Bobst took an innovative approach to introducing the Gulf region to its latest products by organising Competence 15 – an event where printers and converters could also pick up advice and information on business and other professional topics. Delta Printing Press Dubai, Four Films Group Kuwait, Hala Print Saudi Arabia and Merit Packaging Pakistan attended …
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Bobst’s upcoming digital printing press for corrugated board is now in place at its first beta installation, at Model AG plant in Weinfelden, Switzerland, the manufacturer announced on 27 May.
Bobst has reported a turnover of CHF1.3bn ($1.4bn) in 2014 – in line with forecasts – but given a reduced outlook for 2015 in light of the Swiss franc’s shifting exchange rate.
Packaging MEA Forum – a new annual forum for packaging professionals in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) – held its first edition in Dubai on 9-10 December, attracting 140 participants from leading brands, manufacturers, suppliers, packaging firms and certification bodies. The event’s organiser, Benjamin Daniel, editor of Packaging MEA magazine, said the forum’s enthusiastic reception reflected …
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Dubai-based Delta Printing Press has given details of a $4m investment in new machines so far this year to meet growing demand.
Bobst premiered its Novacut 106 ER – a brand new die-cutter for in-line die-cutting with blank separation – at ExpoPrint 2014 in São Paulo, Brazil on 16-22 July.
A Rotomec 4003MP gravure press and Bobst laminating equipment will operate at Positive Packaging’s new greenfield production site in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).
The Switzerland-based converting specialist is implementing ‘disruptive evolution’ of its production methods to stay competitive in markets such as the Middle East and Africa.
Bobst is working to integrate Kodak’s digital expertise into machines for flexible, folding carton and corrugated applications.
Bobst closed several deals at the recent K 2013 exhibition in Dusseldorf, where 60% of visitors to the Switzerland-based firm’s were new customers.
