Company Information

Founded in 1979, Q.E.P. Co., Inc. is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a comprehensive line of specialty tools and flooring related products targeted for the professional installer as well as the home improvement market. The Company markets over 3,000 specialty tools and related products used primarily for surface preparation and installation of ceramic tile, carpet, laminate, vinyl and wood flooring. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the Company markets its products in all 50 states and in over 75 countries worldwide.
Strategically located around the world, QEP currently has over 800,000 square feet of distribution and manufacturing capability located throughout the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, South America and China. The Company's products are sold to home improvement retailers; specialty distributors to in the hardware, construction, flooring and home improvement trades; chain and independent hardware, tile and carpet retailers for use by the do-it-yourself consumer as well as the construction or remodeling professional and original equipment manufacturers.
The Company continues to build its reputation for offering its customers the most comprehensive flooring installation product line available from one company. The Company markets these products under various brand names that are well respected in their market niches. Brand names include: QEP, Roberts, Capitol, Vitrex, PRCI, Boiardi, Tuplex and Harris Wood and Porta-Nails.
QEP continually enhances its market leadership positions through selective acquisitions that extend its geographic reach, add proprietary product lines and broaden distribution capabilities, enabling the Company to capitalize on cross-selling opportunities. Additionally, the Company continues to develop and introduce innovative products and ideas for the professional installer in all target markets. Customer Service and technical support are key elements in this business and QEP prides itself on supplying the quality service that customers expect.
1979 Lewis Gould begins distributing a bathtub edging kit, opening the doors of opportunity for the tile tool market
1981 The company adds a new 6 store "home improvement" chain called The Home Depot as a customer
1995 Lowes is added as a customer and another long term partnership is begun
1996 QEP goes public under the symbol: QEPC
1997 Roberts Consolidated Industries is acquired, both the USA and Canada locations
1999 Expands by acquiring companies in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile
2004 Expands again by acquiring companies in England, France, Mexico and Ireland
2005 Opens an office in China
QEP acquires an adhesive manufacturing / warehouse facility in Dalton, GA
2009 QEP celebrates its 30th Anniversary!
2010 Purchases the assets of Arborcraft, LLC and expands into the flooring industry
2011 Acquires Porta-Nails, a leading manufacturer of hardwood flooring fastening tools and accessories
North America
Boca Raton, Florida USA
Corporate Headquarters

1001 Broken Sound Pkwy
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone: (561) 994-5550
Fax: (561) 241-2830
Adelanto, California USA
9486 Holly Rd
Adelanto, CA 92301
Phone: (760) 246-4418
Fax: (760) 530-2238
Dalton, Georgia USA
300 Cross Plains Blvd
Dalton, GA 30721
Phone: (706) 277-5294
(888) 3-CAPITOL
(888) 322-7486
Fax: (706) 277-5291
Johnson City, Tennessee USA
Harris Wood

2225 Eddie Williams Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: (800) 258-5758
(423) 979-3700
Fax: (423) 434-5764
Little Falls, New Jersey USA
Boiardi Products Corp.

453 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
Phone: (973) 256-1100
Fax: (973)256-5744
Montpelier, Indiana USA
890 West Huntington Street
Montpelier, IN 47359
Phone: (765) 728-2438
Fax: (765) 728-2439
Bramalea, Ontario Canada
2070 Steeles Avenue
Bramalea, Ontario
Canada L6T 1A7
Phone: (800) 840-9422
Fax: (905) 791-1998
Europe
United Kingdom
Everest Road, Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire FY8 3AZ England
Phone: 44-1253-789180
Fax: 44-1253-789182
France - PRCI - Groupe QEP
111, rue du Mas de Portaly
34071 Montpellier Cedex 3
France
Phone: (33)04.67.06.08.88
Fax: (33)04.67.06.08.87
Asia / Pacific
Australia
2 Dunlopillo Drive
Dandenong
Victoria 3175, Australia

Postal Address
Post Office Box 1225
Dandenong Victoria 3175
Australia
Phone: 61-3-9797-1888
Fax: 61-3-9797-1878
New Zealand
Unit 1, 9 John Glenn Ave.,
Albany. Auckland
New Zealand

Postal Address
P.O. Box 302-701
North Harbour
Auckland 1330
New Zealand
Phone: 61-9-415-9700
Fax: 64-9-415-9704
China
Cross Region Plaza Suite 16A
Shanghai 200030, China
Phone: 021-5150-6303
Fax: 021-5150-6301
Our Brands
Brutus
Capitol
Elastiment
Golden Touch
Harris Wood
LASH
Porta-Nails
PRCI
QEP
RhinoGrip
Roberts
Suspend-It
Versatile
Vitrex
Our Products
Adhesives
Carpet Installation
Grouts & Mortars
Hardwood Flooring
Laminate Installation
Plumbing Installation
Pneumatic Nailers
Stone & Tile Installation
Sundries
Surface Protection
Suspended Ceiling Tools
Underlayments
Our Locations
Australia
Canada
China
France
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States
Our Companies
© 2011 Q.E.P. Co., Inc.
Terms & Conditions | Policies | Contact Us