Bron Tapes seals deal with GaffTech to expand tape portfolio

Bron Tapes, LLC—a portfolio company of Rotunda Capital Partners—has acquired GaffTech, a Seattle-based leader in floor tape and tape applicator technology. This deal signifies Bron Tapes’ first acquisition since partnering with Rotunda Capital Partners in January 2023, and it aims to enrich the company’s product portfolio while offering enhanced solutions to a broad customer base.

“GaffTech has revolutionized the way industries tape, providing superior efficiency and reduced physical strain in taping applications,” said Josh Lyons, former Managing Partner at GaffTech. “From AV companies and professional sports teams to governments and warehouses, our products have offered a better way to tape.”

Founded in 2014 by industry experts, GaffTech introduced the GaffGun Tape Applicator alongside its specialized line of GaffGun Tapes. The company’s innovative solutions have garnered widespread adoption across diverse sectors including sports, education, government, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Bron Tapes CEO Mike Shand expressed enthusiasm over the acquisition, stating, “The GaffGun aligns seamlessly with Bron Tapes’ existing product range. We’re excited to leverage our technical sales team to further develop and promote the GaffGun, enhancing our capacity to meet diverse taping needs.”

As part of its long-term strategy, Bron Tapes is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities in the tape industry, targeting distributors and converters of tapes, adhesives, fabrics, and gaskets. The company welcomes proposals from business owners, management, or M&A intermediaries.

This acquisition amplifies Bron Tapes’ commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, setting the stage for an expanded footprint in the highly competitive tape and adhesives market.