As part of the Q.E.P. Co. Inc.’s strategy of growing sales outside of its traditional distribution channels, the Company announced the completion of two acquisitions during the month of June 2012. Both of the acquisitions strengthen the “Made in the USA” story that QEP is proud to share. With these acquisitions, Q.E.P. Co. Inc. now boasts over 775,000 square feet of manufacturing footprint operating out of ten facilities in seven states.
Q.E.P. Co. Inc. acquired Nupla Corporation and HISCO (operating collectively as “Nupla”). Nupla manufactures and distributes professional grade, fiberglass-handled, specialty industrial-grade hand tools. The pioneer and innovator of TCP pultruded Nuplaglas®, Nupla produces the strongest and safest fiberglass-handled striking, digging, cutting, and fire tools available. Q.E.P. Co. Inc. operates out of two facilities totaling approximately 80,000 square feet in Sun Valley, California and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.