BOBST, in collaboration with partners KURZ, Miraclon, and Rossini, organised a roadshow in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), in early October, dedicated to innovations and trends in the packaging industry.
The event brought together many Ivorian and West African professionals who came to exchange insights on the latest technological advances and sustainable solutions offered by BOBST and its partners.
The day opened with a presentation by Eric Pavone, BOBST Business Director AFRLAS Region, who outlined the BOBST Group’s vision for the future of packaging, aligning with a more connected, sustainable, and customer-centric industry, built on the four pillars of Digitisation, Automation, Connectivity, and Sustainability.
The programme explored a wide range of strategic and technical topics related to innovative solutions for printing, finishing, and sustainable packaging. Participants had the opportunity to discover BOBST’s cutting-edge technologies in flexographic and gravure printing, as well as in label manufacturing.
The roadshow also highlighted current trends in embellishment, sustainability, and modern flexography, emphasising the latest advances in innovation and environmental protection.
Discussions further addressed coating and vacuum metallisation solutions, meeting the growing demand for high-barrier and eco-friendly packaging.
The highly engaged audience contributed to making the event a moment of interactive and inspiring exchanges, reflecting both the dynamism of the Ivorian market and its increasing interest in next-generation packaging technologies.
“This roadshow in Abidjan perfectly illustrates our commitment to supporting the development of the packaging industry in West Africa. Côte d’Ivoire is a key market – dynamic and forward-looking. At BOBST, we strongly believe that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Our solutions are designed to help our customers produce better, more efficiently, and more responsibly,” says Pavone.
Building on the success of this Ivorian edition, BOBST and its partners will continue their African tour in 2025, sharing their expertise and innovative solutions to further support the sustainable growth of the packaging industry across the continent.
