Bobst Competence Center (CONT’D FROM PAGE 41)
SharpEnd was founded in 2015 as an Internet of Things (IoT) agency, with a mission to help brands evolve their products, packaging and customer engagement through connected solutions, leveraging a proprietary SaaS (soft- ware as a service) platform, launched in 2019, called io.tt that is now managing billions of touchpoints across packag- ing and retail for many global brand owners across drinks, beauty, wellness, consumer goods and luxury fashion. In other news, the Fedrigoni Group has finalized the ac- quisition of the entire share capital of Arjowiggins HKK3 Limited. The Quzhou, China-based paper mill, located in Zhejiang province, is a producer of translucent papers, sold under the Gateway and Sylvicta brands, for applica- tions ranging from industrial design and graphics to food, consumer electronics and luxury packaging. UPM Raflatac Opens Slitting Terminal In Toronto UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of sustainable self-adhe- sive paper and film products, plans to open a new slitting and distribution terminal in the Toronto, Canada metropol- itan area. The Toronto area terminal will house the newest generation equipment and a large warehousing space to enable storage of film and paper laminates, as well as spe- cialty products. Construction on the new facility is underway. UPM Raf- latac expects to begin production by late summer 2024.
be presented. Visitors can also learn more about Bobst Connect, a productivity optimization tool that gives access to the full ecosystem of digital services from Bobst. The new Competence Center demonstrates BOBST’s commitment to effectively supporting its customers and prospects in the US, offering the ability to view, under- stand, and evaluate each printing and converting solution. Visits for the new Center can be arranged to take place either on site or virtually, and be tailored to each client’s specific requirements, encompassing machines, workflow solutions, substrates, and services.
Fedrigoni Acquires Equity Stake In SharpEnd / io.tt
The Fedrigoni Group, a manufacturer of specialty papers for luxury packaging and other creative applications, pre- mium labels and self-adhesive materials, has acquired – through a capital increase – a minority stake in SharpEnd / io.tt, the IoT solutions and consulting company led by Cam- eron Worth, the CEO and founder. The deal consists of an initial investment with a path to acquire their entire capital in the longer term and is part of a new corporate venture capital program launched by Fedri- goni to identify innovative startups to accelerate its innova- tion process and the acquisition of new technologies.
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