AMES Taping Tools
Medardo Lugo-Bazan is an experienced professional with a diverse background in management and operations across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Store Manager at AMES Taping Tools, Medardo's expertise encompasses general contracting, drywall, and taping tools. Previous roles include PRO Sales Department Manager at Lowe's Companies, Inc., Production Supervisor at Cintas, and Executive General Manager at ELB Wireless LLC, where a successful e-commerce business was developed. Medardo has also held leadership positions such as President of ELB Environmental Solutions, Director of Global Disposition and Recycling at Phobio, Sr. Operations Manager at P4C Global Inc., and Operations Manager at Flipswap, Inc. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Hope International University and a Certificate of Completion in Accounting and Finance from Hillsdale College.
AMES Taping Tools
AMES Taping Tools is the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training to the professional drywall finishing industry. AMES' principal business is the rental and service of ATF tools through its network of more than 114 Company stores and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada. AMES supplies, supports and services residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with the industry’s largest retail operation. Contractor services include professional education and certification programs, which are available via in-store demonstrations, classroom training, and job site instruction. In 1939, AMES invented ATF tool technology and continued to refine the process with the introduction of the BAZOOKA in the 1950s. This finishing system dramatically improves the speed, quality and efficiency of the professional drywall contractor. Company stores offer a variety of merchandise including branded and private label hand-finishing drywall tools, supplies and accessories, making AMES a "one-stop shop" for interior finishing contractors. In addition to its finishing tool rental business, AMES also sells ATF tools under the TapeTech® brand, through over 300 independent distributors and dealers. AMES is headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia.