Tekra, which was founded in 1938, operates from locations in California, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, as well as Mexico. Tekra Corporation Company, , a provider of plastic film products, adhesives, and substrates serves the graphic arts, medical equipment, electronic printing, automotive, and appliance industries. Tekra offers polyester, polycarbonate, and adhesive products through partnerships with companies such as Bayer Corporation, DuPont Teijin, and 3M. Tekra Corporation also manufactures and sells coated plastic substrates.