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Scotch 75th Anniversary - Celebrate Scotch Tape!
The Tale of the Tape:
75 Years and Going Strong!

Back in 1930, Dick Drew couldn't have known that he was inventing one of the world's most versatile products. But 75 years later, Dick's original creation is still going strong, evolving into a whole family of transparent tapes and dispensers. To learn more about the tale of Scotch® Brand tape read about An Invention to Mention.
An Exciting New Shape For Tape!
Check out our brand new Contour shaped dispensers!
The packaging for Scotch Tape has evolved over the years to the familiar plaid "snail" shape of today! 75 Scotch Tape Ideas The Tale of the Tape Inventions to Mention Mad About Plaid We're on a Roll! No end to Innovation Fun Stuff Press Releases Email Us Contour shaped dispensers Richard Drew, Inventor of Scotch Tape Scotty McTape's Scotch Fun Fact - 3 steps go into making tape. First, the film backing is made, then the pressure-sensitive adhesive is produced, and finally the 2 are combined for a finished roll.