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ABO
Always Be Original l Not Only for Drinking
Bringing Creativity and
Innovation into Everyday Life.
From packaging design for OEM orders in 2000 to today's original-design glassware and flexible customization services, discover how ABO helps customers express and realize their ideas through creativity and innovation.
Bringing Creativity and Innovation into Everyday Life.
A drinking glass can appear on a breakfast table in the morning, or become a new product in a store that makes people stop and take notice.
Consumers notice the design, the feel, and how naturally it fits into their lives. As a buyer, you have more to consider: Is it right for your market? Is the price competitive? Can the quality remain consistent? Will it arrive in time for your The ABO story begins with understanding these expectations.
The ABO story begins with understanding these expectations.
Since 2000, in response to global buyers' needs for daily-use glassware trade and customization, we have integrated design, customization, decorative finishing, manufacturing, and delivery services to help customers of all sizes worldwide turn their brand requirements and creative ideas into products that consumers are willing to take home.
It All Started with a Packaging
Design—and a Desire to Stand Out
2000
In our early years, ABO handled a wide range of OEM and customization orders. At that time, we did not yet have the capability to develop original design glassware, but we were already asking an important question: How could an daily product better reflect a customer’s brand and express a distinct identity?
We started with what we did best, building an in-house graphic design team to provide packaging and decorative design services.
Beyond the shape itself, patterns, colors, decorative finishes, and packaging can give a product its own unique character. This became the starting point for creative expression at ABO and gradually clarified our direction: helping customers create distinctive products tailored to their markets.
Taking Creativity Beyond the Surface
2008
n 2008, the market shifts triggered by the global financial crisis prompted us to reflect further: beyond the design of existing product processing and packaging, what other value-added services could we offer our customers?
ABO began developing original-design product collections, extending our creativity to the glassware forms themselves and gradually offering customers a broader selection of original white-label products.
From packaging and processing to original product development, from individual items to curated combinations, and from product lines to thematic collections—we aim to provide our clients with greater flexibility in shaping their own style as they select products, while also helping them discover combinations tailored to diverse lifestyle scenarios.
Always Be Original - reflects the founding spirit behind ABO.
It also reminds us to approach every product development and customization project with wholeheartedly care-understanding what each customer wants to express and how the finished product will fit into everyday life.
The Things We Use Every Day Deserve Thoughtful Design
ReferenceGlassware is closely woven into everyday life.
A glass of water, a family dinner, or a gathering with friends—glassware is part of it all. Its clarity, the way it feels in the hand, and how it looks on the table shape the experience of using it day after day.
Not Only for Drinking, this is also the product philosophy ABO wants to convey: Life is more than mere existence; a piece of glassware, while serving its everyday purpose, can also bring joy or evoke richer emotions in your daily life.
These details matter just as much to our customers. They help a product stand out both on the shelf and online, while shaping how consumers feel when they receive it and hold it in their hands.
We bring our observations of everyday life into each design, balancing beauty with functionality. In doing so, we help thoughtful buyers pass that same sense of care on to their customers.
Making Room for Ideas at Every Scale
In serving our global clientele, we have observed that even when it comes to purchasing glassware, the requirements of each company differ.
Large retailers and chain brands need consistent quality and reliable delivery across high-volume orders. Smaller retailers and e-commerce sellers may prefer to test a new collection first, then decide on the next step based on market response.
01 — Modes of Cooperation
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Design & Development
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Ready Stock Supply
↗02 — Group-Order Customization
Similar Needs＋Similar Needs
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Production-Ready OrderTo meet these different needs, ABO has developed flexible ways to work together—from OEM manufacturing and custom product development to ready-to-ship inventory. We also explore opportunities to combine similar customization requests from multiple customers, creating production-ready orders that make certain custom projects more achievable.
03 - Starting From Your Idea
Our goal is to help you find an approach that fits your current stage of business whenever you have a product idea.
That could mean developing a complete collection—or simply starting with custom graphics, packaging, or branding on an existing product.
