Bobst takes control of Mouvent

Bobst Group has acquired the remaining 49.9 percent stake in Mouvent and joined forces with SEI Laser to reinforce its increasing focus on digital printing and finishing portfolio.

Bobst Group has acquired the remaining 49.9 percent stake in Mouvent and joined forces with SEI Laser to reinforce its increasing focus and development of digital printing and finishing portfolio

‘The Bobst digital portfolio is opening new horizons for label converters, combining high-quality printing, high productivity, and the right economics. It is answering the growing demand for short runs, faster time-to-market, versioning, and seasonal products. With this acquisition, Bobst is poised to further accelerate its leadership in printing and converting. New digital inkjet platforms and new water-based inks will soon be announced, answering the sustainability requirements and shaping the future of the packaging world,’ said the company in a statement.

Bobst acquired 50.1 percent of Radex in June 2017 to develop Mouvent, a start-up company focusing on digital inkjet printing. The intent was to explore and deliver the next innovations to transform packaging production. 

Mouvent’s innovative cluster technology has been deployed in the Mouvent LB-701, LB-702, and the Bobst Master DM5 presses. According to the company, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 20 presses have been sold in Europe and the USA in 2020. 

The company has also teamed up with SEI Laser to accelerate the development of digital laser cutting technologies for the label and packaging industry. The new activity will develop and globally commercialize digital laser cutting technologies for the labels, flexible packaging, folding carton, and corrugated board industries.

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