The ABSTO leadership team is back from Interpack, and a few things stood out.

The adhesive tape market has never been more crowded with choice. That makes supplier relationships more important, not less. The quality of partners you keep is a direct reflection of the investment you’ve made in those relationships over the years. We’re grateful for ours.

Sustainability featured heavily across the show floor. The appetite is clearly there. Whether the South African market moves quickly on these options will depend largely on cost, and that’s a conversation worth watching.