History of Amertac By amertac Period: Jan 1, 1937 to Dec 31, 2011 History of Amertac Oct 7, 1937 American Tack Company founded in New York City Oct 7, 1948 Built new plant in Suffern, NY Oct 7, 1965 Purchased 12 acres of farmland in Monsey, NY and built a 65,000 sq ft plant Oct 7, 1976 Introduced Decorative Wallplates Oct 7, 1981 Acquired Hold-All Manufacturing