Additive Manufacturing & Industrial Printing

Epilog Laser Expands European Market Reach with Full Laser Engraving and Cutting Portfolio

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - Epilog Laser, a Golden, Colorado-based manufacturer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting, and marking systems since 1988, operates an active European distribution network serving industrial and commercial buyers across Germany and broader European markets. The company's portfolio spans entry-level to high-volume production systems, with the Fusion Pro industrial series reaching up to 200 watts of output power and engraving speeds of 165 inches per second. Epilog manufactures its RF-excited CO2 laser tubes in-house at its Colorado facility, giving it direct control over a critical component that strongly influences machine reliability and service life. For European operations, cameo Laser Franz Hagemann GmbH in Stuhr, Germany, serves as the regional distribution and technical support partner.

Xerox Expands Workplace and Digital Printing Portfolio with Lexmark A3 9-Series and IT Solutions Integration

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 13, 2026 - Xerox Corporation is broadening its workplace and digital printing portfolio by integrating the Lexmark A3 9-Series into its product lineup, extending flexibility for business print environments and reinforcing the company's push to consolidate document management, IT solutions, and workflow automation under a single vendor relationship. The move signals Xerox's intent to compete more aggressively in the mid-market and enterprise A3 segment, where multifunction device procurement decisions carry significant managed print and IT services revenue downstream. For organizations evaluating print fleet consolidation, the expanded lineup alters the competitive shortlist by combining Xerox's established managed services infrastructure with Lexmark's hardware engineering. The strategic partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team further positions Xerox as a technology performance brand in global B2B markets.

HEIDELBERG Expands Sales and Service Footprint in India to Capture Packaging Growth

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HEIDELBERG Expands Sales and Service Footprint in India to Capture Packaging Growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - February 03, 2026 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is reinforcing its long-term growth strategy in India as demand accelerates across packaging, label, and commercial printing segments. During a multi-day market visit, HEIDELBERG's Chief Technology & Sales Officer, Dr. David Schmedding, met with customers and partners to advance investments in local sales and service capacity, demonstration installations, and partner networks. The move reflects India's rising importance within HEIDELBERG's Asia-Pacific strategy and positions the company to capture expanding packaging demand driven by economic growth, urbanization, and branded consumer goods.

HEIDELBERG's 1,000th Speedmaster CX 104 Powers Hoifu Group's Push Into China's Premium Packaging Segment

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HEIDELBERG’s 1,000th Speedmaster CX 104 Powers Hoifu Group’s Push Into China’s Premium Packaging Segment

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 08, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th Speedmaster CX 104 press, a 14-unit specialty configuration bound for the fast-growing Chinese packaging printer Hoifu Group, underscoring strong demand for high-performance, value-optimized presses in the premium packaging market.

Global Bestseller Targets High-End Packaging Growth in China

The Speedmaster CX 104 has become the bestseller in HEIDELBERG's portfolio thanks to its attractive price-performance ratio and broad suitability for commercial and packaging applications. The landmark 1,000th unit will be installed at Hoifu Group's new site in Yancheng, where it will run as part of an end-to-end, Prinect-based workflow.

HEIDELBERG's First Print Technology World Championship Puts Young Talent Center Stage

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HEIDELBERG’s First Print Technology World Championship Puts Young Talent Center Stage

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 08, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is turning its "Home of Print" into a global showcase for the next generation of printers, using the first Print Technology World Championship to promote the attractiveness of print careers and strengthen the industry's long-term skills pipeline.

World Championship Turns the "Home of Print" into a Live Skills Arena

In November, HEIDELBERG and the Swiss Printing and Media Association jointly hosted the inaugural "Print Technology World Championship" for young printing professionals at the Print Media Center at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site. The competition was explicitly aimed at emerging talent and designed to draw attention to the relevance of print as a modern, technology-driven profession.

