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BOBST successfully conducts EOS R6 Mark III
available now

Tunisian roadshow dual release: the powerful
Canon unveils an exciting

BOBST brought the pack- and lean layout, offers a EOS R6 Mark III and innova-
aging community together in highly competitive price-per- tive RF 45mm F1.2 STM
Sousse in early December for formance ratio. The prime lens – both designed
a two-day event designed to ETERNA portfolio of con- for storytellers looking to ele-
introduce the latest innova- vate their creativity.
tions and sustainability solu- verting solutions was also The EOS R6 Mark III is a
tions across labels, flexible presented as another cost- powerful stills camera with
packaging, folding cartons, effective option for corru- advanced filmmaking fea-
and corrugated packaging. gated packaging. Folding tures, offering exceptional
Held on 3 and 4 December carton specialists could learn quality and control for pho-
2025, BOBST welcomed BOBST presents insights and innovation for sustainable packaging about BOBST’s revolutionary tographers covering a range
more than 150 attendees to Baumer HHS, Esko, Kurz, gram and strategic partner Zero Fault Packaging con- of subjects from sports and
the Sousse Pearl Marriott Packitoo, Reifenhäuser, and presence, the event perfectly wildlife to weddings and por-
Resort & Spa Hotel for a Rossini joined the agenda, showcased BOBST involve- cept, and the DIGITAL traits. The EOS R6 Mark III
packed program of presenta- covering the key topics ment and leadership in MASTER 55 All-in-One plat- offers significant upgrades in
tions and networking oppor- affecting the industry today. North Africa. And I’m form configured for light car- resolution, tracking, and con-
tunities. The first day of the “The BOBST roadshow in pleased to report that the tons. On the flexible
roadshow was dedicated to Tunisia allowed converters to feedback has been over- packaging front, the modular nectivity offering additional
the folding carton and corru- explore new opportunities whelmingly positive.” VISION CI flexo press and choice alongside the existing
gated packaging sectors, for growth and operational For the paperboard indus- multi-technology EOS R5 and EOS R6 models.
while the second catered to excellence in all packaging try, the focus was on the new NOVALAM 800 laminator Joining the lineup is the
label and flexible packaging segments,” said Eric Pavone, BOBST NOVAFFG flexo innovative RF 45mm F1.2
converters. As well as a broad Regional Business Director folder gluer. This complete were in the spotlight, pre- STM, Canon’s lightest f/1.2
contingent of BOBST expert for the AFRLAS region. box making solution, which senting a strong combination RF lens at just 346g. This
speakers, partner companies “With a strong speaker pro- has an optimized footprint for efficient production. stands out in its category.
Leaders unite to launch the Saudi Signage &

Sustainable Print Manifesto Labelling Expo 2026

The future of visual com-
An industry-wide work-
ing group today announces munication and sustainable
t he launch of t he packaging will take centre
‘ Su s t a i n a bl e P r i n t stage in Riyadh as the Saudi
Manifesto’, an indepen- Signage & Labelling Expo
dently developed, industry- returns for its third edition,
wide initiative created to co-located with the second It will be held from 20-22 April
provide a simple, practical Saudi Paper & Packaging are experiencing sustained
and universally relevant Expo. The events will be growth. Rising demand for
framework to increase sus- held from 20–22 April 2026
tainability across all print Sustainability framework created by and for global print industry at the Riyadh International advanced visual communi-
sectors. Convention & Exhibition cation technologies and
The project is grounded in Manifesto aims to rise above every print business to take Center (RICEC), bringing environmentally responsi-
the belief that the print these silos, offering a glob- meaningful action to be more together more than 14,000 ble packaging solutions is
industry must collaborate ally relevant blueprint for sustainable. industry professionals from reshaping the market. The
more, not less, if it is to continual improvement, Whether commercial across the Middle East and co-located expos provide a
accelerate progress. Today, shared learning, and print, packaging, wide for- beyond. timely platform for industry
too many sustainability improved collective pro- mat, textiles, labels or indus- Fuelled by Saudi Arabia’s players to connect, innovate
efforts remain fragmented - gress. trial manufacturing, the multi-billion-dollar infra-
shaped by local regulation, The manifesto’s purpose is structure programme— and align with the goals of
technology limitations, indi- simple: to create a shared Manifesto is deliberately driven by giga-projects Saudi Vision 2030. More
vidual company priorities, language for sustainable print-agnostic and compati- valued at over US$700 bil- than 150 local and interna-
or regional nuances. The print. One that demystifies ble with any process, tech- lion—the signage, labelling, tional exhibitors are
new Sustainable Print complexity and empowers nology, or business model. paper and packaging sectors expected to participate.
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