From June 9 to 11, 2026, Big 5 Construct South Africa took place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. As a premier exhibition for the construction and infrastructure industries in South Africa, this event gathered

professionals from construction, engineering, infrastructure, material supply, and related supply chains. It also served as a vital gateway for global brands entering the African market.

This time, Shark Tape brought our 50 years of deep-rooted tape manufacturing expertise directly to the exhibition, engaging in face-to-face discussions with international customers, partners, and industry experts.

For us, exhibiting is never just about showcasing products.
More importantly, it is about bringing our dedication to quality, market insights, and commitment to customer needs directly to the frontline.

Since its founding in 1979, Shark Tape has been dedicated to tape research, development, production, and application solutions.

From masking tape and washi tape to automotive refinishing, construction renovation, industrial masking, and customized tape applications, we have always believed:

A great tape does more than just stick.
It must peel cleanly, adhere reliably, and provide complete peace of mind.

This has always been the core spirit of Shark Tape in serving our global customers.

A single roll of tape may seem small, but it represents a comprehensive test of materials, adhesives, backing elements, temperature resistance, weatherability, residue control, and actual application scenarios.

A truly exceptional product withstands both the scrutiny of details and the test of the market.

As a vital construction and infrastructure market in Africa, South Africa demands high construction efficiency, material stability, and exceptional cost-performance.

Big 5 Construct South Africa is far more than just a trade show.

It is an essential arena to observe the market, understand customers, and build long-term trust.

During the exhibition, we had in-depth exchanges with numerous professional buyers from African and international markets. This allowed us to better understand local requirements for construction masking, painting protection, interior renovation, and industrial application tapes.

Every venture overseas is a process of unlearning and relearning.

True globalization is not merely about selling products abroad.

It is about the willingness to immerse ourselves in local markets, listen to customer needs, comprehend application scenarios, and deliver truly tailored solutions.

For this special occasion, Shark Tape’s founder, Andy, personally attended the exhibition in South Africa.

An enterprise that has stood strong for nearly 50 years never relies on temporary speed.

Instead, it thrives on long-term quality stability, rigorous attention to details, and a shared reverence for the product passed down through generations.

From the adhesion strength of a tape to its clean removability without residue;
From the conformability of the paper to its stability under high-temperature environments;
From a single piece of customer feedback to the next direction for product improvement.

These seemingly micro-details are precisely why Shark Tape has come this far.

We consistently believe that a brand’s true value is not written in its company profile.

It is embedded in every delivery, every application, and the enduring trust of every customer’s repeat purchase.

Sharks navigate the vast ocean with relentless drive because they maintain keen sharpness, absolute determination, and forward-moving power.

The same is true for Shark Tape.

From Asia to Europe, from Japan to South Africa, we continue to bring the expertise of Taiwan and Asian manufacturing to an even broader international market.

Our journey to South Africa revealed more than just market opportunities.

We witnessed the global construction industry’s genuine demand for premium materials, stable supply chains, and reliable partners.

Moving forward, Shark Tape will build upon our manufacturing expertise and look toward the global market as we keep forging ahead.

A single roll of tape connects more than just a material and a surface.

It seals a long-lasting trust between a brand and its customers.