A Business Update from Vice President & General Manager Michel Merkx

Winds of Change:

“Leaving the warmth of summer in our rearview mirror, we embrace the changes that fall will bring. Some changes are the result of market conditions, new technologies, economic indicators and even the upcoming (US) elections. Other changes are driven by us to ensure that we remain in the best position to support our customer partners with the best products and services for their markets.

We have reenergized focus on the Automotive, Shoe & Leathergoods, Surface Protection, Graphics and Building & Construction market segments. In the course of 2025, I will provide more insight regarding our strategies and new products and services.

As stated in my previous newsletter, we continue to see terrific results of our new Surface Protection Films for Appliance, Metal/Coil and Automotive applications, the expanded Graphics application paper and films offering as well as the new ‘Buy America’ program for our HVAC & Insulation tapes.

We are incredibly grateful to our ABI / Ideal team members and the dedicated work they do. Their talent, skills and (com)passion are the engine and a key reason our customers value ABI / Ideal Tape. Thank you!

We are equally very thankful to our customers in all corners of the world for their continued trust in our ability to deliver top-notch products and services. Your business means the world to us, and we strive every day to exceed your expectations.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our worldclass customer service, commercial and technical teams in the USA, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, China and South Korea with any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have.

We are always happy to hear from you.”

With warm regards,

Michel Merkx