Kent Adhesive Products Company (KAPCO)
Plastics ManufacturingOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Kent Adhesive Products Company (KAPCO) is a mid-sized plastics manufacturer based in Kent, Ohio, founded in 1974. It specializes in producing, coating, and converting flexible and pressure-sensitive materials, offering laminates and digital media for large-format printers, along with sign vinyls and related supplies. The business operates across six segments, including custom coating, converted products, digital products, graphics products, book protection products, and HoldFast Grip products. Its customer base includes signage and graphics applications, educational and library markets for protective book products, and specialty grip-enhanced items for water sports and medical settings. Headquartered in Kent, the company has a long-standing presence in the industry, and a notable leadership development occurred in 2015 when Elie Merheb joined as President.