Rapida 106 X – the new performance benchmark in industrial printing

With the Rapida 106 X, Koenig & Bauer is unveiling a new high-performance sheetfed offset press for the medium format 740 1060mm. It meets every conceivable demand that todays market makes of a press in terms of automation, digitisation and workflow solutions, thereby making it the latest in a line of trendsetting developments defining the future of industrial offset.

Impress takes next step in connectivity with second MPS press purchase

Russian printer Impress located in Barnaul, Siberia confirmed an order for their second, fully automated MPS EFA+ 430 presses via Microsoft Teams group video call. Ordered was an 8-colour 430 mm wide, fully automated MPS EFA+ flexo press to further increase label production capacity and expand options in being a leading smart label provider. The MPS Beyond the Machine-approach with Talk to me connectivity platform was the driving force in this second press purchase.

Heidelberg standardizes company pension scheme

The Management Board and employee representatives of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and the IG Metall trade union today reached agreement on the restructuring of the company pension scheme for the employees in German companies. A collective bargaining agreement brings together the previous pension arrangements of the German Heidelberg Group.

Koenig & Bauer LIVE: Print also functions online

Koenig & Bauer has drawn wholly positive conclusions at the end of its first entirely virtual fair. Under the banner Koenig & Bauer LIVE, the press manufacturer presented product innovations, digital applications and new service solutions for the print industry through a series of online events between 16th and 25th June.

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.