Founded in 1979, QEP Co., Inc. is a leading global provider of high quality, innovative and value-driven flooring installation solutions. QEP manufactures, markets and sells a comprehensive line of flooring installation tools, adhesives, and underlayment for both consumers and professional installers. QEP continues to build its reputation for offering its customers the most comprehensive flooring installation product line available from one company. The company markets thousands of products under various brand names that are well respected in their market niches. QEP sells its products throughout the world to home improvement retail centers and professional specialty distribution outlets under brand names including QEP®, LASH®, ROBERTS®, Capitol®, Vitrex®, Homelux®, Brutus®, PRCI® and Premix-Marbletite® (PMM). 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.