BOBST is bringing a bigger question to the corrugated market: how can converters stay competitive in a market defined by overcapacity, slowing demand growth and increasing price pressure? This discussion will take place at Corrugated by FESPA 2026 in Barcelona, May 19–22.
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What BOBST brings to the show
At the event, BOBST presents its core corrugated converting technologies:
These solutions are not positioned as standalone machines, but as integrated production lines designed to maximise uptime, consistency and full-process control.
Why this matters now
The industry is entering a more demanding phase.
After years of investment, many regions are now facing excess capacity, while demand growth has slowed and become less predictable. At the same time, converters are dealing with rising cost pressure and tighter margins.
In this environment, performance is no longer defined by peak machine speed.
It is defined by overall plant efficiency — OEE, uptime, waste reduction and process integration.
corruga.expert — Bottom line
BOBST is not just presenting equipment.
It is highlighting a structural shift in the industry:
👉 in a market with overcapacity and slower growth, efficiency across the entire production system becomes the main competitive advantage
The exhibition will take place at Fira Barcelona, Gran Via, from May 19 to 22, 2026.