Demonstrate Your American Pride by Exercising Your Right to Vote in the Duck® Brand REAL Vote Campaign

Cleveland-based Duck^® brand invites citizens
to vote for the next patriotic limited-edition Duck Tape^®
print.

AVON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ducktape–As Americans are focused on casting their vote in the upcoming
Presidential election, Duck^® brand is asking citizens to turn
their attentions to the “REAL” Vote. That’s right – the manufacturer of
Duck^® brand Duck Tape^® is cutting through the
bureaucratic “tape,” asking participants to independently cast their
vote to determine the next patriotic-themed print of Trust E. Duck, the
friendly mascot of the Duck^® brand, Duck Tape^®.

“Duct tape has deep American roots, beginning in World War II, when
there was a need for a strong, flexible, durable, waterproof tape for
the war effort,” said Bill Kahl, executive vice president of marketing
at ShurTech Brands, LLC, the company that markets the Duck^®
brand. “We’ve always been proud of our heritage and are excited to
celebrate our American pride and patriotism with our REAL Vote campaign…
especially during this monumental election season.”

The campaign kicked off on June 17, 2016 at the Americana-themed Avon
Heritage Duck Tape^® Festival and will continue online during
entire month of July, with additional Cleveland-area events during the
Republican National Convention. At each post, brand ambassadors will
collect votes to determine America’s favorite new Duck Tape^®
print featuring Trust E. Duck.

While the Duck^® brand mascot was born in 1984, only two
limited-edition Duck Tape^® prints have ever featured Trust E.
Duck. The new print choices will include the mascot standing proudly
with an American Flag on the moon or Trust E. Duck on a star-spangled
and striped background. For those who can’t attend the special
Cleveland-area events, votes can be cast via online ballots at www.ducktaperealvote.com
through July 31, 2016.

“Consumers of Duck Tape^® are extremely passionate and
enthusiastic about new prints,” said Kahl. “In addition to the patriotic
excitement of this campaign, we are thrilled to provide our consumers a
voice to choose their favorite design.”

At the upcoming Cleveland-area events, each patriot can vote for their
favorite print, while experiencing one-of-a-kind, Americana-themed
sculptures made of Duck Tape^®, showcasing both big and small
projects that can be created with America’s Favorite Fix-All. And
similar to a true election, they’ll receive an “I Voted” sticker and
campaign flyer, as well as a variety of other giveaways. Locations
include**:

• Downtown Cleveland, W. 6^th Street and W. St. Clair Avenue,
  44113
  • Dates/Times: Monday, July 18, 2016 – Thursday, July 21,
    2016; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Experience: Visit the unique 31-foot, custom, bright green
    Duck^® Bus “voting booth” while enjoying a fun tour
    featuring the latest and greatest from this vibrant and useful
    product. Duck Tape^® sculptures, such as an eagle with
    12-foot wing-span; the Statue of Liberty; and a Great American
    Guitar will be on display.
  • Dates/Times: Monday, July 18, 2016 – Thursday, July 21,
    2016; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Experience: Duck Tape^® sculptures, such as a
    7-foot wide All-American Cheeseburger; “Mt. Duckmore” featuring
    the faces of our American presidents – with the addition of Trust
    E. Duck; as well as Honest Abe and Uncle Sam will be on display.
  • Date/Time: Monday, July 18, 2016; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Experience: Voting and crafting stations outside the Duck^®
    brand van, as well as a life-sized Duck Tape^®
    elephant sculpture will be featured.
  • Dates/Times: Monday, July 18, 2016 – Wednesday, July 20,
    2016; Times: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 21, 2016; 1 p.m.
    to 9 p.m.
  • Experience: Duck Tape^® sculptures, such as a
    25-foot-tall replica of the Empire State Building; a
    larger-than-life Adirondack chair; and a patriotic “Big Apple”
    featuring a silhouette of the Statue of Liberty will be on display.

  “As thousands descend upon Northeast Ohio, we hope to bring some
  light-hearted fun to the city while people are thinking about the
  election – all while ignoring party lines and generating unbiased
  patriotic pride,” said Kahl.

  The results of the REAL Vote will be announced on or around August 12,
  2016. For more information about the REAL Vote Campaign or to cast a
  vote, visit www.ducktaperealvote.com.

  **All dates, times and locations are subject to change.

  DUCK TAPE^®
  BRAND DUCT TAPE

  An American original, Duck^® brand is known for its quality
  and innovation, which now includes a vibrant assortment of hundreds of
  colors, designs and licenses. Duck Tape^® brand duct tape is
  available nationally at mass merchandise, craft, hardware, home center,
  food, drug, office, auto and specialty retailers in colors such as gold,
  sage, fluorescent pink, green and orange, and designs such as Galaxy,
  Love Tie Dye and Puppy Potpourri.

  Duck Tape^®, marketed by ShurTech Brands, LLC, offers a vast
  array of innovative, forward-thinking solutions that help everyone –
  from DIYers to crafters – bring their ideas to life. The brand sets
  trends, inspires creativity and leads the way in crafting, DIY projects
  and more, giving you the tools you need to create anything you can
  dream. Visit duckbrand.com
  for additional product information. And, keep up-to-date on Duck^®
  brand news by joining our more than 5 million fans on Facebook^®
  (facebook.com/ducktape),
  following us on Twitter^® (@theduckbrand),
  following our boards on Pinterest^® (pinterest.com/theduckbrand)
  and watching us on YouTube^® (youtube.com/theduckbrand).

  SHURTECH BRANDS, LLC

  ShurTech Brands, LLC, markets DIY (Do It Yourself), EIY (Express It
  Yourself) and Home & Office consumer products under the Duck^®,
  FrogTape^®, T-REX^® Tape, Painter’s Mate Green^®
  and Shurtape^® brands. The company is a subsidiary of Shurtape
  Technologies, LLC, Hickory, N.C., an industry-leading producer of
  pressure sensitive masking, duct, packaging and specialty tape products,
  with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany,
  Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. Shurtape services numerous
  markets, including industrial, packaging, HVAC, professional paint,
  auto, marine, aerospace, arts and entertainment, and retail. Shurtape
  also manufactures and markets the Shurtape^® and Kip^®
  brands. Visit shurtech.com
  for more information.

  Facebook^® is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

  Twitter^® is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc.

  Pinterest^® is a registered trademark of Pinterest, Inc.

  YouTube^® is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

  Tweetable Highlights

  • Ignore Party Lines – Cast Your Vote in the @theDuckBrand REAL Vote
    Campaign www.ducktaperealvote.com
  • Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of the Newest Duck Tape. Vote now in the
    @theDuckBrand REAL Vote Campaign. www.ducktaperealvote.com

  Contacts

  Falls Communications
  Kristi Stolarski, 216-472-2371
  kstolarski@fallscommunications.com
  or
  Jennifer
  Allanson, 216-472-2372
  jallanson@fallscommunications.com