Bobst Group has acquired majority participation of 51% in Cito-System, which retains 49%. Cito-System will continue to be run under the same management. The company is well known for providing a multiple of components for the converting and die-making industries with expertise in paper, cardboard, and corrugated board.
“In a world where agility and sustainability are the most critical elements for packaging production, Bobst recognises the strategic role played by tooling,” said Julien Laran, Head of Bobst’s Business Unit Services.
“Our partnership with Cito-System will optimise the entire packaging chain in terms of innovation and standardisation. “Together, we can help optimise and transform a very fragmented industry, ensuring die-makers can manufacture and distribute the best possible tooling for an agile packaging production which provides converters with a significant competitive advantage.”
Meanwhile, Jürgen Mariën, Managing Director of Cito-System, said: “Production performance and quality is made by high-tech machines in combination with perfect tools and processes. “Now Bobst and Cito-System, leading suppliers in the packaging and tooling industries, are working hand in hand.
“Combining the two companies’ innovation expertise we can improve performance and quality for the benefit of our customers.” “The partnership with Cito-System is a new and crucial piece of the puzzle,” said Raphaël Indermühle, Head of Sales & Marketing of Bobst’s Business Unit Services.
“While we have significant expertise in tooling, we want our partners to faster develop and promote die-making components in the market. “Cito-System is one of the leading suppliers in this field. “Now, with Bobst, our Certification Program, Boxplan, and Cito-System, we are fully equipped to drive innovation and standardisation further, and help pioneer the future of tooling and packaging production.”