About Us
About Us Blending Tradition With Innovation In Fabric Manufacturing
"Where it all began..."
Our History
Tarp Innovators is a U.S.-based manufacturing company with deep roots in the industrial fabric industry dating back to the 1970's. Our expertise brings to market quality products that protect our environment, serve as conservation tools, aid humanitarian efforts around the world, and demonstrate the incredible versatility of fabrics.
Founded in 2015 by a group of friends embarking on a second career, Tarp Innovators Places a strong emphasis on family-values, innovation, and quality. Learning from the lessons of the past, we believe work can be enjoyed when people have a positive, encouraging work environment. We encourage and support our employees in always prioritizing family first. Vacations must be taken. Wages must be competitive and commensurate with market changes. Working together, like a family, we know the sum is greater than the parts.
Lastly, as a team, we share a passion for environmental protection, conservation, and support of our national defense. You’ll find these passions exemplified with our work in the Amazon providing clean water to remote villages, on salmon restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest, and in support of our troops and shipbuilders whether providing portable fuel and water systems enabling environmentally friendly ship building.
ISO 9001 Compliant
Tarp Innovators LLC is proud to be ISO 9001 compliant, reflecting our commitment to exceptional manufacturing quality and customer satisfaction. This prestigious certification signifies our adherence to the highest industry standards, ensuring every product we deliver meets stringent quality criteria. Our ISO 9001 compliance is integral to our promise of excellence in the industrial fabric industry.
Tarp Innovators' Mark Of Quality
Tarp Innovators is committed to fulfilling customer and other applicable requirements by continuously using innovative technology, providing our customers with excellent products and services, and exceeding our customers’ demands. This will be accomplished through continually improving our services and internal processes and fulfilling our Quality Objectives as defined in our Quality Management System.
Our Team
Rick Wood
Founder/OwnerI spent 23 years as a consultant for big business. I learned there is a better way to run a business, and it starts with how you treat your people and how you approach quality. Bigger is rarely better. Experience matters.
Kimberly Wood
Founder/Owner/GeneralManagerTarp Innovators has become my labor of love. It was a completely new industry for me as my background had been at all levels of the restaurant world. I enjoy working in the shop with the team daily. We have built a team that cares about the quality of our products and it is rewarding to work with them.
Josh Perlatti
Founder/Special Projects/ForemanActually being born and raised into the industry has provided me the privilege of learning under the greats. It is this knowledge that allows us to create products that meet the unique needs of our customers. From warehouse to office, and stitch to seam, we focus on providing the best experience possible. Our special ingredient, which is no secret, is our team.
Deano Perlatti
Founder/Sales/ConsultingBorn and raised in the industrial fabric's world, gifted skills and passion from dedicated parents and mentors. As a result, I’ve invented 3 Industrial products that led directly to 8 patents for revolutionary products made with various industrial fabrics.I truly love our industry and enjoy growing our business working with all the people from the industry I met in my 40 plus years and most of all working with the incredible, talented, and loyal team of Tarp innovators
Nick Nordberg
Product Engineer/SupervisorCommonly known as Niko, a dedicated professional specializing in product R&D and production techniques. With over seven years of experience in the industry, I have honed my skills in constantly evolving and enhancing both personal capabilities and product quality. My passion lies in not just maintaining standards, but elevating them, ensuring that every project I touch benefits from my commitment to excellence and innovation.
James Gentle
Quality Manager/SupervisorNavy Veteran who spent some time in quality in the aerospace industry. Tarp Innovators has become my family. With my 5 years in the industry, I provide attention to detail to ensure the highest quality products reach our customers every time