American Biltrite, established in 1908, operates through its tape division that makes adhesive-coated papers and films, and K&M Associates, a supplier of fashion jewelry. It also operates in the flooring market through a controlling interest in Congoleum Corporation. The tape division produces adhesive-coated, pressure-sensitive papers and films used to protect materials during handling and storage, and to serve as a carrier for transferring decals and die-cut lettering. The division also produces pressure-sensitive tapes and adhesive products used for applications in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning, footwear, automotive, and electrical and electronic industries. The company manufactures conveyor belts, sheet rubber packing, matting, truck flaps, synthetic surfaces, and heels, soles and soling sheets for footwear. American Biltrite is headquartered in Wellesley Hills, Mass.