TAPCO

Tapco is a brand name for sound reinforcement products including audio mixers, speakers, and amplifiers.

The original Tapco, which stood for "Technical Audio Products COmpany", was founded in 1969 by Greg Mackie and Martin Schneider. Their original product line were guitar amps and PA speakers. They recognized that there were no mixers available with a feature set aimed at the performing musician. The first mixer product, the model 6000 and its variants was successful enough to establish the company and provide revenue for growth. In time, the company produced a line of audio mixers and power amplifiers for sound reinforcement and (later) recording.

In 1979, Tapco was purchased by Electro-Voice who slowly phased out the Tapco name and blended the Tapco products into their own product line. The factory space in Redmond, Washington remained active, producing electronic products for EV until perhaps 1989, when the lease ran out. The entire industrial park was razed and high rise office buildings constructed. Microsoft is the current occupant.

TAPCO (mail order company)

TAPCO (The American Parts Company) is a mail order company which began as a family business over 25 years ago outside of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA, dealing in tactical firearm accessories . In 2005, TAPCO re-branded to focus on U.S. manufacturing as a manufacturer and wholesaler. TAPCO sells to many direct dealers and distributors only. Their distributors include RSR Group, Ellett Brothers, Cope's Distributing, Mississippi Auto Arms, DPH Arms, and others. Many gun manufacturers including Red Jacket Firearms, Krebs Custom, Tromix, Century International Arms, and Mach 1 Arsenal use TAPCO parts in their custom firearms.

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