BOBST Champions Packaging Innovation and industry Growth at IGE Algeria 2025

Created as a strategic meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, experts, and innovators, the inaugural edition of the Industry Grand Expo (IGE) brought together 31 international exhibitors from 27–30 October 2025. BOBST, chosen as the Honorary Partner of the prominent exhibition, welcomed a steady stream visitors to its stand in the main exhibition hall of the Centre de Conventions d’Oran (CCO). Here attendees experienced BOBST’s state-of-the-art packaging solutions which combine digitalization, automation, connectivity, and sustainability.

“BOBST’s participation at the Industry Grand Expo in Algeria supported not only the event itself, but also the region’s wider drive for modernization and innovation within the industrial and packaging sectors,” said Eric Pavone, Business Director, Bobst Africa & Middle East. “IGE offers an excellent platform for knowledge exchange and networking, and I’m confident that the event will become a critical catalyst for growth over the coming years.”

Among the highlights on the BOBST stand was the oneBARRIER family of sustainable flexible packaging solutions. Also in focus was BOBST Connect, the digital platform enabling fully connected packaging workflows, along with the Zero-Fault Packaging concept. Live streams directly from the Competence Center in Mex, Switzerland, impressed visitors with demonstrations of the BOBST NOVACUT 106 ER - Autoplaten® die-cutter and EXPERTFOLD Folder-gluer equipped with ACCUCHECK quality control and ACCUBRAILLE capability. Visitors were also able to experience BOBST Connect in action and learn about the company’s dedicated local customer services and technical support.

BOBST also joined the official conference program, delivering three expert presentations that illustrated how its innovations are setting a new benchmark for industrial efficiency. Mr Pavone outlined BOBST’s vision for the future of the packaging world and how this progressive approach drives its continuous innovation. Picking up on the topic of sustainability, he went on to discuss the oneBARRIER portfolio of mono-material packaging solutions which has been engineered specifically for recycling.

Addressing the growing need for standardization, François Cornu, BOBST Deputy Technology Sales Director, explained the Zero-Fault Packaging concept which creates seamless workflows to support brand owners with highest-quality packaging. Finally, Miled Othmani, BOBST Performance Solutions Manager – Digital, outlined how BOBST Connect offers digitalization and optimization of the entire production process through machine connectivity, providing deep data insights and enabling predictable maintenance.

“IGE 2025 was an immense success and an invaluable opportunity for BOBST to engage with the Algerian packaging industry, all under one roof, as we continue to strengthen our position in the region,” concluded Mr Pavone. “Collaboration is essential in today’s complex and challenging market. By working together, we can drive innovation and build a brighter future for packaging in Algeria.”

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