DuMont and Koenig & Bauer are set to continue a successful partnership which has already lasted for more than 180 years. Halle-based subsidiary MZ Druckereigesellschaft mbH is purchasing a further Commander CL from Koenig & Bauer. It is a little over two years ago that the companys last investment, likewise a Commander CL, came on stream.
German printer WE-Druck invested in a new Koenig & Bauer press at the end of 2018. When the press will be put into operation in the summer of 2019, the Q.I. Press Controls (QIPC) automation systems will provide it with the most modern measuring and control equipment.
Acorn Web Offset Ltd. is a medium sized printing company in Normanton, UK that is mainly producing magazines, brochures and catalogs and very much specialized in A4 and A5 printing. Acorn Web and manroland Goss web systems have been partners for over 20 years now.
Heidelberg North America has recently launched Lifecycle Solutions, a new umbrella offering that brings together consumables and digital and technical services to help customers substantially increase their profits throughout the equipment lifecycle. To lead this new business, Heidelberg North America has recently appointed Steve Skeen as Vice President of Lifecycle Solutions Business Management.
They still exist, the small companies that make good money with successful business models. What is their formula for success in the era of online print shops, industry consolidation, and increasing industrialization? They have certain things in common: they are generally owner-managed family businesses with strong customer loyalty and above all a business model that is difficult to replace due to specialization.
The online print shop SAXOPRINT based in Dresden has recorded double-digit sales growth in recent years, and last year generated sales of over EUR 100 million in the area of commercial online printing as part of the CEWE Group. Its product range has undergone a significant change in this time. Standard commercial printed matter such as flyers, posters, catalogs, and brochures are still the main focus and account for 80 percent of its business, however packaging and finishing represent a large growth market.
These days, the word silicone frequently comes with a sign of exasperation as thoughts turn to how hard the bottom line is going to be as prices for the material continue to rocket.
