DALTON, Ga. — Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (QEP) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its "next generation" Roberts adhesive manufacturing plant in Dalton Georgia. The company said the new facility will enable it to double production of adhesives from the previous 18,000 gallons per day to 18,000 gallons per single shift. The investment also increases QEP’s capabilities with polymer formulations, allowing for innovation in the flooring industry.

Held July 8,  ribbon-cutting event showcased the new holding tanks, mixers and state-of-the-art production lines and packaging lines in operation.

“A few years ago, we committed to establishing a state-of-the-art adhesive manufacturing plant here in Dalton, Georgia to increase our production capacity and formula capabilities. Our goal was to service our customers with high-quality American-made products with continued 100% service levels. With unrelenting determination, amazing teamwork and great support, we delivered exactly that,” stated Herbert Maertl, QEP chief operating officer.

The upgrades and implementation of the new production lines took over three years from concept to completion, during which time the company said production of adhesives never stopped. The plant is now operating at its new higher output of production and will continue to produce high-quality American-made adhesives for distribution across the country, the company stated.

“I’m very proud of our entire team and who we are today," said Len Gould, QEP president and CEO. "The investments, while substantial, help us across the enterprise with technology, consistency, efficiency, and capacity.” 

He continued, “Most of our adhesive competition is either owned by private equity firms or foreign nationals, and we are the alternative.”

Founded in 1979, Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCQX: QEPC) manufactures flooring installation tools, adhesives, and other tools for the industrial trade. Products are sold worldwide to home improvement retail centers, and professional distribution outlets, under brand names including QEP, LASH, ROBERTS, Capitol, Premix-Marbletite (PMM), Brutus and Homelux. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with other facilities in the United States, Canada, and Asia.