The group's principal activities are to manufacture, market and distribute specialty tools and flooring related products. the products of the group include adhesives, grouts, mortars, dry set powders, carpet seaming tape and an assortment of carpet installation tools. the group markets over 3,000 specialty tools and flooring related products under the brand names q.e.p.(tm), o'tool(tm) and roberts(tm), which are used primarily for surface preparation and installation of ceramic tile, carpet and marble. these products are sold to home improvement retailers, specialty distributors, home improvement traders, retailers and construction or remodeling professionals.