Mex, Switzerland\u2014BOBST has announced its participation at the SuperCorrExpo 2024 exhibition edition, \u2018Time Tested. Future Forward\u2019. Dedicated to the international corrugated board industry, this large-scale event is scheduled for September 8\u201312, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSuperCorrExpo brings together the whole gamut of professionals, suppliers, vendors, analysts and end users, helping to drive innovation for the global corrugated packaging community. As a premier event for the industry, it provides a central forum for BOBST to present its vision for the future of packaging with cutting-edge technologies, advanced solutions and integrated services that boost end-to-end efficiency for corrugated converters,\u201d said Brian Foley, National Sales Manager, Corrugated Board, BOBST North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Virtual demos will showcase the BOBST MASTERLINE DRO flexo rotary die-cutter, designed to equip converters with the most versatile, automated, connected and highly ergonomic solution on the market. Combining unrivalled set-up time, high-volume production and added-value packaging, this exceptional productivity solution \u2013 from PDF to end product \u2013 enables an output of more than 430 million sq ft (40 million sqm) per year. Notably, it features high-quality inside-outside printing in a single pass, complex die-cutting capabilities and quick color changeovers, making it stand out as the leading solution for e-commerce boxes and shelf-ready packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the BOBST EXPERTFOLD 165 folder-gluer, developed in line with the demands of the market, will be demonstrated through live demos at the event. As a fully modular machine, its functionality and capacity can grow alongside the needs of the business. It can be fully automated, configured according to converting needs, and e-commerce focused, enabling businesses to perfectly tailor their production lines to their desired specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another key point of interest will be demos of BOBST Connect, the integrated digital platform designed to improve productivity, maximize efficiencies, optimize energy consumption, and eliminate waste throughout the production process. By bringing data and digital services together under one umbrella, BOBST Connect offers deeper machine insights and detailed data to enable improved planning, better-informed decision-making, faster and more effective intervention, and continual optimization. The platform is constantly evolving, ensuring it serves converters and box makers\u2019 needs now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event will also provide an opportunity to discuss how the implementation of BOBST\u2019s robotic solutions are taking automation in corrugated manufacturing to the next level. Following the acquisition last year of D\u00fccker Robotics, a world leader in the corrugated board sector with robots for loading and palletizing, BOBST now offers a variety of robotic solutions that maximizes the productivity of its folder-gluers by 50%, increases flatbed die-cutter production by 200,000 sqm per year and boosts flexo folder-gluer productivity by 17%. The fully automated end-to-end solution showcased \u2013 from prefeeding to palletizing \u2013 will feature ROBOLOADER, EXPERTFOLD 165, SPEEDPACK, and ROBOPALLETIZER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJoin us at SuperCorrExpo 2024 to explore BOBST\u2019s MASTERLINE DRO, EXPERTFOLD 165, BOBST Connect and robotic solutions to discover how they can elevate your business. We\u2019ll show how innovations in automation, connectivity and digitalization are driving transformation in the corrugated market, and as a result, reducing waste for more sustainable and efficient operation,\u201d concluded Foley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hosted by TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry) and AICC (The Independent Packaging Association), SuperCorrExpo 2024 promises \u201cto be the biggest, most comprehensive and most innovative event yet,\u201d according to Larry Montague, TAPPI\u2019s President and CEO. The organizers estimate that some 300 exhibitors and over 6,000 industry leaders from more than 70 countries will attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n