BOBST helps converters enter new markets with shrink sleeve labels production

As one of the fastest growing segments in the label market, shrink sleeves represent the third most important label format after pressure-sensitive and wet-glue labels. According to Smithers, the global market share of all types of sleeve labels will grow annually by 6.9% in the period 2019-24, making it the highest growth type among all label formats.

Koenig & Bauer celebrates award series at virtual printing fair

With its new Rapida press generation, Koenig & Bauer offers proud proof of the power of industrial design. The new flagship of the companys sheetfed offset portfolio has already picked up two coveted design awards. And consistent implementation of a brand management concept has likewise earned praise from competition jury members. The good news crowned the virtual fair event Koenig & Bauer LIVE.

Koenig & Bauer appoints Dr Andreas Pleßke as management board spokesman

Dr Andreas Pleßke has been appointed as the management board spokesman for Koenig & Bauer AG with effect from 1 January 2021. The companys supervisory board appointed him to this position, in which he will remain until the end of 2025, at its meeting today. Dr Pleßke is currently the board member for Koenig & Bauers Special segment. The top board position has therefore once again been filled from within its own ranks.

Friday 26. June 2020

Heidelberg Shanghai production site successfully established in growth market of China

In a festive ceremony at the production site Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Shanghai Ltd. (HGES), the packaging printing company Xian Jun Long was presented with a certificate recognizing the manufacture of the 9,999th printing unit in China. In a greeting sent via video link, Rainer Hundsdörfer, Chief Executive Officer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), paid tribute to the high level of commitment and successful engagement in China.

BOBST Group expects first half year loss due to Covid-19 lock-down impact and announces change in the Group Executive Committee

The spread of Covid-19 has caused major disruptions in the global supply chain and has impacted the international trade and service business in recent months. Most machine installations and service interventions scheduled for the second quarter of 2020 could not be performed as planned due to travel bans, which has a significant impact on revenue recognition.

BOBST and Packages Limited got a crucial printing press back up and running during COVID-19

Imagine the situation. You are a major packaging converter and business is on the up. You are halfway through an upgrade to your gravure printing press to increase capacity. The machine will be out of action for a period while it is reassembled and upgraded, but no problem – theyll soon be back up and running and even better than ever. Just in time to fulfil a large new order from one of your biggest clients.

Mt. Royal Printing Fills Gap Between Full Size Offset and Digital with RMGT 5 Series Press

As part of a strategy to strengthen their hybrid print capabilities, Mt. Royal Printing Co. recently purchased an RMGT 5 Series 6-color press with coater and AQUV coating. Founded in 1946, Mount Royal Printing Co. is led by Gary Cayce, the third generation to take the helm of this privately-owned commercial printer. Based in Baltimore, MD this Printing Impressions Top 400 printer services the greater Washington, DC market.