Bernhard Schreier

The worldwide economy continues to hold back press orders who are finding solace in the Chinese market to balance stagnant Europe and North America PRINTING PRESS MANUFACTURERS ARE continuing to have a tough time: Heidelberg’s first quarter orders fell below the Ipex quarter of 2010 and amount to stability in terms of the previous quarter; Komori’s sales also dipped against the equivalent quarter though it blames the strength of the Yen and weakness of the European economies; only KBA, reporting its half year results claims an increase in sales thanks to brisk business in Asia. Heidelberg continues to target

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is focusing on solutions for producing short runs across the entire value chain at the digi:media trade show, which is taking place in Dusseldorf from April 7 to 9, 2011. These extend from online ordering to the finished product. For the first time, a digital print solution from the Heidelberg company's new strategic partner in digital printing, Ricoh, will be integrated into the trade show presentation. Using the theme HEI Flexibility, practical examples will be used to show Print service provider how they can produce print products profitably for their customers. Print buyer will see

What steps are press manufacturers taking to counter the effects of a shrinking market? PRESS MANUFACTURING CONTINUES TO BE IN THE DOLDRUMS. Optimism that orders have climbed sharply in Heidelberg’s second quarter statement is countered by the hard fact that the company is continuing to lose money, albeit at a slower rate than before. Heidelberg was also successful at attracting money through a rights issue so cutting net debt to €243 million from €697 million a year earlier. Komori is also expecting to record a loss for the year, having done so at the six month stage. And while

The 1000th machine has left the assembly line at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG’s (Heidelberg) facility at Qingpu near Shanghai. The machine is a Speedmaster CD 102 with four printing units.

More than 50,000 international visitors came to Birmingham, UK between May 18 and 25 to find out about the numerous innovations being showcased by Heidelberg under the “HEI Performance and HEI Value” banner.

HEIDELBERG, Germany—Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has completed the restructuring announced in November 2009 and identified further potential for improving efficiency.