Shurtape Technologies Acquires Mavalus Brand
The adhesive brand moves to a new owner, requiring retailers and users to review their current supply chain and vendor contacts.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Healthcare
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Shurtape Technologies has acquired the Mavalus adhesive brand and its associated assets from Baton Rouge-based DSS Distributing. The deal integrates the tape brand, founded in 1999, into Shurtape's broader consumer and industrial portfolio.
Why it matters
This acquisition represents a strategic consolidation in the adhesive market, as Shurtape absorbs a specialized product line to broaden its reach. For operators in retail and construction, the move signals a shift in supply chain dynamics for multipurpose tape solutions.
Founded in 1999, the Mavalus brand joins an established Shurtape portfolio that includes major industry staples like Duck and FrogTape. The full financial scale of the transaction remains undisclosed.
The players
Shurtape Technologies
A multinational manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes and specialty products known for brands like Duck and FrogTape.
DSS Distributing
A Baton Rouge-based firm that previously held and managed the Mavalus brand and related business assets.
The details
Shurtape Technologies purchased all business assets related to Mavalus from DSS Distributing, effectively bringing the brand under its corporate umbrella. The company plans to leverage this acquisition to drive product innovation and introduce the existing Mavalus adhesive solutions into new markets. Shurtape manages a diverse range of tape brands, and this deal serves to further consolidate its market share in the multipurpose tape sector.
Timeline
Mavalus was founded in 1999.
Shurtape Technologies announced the acquisition on October 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the established pattern of Shurtape Technologies building a diversified portfolio of specialized adhesive products through strategic buyouts, similar to its previous integration of the FrogTape brand. The deal highlights the ongoing consolidation of regional specialized adhesive lines into larger, multi-brand manufacturing entities.
Retailers and industrial procurement managers should monitor for potential changes in distribution terms or product availability as Mavalus shifts to the Shurtape supply chain. Operators currently stocking or using Mavalus tapes should verify if current vendor contacts remain active or if new account setups are required.
The takeaway
The absorption of niche brands into larger manufacturing portfolios often leads to streamlined product lines or phased-out redundancies. Operators should track the future branding of Mavalus products to determine if technical specifications or pricing tiers change under the new ownership.
Further reading
For broader trends in industry consolidation and regional business shifts, visit the Healthcare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaging World.
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