1. BOBST MANCHESTER NEWSISSUE 9
CONTENTS
FILMtech Inc Invests in Second
BOBST K5000 Metallizer to
Increase Efficiency
BOBST K5000 with AlOx
Presented at Eurocast Open
House
Bobst Manchester Celebrates
125 Years of BOBST
BOBST Launches DarkNight®
Process at drupa 2016
Speciality Packaging Films Asia
2016
Upcoming Events

2. FILMtech INC INVESTS IN SECOND
BOBST K5000 METALLIZER TO
INCREASE EFFICIENCY
FOREWORD
Welcome to the 9th edition of the
Bobst Manchester News.
Inside this issue you will find an
article about BOBST’s 125 Year
Celebrations as well as an article
about FILMtech’s latest addition
to their metallizer portfolio. There
is also reviews of the Eurocast
open house and the AMI Film
Conference in Singapore; as well
as information on our new
product, BOBST DarkNight®
which will be launched at drupa.
I hope you find this issue of
interest; please visit us at drupa
Hall 10, Stand A60.
Stephen Carey
Managing Director
Bobst Manchester
FILMtech Inc based in the USA have purchased a BOBST K5000 2850
metallizer in order to increase their metallizing capacity. The K5000 2850
is equipped with the latest technology and is at the forefront of innovation
due to the process expertise which BOBST is known for in the market.
BOBST K5000 ENABLES PROCESSING OF VARIOUS SUBSTRATES
The high-productivity BOBST K5000 2850 enables a variety of substrates to
be processed including films such as LDPE which are temperature sensitive
and require careful handling.The BOBST renowned winding mechanism
incorporates six independently driven motors and three separate tension
zones for improved control for a variety of substrates, this coupled with the
effective heat management system helps to minimise defects.
FILMtech INCREASES OUTPUT
The new BOBST machine has replaced an older and less efficient metallizer
and will result in an increase to the company’s metallizing capacity of
around 25-35%.To accommodate this increase in capacity, FILMtech has
opened a new warehouse and shipping centre.This boosts the firm’s total
space to 100,000 square feet.
Founded in 2001, FILMtech is a leader in the metallized and barrier film
market, the company manufactures and distributes a variety of films
including PET, LDPE, CeramAlox, OPP and CPP for industries including
flexible packaging, board lamination, high barrier laminations and
agricultural barrier films. CeramAlox is a trademark of Ultimet Films Ltd.
Commenting on the investment, Mark McGarel, President FILMtech Inc
said “It’s critical we support our customers and invest in equipment
that is technologically superior. BOBST are a trusted supplier and have
innovated several advances that we believe assist in keeping us ahead
of our competitors”.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMER SAYS:

3. On 14th January 2016 Eurocast in Poland held an
Open House for customers where the BOBST K5000
was presented. Around 70 visitors from 15 countries
attended and heard a number of presentations
including one from Krzysztof Wisniewski, CEO of
Eurocast and Piotr Szymczak, Chief Operating Officer
from Eurocast as well as Carolin Struller, Research
Associate from BOBST.
During his presentation, Krzysztof Wisniewski, CEO,
emphasized the versatility of the new range of
machines which includes the BOBST K5000; there are
currently no other companies in Europe which offer
their customers such a wide range of new
technologies.
Piotr Szymczak’s presentation was about the BOBST
K5000 AlOx machine which is the first of its type in
Poland and allows for coating of the film with a layer of
aluminium oxide.The BOBST K5000 significantly
improves quality control of the barrier coating process
and thanks to the double plasma treatment it
significantly improves the adhesion to the film and
printability.
Carolin Struller’s presentation focused on the BOBST
AlOx process for the production of high barrier
transparent film which allows for easy viewing of the
packaged product and is an interesting option for
innovative packaging solutions. Films with AIOx are
also another step towards environmental
responsibility.The packaging can be easily recycled,
unlike other materials, with the same or even lower
price. A very thin but durable coating layer means a
decrease in the material consumption, and thus, in the
cost of the final packaging.
BOBST K5000 WITH AlOx PRESENTED AT
EUROCAST OPEN HOUSE
BOBST MANCHESTER
CELEBRATES 125 YEARS
OF BOBST
On the 23rd of March, there was a global celebration
at BOBST to mark the occasion of 125 Years of the
company.

4. At Bobst Manchester, the day began with a video
message from Jean-Pascal Bobst, the CEO of the
company.The rest of the day was dedicated to team
building activities. In the morning the team created a
BOBST 125 Year canvas in both English and Portuguese
which was presented live by video link to our sister
company Bobst Brazil. Later in the day it was time for
team games including a formula one arcade game and
building towers out of spaghetti and marshmallows.
The day was enjoyed by all employees and created a
great feeling of celebration and belonging within Bobst
Manchester and also with the other entities who were
all celebrating together. We couldn't have achieved this
milestone in the company’s history without the
continuous support from our customers all around the
world, we look forward to continuing to work together to
build and strengthen relationships for the future - here
is to the next 125 Years!
drupa 2016 is fast approaching; BOBST are pleased
to announce a host of new innovations which will be
launched at the show including the BOBST
DarkNight® process which eliminates most film
metallization defects and produces high barrier
metallized films.
To find out more about this unique process, please
visit us in Hall 10: Stand A60 where there will always
be at least two sales people dedicated to the vacuum
metallizing process. To make an appointment in
advance, please email
sales.manchester@bobst.com.
Before your visit, check out the BOBST Innovation
Compass which helps you to make the most of your
visit, visit www.bobst.com/leading-innovation and
tell us what you are interested in and you will receive
a personalized Innovation Compass sent straight to
your smartphone.
BOBST LAUNCHES DarkNight® PROCESS AT drupa
2016

5. www.bobst.com
AIMCAL EUROPE
30 May - 2 June
Dresden, Germany
drupa
31 May - 10 June
Dusseldorf, Germany
→UPCOMING
EVENTS
The 3rd edition of the AMI Specialty Packaging Films Asia took place on 15th-
17th March in Singapore;the conference on markets and technology for
flexible barrier packaging saw speakers from across the supply chain and gave
insights into the latest technical and commercial developments.
BOBSTare regular supports of the AMI conferences and this edition was no
exception with a prominently positioned table top display.The conference is a
fantastic networking opportunity and there were both familiar and new visitors
to the table top.As well as discussions with existing and potential customers in
South East Asia,the BOBSTsales team showcased the latest technology
including the latest developments in the BOBSTAlOx process and the BOBST
Hawkeye pinhole detector.
SPECIALITY PACKAGING FILMS
ASIA 2016
Bobst Manchester Ltd.
Pennine Business Park, Pilsworth Road,
Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2TL, UK
Tel: +44 1706 622442 Fax: +44 1706 622772
sales.manchester@bobst.com
services.manchester@bobst.com