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Home & office applications

Industry Trends

Sustainability Leads the Way

Folding cartons are increasingly replacing plastic in home and office applications packaging due to strict regulations and consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions. Brands are adopting FSC-certified recycled paperboard, biodegradable coatings, and plant-based inks to reduce environmental impact. Minimalist designs with less ink and material are trending, aligning with sustainability goals while maintaining durability for heavy or fragile items like electronics, home appliances, toys, games, DYI and tools.

Smart and Connected Packaging

Technology is transforming folding cartons into interactive tools. QR codes, NFC tags, and GS1 Digital Link barcodes enable consumers to verify authenticity, access product details, and engage with brands digitally. For electronics, this adds value to the unboxing experience and supports transparency. Smart packaging also helps retailers track inventory and improve supply chain efficiency, making it a strategic asset for both e-commerce and retail channels.

Customization and Premium Design

Personalization is a major trend, with brands using advanced digital printing for high-resolution graphics, short-run production, and limited-edition packaging. Electronics and appliance brands leverage folding cartons to create premium unboxing experiences through layered structures, printed interiors, and reinforced panels for protection. This approach combines aesthetics with functionality, ensuring products arrive safely while enhancing brand perception and encouraging social media sharing.

BOBST End-to End Solutions for
Home & Office Applications Packaging

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

Hybrid digital & flexo printing

The DIGITAL MASTER 55 offers a cutting-edge hybrid solution that combines the best of digital and flexo printing in a fully modular, all-in-one platform

Flexo printing and converting inline

The LEMANIC® M6 delivers premium-quality finished blanks in a single inline pass. This advanced solution combines BOBST’s renowned inline flexo printing technology with LEMANIC® converting expertise, creating a unique, high-performance production line.

Laminating Solutions

For attractive and protective home & office applications packaging, micro-corrugated flute combined with offset or flexo printing is ideal. The BOBST MASTERFLUTE TOUCH in-line laminator delivers high-efficiency production of litho-laminated corrugated board, ensuring premium print quality and strength.

BOBST Litho-laminators

NOVASTAR - sheet-to sheet laminator

Simply great quality
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EXPERTSTAR - sheet-to sheet laminator

Versatile performer
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MASTERSTAR - Sheet-to sheet laminator

Unique operation, unbelievable output
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EXPERTFLUTE TOUCH - Litho-laminator

The ultimate in-line laminator for mature markets
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MASTERFLUTE TOUCH - Litho-laminator

The latest generation of in-line laminating
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Hot-foil Stamping solutions

Hot foil stamping encompasses:

  • Simple flat foil stamping
  • Deep embossing or embossing combined with foil stamping
  • Hologram and holographic foil application
  • Foil stamping combined with micro & structural embossing

BOBST Hot-foil Stampers

NOVAFOIL 106 - Hot foil stamper

Premium cross and inline hot stamping transfer
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NOVAFOIL 106 H - Hot foil stamper

Unique hologram application
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VISIONFOIL 104 - Hot foil stamper

The multitasker
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VISIONFOIL 104 H - Hot foil stamper

100% brand protection
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EXPERTFOIL 104 FR - Hot foil stamper

Superb foiling and embossing
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MASTERFOIL 106 PR - Hot foil stamper

Extreme precision, highest speeds
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Die-Cutting Solutions

High-volume corrugated or litho-laminated boxes achieve unbeatable precision with the BOBST EXPERTCUT 145 PER die-cutter. Its powerful register guarantees consistent quality for large-format packaging.

BOBST Flatbed die-cutters for folding carton

NOVACUT 106 E - Autoplaten® die-cutter

Essential die-cutting
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NOVACUT 106 ER - Autoplaten® die-cutter

Blanking made easy
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VISIONCUT 106 LE | PE | LER - Autoplaten® die-cutter

Fast, versatile, easy to run
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EXPERTCUT 106 LER | PER - Autoplaten® die-cutter

Versatile, precise and powerful
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MASTERCUT 106 PER - Autoplaten® die-cutter

Incredible speed, exceptional output
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EXPERTCUT 145 PER - Autoplaten® die-cutter

High-tech die-cutting
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MASTERCUT 165 PER

Large-format die-cutting
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MASTERCUT 1.65 PER - Autoplaten® die-cutter

Pioneering solution for litho-lam converting
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Folding & Gluing Solutions

The BOBST EXPERTFOLD 165 offers full control for straight-line, crash-lock, and 4- & 6-corner boxes, with quick setup times. Integrated ACCUEJECT XL automatically removes defective boxes, reducing waste and cost. For maximum productivity, the STREAMPACK automatic packer handles a wide range of formats—from solid board to double-wall corrugated—optimizing your folding-gluing line.

The EXPERTFOLD 145 folder-gluer offers straight-line, crash-lock, 4 & 6-corner capabilities, quick setup, and full control for versatile folding needs.

BOBST Folder-gluers for folding carton

NOVAFOLD 50 | 80 | 110 - Folder-gluer

Pure reliability and performance
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EXPERTFOLD 50 | 80 | 110 - Folder-gluer

Outstanding efficiency
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MASTERFOLD 75 | 110 - Folder-gluer

Non-stop production
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EXPERTFOLD 106 | 145 | 165 | 215 - Folder-gluer

Versatility and control
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