We are delighted to be exhibiting at the Odyssey Expo, which will take place from 7 to 9 May, 2025 in Atlanta, USA. As one of the most important events in our industry, the trade show focuses on diecutting, diemaking, embossing, foil embossing and bookbinding. The Odyssey Expo is the perfect platform for visitors who want to learn about the latest trends and innovations from the industry's top players.
CITO will also be presenting its innovations and high-quality products and demonstrating how using these products can increase efficiency within companies and improve machine performance.
Michael Schuster, Head of Sales, CITO‑SYSTEM GmbH, comments:
“We are proud to be represented three times in Atlanta – on two exhibition stands and at an event: As always, we will be showcasing our products and solutions for converters and die manufacturers on the joint stand of our partner Carton Craft Supply, Inc. Visitors can also view our consumables on the BOBST stand. We are particularly delighted to be taking part in the BOBST After Hours Event on 8 May, 2025.”
Odyssey Classroom Sessions
In addition to the exhibition, CITO experts will give specialist presentations on flatbed and rotary diecutting technology at the Odyssey classroom sessions.
“Fishtailing & Cracking: Causes, Fixes, and Control”
In his classroom session, "Fishtailing & Cracking: Causes, fixes and control", Product Specialist Patrick Patzke will discuss how creasing problems such as fishtailing and cracking affect product quality and efficiency. The most common creasing problems will be clearly illustrated and options for implementing effective solutions and practical quality controls revealed.

“Ejection Excellence: The Science behind Quality & Performance”
Andrew Powell, Rotary Diecutting Specialist of the CITO GROUP, will discuss the quality of ejection material in his classroom session entitled "Ejection Excellence: The Science behind Quality & Performance". In his presentation, he will introduce quality parameters and testing methods – a highly topical and important issue, as high-quality ejection material significantly optimises machine performance.

Visitors can look forward to the following highlights:
The CITO portfolio covers the entire diecutting process, from creasing and diecutting to stripping and blanking.
Creasing systems
– such as CITO ULTIMATE, CITO BASICplus and makeready material
Ejection material
– such as CITO Polytop, CITOject F and solid rubber profiles
Stripping components
– such as CITO SECURE PRESSER 2.0
Blanking components
– such as CITO FLAT TOP PRESSER 57
We look forward to meeting you in Atlanta and introducing you to our solutions that will help you optimise the efficiency and performance of your machines and achieve outstanding product quality. So that you can continue your success in the future.
CITO – the reliable partner for consumables converters and diemakers trust!