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Jakarta Set to Transform Southeast Asia’s Furniture and Hardware Industries with 3-in-1 Mega Exhibition

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Chrisanthidis Delights Brings Greek Dessert Craftsmanship and Award-Winning Melomakarona to ISM 2026

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Jakarta will become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for the woodworking, furniture manufacturing, and hardware sectors this September, as three major exhibitions—interzum jakarta, International Hardware Fair Indonesia, and IFMAC & WOODMAC—unite in a groundbreaking 3-in-1 format at JIExpo Kemayoran from September 24–27, 2025. This unique collaboration brings the entire furniture and woodworking industry value chain together under one roof, promising to accelerate cross-sector innovation, strengthen regional supply chains, and position Indonesia as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape.

A Strategic Platform for Cross-Sector Collaboration

For the first time in Southeast Asia, professionals can access the full spectrum of the furniture production and hardware industries with a single ticket. The event will integrate:

XTF D430 Launch Expands Ricoh’s Textile Production Portfolio with Compact, Versatile Direct-to-Film Solution

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Ricoh Europe has unveiled its latest innovation in textile printing technology, the XTF D430, a compact, affordable, and versatile direct-to-film (DTF) system designed to empower small to medium Print Service Providers (PSPs) across EMEA with unprecedented application creativity, operational flexibility, and stable production quality.

The XTF D430 enables PSPs to deliver a broad range of customized textile products—from t-shirts and hoodies to hats and shoes—while keeping investment costs low and maintaining exceptional quality standards. This new solution continues Ricoh’s mission to transform digital textile printing, providing tools that meet the market’s demand for agile, on-demand production without compromising on durability or color accuracy.

DATEV Enhances Print Capabilities with Ricoh Pro VC40000 Investment

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh has announced that DATEV eG, one of Germany’s leading IT service providers, has invested in the Ricoh Pro™ VC40000 to boost productivity and set new standards in print production across its high-volume output operations.

With over one billion printed pages annually, DATEV operates a powerful Digital & Print Solution Center to support communication between businesses and their clients and employees. The addition of Ricoh’s high-speed inkjet system is expected to enhance throughput, reduce turnaround times, and drive efficiency in both standard and high-quality print applications.

Driving Performance Through Technology Integration

Ricoh Germany Recognizes Top Channel Partners with 2025 ‘Partner of the Year’ Awards

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh Germany has honored its most successful German channel partners with the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards 2025, acknowledging excellence in growth, innovation, and strategic collaboration during its virtual Partner Kickoff event.

The awards celebrate leading performance across Ricoh’s core business areas: Ricoh Graphic Communications, Application Services, and Office Print. This year, the Office Print category recognized two winners to reflect varying business sizes and regional market dynamics. Each award recipient demonstrated significant year-over-year revenue growth, highlighting their strong market position and exemplary partnership with Ricoh.

Celebrating Strategic Growth Across Key Segments

Ricoh recognized the following partners for outstanding achievements in 2025:

METAMO Brings Digital G-O-D Art-Tech Exhibition to Amsterdam with Mimaki Support

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – METAMO Industries will present its forward-thinking group exhibition Digital G-O-D from June 20 to June 29, 2025, at Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam. Supported by digital print technology leader Mimaki Europe, the exhibition brings together 20 urban artists whose works reflect a powerful synthesis of cutting-edge printing techniques and socially engaged storytelling.

Where Art, Technology, and Collaboration Intersect

Following its 2020 debut at UltraSuperNew Gallery in Singapore, Digital G-O-D enters its second edition with a continued commitment to engaging local communities and exploring connections through contemporary art and technology. The lineup features a global roster including ANTZ (SG), Collin van der Sluijs (NL), Frankey (NL), Mossy Giant (NL), and Zedz (NL), among others.

HEIDELBERG Celebrates 175 Years with Launch of Industry’s Largest Customer Experience Center

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 3, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has marked a major milestone with the celebration of its 175th anniversary, unveiling the newly redesigned Print Media Center (PMC) – now branded the Home of Print – at its Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany. The week-long event welcomed more than 1,500 international guests and reinforced the company’s position as a comprehensive systems integrator in the global printing industry.

Home of Print: Strategic Showcase for Growth and Innovation

The new Home of Print is not only the industry's largest customer demonstration center but also a core component of HEIDELBERG’s long-term growth strategy. The center consolidates the company’s end-to-end solutions across packaging, label, and commercial printing into one cohesive environment.

HEIDELBERG Launches Cartonmaster CX 145 to Strengthen VLF Folding Carton Printing Portfolio

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 3, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has introduced the new Cartonmaster CX 145, a very large format (VLF) sheetfed offset press aimed at the high-growth folding carton printing sector. The move strategically positions HEIDELBERG as a full-range supplier for packaging print solutions, aligning with its long-term growth strategy and marking a significant milestone in its 175th anniversary year.

Strategic Entry into Format Class 6 Press Market

Folding carton printing for food, beverage, and consumer packaging continues to see above-average annual growth, particularly in long-run production using format class 6 (105 cm × 145 cm / 41.34 × 57.09 in) sheetfed offset presses. In response, HEIDELBERG is broadening its packaging portfolio to include this segment.

HEIDELBERG Accelerates 2025/26 Momentum with Record Success at China Print

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 27, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has launched its 2025/26 financial year with exceptional results, driven by its standout performance at China Print 2025 in Beijing. The company’s strategic emphasis on packaging and digital printing proved highly effective, resulting in the sale of nearly 350 printing units—well above expectations—and setting a solid course for continued growth in the Asian market.

Strong Demand Underscores HEIDELBERG’s Market Leadership

Attracting around 120,000 attendees and over 1.3 million online viewers, China Print reaffirmed its status as the region’s premier print industry event. HEIDELBERG recorded the highest visitor numbers at the show, where customers from across Asia expressed robust interest in the company’s end-to-end printing solutions.

Plural Industria Grafica Makes Strategic Leap with HEIDELBERG Sheetfed Offset Investment

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 27, 2025 – In a pivotal move to diversify its production capabilities, Plural Industria Grafica LTDA, one of South America's leading offset printing firms, has integrated sheetfed offset technology from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) into its operations for the first time. This landmark decision underscores Plural's commitment to capturing new market segments and enhancing cost-efficiency for shorter print runs.

Expanding Beyond Traditional Web Offset

Based in Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, Plural has long been a dominant force in web offset printing, serving sectors from publishing to commercial and security printing. With its newly installed Speedmaster XL 106-8-P+L and the 100th unit of the fourth-generation CutStar reel sheeter, the company is now targeting previously inaccessible market segments that demand shorter run lengths.

HEIDELBERG Holds Strong in FY 2024/25 Amid Market Challenges and Prepares for Growth in FY 2025/26

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 27, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has successfully navigated a challenging economic landscape, achieving its fiscal year 2024/25 targets while laying the groundwork for further growth in 2025/26. The company maintained a stable adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.1 percent and generated a clearly positive free cash flow of around €50 million, despite rising wage costs, a slightly lower sales volume, and expenses related to the drupa trade fair.

Sales reached approximately €2.28 billion, just under the previous year’s €2.395 billion. The fourth quarter was a standout, with sales accelerating and the adjusted EBITDA margin doubling to around 10 percent compared to the prior year.

Resilient Financial Management and Profitability Focus