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Beverages

Industry Trends

Sustainability & Circular Materials

Beverage brands are rapidly adopting recyclable mono‑materials, biodegradable films, and lightweight structures to meet regulatory pressure and consumer demand for eco‑friendly packaging. This shift is driven by sustainability mandates and growing preference for low‑impact, circular packaging formats.

Format Innovation & High‑Barrier Performance

The beverage industry is increasingly moving toward liquid carton packaging incorporating coated barrier paper as brands seek renewable, recyclable alternatives to plastic and aluminium multi layer formats. This shift is driven by rising demand for packaged drinks—especially dairy, juices, and plant‑based beverages—and stronger sustainability expectations from consumers and regulators. High‑barrier films ensure product protection, while increasing on‑the‑go consumption fuels demand for portable, lightweight single‑serve solutions.

Trend Toward On‑the‑Go Flexible Beverage Packaging

Flexible beverage packaging is rapidly shifting toward on‑the‑go formats, driven by demand for portable, single‑serve options that fit busy lifestyles. Lightweight pouches and resealable packs are gaining popularity as consumers look for convenient, ready‑to‑drink solutions.

BOBST End-to-End Solutions
for Beverages Flexible Packaging

BOBST delivers end-to-end solutions and advanced technologies for every production step, from PDF and substrate processing to final printed roll. These include the following processes:

Spotlight

MASTER K5

Efficient metallizing

BOBST expertise and knowledge

Designed for wide web processing, BOBST vacuum coating and metallizing machinery is characterized by minimal downtime and superb quality at high speeds, which is why BOBST is noted as the world's premier supplier of vacuum coating and metallizing solutions for barrier, decorative, security and high technology applications.

BOBST vacuum metallizers

MASTER K5 Metallizer

Efficient metallizing
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EXPERT K5 Metallizer

High productivity metallizing
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VISION K5 HS - Vacuum metallizer

High performance metallizing
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CVD Technology - Chemical vapour deposition

Production Scale PECVD SiOx
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Spotlight

MASTER CI

The master of performance

BOBST expertise and knowledge

Cutting edge technology and high manufacturing standards ensure premium print quality and long-lasting value. With their varied repeat lengths and medium to super-wide printing widths, BOBST CI flexo presses meet the requirements of the most demanding package printing applications.

Beyond the well-equipped standard configuration, all BOBST CI flexo presses can be fitted with a multitude of additional technical options which adapt the press to specific production requirements and to the competitive advantage of users. 

Innovative handling and maintenance concepts guarantee a unique degree of machine availability and reliability while minimizing the risk of operating errors. 

BOBST CI flexo presses for beverages packaging

MASTER CI - Flexo press

The Master of performance
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EXPERT CI - Flexo press

Advancing process consistency
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VISION CI Flexo press

Best in class price-performance value
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MASTER CI 90SIX - Flexo press

Premium flexo for pre-printed linerboard
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Spotlight

MASTER RX 600PTD

Powerful and robust

BOBST expertise and knowledge

BOBST extrusion coating machines are fully integrated turnkey lines which can process a wide range of different materials from film and aluminum foils, to heavyweight papers and board.

BOBST extrusion coaters for beverages packaging

MASTER RX 600P l 600PTD - Extrusion coaters

Powerful and robust
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Spotlight

MASTERCOAT 8000

Superior performance in coating applications

BOBST expertise and knowledge

Precise, reliable and consistent web tension control throughout the line from infeed to output is of paramount importance for the quality of the final product. BOBST web handling technology is world-renowned, benefiting from over 60 years know-how and experience in handling a very wide range of flexible, paper and paperboard substrates with different physical properties for its comprehensive range of different printing and converting equipment.

The modular architecture of each production line ally the reliability and cost-efficiency of standardization and the typical flexibility of custom-built machines whose final configuration may depend on the end-product requirements. This requires a highly specialized know-how in terms of machine engineering and manufacturing as well as process technology.

To an outstanding flexibility in the choice of technology, BOBST coating lines combine optimum accessibility to all machine sections, making machine makeready and changeovers fast and safe for the operator.

In-house automation and advanced connectivity features enable access to production data from remote devices. 

BOBST coaters for beverages packaging

VISIONCOAT 800 Coater

The quality coater to rely on
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EXPERTCOAT 1000 Coater

The highly productive coater
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MASTERCOAT 5000 Coater

Superior coating versatility
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MASTERCOAT 8000 Coater

Superior performance in coating applications
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Spotlight

MASTERLAM S 1000

Superior flexibility and performance

BOBST expertise and knowledge

BOBST laminator machines range are tailored to the specific requirements of converters in order to fulfill the demand for maximum quality and efficiency. The range of laminating machinery available covers duplex, duplex tandem, and triplex solutions, and provide the kind of functional, operator-oriented, waste-saving and eco-friendly technical solutions needed by industry to achieve the fastest and most consistent levels of performance.

The continuous success of BOBST laminating machinery is quite simply because the strengths of the equipment are consistent with what is important to its users - ease of operation, high performance, little wastage and low impact on the environment.

BOBST laminators

NOVALAM S 550 - Solventless laminator

Flexible and cost-effective production
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NOVALAM 800 - Multi-technology laminator

User-friendly, flexible, efficient
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VISIONLAM S 600 - Solventless laminator

Quality and efficiency in solventless lamination
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VISIONLAM 800 - Multi-technology laminator

Efficient, flexible, high performance
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MASTERLAM S 1000 - Solventless laminator

Superior flexibility and performance
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MASTERLAM 1000 - Multi-technology laminator

Productivity and performance at their best
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EXPERTLAM 900 - coater/laminator

High quality hybrid coater-laminator for greater flexibility
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Spotlight

LEMANIC RIVIERA ILS®

Premium gravure at unrivalled productivity

BOBST expertise and knowledge

As innovator, focused on creating value for its clients, BOBST has established an unparalleled reputation in gravure printing press technology, setting the standard for state-of-the-art, ultra productive, and user-friendly rotogravure printing machines.

The high efficiency features and waste reduction performance of BOBST gravure printing presses are enhanced by electronic line shaft and Registron® print register technology which slash production times and cut material wastage by unprecedented amounts.

Gravure presses for beverages flexible packaging

RS 3.0 HS - Gravure printing press

Outstanding performance and reliability at high speed
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RS 5003 - Gravure printing platform

Qualitative, cost-effective and sustainable production
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MASTER 6003 - Gravure printing press

Outstanding flexibility and performance
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EXPERT GP 500 - Gravure press

The flexible platform for special applications
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LEMANIC® DELTA - Gravure printing press

Gravure excellence with highest color consistency
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LEMANIC® RIVIERA ILS - Gravure printing press

Premium gravure at unrivalled productivity
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