12.20.18
The role of packaging is changing. That’s what Bobst said its clients have been saying in their feedback.
The company said there is also a greater demand to process thinner materials and to propose digitalized machines, as well as the demand for better color control, shorter production runs and repeat orders.
Sheetfed business unit
Bobst said the new MASTERFLUTE Touch inline laminators – with one single interface to pilot the whole machine delivering the highest productivity – was a great success.
The EXPERTFOLD 50-110 has been a best seller in 2018, particularly within the pharmaceuticals and cosmetic sectors, the company noted.
The recently introduced SPEEDWAVE 2 was also very successful, per Bobst.
The new PREMIUM GAP CONTROL system on FFG – recipient of the FEFCO 2017 Gold Award for Best Innovation – is receiving fantastic customer feedback as an enabler of optimal productivity, according to Bobst.
The THQ FlexoCloud helped corrugated box manufacturers achieve some exceptional results, not only in print quality but security print as well, Bobst said.
For 2019, the sheetfed business unit expects zero-fault packaging to become mandatory. The demand for an extended color gamut and high-quality printing for corrugated boards will further accelerate. Finally, the pressure from brand owners to reduce non-recyclable packaging will grow.
Web-fed business unit
In 2018, the web-fed business unit continued with significant success in gravure printing, especially with the RS 6003, Bobst said.
The RS 5002, because of its optimized price/performance ratio in the flexible packaging applications, fulfilled demand from emerging markets – including China, where the company opened a new facility – according to Bobst.
CI flexo printing made a major step forward in 2018, and Bobst launched the new 20SEVEN CI flexo press. The 20SEVEN is a “spot-on solution” for the ECG printing process.
For printing, BOBST labels and flexible packaging solutions had a presence at international shows such as Labelexpo Americas.
The M5 was the best seller because of its flexibility and a great variety of materials, Bobst said.
Looking ahead to 2019, the web-fed business unit will focus on strong growth in gravure in Europe and Asia. Labels production will continue to evolve driven by the digitalization of the entire production process, including in-line color control. In Asia, Bobst expects a significant transition from gravure into flexo, especially in fast-growing markets like India and South East Asia.
The company said there is also a greater demand to process thinner materials and to propose digitalized machines, as well as the demand for better color control, shorter production runs and repeat orders.
Sheetfed business unit
Bobst said the new MASTERFLUTE Touch inline laminators – with one single interface to pilot the whole machine delivering the highest productivity – was a great success.
The EXPERTFOLD 50-110 has been a best seller in 2018, particularly within the pharmaceuticals and cosmetic sectors, the company noted.
The recently introduced SPEEDWAVE 2 was also very successful, per Bobst.
The new PREMIUM GAP CONTROL system on FFG – recipient of the FEFCO 2017 Gold Award for Best Innovation – is receiving fantastic customer feedback as an enabler of optimal productivity, according to Bobst.
The THQ FlexoCloud helped corrugated box manufacturers achieve some exceptional results, not only in print quality but security print as well, Bobst said.
For 2019, the sheetfed business unit expects zero-fault packaging to become mandatory. The demand for an extended color gamut and high-quality printing for corrugated boards will further accelerate. Finally, the pressure from brand owners to reduce non-recyclable packaging will grow.
Web-fed business unit
In 2018, the web-fed business unit continued with significant success in gravure printing, especially with the RS 6003, Bobst said.
The RS 5002, because of its optimized price/performance ratio in the flexible packaging applications, fulfilled demand from emerging markets – including China, where the company opened a new facility – according to Bobst.
CI flexo printing made a major step forward in 2018, and Bobst launched the new 20SEVEN CI flexo press. The 20SEVEN is a “spot-on solution” for the ECG printing process.
For printing, BOBST labels and flexible packaging solutions had a presence at international shows such as Labelexpo Americas.
The M5 was the best seller because of its flexibility and a great variety of materials, Bobst said.
Looking ahead to 2019, the web-fed business unit will focus on strong growth in gravure in Europe and Asia. Labels production will continue to evolve driven by the digitalization of the entire production process, including in-line color control. In Asia, Bobst expects a significant transition from gravure into flexo, especially in fast-growing markets like India and South East Asia.
