NEWS

Jan 15th

AMES Appoints New VP of Stores

January 15, 2016 (Stone Mountain, GA) — AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing industry, is pleased to announce that Matt Ladd has been appointed as its new Vice President of Stores, effective January 11, 2016. Ladd brings with him 19 years of experience in the construction and equipment rental industries where he held a variety of operations, sales and leadership roles, including General Manager of the Middle East and North Africa […]
Oct 27th

AMES Taping Tools Announces 2015 Vendor of the Year Winner

October 27, 2015 (Stone Mountain, GA) — AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools and supplies to the professional drywall finishing industry, has recently presented their inaugural Vendor of the Year award to Tool Source Warehouse (www.tswfast.com) in Tucker, GA. Selected unanimously by AMES executive staff and field team, Tool Source Warehouse’s partnership and passion for being a better, faster and reliable resource for the company’s 65 store locations nationwide has confirmed AMES’ confidence in presenting this award at a […]
Sep 22nd

Newest Location Open in Raleigh, North Carolina!

September 22, 2015 (Stone Mountain, GA) — AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training to the professional drywall finishing industry, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Raleigh, North Carolina. “We always look forward to opening the doors at a new location,” explains Dan Hughes, AMES Regional Vice President – South.  “By opening this newest location in the Raleigh market, we continue our efforts to eliminate lost job time for customers having to […]
Jun 1st

AMES Tools Open in Columbus, Ohio!

June 1, 2015 (Stone Mountain, GA) — AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training to the professional drywall finishing industry, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Columbus, Ohio. “We’re excited to open this additional location to further support the Cincinnati market coming just shortly after our recent addition in Reading, Ohio.  This will be our fourth store location in Ohio and look forward to continued growth as a company,” explains James […]
Apr 21st

Bringing Tool Rental beyond the Retail Stores

April 21, 2015 (Stone Mountain, GA) —  AMES, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training to the professional drywall finishing industry, is now offering ATF tool rental to markets that currently have no physical rental locations. The Rent from Anywhere program offers customers nine different taping and finishing tool set options to best fit their project needs. Customers call the company to speak to a Tool Specialist who will assist them with the set they need in addition to discussing […]
Mar 27th

New Wizard Finishing Handle from AMES Works Magic on the Job

March 27th, 2015 (Stone Mountain, GA) — Drywall finishing contractors will enjoy greater control, safety and productivity with the new model 8000 Wizard handle from AMES. Unlike traditional, longer handles, the Wizard places users’ hands directly over the pressure plate, reducing the effort required to do the job. The compact handle, 40 percent shorter than similar products, allows for greater maneuverability and control by staying directly in front of the user. Ergonomically and intuitively designed, the reversible front handle will grip securely and comfortably into the […]
Feb 20th

New Store Open in Reading, OH

February 20, 2015 (Stone Mountain, GA) — AMES Taping Tools, the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training to the professional drywall finishing industry, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Reading, Ohio. “We’re excited to open this new location to support the Cincinnati market.  This will be our third store location in Ohio and look forward to continued growth as a company,” explains James Barlow, AMES Regional Vice President – North. The addition of the […]
Jul 22nd

AMES Taping Tools announces debt payoff

July 22, 2014 (Stone Mountain, GA) — Axia Acquisition Holding Corporation announced today the payoff of their existing debt facilities.  The company operates dba as AMES Taping Tools – the nation’s leading drywall taping & finishing retail operation – and TapeTech Tools – the number one selling brand of drywall taping & finishing tools.  The company has also secured a new $7.5 million line of credit from Wells Fargo.  The new line of credit will provide AMES & TapeTech with funds for working capital and general […]