BOBST UK & Ireland has hailed the success of its recent Open House events at its Redditch site, which showcased the latest innovations and technologies for corrugated and folding carton converters.
The two-day programme combined demonstrations via live links from BOBST’s Packaging Centre in Switzerland, technical presentations, and interactive sessions.
The event explored the market drivers and challenges facing converters, including automation, rising costs, changes within retail, higher demand for shorter runs and zero-fault packaging.
Craig McGowan, sales manager at Bobst UK & Ireland, said, “We were delighted to welcome our customers and partners to these special open houses. The event reminded us that progress in packaging isn’t just about machines, it’s about people. When you get converters, engineers, and our own technical teams together, you start to see where ideas really come to life.
“The conversations were open and honest, and that’s what drives real improvement. It’s exciting to see how automation and connectivity are already changing what’s possible on the factory floor.”
Day one was focused on the folding carton market and featured an introduction to the DIGITAL MASTER 55 reel-to-blank digital folding carton solution. Guests also witnessed the NOVACUT 106 ER die-cutter and EXPERTFOLD 110 folder-gluer in action, and live demonstrations of the Digital Inspection Table (DIT) and BOBST Connect.
Day two profiled technology and machines for the corrugated market, with Nick Geary, sales manager at BOBST, detailing the capabilities and production benefits that the new in-line flexo folder gluers, NOVA FFG and VISION FFG bring to standard RSC converting. Stuart Alvey Taylor, sales manager at BOBST, then led a presentation called ‘The reliable foundation for modern packaging’, exploring trends within the corrugated market before giving an overview of how the BOBST portfolio can support converters in responding to the changing packaging environment. A Q&A session rounded off both days.
Craig Moran, region business director northern Europe at BOBST, commented, “Our portfolio has been carefully designed to meet the evolving needs of converters well into the future. By combining efficiency with innovation, we are enabling packaging producers to stay ahead of market challenges and seize new opportunities. Backed by expert support and service, our solutions provide a foundation for long-term success in an increasingly dynamic industry.”