Heidelberg Reshapes Wiesloch-Walldorf Flagship Site as Orhan Bekyigit Takes Over Plant Leadership

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Heidelberg Reshapes Wiesloch-Walldorf Flagship Site as Orhan Bekyigit Takes Over Plant Leadership

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 02, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is restructuring its largest site in Wiesloch-Walldorf, appointing long-time manager Orhan Bekyigit as plant director alongside his existing role as site head, in a move designed to sharpen competitiveness, streamline operations and support growth in international markets.

Strategic realignment at Heidelberg's largest production hub

The Wiesloch-Walldorf campus, with around 3,800 employees, is HEIDELBERG's biggest location worldwide and a central pillar of its global manufacturing and technology network. The new setup brings plant management and central site functions under one leadership, with Bekyigit now responsible for both operational execution and cross-site coordination.

Heidelberg Customer Portal Reaches 3,000 Print Shops as Cloud Apps Drive End-to-End Automation

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Heidelberg Customer Portal Reaches 3,000 Print Shops as Cloud Apps Drive End-to-End Automation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 02, 2025 - More than 3,000 print service providers worldwide are now using the cloud-based HEIDELBERG Customer Portal as a digital control center for their end-to-end production, underscoring how system integration and workflow automation are becoming decisive competitive factors in the global print and packaging industry.

Cloud platform becomes a digital command center for print plants

Three years after launch, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's (HEIDELBERG) customer portal is evolving into a central hub for managing production, service and commercial processes. Over 7,000 individual users are actively leveraging the platform to digitalize and automate their operations, with a clear focus on improving efficiency, transparency and sustainability.

Swiss Media House Rubmedia Industrializes Short-Run Digital Print with Heidelberg Jetfire 50 and Versafire LV

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Swiss Media House Rubmedia Industrializes Short-Run Digital Print with Heidelberg Jetfire 50 and Versafire LV

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 02, 2025 - Swiss communications provider rubmedia has commissioned a compact, highly automated Heidelberg digital print line at its new site in Köniz near Bern, combining a Jetfire 50 inkjet system, a Versafire LV toner press and integrated workflow software to industrialize personalized short-run production.

Digital production line anchors new Köniz facility

With around 35 employees, rubmedia positions itself as a media house focused on creative communication solutions for service providers, industry, associations and political customers. As part of an internal transformation project linked to its relocation, the company rethought its production strategy and installed a tightly integrated digital line designed for efficiency, quality and automation.

Heidelberg Lifts Profitability in H1 2025/26 as Packaging and Labels Drive Growth

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Heidelberg Lifts Profitability in H1 2025/26 as Packaging and Labels Drive Growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 02, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is reporting a significantly more profitable first half of its 2025/2026 financial year, with revenue growth, a doubling of EBITDA and improving cash flow underscoring the impact of its restructuring program and strategic focus on packaging, label and digital print.

Stronger top line and sharply improved margins

In the six months from April 1 to December 02, 2025, HEIDELBERG grew revenue to €985 million, around 8% above the prior-year period's €915 million. Europe and Asia were the main regional growth engines, while the second quarter contributed €519 million, up from €466 million in the first quarter despite negative currency effects of roughly €12 million versus the prior-year quarter.

HEIDELBERG Posts Strong First-Half Results for FY 2025/2026 as Profitability Surges

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HEIDELBERG Posts Strong First-Half Results for FY 2025/2026 as Profitability Surges

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 13, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has delivered a notably stronger first half of fiscal year 2025/2026, reporting higher sales, sharply improved profitability and continued strategic momentum across its printing, packaging and technology businesses. The results signal renewed financial resilience as the company advances its transformation strategy amid ongoing macroeconomic pressure.

Sales Growth Across Core Markets

During the first six months (April 1-September 30, 2025), HEIDELBERG generated €985 million in sales, an 8% increase over the previous year's period. Europe and Asia were standout regions, contributing significantly to the uplift. The second quarter alone delivered €519 million in revenue-up from €466 million in the first quarter-despite negative currency impacts totaling around €12 million.