A129 | Speaking Up: When Smith Ribbon & Bow Took the Stage at an Industry Forum

A few weeks ago, our general manager, Mr. Chen, stood on a stage for the first time in his life in front of an industry audience. He is a reserved person by nature — the kind of person who prefers to be on the factory floor than at a dinner, and who still finds it slightly uncomfortable to be in photographs. He had been invited to speak at a regional textile and packaging forum about the shift toward sustainable manufacturing in the ribbon industry, and he had said yes after some considerable persuasion from our sa