Heidelberg

RockTenn has purchased the 100th Heidelberg Very Large Format (VLF) press, which will be installed at its Clinton, Iowa, location. RockTenn is a provider of packaging solutions and manufacturer of containerboard and paperboard.

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The Stahlfolder PFX Feeder was recognized for its success in extending the proven benefits of the stream feeder technology used in Heidelberg offset presses to the folding department. Heidelberg’s Stahlfolder PFX Feeder Technology promotes lean production, reduces overhead labor costs and increases net output up to 50 percent, compared with conventional, cross-fold production.

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Recently concluded market research reveals that Heidelberg maintained its leadership position in 40/41" press installations for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, and currently boasts well over 50 percent market share in the United States alone. Heidelberg became the U.S. market leader in VLF packaging presses (Speedmaster XL 145 and XL 162) for the first time in 2014.

On the heels of five years of losses, Heidelberg has achieved its key goal of making an annual profit. The net profit for 2013–2014 financial year (April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014) was $5.44 million compared to a $159 million loss in the previous year.

Strategic cooperation between Heidelberg and Gallus has reached a new level. After completion of the latest transaction, Heidelberg will directly and indirectly hold 100 percent of the shares in Gallus Holding AG. Gallus a leading supplier in the packaging industry for labels and folding boxes.

Frankston Packaging in Frankston, Texas, has more than proven its mettle in a market beset by price competition, shortened product lifecycles, and pressure to streamline operations and reduce costs. Melding the benefits of manufacturing with a culture of continuous improvement, the company has built a thriving business with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer service that will drive its success well into the future.

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