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proach to optimizing carton recyclability by using only as much adhesive as the packaging function requires and nothing more. At a time when sustainability is an indis- pensable standard, we were happy to learn about their technology, which exceeds waste regulation requirements and optimizes CO2 balance in folding carton production. Thanks to our friends for an excellent excursion and fan- tastic hot and cold glue solutions. Harold Leete and the team at BOBST delivered on their promise to prioritize sustainability throughout the value chain. The drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies booth featured its leading innovations to increase productivity, connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability. Their vision of sustainable end-to-end solutions is revolu- tionary. This foresight was well demonstrated throughout the pavilion. Well done, and kudos to the visionary Jean-Pas- cal Bobst, CEO of the Bobst Group. We joined Eric Frank at Koenig & Bauer (US)/(CA)to see their latest technology and equipment displayed at drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies! Koenig & Bauer is focused on tailor-made solutions for folding carton producers. Eric highlighted their Europe- an-manufactured equipment and software, including ana- log and digital offset presses, rotary and platen diecutting, a blazing fast gluer, and connected packaging—all inte- grated into a singular system! CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
ing packaging producers into the future with transforma- tional tech. We were delighted to connect with Jeff Besnick and his McLean Packaging Corporation team at the Gietz AG- booth at drupa – no. 1 for printing technologies.
Gietz showcased their digital workflow and innovative software, “Illucode,” to save material, straighten hot foil stamping workflow, and increase performance by calculat- ing foil and machine costs using only PDF data. Our visit to the Baumer hhs GmbH factory in Krefeld was well worth the journey. We saw firsthand their ap-
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