In a grand showcase of its unwavering commitment to the packaging industry, BOBST, the leading global supplier of equipment and services to packaging manufacturers, welcomed distinguished delegates from KASAD (the Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association Turkey) at its Packaging Center in Mex, Switzerland. The event, which focused on end-to-end solutions, innovative equipment, and novel packaging solutions, featured a line-up of groundbreaking technologies and insights that left a profound impact on the 32 prominent companies representing the Turkish packaging market.
Gracing the occasion was the General Secretary of KASAD and representatives from various influential entities within the Turkish packaging sector, making it a prominent rendezvous for industry leaders. In his opening remarks, the event highlighted BOBST’s dedication to enhancing production flow efficiency across its entire product portfolio. Moreover, the event underscored BOBST’s deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and future industry dynamics, cementing its leadership position in the converting world.
The heart of the event pulsated with a full PDF-to-production workflow, showcasing the power and efficiency of a connected production line with live samples. Among the star-studded lineup of BOBST solutions that took center stage were the multi-award-winning Digital Inspection Table (DIT), the NOVAFOIL 106 hot foil stamper, the MASTERCUT 106 PER Autoplaten® die-cutter, and the VISIONFOLD 110 folder-gluer machines.
However, the true star of the show was the ground-breaking digital and connected production flow solution – BOBST Connect. This innovation, poised to transform the landscape of carton production environments, directly connects die-cutting tools to machines within a centralized hub. BOBST Connect streamlines recipe management, performance monitoring, and equipment maintenance. With enhanced automation capabilities, this innovation significantly improves production efficiency, precision, and ergonomics, setting the stage for the future of carton production environments.
In a statement that captured the essence of this pivotal moment, Marco Lideo, Head of Product Line Die-cutters, Stampers, Flexo, and Litho-laminators at BOBST, expressed his enthusiasm. He said, “We are delighted to welcome KASAD members to our Competence Center. We were particularly excited to demonstrate BOBST Connect among many important innovations from the BOBST folding carton range. Ideal for today’s digitalized and automation-friendly workflows, the BOBST Connect brings data and digital services together. What this brings to packaging converters is better machine insights, process management, and production data, ultimately empowering manufacturers with better planning, decision-making, and optimization capabilities.”
The event’s success not only demonstrated BOBST’s unwavering commitment to innovation but also solidified its position as a leader in the global packaging industry. As the world of carton production enters a new era of digitalization and automation, BOBST Connect stands as a shining beacon guiding the way forward.