BOBST and ETERNA partner to exhibit sustainable packaging excellence at Propak East Africa

Mex, Switzerland, 2^nd February 2026

BOBST will bring the future of sustainable packaging production to Nairobi when it teams up with post-press machinery expert, ETERNA, in a joint exhibition at Propak East Africa 2026.

At the event, BOBST will showcase several solutions, including the NOVACUT 106 die‑cutter, NOVAFOLD 80/110 folder‑gluer, NOVA RS 5003/NOVALAM laminator, and the NOVAFFG flexo folder‑gluer. In addition, they will feature their latest support services and ETERNA’s folding carton solutions, making it one of the main highlights of the show.

Attendees to the event, held on 3-5 March at The Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, will also have the chance to experience the benefits of BOBST’s groundbreaking digital platform BOBST Connect.

Eric Pavone, Regional Business Director AFRLAS at BOBST looked ahead to the show, saying, “We are delighted to be returning to East Africa to reinforce our strong, long-term commitment to this dynamic packaging market. The team will be shining a spotlight on several groundbreaking innovations that can help African customers achieve their goals. Whether you’re looking to boost productivity and profitability, explore new market opportunities, or reach your sustainability goals, you can find the next-generation solution to help on our booth.

“I want to thank our friends at ETERNA and our local agent Multigraph for their support in putting together what is sure to be an insightful and productive exhibition for Propak attendees to experience.”

Propak East Africa is one of five major Propak shows held across the continent throughout the year. Last year, the combined shows attracted over 25,000 visitors, making them highlights of the global industry calendar.

BOBST and ETERNA can be found at Stand 8, Hall 1 at The Sarit Expo Centre on 3-5 March 2026.

Tickets to the event are free and can be booked at www.propakeastafrica.com/register. To book a face-to-face meeting with a BOBST expert at the event, get in touch at www.bobst.com.

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About BOBST
​We are one of the world’s leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated industries. Our vision is to shape the future of the packaging world based on four pillars: connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability.
​Founded in 1890 by Joseph Bobst in Lausanne, Switzerland, BOBST has a presence in more than 50 countries, runs 21 production facilities in 12 countries and employs more than 6 400 people around the world. The firm recorded a consolidated turnover of CHF 1.891 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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