When it comes to delivering the litho-laminating equipment that packaging and display manufacturers need, BOBST offers configurations and processes that provide users with superb performance and the very highest finished product quality. Whatever the application, BOBST has a solution designed to give manufacturers the best available production performance and superbly accurate lamination of their products.
Bag-in-box with a diecut handle with flexo printing
Industry Trends
Premium and Sustainable Corrugated Packaging
In the beers, wines, and spirits segment, premium corrugated packaging is trending as brands seek eco-friendly solutions without compromising aesthetics. Recyclable materials, water-based inks, and plastic-free designs are now standard, aligning with sustainability goals and consumer expectations.
Luxury Branding and Customization
Corrugated packaging is evolving into a luxury branding tool. High-quality digital printing enables vibrant graphics, embossing, and personalized designs that enhance shelf appeal and create memorable unboxing experiences. Premium finishes and structural creativity help brands stand out in competitive markets.
E-Commerce and Protective Design
With the rise of online alcohol sales, corrugated packaging must combine strength and style. Protective inserts, fit-to-product designs, and shock-resistant structures ensure safe delivery while maintaining a premium look. This trend supports both sustainability and functionality for direct-to-consumer shipping.
BOBST End-to-End Solutions for High-Value Alcoholic Beverages Packaging
Premium beer, wine, and spirits packaging demands high-quality graphics, security features, and efficient production. BOBST delivers end-to-end solutions and advanced technologies for every production step, from PDF to final packaging.
These include the following processes:
- Flexo post-printing
- Litho-Laminating
- Flatbed die-cutting
- Folding & gluing
- Flexo printing & rotary die-cutting
- Flexo printing & folding-gluing
BOBST flexo post-printing presses cover a wide range of different production needs, from straightforward block print to the highest quality process work, along with offering the performance, versatility, and reliability which modern manufacturing demands.
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BOBST Expertise & knowledge
In recent years the development of new pre-press systems, doctor blade chambers, inks, inking systems, and anilox rolls has led to a growth in high quality graphics printing, allowing flexographic printing presses to compete against gravure and litho machines when it comes to the manufacture of fiber-board packaging.
BOBST flexo printing machines have been at the forefront of this movement, with the development of high precision feeding, vacuum sheet transport, highly effective inking and drying systems, and intelligent register control systems, allied to high running speeds.
All BOBST flexo post printing presses
MASTERFLEX HD+ - Flexo printing press
Highest definition graphics
MASTERFLEX-HD - Flexo printing press
Highest definition graphics
EXPERTFLEX - Flexo printing press
Versatile solution in high graphics
FLEXO 160-VISION - Flexo printing press
Creating great printing potential
With demand for decorative packaging and in-store displays at an all time high, BOBST with its 50 year track record in the production of litho-laminating equipment, is able to provide users with lines that deliver both performance and superb finished product quality.
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All BOBST litho-laminators
MASTERFLUTE TOUCH - Litho-laminator
The latest generation of in-line laminating
EXPERTFLUTE TOUCH - Litho-laminator
The ultimate in-line laminator for mature markets
MASTERSTAR - Sheet-to sheet laminator
Unique operation, unbelievable output
EXPERTSTAR - sheet-to sheet laminator
Versatile performer
NOVASTAR - sheet-to sheet laminator
Simply great quality
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Flatbed die-cutters for corrugated board
The BOBST range of flatbed die-cutters (also called cutter-creasers or punching machines in some countries) is the most extensive available in the market and offers a wide choice of productivity and automation levels, in press widths ranging from a compact 1.6 m to 2.1m. Each of the machines in the range offers a level of reliability, versatility, and performance that closely matches the needs of a particular industrial sector or type of business.
All BOBST flatbed die-cutters for corrugated board
MASTERCUT 1.7 | 2.1 - Autoplaten® die-cutter
Ultimate productivity
MASTERCUT 1.65 PER - Autoplaten® die-cutter
Pioneering solution for litho-lam converting
EXPERTCUT 1.7 | 2.1 - Autoplaten® die-cutter
Optimum accuracy and consistency
EXPERTCUT 1.6 | 1.6 PR - Autoplaten® die-cutter
Optimum accuracy and consistency
VISIONCUT 1.6 | 1.6 PR - Autoplaten® die-cutter
Compact, flexible, efficient
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The BOBST range of folding and gluing equipment offers box makers, the versatility and performance they need to maintain profitability in today’s tough markets. From complete folder-gluer lines to specialized add-on modules, every piece of BOBST equipment is designed to help users cut make-ready times, maximize speeds, and significantly boost in-plant efficiencies.
But this is only part of the story, because time after time BOBST products provide users with an opportunity to open up lucrative new markets, along with the ability to sell additional products to existing customers.
BOBST folder-gluers for corrugated board
MASTERFOLD 170 | 230 | 300 | 350 - Folder-gluer
Most robust - most precise
EXPERTFOLD 170 | 230 | 300 | 350 - Folder-gluer
Productivity and precision
The DRO family integrates flexo printing and rotary die-cutting into the line for an optimized process all along the converting workflow.
MASTERDRO and EXPERTDRO – Ultimate productivity and unmatched quality with Inside Outside printing. Up to nine colors
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Today’s markets demand increasingly high quality graphics, which in turn means tighter registration and improved color consistency is needed. BOBST is at the forefront of developing rotary die-cutters in 'high graphics' configurations for the printing of four color process, pantone colors, and varnish onto coated paper.
BOBST flexo printing & rotary die-cutters (DRO)
MASTERLINE DRO
Ultimate productivity and unmatched quality with Inside Outside Printing
EXPERTLINE DRO
Ultimate productivity and unmatched quality with Inside Outside Printing
The FFG family integrates flexo printing and folding gluing into the line for an optimized process all along the converting workflow.
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MASTERLINE FFG / EXPERTLINE FFG – Ultimate productivity and unmatched quality with Inside Outside printing. Up to nine colors
FFG 924 - Super sharp and high-color printing in one pass. From micro-flute to added-value boxes. Multifold to improve the productivity, 2 or 3 boxes in one sheet. up to 20,000 boxes/hour for fast delivery.
FFG 8.20 EXPERT – benchmark for brown boxes with fast order change.
FFG 618 : High speed production (up to 26 000 boxes / hour) for complex boxes with excellent folding quality
All BOBST flexo-folder-gluers
MASTERLINE FFG
Exceptional versatility and unmatched quality with Inside Outside Printing
EXPERTLINE FFG
Exceptional versatility and unmatched quality with Inside Outside Printing
FFG 924 NT - HG - Flexo folder gluer
High graphics in one pass
FFG 924 NT-D
Versatility and productivity
FFG 924 NT RS - HG - Flexo folder gluer
High graphics and versatility in one pass
FFG 8.20 DISCOVERY - Flexo folder gluer
User-friendly high productivity
FFG 8.20 BS DISCOVERY - Flexo folder gluer
High productivity for complex boxes
FFG 8.20 EXPERT - Flexo folder gluer
Designed for high productivity
FFG 8.20 BS EXPERT - Flexo folder gluer
High performance for complex boxes
FFG 8.20 EXPERTLINE - Flexo folder gluer
Fully automated complete line
FFG 8.20 BS EXPERTLINE - Flexo folder gluer
High performance for complex boxes
FFG 618
High speed production for complex boxes
NOVAFFG
Optimized footprint solution for standard RSC converting
