The pressure-sensitive tape industry is experiencing a major transition driven by rapid technological growth (such as EV battery assembly, medical wearables, and sustainable materials). To keep pace, companies are shifting their focus toward succession planning—often referred to as “filling the bench”—to identify, recruit, and train the next generation of commercial leaders who can navigate this evolving landscape.
Internal Promotion Led to a New Job Opening
When a private equity acquisition left a critical leadership gap at a $48M packaging manufacturer, we delivered a strategic hire who helped drive an 87% revenue increase in just three years.
Reputation in Hiring
This is a firsthand account from an executive recruiter detailing how a struggling New York packaging distributor successfully navigated a reputational and operational crisis through radical transparency and strategic leadership hiring.
Thermal Management Engineers are Hot!
The Global thermal management technologies market is heading from roughly 19.8 billion dollars in 2025 to 30 billion dollars by 2030, growing at 8.6 percent compounded annually. Inside that, thermal interface materials, especially thin films, pads, and graphite sheets used in consumer electronics, are expanding even faster, with most analysts pegging the segment CAGR between 10 and 12 percent through 2033. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables already account for more than half of total TIM demand, and consumer electronics held about 48 percent market share in recent reports.
Human Connection in Recruiting
Human Connection is an important factor when building relationships with candidates and clients. This article discusses some insight into how relationships in recruiting, matter.
Polymers, Plastics & Coatings Top-Talented Candidates
At our firm, we’re constantly connecting with top-tier talent across the specialty chemicals, polymers, and building products industries — and this month’s candidate spotlight is no exception.
Cracking Culture Fit: The Secret Sauce for Lasting Hires
A discussion on culture fit and cracking the secret sauce for lasting hires
Assessing Character Traits in Manufacturing Interviews
Angelo discusses: Uncovering the Real Person with the STAR Method and Behavioral Tools
Bright Spots Emerging – Resilience in the U.S. Labor Market and Manufacturing Outlook as 2025 Closes
Professional article written by, Angelo Giallombardo, with a major focus on resilience in the labor market and job trends since 1975.
Hot PSA Jobs
!!! HOT JOBS ALERT !!!
We’re currently hiring across several roles within the PSA and pressure-sensitive tapes industries!
Hot Candidates 10/2025
Angelo talks about our current “Hot Candidates” in the industry.
Hot Candidates – September (2)
Our Featured Candidates in the Packaging industry are highlighted to showcase their skills and experience.
Hot Candidates – September
Below are a few examples of candidates we’ve been in contact with recently.
They’re looking for opportunities and have strong experience that could potentially help your company to grow this year and in the near future.
Hot Candidates 7/31
We present some of our July Top Talent Candidates
Hot Candidate Post – Sales Rep
Young Sales Rep – Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes – Based in North Carolina – 10yrs Exp
Hot Candidates – March 2025
Angelo talks about some of our hottest candidates within the Pressure Sensitive Tapes industry that are currently seeking new opportunities.
The Complex World of Recruiting: A Balancing Act of Art and Science
These are some challenges that recruiters may face in the world of executive searching.
Adhesive Tapes Confidential Candidates
In this video, Angelo presents several excellent candidates with extensive experience in Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Tapes, and Converter markets. “No names please” – these are confidential candidates because they’re currently employed in these markets and discretely looking for opportunities. They’re also industry experts, so many people know them & think highly of their experience. They’re well respected.
Confidential Candidates in 2024
Below is an extensive list of Confidential Candidates that are exemplary professionals within our industry. You can find these individuals divided by Sales, Sales Management, Operations, Research, and Science.
Die Cutting & Converting Candidates
Angelo talks about some of the candidates he has that are open to work in the die cutting, adhesive, and converting markets.
Sales Candidates
Angelo shares one of the confidential candidates he has in sales that is open to new opportunities within the OEM Automotive industry and Die Cut or Converting markets.
3M Preferred Converters
Angelo talks about his skills and knowledge in the converting industry, and how he places candidates with the converting industry!
Confidential Candidates
This is a list of confidential candidates that bring experience and innovation to our industry.
Work Life Balance
Angelo talks about the needs to work-life balance and how they can affect productivity.
Hiring Overseas
Angelo talks about placements outside of the U.S.