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Bobst UK & Ireland showcases packaging innovations at CI Flexo open house event

Bobst UK & Ireland has welcomed professionals from across packaging to examine the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the industry at its CI Flexo Open House event.

Live demonstration direct from BOBST Bielefeld Packaging Centre direct to Redditch, UK

The open house, held at Bobst UK & Ireland’s Redditch headquarters on 17 June, provided actionable strategies for reducing operational costs, understanding the implications of the Plastic Packaging Tax, and fostering direct engagement with BOBST specialists and industry partners.

Attendees gained insights into leading BOBST technologies including oneBARRIER, which addresses the growing demand for recyclable and recycle-ready high-barrier flexible packaging solutions, and saw live demonstrations, including the Digital Inspection Table at Redditch and the VISION CI Flexo from BOBST’s Bielefeld Competence Centre.

The Open House featured a distinguished line-up of speakers from both BOBST and the wider packaging community. Graham Dolan, Area Service Manager BOBST UK & Ireland, Flexible Packaging and Labels, provided an overview of BOBST’s customer service offering, and Jo Stephenson, Managing Director of Think B2B Marketing, offered valuable perspectives on the evolving legislative landscape and shared strategies to help businesses navigate emerging complexity.

Digital Inspection Table (DIT) at Redditch, UK

Attendees were also introduced to BOBST Connect, a cloud-based platform that combines data and digital services to provide a real-time overview and management of a company’s production process, as well as the innovative MyBOBST digital platform, designed to enhance customer experience and operational support. Further presentations detailed BOBST’s new parts service based in Genk, which promises rapid delivery and improved service for customers, alongside the latest developments in lamination and print equipment for the flexibles market.

Kearon Scarrott, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at BOBST said: “Our CI Flexo open house was a fantastic opportunity to bring the industry together, exploring how innovation can meet the sustainability and operational efficiency challenges that matter to them. We are proud to offer our customers not only advanced equipment, but also comprehensive support and expertise to thrive in this evolving market. This event reinforced BOBST’s position as a leader in packaging technology, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.”
 

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