Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has started financial year 20262027 by systematically continuing its transition to a more broadly based technology company. HEIDELBERG is setting the course for future growth with a number of strategic initiatives.
The Supervisory Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has appointed Christoph Burkhard (62) as a full member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, effective October 1, 2026. With this change at the helm of the finance division, Volker Herdin will enter well-deserved retirement on September 30, 2026.
Marking its first edition under the new LOUPE banner, the event reflects the evolution of the original Labelexpo South China into a broader platform serving the labels and package printing industry.
Koenig & Bauer AG recorded a significant improvement in operating earnings in the second quarter of 2026. A massive increase in order intake, the successful operational turnaround of both segments over the course of the quarter and a significant improvement in cash generation demonstrate the high resilience and earnings power of the technology group in a challenging market environment.
Program continues in partnership with The FGCE (formerly Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation), which has provided scholarships to support nationwide educational institutions with access to the largest printing event in North America
Long-time COO Viktor Lazzeri appointed COO and Co-Managing Director alongside Stefan Barbieri and Markus Barbieri
Leading figures from Haleon, Tata Consumer Products, McCormick and GS1 have called for a greater focus on practical implementation, real-world production challenges and end-to-end packaging solutions as they helped shape the future of Empack, the UKs event for packaging machinery and processing technology.
