Innovation, Engineered for the Trade
For decades, QEP Co., Inc. has invested in research, testing, and real-world collaboration to create tools that raise the standard for professional installation.
Built on Research
Across our brands, innovation starts by understanding the objective. Our teams work alongside professional installers, industrial engineers, adhesive chemists, and manufacturing partners to develop solutions that improve performance, durability, and efficiency on the job site or in your home.
From formulation & product engineering to manufacturing & packaging, innovation and reimagination are integrated throughout the product development process.
Innovation Backed by Protection
Our commitment to innovation is supported by a portfolio of patents, trademarks, and proprietary product designs developed across our brands. These protections reflect decades of investment in original engineering, problem-solving, and industry-first solutions.
90
Patents
protecting proprietary product designs and technologies
100
Registered Trademarks
across tools, systems, and product innovations
88
Years of Research
backed by continuous research, testing, and product development
Innovation Across Our Brands
While each brand serves a distinct trade and application, innovation is a shared foundation across the QEP portfolio.
QEP
As the world’s leading tile tool brand, QEP continues to advance product design, engineering, and merchandising to support professionals worldwide.
ROBERTS
Decades of installer-driven innovation have positioned ROBERTS as a global authority in flooring installation tools, adhesives, and underlayments.
CAPITOL
Capitol focuses on performance-driven solutions shaped by real job-site challenges and backed by proven product expertise and manufacturing excellence.
