About Us | ABL Distribution
Wholesale Bubble Wrap Rolls. Bulk Mailers. Mailing Supplies. 3M Adhesives. Strapping Supplies. Corrugated Cardboard Rolls, Shipping Materials, Strapping Supplies. Cardboard Boxes and MORE!
Serving Brisbane, the Gold Coast and companies throughout Southeast Queensland and Australia!
The ABL Story
ABL Distribution is a family owned business. ABL was established in 1986 by Ian Boniface and Kerry Johnston as an offshoot of Coastal Packaging Distributors (a food packaging company).
Kerry and Ian are active in the Business and always appreciate constructive feedback.
ABL Distribution Pty Ltd is one of Queensland's largest distributors of industrial packaging and related products. Founded in 1986, we are a proactive family owned and operated business with a wealth of industry knowledge.
We have established long term supply relationships as key distributors for many major manufacturers such as 3M, Bostik and Polycell. These relationships are defined by our desire to supply our customers with the best product for the job, at competitive prices, with the best and most up-to-date technical support.
Our customers range from small to large businesses from a large cross section of industries and our range of products accommodates this:
- Cartons
- Bubble Wraps and Void Fill
- Masking and Packaging Tapes
- Specialty Tapes & Adhesives
- Silicones & Glues
- Despatch supplies
- Strapping
- Pallet wrapping
- Velcro branded products
- Washroom supplies
- Cleaning Products
- Personal Protection Equipment & Safety Products
ABL is always seeking to add value to your business through our expert product knowledge, our flexibility in carton solutions, prompt supply and our one-stop shop service advantage.
We operate and supply from our modern premises at 11 Harrington Street, Arundel. Customers are always most welcome to visit our showroom during business hours.
The ABL Story - An Interview with Ian Boniface
Initially we were a Gold Coast focused company but since 2002 we have expanded throughout SE QLD and far North NSW. And with the rise of eCommerce, we now sell Australia wide!
How did you get the idea for ABL?
In 1984 our family business Coastal Packaging Distributors supplied food service packaging on the Gold Coast- remember the old Giraffe paper milkshake cups?
People kept ringing and asking us for stock boxes and tape, so we would refer them to other companies in Brisbane.
One day I decided that maybe it would be a good idea to sell them ourselves and make these potential customers happy!
What does ABL stand for?
By 1986 our first name Gold Coast Industrial Packaging was confusing people – customers would ring Coastal and ask for Bubblewrap and we would switch them through to the Industrial section.
A bit bureaucratic!
So we thought about a new name and chose ABL…
“A” for the front of Yellow Pages
“B” for Boniface, and;
“L” for Love (my Mum’s maiden name).
What are the ABL milestones?
I think they are:
- Becoming a 3M distributor in 1986
- Expanding geographically from 2003 into Brisbane and the Northern Rivers
- Making a big investment into online in 2012-2014
- Taking a scary plunge in building a big warehouse in 2013
- Adding an emphasis on respiratory and WHS products in 2017
- Key people coming on the journey with us (I think people are always your biggest competitive advantage)
We are proud that many of our key people have journeyed with us for over ten, twenty (ever thirty) years!
Michelle McGifford joined us in 1989, my cousin Andrew Wilson in 2002, Fiona Leonard from 1991 and back again in 2011, and, of course, my brother in law, Kerry Johnston, who walked the whole way with ABL and is now semi- retired.
What's the future look like for ABL?
I want to keep the same emphases- providing products that our customers want, giving them top service, and looking to grow.
I think that there will be big product innovations as the world moves to more sustainable products. Online will grow too as patterns of product search change for customers.
I do not agree that external salespersons will be obsolete – customers need to see and to touch products, see demonstrations plus I think that we are made to interact with each other!
I am optimistic about the future!
Our commitment to ethical, professional business practices:
ABL knows that you want competitive prices, convenient ordering, fast delivery and someone who really can help if you have any questions regarding products or service.
Therefore, we are committed to the following values:
- We listen: Our staff are helpful, customer-oriented and want to hear from you. We are committed to responding to you promptly and with courtesy.
- We learn: We provide regular ongoing product and service training to our staff to ensure timely, accurate advice and service.
- We develop: We grow our relationships with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and to provide the most up-to-the-minute technical solutions with new products.
- We deliver: We offer prompt and efficient management of stock levels and delivery, in addition to competitive pricing across our range.
- We assist: We provide a comprehensive and growing range of stock lines to make your purchasing tasks easier with a one-stop shop solution.
- We care: We offer and supply ‘greener’ alternatives where available, and pursue ethical business practices internally and externally.
As a medium size company we believe that we can combine the resources of larger corporations with the personalised touch of a small business. Like you, we are always looking to improve the way we do business and our online store is our latest development in serving our customers better.
Meet our Staff
At ABL we care about personal service, so we aren't afraid to put our faces to our names! Click here to see our Meet the Crew page.
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