Shaping printing & packaging industry for over 60 years
BST has been a trusted partner to the printing & packaging industry from the very beginning. Our solutions support key production processes across the packaging value chain, from film extrusion and converting to flexographic, rotogravure, offset, digital and hybrid printing. They are used in a wide range of applications, including food and pharmaceutical packaging. With proven technology and decades of experience, we ensure stable production, consistent quality and seamless integration into existing workflows.
Demands in printing & packaging industry are increasing – we help you meet them.
Sustainability regulations are driving the increased use of recyclates, raising demands on process stability and product quality. At the same time, shorter job lengths and skilled labor shortages are increasing pressure on production efficiency. For process engineers, this combination significantly raises process complexity. BST supports customers by reducing waste, increasing product quality, shortening setup times and lowering production costs while enabling reliable and compliant production.
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Key production processes in print & packaging
Film Extrusion
Film extrusion processes place extremely high demands on accuracy and process stability. Even minor deviations can lead to defects such as burns, gels, wrinkles, baggy edges, or tension issues, resulting in scrap, downtime and reduced productivity. BST supports film extrusion manufacturers with precise web guiding and surface inspection solutions that enable early detection of deviations, stabilize critical processes and maintain tight tolerances across a wide range of extrusion applications. This helps ensure consistent product quality, improved process reliability and reduced waste throughout production.
Explore BST solutions for blown film, flat film and extrusion coating applications.
Printing
Printing processes require maximum precision in register control, color consistency, defect detection and process stability. BST supports all printing technologies, including flexographic, rotogravure, offset, digital and hybrid printing, with integrated solutions for quality assurance and process optimization.
Explore our interactive Print Production process overview to discover BST solutions for every stage of the printing workflow.
Converting
Consistent quality in converting depends on the precise coordination of every production step. BST combines web guiding, inspection and process control technologies to support stable coating, slitting, winding and bagmaking processes, enabling early defect detection, process transparency and reliable production continuity. Reduced waste and consistently high product quality are the result.
Discover how BST supports coating, laminating, slitting, winding, bagmaking and other applications across the converting value chain.
How our products address the challenges of the industry
100% Inspection for maximum product quality
Undetected defects can result in costly scrap and customer complaints. BST inspection systems ensure reliable quality assurance across the entire production workflow.
Surface inspection systems detect, classify, and document material and coating defects in real time, increasing process reliability and helping to prevent waste before defects impact downstream processes.
BST’s 100% print inspection systems continuously inspect, detect and classify the printed web in real time, making print deviations visible the moment they occur. This enables immediate response, reduces waste and ensures consistent product quality throughout the entire production run.
Video web monitoring ensures full process visibility
Maintaining consistent quality requires precise video web monitoring. BST video web monitoring systems provide real-time visualization of the running web, enabling operators to immediately detect deviations, reduce waste and maintain stable production processes. This supports fast corrective action and helps ensure consistent product quality throughout production.
Color measurement and color management ensure consistent color quality
Color consistency is essential for product quality and brand appearance. BST color measurement and color management solutions help maintain reliable color performance throughout production. This reduces waste, supports efficient production processes and ensures consistent results.
Reliable web guiding for stable production processes
Precise web positioning is essential for stable production and consistent quality. BST web guiding systems guide the web reliably and precisely throughout the production process. This helps prevent process instability, reduces waste and supports efficient production even with challenging materials.
Precise register control ensures consistent alignment
Register control focuses on maintaining the exact print position throughout the production run. This avoids misregister, stabilizes print quality and reduces the need for manual corrections, even at high web speeds with complex repeat lengths and highly flexible materials.
Maximum reliability through connected systems and SmartData
Integrate BST systems into the SMARTData platform to gain real-time transparency across your production. Identify defects instantly, reduce waste and ensure full traceability to meet the highest quality standards. With digitalized workflows and a modern RESTful API, SMARTData enables seamless integration into your management information systems and turns production data into measurable results.
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100% print inspection for reliable print detection, waste reduction and process automation.
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High-quality surface inspection using state-of-the-art technology to ensure defect-free production of raw materials
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The basis for efficiency and quality in web-based production processes is precise and stable web guiding.
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BST register control systems ensure maximum register accuracy in all printing processes.
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Fully automatic inline spectral measurement system that captures color data in real time
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High-precision ink fountain control system designed for demanding printing applications
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Real-time visualization via high-resolution cameras with zoom function ensures maximum process reliability.
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The central platform for digitizing and automating your manufacturing.
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In many production environments, efficiency losses remain hidden due to a lack of process transparency.
A structured machine analysis makes processes measurable, identifies optimization potential, and defines concrete measures to increase efficiency.
- Identify weak points in the process
- Make relevant process parameters measurable
- Define and prioritize concrete optimization measures
In the printing and packaging industry, reliable processes are essential for quality and cost-effectiveness. With our systems, customers benefit from proven technology and over 60 years of experience—combined with customized solutions for optimal processes and perfect results. What sets us apart is our deep roots in this industry, which we have been actively shaping for decades.
Sajid MalikDirector Sales and Industry Management Print and Packaging