Bobst India hosted its VIP Customer Day on 16 May at its manufacturing facility in Pune, unveiling the all-new made in India NOVAFFG 1024 flexo folder gluer to the public for the first time. The open house drew industry stakeholders, partners, and customers from across the corrugated packaging sector, offering them a close look at the company’s latest innovations and strategic developments.
The full-day program was split into morning and afternoon sessions, each comprising a guided plant tour, market presentations, and live machine demonstrations. Guests were welcomed with an overview of Bobst’s growing presence in India and insights into global corrugated market trends, presented by Venugopal Menon, business director of Bobst India BUPC, and Oliver Robin, technology sales director for FFG-DRO.
Live demonstration of two corrugated jobs on NOVAFFG 1024
The highlight of the day was the live demonstration of two different box production jobs on the NOVAFFG 1024, underlining the machine’s versatility, print quality, and high-speed performance.
Job 1: 2-color FMCG/industrial shipping box
The first job ran a 2-color corrugated box on BC-flute board, designed for high-volume shipping and industrial packaging. The substrate measured 628 × 1,698 mm in blank format and 274 × 353 × 483 mm as the final folded box.
The job was printed using water-based inks, in line with industry demand for more sustainable materials. The NOVAFFG 1024 produced the boxes at a consistent speed of 14,000 boxes per hour, with each bundle comprising 25 sheets.
Job 2: high-speed eCommerce box production
The second demonstration focused on eCommerce packaging, a fast-growing segment with specific performance requirements. The job ran on C-flute board, known for its durability and lighter weight—ideal for online retail shipping.
The blank size was 533 × 1,302 mm, with the final folded box measuring 241 × 292 × 343 mm. Using a single-color water-based ink process.
The NOVAFFG 1024 handled this run at an impressive 18,000 boxes per hour. As with the earlier job, each bundle contained 25 sheets, aiding efficiency in post-print handling.
