Printing & Media Technologies

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 7, 2024 – Messe Düsseldorf, in partnership with the Circular Valley Foundation and the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, has announced the launch of the Circular Valley Convention 2025. This premier event, scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, Germany, is poised to become the world's leading platform for advancing the circular economy.

"The Circular Valley Convention is a significant step towards accelerating the transition to a circular economy," said Wolfram N. Diener, CEO of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. "By uniting industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and researchers, we aim to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of groundbreaking solutions that will shape a more sustainable future."

Holistic Approach to Circularity

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 6, 2024 – Messe Düsseldorf, a renowned global leader in the trade fair industry, today announced a significant restructuring of its management and operations. This strategic realignment aims to maximize synergies across its diverse portfolio of world-leading trade shows, reinforcing its position in the global market and fostering continued growth.

Key Leadership Appointments and Portfolio Shifts:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a global leader in printing technologies, announced a significant increase in order intake for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024/2025,driven by the highly successful drupa trade show. The company reported an order volume of €701 million, exceeding its own projections of €650 million and marking the highest order value since 2016.

Strong Order Backlog Supports Positive Outlook

This substantial order intake has resulted in a robust order backlog of €923 million, providing a solid foundation for revenue growth throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. While Q1 revenue was impacted by pre-drupa purchasing restraint, HEIDELBERG remains confident in its ability to deliver improved financial performance in the coming quarters.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2024 – Moquin Press, a leading provider of labels and packaging solutions on the West Coast, has set a new benchmark in label printing efficiency by establishing a world record with their HEIDELBERG Speedmaster XL 106 press. In a remarkable 24-hour production run, the company produced an unprecedented 452,755 net sellable sheets (455,709 gross sheets), showcasing the press's exceptional capabilities and Moquin's commitment to innovation.

Unparalleled Speed and Precision in Label Production

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a global leader in printing solutions, convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 25, 2024, in Mannheim, Germany. The AGM,attended by shareholders representing a significant portion of the company's equity, focused on the company's strategic direction, financial results for the fiscal year 2023/2024, and future growth prospects.

CEO Jürgen Otto Underscores Path to Profitable Growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Leading food and packaging industry professionals are gearing up for Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024, a pivotal trade fair duo poised to propel businesses into the dynamic Middle East and Africa (MEA) market. Hosted in Cairo from December 3rd to 5th, this event will showcase nearly 900 exhibitors, presenting a comprehensive spectrum of innovations in food, beverages, food packaging, and printing machines.

A Dynamic Duo for Industry Advancement

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Samson Druck GmbH, a leading Austrian print service provider, is embarking on a strategic partnership with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) to enhance its production capabilities. The investment focuses on HEIDELBERG's comprehensive hybrid solution, which integrates industrial digital printing with the company's Peak Performance offset technology, exemplified by the Jetfire 50.

Strategic Investment in Advanced Technology

This investment is driven by HEIDELBERG's commitment to comprehensive service and support, as well as its innovative hybrid solution. The integration of offset and digital printing within a unified workflow is expected to provide Samson Druck with unprecedented flexibility and economic efficiency in print production.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Sidel, a global leader in providing complete packaging solutions, is poised to unveil its groundbreaking innovations at FachPack 2024, the premier European trade fair for packaging technologies. With a focus on empowering manufacturers to optimize their production lines and achieve unprecedented performance levels, Sidel is set to showcase a range of cutting-edge technologies and services that cater to the evolving needs of the industry.

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – Sidel, a global leader in packaging solutions, today announced the launch of StarLITE®-R Nitro, a groundbreaking bottle base designed to elevate the packaging of still nitrogen-dosed beverages and edible oils. This innovative solution not only offers manufacturers enhanced design flexibility and improved performance but also champions sustainability through its compatibility with 100% recycled PET (rPET).

A Design Breakthrough for Shelf Appeal and Differentiation

StarLITE®-R Nitro introduces a distinctive "wave" pattern, a departure from conventional petaloid base designs. This unique aesthetic enhances shelf appeal and enables manufacturers to differentiate their products in a competitive market. The versatile design accommodates a wide range of bottle shapes and sizes, spanning from 0.2 to 2.5 liters,providing greater creative freedom without compromising on functionality.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 26, 2024 – China Resources C’estbon Beverage Co. Ltd (C’estbon Beverage), one of China’s top bottled water brands, has selected Sidel's cutting-edge complete line packaging solution to support its expansion in producing large-format water bottles.

Featuring Sidel's latest EvoBLOW XL blower in a Combi configuration, the new production lines are capable of producing 12,000 bottles per hour, in sizes of 4.5L or 6L. This development helps C’estbon Beverage maintain its leading position as innovators in the packaged water industry.

Having sold over 130 billion bottles to date, C’estbon Beverage is capitalizing on the growing demand for larger water bottles in China, where this market segment is anticipated to see a 5.9% compound annual growth rate.