering the easiest installation with the
greatest efficiency. We take into account product weight, ergonomics
and ease of transport and installation, to offer the most
contractor-friendly products. With our wide array of products,
contractors have one-stop and cross-sell opportunities for greater
efficiency and profitability, allowing them to save time and money
while eliminating waste. The result is faster jobs that deliver
beautiful looks and virtually maintenance-free durability.
We relentlessly innovate and invest in our brands, adding new
products and introducing new colors and sizes to current lines.
No matter the economic conditions, we don’t cut corners. We roll
up our sleeves and deliver the goods. So you can do the same.
“ THERE ARE FEW THINGS
MORE IMPORTANT THAN
A GOOD HOME. THIS OPPORTUNITY
TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH
HOME BUILDING IS SUCH AN
EXCITING WAY FOR US
TO GIVE BACK.”
JONATHAN WIERENGO,
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
We’re proud of our products.
We’re just as proud
of our people.
At every level of the Tapco organization, we have a
passionate, experienced team to help you build
better, faster, stronger and more sustainably.
On The Job:
The Tapco Group caters to your needs by providing
the best product design, service, and overall
customer experience - whether you’re a 1-step
distributor, 2-step distributor or dealer. Our team has
first-hand installation and distribution experience, so
we understand your needs and make sure they’re
met with exemplary service and a firm handshake.
In the Community:
The Tapco Community Connection was established
in 2009 to make a positive difference in our local
area by donating our time to help those in need.
Our volunteers give their time and effort at
numerous food, clothing and toy drives. They aid
with clean up and recycling efforts in the
community. By collaborating with local builders
on volunteer projects, The Tapco Group has
played a part in the construction of dozens of
brand new homes in the neighborhoods in which
we live, work, play and raise our families.
The look of real cedar. With no real maintenance.
Offering the handsome warmth of shake and shingle siding and the inherent charm of stone and brick, Foundry® Specialty Siding gives
your home an authentic texture with long-lasting color and premium durability.
Our proprietary manufacturing process uses hundreds of molds cast from real cedar and stone, along with an ASA cap that keeps
colors rich for a lifetime. Contractor-friendly 5-foot panels are unique, allowing easy handling, less scrap and faster completion of
homes. Only Foundry Specialty Siding delivers a comprehensive selection of profiles - and overall, the most unique profiles in the
business - for outstanding curb appeal. With the most shake and shingle profiles and the most extensive color spectrum, we provide
the luxury of choice. From shingles with a subtle grain detail to staggered shakes with a bold rustic dimension, our textures help you
create your desired look— beautifully, simply and low maintenance.
View our full variety of profiles at FoundrySiding.com
The look of wood. The luxury of low maintenance.
What makes Kleer® different? Our products and our people. Whether it be Kleer Trimboard, Kleer Mouldings, Kleer Decking or Kleer
anything, no one can compete with our quality and our commitment. Which is why professionals everywhere are asking for Kleer by
name. The Look of Wood. The Luxury of Low Maintenance. Kleer Trim and Kleer Decking products give you the authentic look of real
wood without all that ongoing maintenance. So you get the best of both worlds—a rich appearance and low-maintenance durability.
DECKING A Kleer deck is built to last. And last. It resists mold, mildew, fading and scratching and requires very little maintenance—
guaranteed. Each Kleer Decking board is completely encapsulated for years of enjoyment. With its PVC core, Kleer is 40% lighter than
many wood/plastic/composite decking materials, so it is easier to handle and install.
See how we continue to think beyond wood at KleerLumber.com
TRIMBOARD Most common problems with exterior wood applications start with moisture absorption. Kleer is impervious to
moisture—which means it offers superior durability and low maintenance. And it does so beautifully, elevating the look of any home.
KLEER® PVC trim products won’t splinter, rot, delaminate or swell excessively due to moisture. They can even be applied in direct
contact with the ground, masonry or other potentially wet surfaces.
If you obsess over the finishing touches, this is where you start.
People talk about "dream homes.” With Mid-America® and Builders Edge® siding products, the look homeowners dream about is within
reach. With the widest selection of sizes, colors and architectural styles, our products are designed to work together for a completely
finished look. The result is a striking first impression and a beautiful lasting impression.
Holding more exterior-product patents than anyone else, Mid-America and Builders Edge help builders and contractors finish the job.
From customizable decorative shutters to gable vents, door surrounds and dentil trim our products install easily and provide standout
curb appeal. And, for existing homes, our expansive product line offers complete rejuvenation, with touches of sophistication that can
beautify a home in just hours.
See our wide variety of styles at MidAmericaComponents.com and BuildersEdge.com.
Elegance. Durability. Win, win.
Don’t let the elegance and refinement fool you. Atlantic Premium Shutters® are the most durable shutters in the industry.
Specifying Atlantic Premium Shutters means you’re specifying integrity. The best of the best. In fact, each shutter is architecturally correct,
historically accurate and crafted to exact specifications, backed by comprehensive structural and finish warranties.
With detailed, bold dimension, dynamic colors, and top-quality craftsmanship, this is where beauty meets brawn even in some of the toughest
environments. When wind, rain and airborne debris fly through hurricane zones, Atlantic's Hurricane Storm-rated shutters help protect
coastal homes while providing the same unmatched, premium curb appeal on display with all Atlantic Premium Shutters.
So whether you’re putting the finishing details on new construction with open louvers, or updating a historic home with period-inspired
working hardware, Atlantic Premium Shutters has the styles and accessories to create a stunning, crafted look. And a look that’s built to last.
Find inspiration for your next project at AtlanticPremiumShutters.com
Over the years, our tools have built many things.
Including an unparalleled reputation.
Make the most of a home’s basement,
while making safety a priority.
You want to achieve a great look with Tapco building products? Use the tools that bear the same name - the first product line Tapco
ever created: Tapco Tools®.
Wellcraft® Egress Systems offer the perfect mix of modern looks, easy operation and simple practicality.
Tapco Tools’ comprehensive range of brakes suits every application and material—from vinyl and aluminum, to copper and
kynar-coated steel. The upside is impressive: Simple roll-forming and cutting. Versatile sawing, slitting and coiling solutions. Quick and
precise metal bending. These are just some of the precision features you can expect from Tapco Tools - the brand that’s been
synonymous with quality for over 50 years.
Of course, with Wellcraft Egress Systems, it’s safety first. Our windows, wells, and covers offer homeowners a reliable, easy exit in
case of an emergency. In the process, Wellcraft can also transform a basement from an under-utilized, underground “bunker” into a
sunlit, airy, code-compliant part of the home.
That new playroom, office, home gym, “man cave,” music studio or extra bedroom awaits. Wellcraft Egress Systems is the smart, easy
way to make it happen.
Workmanship, down to the smallest detail, builds your reputation. Get those details right with Tapco Tools.
See all the ways Wellcraft can make a basement space safer and more useful at WellcraftWells.com
See our full line of quality tools at TapcoTools.com
2015 BRAND BOOK
Better is just the beginning.
TM
T H E T A P C O G R O U P. C O M
Item #008 9335 000
TG3121 CT-11/14
©2015 TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION