Duck Tape Duct Tape

Duck Brand is one of the most recognizable names in adhesive tapes, packaging materials, and home improvement products. Originally popularized during World War II when Johnson & Johnson developed a waterproof cloth adhesive tape, the consumer brand identity took form in the 1970s and 1980s under Manco, Inc., founded by Jack Kahl in Avon, Ohio. Manco branded its duct tape with a friendly duck mascot, turning a utilitarian product into a household brand.

In 1998, Henkel Consumer Adhesives acquired Manco, further expanding the brand's reach. In 2009, Henkel sold its North American consumer adhesives division to Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a global manufacturer of adhesive tape headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina.

Today, Duck Tape products sold in North America, including Canada, are produced and marketed under Shurtape Technologies. Manufacturing predominantly takes place in Shurtape's American production facilities in North Carolina and Ohio, though some raw materials and specialized formats are sourced globally.