esko

Esko is a global software and hardware company that provides packaging design, prepress, and manufacturing solutions for the graphic arts and packaging industries. Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, the company offers end-to-end workflows that cover design, 3D visualization, file preparation, color management, and production automation.

Key product families include ArtiosCAD for structural packaging design; Studio for 3D packaging design and rendering; iC3D, often used with Studio, for real-time 3D packaging visualization; DeskPack and PackEdge/ArtPro+ for prepress and file preparation; Automation Engine for workflow automation; and WebCenter for cloud-based collaboration and asset management. Color management is supported by Color Engine and related tools.

Esko also provides integrated hardware solutions, such as digital cutting tables and imaging devices, that complement its software in the packaging production pipeline. The company serves a global customer base across consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, cosmetics, and label markets, with offices and partners around the world.

History: Esko's origins lie in the late 20th century when Esko-Graphics and Artwork Systems developed complementary packaging software. They merged in 2002 to form EskoArtwork, later rebranding to Esko. The company has since expanded its product lines to address end-to-end packaging workflows and collaborates with a network of distributors and service providers.