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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Bobst opens digital inkjet demo center in Barcelona

The new facility provides converters and brand owners the opportunity to see Mouvent Cluster Technology firsthand.

L&NW Staff 01.12.21

Digital Printing | Finishing

Bobst commits to digital future

The company has acquired the remaining 49.9% in Mouvent AG and partnered with SEI Laser.

L&NW Staff 12.18.20

Finishing | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Bobst wins twice at EDP Awards

The European Digital Press Association named the Master DM5 inline press "the best combined label and flexible packaging printer of the year."

L&NW Staff 12.10.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Bobst announces a new organizational structure

The new organization, effective as of January 1, 2021, aims to be more customer-centric, easier to reach, and more agile to deliver novelties.

L&NW Staff 12.01.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Aptech Graphics benefits from Bobst's Mouvent digital press

The Mouvent LB701-UV is producing jobs of up to 330,000 linear feet in one week in a single shift for the Rhode Island label converter.

L&NW Staff 11.24.20

Flexo Supplies | Label Converting Equipment | Pressroom Supplies

Bobst launches oneINSPECTION

It ensures an end-to-end data driven quality process tailored to meet specific industry needs.

L&NW Staff 10.06.20

Shrink

Bobst embracing shrink sleeve production

According to Smithers, the global market share of all types of sleeve labels will grow annually by 6.9% in the period 2019–24.

L&NW Staff 06.22.20

Flexography

Bobst unveils vision for future

Jean-Pascal Bobst, CEO, detailed the company’s newest products and strategies during a virtual press conference.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 06.09.20

Bobst focusing on customer engagement

To communicate more effectively, Bobst will enhance its current Competence Centers with new ways to access product and solution demonstrations.

L&NW Staff 05.26.20

Bobst explores latest packaging industry trends

Digital trends, such as automation and connectivity, are changing the dynamics in the packaging value chain.

Alexandre Pauchard, Head of Group R&D, Bobst 05.07.20

Europe

Bobst delivers Inventor Award to employee

Nick Copeland has received the award for his work on the AluBond patent.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

Counting down to drupa 2021

Following the postponement, exhibitors will make the most of the additional time and complete and redevelop further printing innovations.

Bobst providing support with remote assistance service

Bobst's Helpline service allows companies to tackle downtime faster while still allowing as many staff as possible to self-isolate.

L&NW Staff 04.07.20

New technologies set pace in label and packaging industry

Bobst is answering industry challenges with connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability.

The healthy, wealthy business of pharma labeling

The annual Pharmapack show in January of this year hosted more than 400 exhibitors, including around 50 directly connected with labels.

John Penhallow 03.05.20

Sustainability

Is it the end for non-recyclable plastic packaging?

Major brands are challenging their suppliers to achieve the target of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025.

Europe

Bobst hosts Packaging MasterClass in Switzerland

According to Bobst, many of the attendees said the event exceeded their expectations with a valuable mix of theoretical and practical content.

Slideshows02.27.20

Europe

Bobst sees strong feedback for first Packaging MasterClass

More than 100 brand owners were in attendance, focusing on the production of labels, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated boxes.

02.27.20

Flexography

Bobst opens doors to Flexo Center of Excellence

The open house, held on February 13, gave attendees the opportunity to experience the entire flexo process from start to finish.

02.13.20

Digital Printing | Flexography | Prepress

The digitalization of color in packaging: a bright future?

Bobst, along with several brand owners, examines the future of color fidelity and consistency in product packaging.

Online Exclusives12.03.19

Europe

Bobst opens new coating facility in Italy

More than 120 participants from different segments of the worldwide coating industry attended the event.

11.20.19

Labelexpo Europe holds most international edition yet

A total of 693 exhibitors participated at the event, which took place September 24-27, 2019 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium.

Steve Katz, Editor 11.15.19

Digital Printers and Presses

OEMs continue to achieve technological advancements that result in more and more label printing equipment options.

Steve Katz & Greg Hrinya, Editor & Associate Editor 11.15.19

Digital Printing Update

Suppliers are answering demand with greater resources for high quality, customization and variable data.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 11.15.19

Digital Printing | Flexography | North America

IIJ developing products for growing hybrid market

The company’s product line has been optimized to add the benefits of digital printing to an existing analog press.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 11.08.19

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John Penhallow 10.11.19

Digital Printing | Finishing | Flexography | Prepress | Sustainability

Labelexpo reports largest, most international edition to date

Nearly 38,000 visitors from 140 countries came to Brussels to see the latest label industry innovations.

10.08.19

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Bobst notches award for sustainable inking system

The Sustainability Award celebrates products that bring heightened eco-friendly credentials to the packaging converter supply chain and drive sustainable value.

10.01.19

Bobst presents largest label product portfolio

The portfolio on show includes the world premiere launch of the Master DM5, a hybrid label press.

09.30.19

Mouvent demonstrates two digital label printers

Mouvent's technology is also driving Master DM5, a new hybrid press from Bobst.

09.26.19

Bobst ushers in 'new era' with launch of hybrid press Master DM5

The press – which has “Mouvent Ink-Jet Digital Technology Inside” – features total flexibility for high added value labels.

09.24.19

Exhibitor Directory

We are pleased to present a complete directory of exhibitors at this year’s Labelexpo Europe.

09.06.19

Europe

Labelexpo Europe 2019 set for largest show to date

Over 600 exhibitors will take part in the event from September 24-27.

09.03.19

Bobst looks to solve color consistency challenges

Bobst's REVO project is an ambitious flexo initiative involving multiple partners, which aims to "digitally" standardize and automate the flexo process.

Online Exclusives07.25.19

Europe | Flexible Packaging

Labelexpo Europe 2019 announces details of Flexible Packaging Arena

There will be 30-minute Flexible Packaging Arena demonstrations running several times a day over the four days of the event.

07.24.19

Labelexpo Europe 2019 Product Preview

Labelexpo Europe 2019 takes place at the Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium, September 24-27.

07.10.19

Europe

Bobst to showcase new products at upcoming events

Sustainability and performance will be on display at K 2019 and three regional open houses.

07.09.19

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography | Label Converting Equipment

Bobst M5 with REVO a 'dream come true' at Lexit

The process allows the Swedish converter to print labels with almost any number of Pantone values from a standard seven-color ink set.

06.25.19

Digital Printing | Flexography

REVO helps Stratus Packaging optimize label production

The Bobst and partners technology promotes the digitalization of packaging production.

06.19.19

Flexo Presses | Flexography | North America

Modern flexo presses designed for the next-generation workforce

Suppliers are hoping to attract new employees with automation and connectivity.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 06.03.19

Why labels are pioneering progress in packaging

A look at four trends in label industry leadership.

Federico D'Annunzio 05.29.19

Registration open for 40th Labelexpo Europe

The key focus of the 2019 edition – “Move your business forward” – will be on improving business strategy and moving the industry forward.

05.14.19

Europe | Flexo Supplies | Flexography

Bobst open house highlights new digital solutions

Bobst and its 12 REVO partners demonstrated DigiFlexo, along with Mouvent digital inkjet printing, to answer industry challenges.

04.17.19

North America

IST America adds Mathew Jones to sales team

Jones will assume the position of national web sales specialist and be responsible for the sales of IST’s full line of UV and LED products in North America.

04.17.19

Flexography

Bobst becomes first Bellissima DMS Press Manufacturer Partner

The Partner Program aims to establish mutually beneficial relationships with providers of complementary products in the printing and graphic arts industries.

04.17.19