Bringing Ideas to Life—and Getting Every Delivery Detail Right
From an initial design concept to finished products ready for the shelf, every stage requires careful coordination.
Can the design be produced as intended? Does the sample meet expectations?
Are the production specifications clear? How will packaging and shipping be handled? Each of these details can affect a buyer’s sourcing plan.
For more than 20 years, ABO has brought together its experience in design, manufacturing, decorative processing and international trade to create a more coordinated workflow. Our digital supply chain system further supports the connection between order management and production.
Behind this process is a cross-functional team spanning design, production coordination, technology, and market operations.
Our goal is to understand each customer’s ideas accurately and ensure that the agreed-upon requirements are carried through every stage. To us, the value of creativity is just reflected in how well these practical details are executed.
Some Trust is Built One Project at a Time
These seemingly small details are often what customers remember about working with ABO. Looking back at over two decades of client partnerships, there are many experiences and stories we have always remembered—three of which unfolded during three different stages of ABO's development.
Attitude → Expertise → System
Commitment | From a Team of Fewer Than Ten to a Partnership Spanning Three Generations
Twenty years ago, when ABO had fewer than ten employees, an American customer came to visit us. He told us that nearly all of his suppliers were manufacturers—and that ABO was the only trading company among them.
When asked why he chose us, he first mentioned communication: our fluent English made working together easy. But what stayed with us most was what he said next: “You take your work very seriously.”
The relationship began through letters exchanged with his grandparents’ generation. It later continued with his parents, and today, their grandchildren still work with ABO.
From one letter to the next and one generation to another, our commitment to doing things right was what started this relationship—and the trust behind it is something we continue to value deeply.
Professionalism | Showing Customers That We Know What It Takes to Get the Job Done Right
In 2014, ABO undertook contract manufacturing projects for a world-renowned glassware company. The client's CEO stated that all projects requiring a contract manufacturer in China would be prioritized to ABO for feasibility review.
We still vividly remember the explanation the client's CEO gave for this profound trust: ABO knows what it is doing, and knows what kind of services it should provide.
From undertaking projects to participating in the priority review of proposals, what our clients entrust to us extends beyond mere contractual cooperation; it also includes their trust in and expectations regarding our professional judgment. This has made it even clearer to us that understanding what a project requires and knowing what we can provide is the most critical step toward successful collaboration.
Systems | Giving Customers Clear Answers for What Comes Next
We have worked with a renowned European brand for many years. Over the past five years, our collaboration has grown in scale, and we have built deeper mutual understanding and trust. The brand's purchasing director once told us that one of the things he valued about ABO was our ability to consistently provide clear answers and practical solutions.
That feedback gave us a more concrete understanding of the certainty customers need: when sourcing or delivery issues arise, they want a clear response and a practical path forward.
As our partnership deepened, so did the customer's confidence in ABO's supply chain system. For us, the value of building a strong team and reliable systems is demonstrated in moments like these—making sure every communication gets a response and every next step is based on clear information.
From giving each customer our full attention, to providing sound professional judgment, to supporting long-term partnerships through our team and systems, ABO’s growth is reflected in the relationships we have built.
These experiences continue to remind us that every sourcing plan—regardless of the customer’s size—deserves to be carefully understood and thoughtfully managed.
Every Partnership Begins with Understanding Your Market
A supermarket selects everyday essentials for thousands of households. A retail store expresses its identity through a carefully curated assortment. An e-commerce seller may be preparing to launch a new product for the very first time.
Businesses vary in size, but every sourcing decision is backed by a plan that deserves thoughtful attention.
At ABO, we begin by understanding these plans: the consumers you serve, the products you want to offer, and the practical challenges we need to solve together.
From there, we identify the right products and business model, then work with you step by step to bring your ideas to life. Whether you need OEM, ODM, OBM, or RTS, we match the approach that best fits your needs.
Together, we can turn the care you put into product selection into something your customers can see, use, and enjoy every day.
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