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FlipTite in Action: The FlipTite Story and Innovation

How Popular Mechanics Helped Spark the Road to FlipTite
By Tim Tucker Sometimes the path to innovation begins in the most ordinary places.For me, it started on the honey-colored floor of my grandfather’s living room, surrounded not by tools

How to transport plywood
Not everyone knows how to safely load the plywood they just bought at the lumber yard onto the roof racks of their car, or their trailer. I’ve seen attempts that

FlipTite Buckles vs. Overcenter Buckles: A Comparison
You may be familiar with Overcenter buckles, one of the three major types of fasteners in tie-down hardware. If you are, then you’ll know that they each have their advantages.

Should you be looking for a traditional ratchet strap?
Strapping down your load shouldn’t be stressful. Whether you’re heading out to paddleboard, canoe, kayak, or haul lumber for a job, you need tie-down straps that are simple and dependable.

Moving to new house? Do it right!
No doubt, moving to a new house or apartment is bound to be a stressful periods in ones life. Worrying about logistics and taking inventory of the million or so

How Reliable Are FlipTite Tie-Down Straps? Real-world Tested
When it comes to reliable tie-down straps, confidence doesn’t come from marketing claims—it comes from proof. That proof starts in the lab, under controlled, measurable testing methods designed to evaluate

Our First FlipTite Sale:
A Milestone in Building Better Tie-Down Straps Every business has a moment when an idea finally crosses the line from theory to reality. For FlipTite tie-down straps, that moment came

FlipTite Tie-Down Straps at the New York State Fair:
A Smarter Alternative to Ratchet Straps A New York State Fair Launch for a New Kind of Tie-Down The New York State Fair 2018 wasn’t just a record-breaking event—it was

FlipTite Founder’s Story
Built to Question Bad Design Tim Tucker is a problem-solving inventor by nature. He doesn’t walk past poorly designed or clumsily built products without noticing. His instinct is immediate and