Q.E.P. Co. Inc. has cut the ribbon on its new Roberts adhesives manufacturing plant in Dalton, Ga. According to the company, “the advanced machinery and infrastructure enables the plant to double production of adhesives from the previous 18,000 gallons per day to an incredible 18,000 gallons per single shift. The investment also increases QEP’s capabilities with polymer formulations, allowing for greater innovation in the flooring industry.”
The ribbon-cutting event showcased the new holding tanks, mixers and state-of-the-art production lines and packaging lines in operation. The event also garnered special recognition from the city of Dalton, Ga., which thanked QEP for its continued investment in local American production.
Herbert Maertl, chief operating officer of QEP, stated, “A few years ago, we committed to establishing a state-of-the-art adhesive manufacturing plant here in Dalton, Ga., 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.”
The upgrades and implementation of the new production lines took more than three years from concept to completion, during which time the production of adhesives never stopped, according to the company. The plant is now operating at its higher output of production and will continue to produce high-quality adhesives for distribution across the country.
Len Gould, QEP’s president and CEO, noted, “I’m very proud of our entire team and who we are today. The investments, while substantial, help us across the enterprise with technology, consistency, efficiency and capacity. Most of our adhesive competition is either owned by private equity firms or foreign nationals, and we are the alternative.”
