Printing & Media Technologies

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is entering its anniversary year with a dynamic growth strategy. Marking its 175th anniversary on March 11th, 2025, the company has evolved from its humble beginnings as a bell foundry in Frankenthal, Germany, to a global leader in technology and complete solutions for printing and packaging applications. HEIDELBERG is ready to tackle future challenges head-on with a clear vision for expansion.

Growth Strategy: Targeting Over €300 Million in Revenue Potential

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 19, 2024 – Ricoh, a global leader in office solutions, has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of three new A4 color systems: the IM C320F, M C320FW, and P C375. These innovative printing and multifunction systems are designed to seamlessly integrate into any work environment, combining high efficiency with groundbreaking sustainability features.

Boosting Productivity with Powerful Features

These new models are compact and space-saving, yet offer a high degree of functionality with their powerful printing and scanning capabilities. They boast a short warm-up time of fewer than 32 seconds and achieve a print speed of 32 pages per minute in simplex mode, enhancing productivity in today's fast-paced office environments.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 9, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen the competitiveness of its Wiesloch-Walldorf site, securing its future as a hub for innovation and production. Developed in collaboration with the Works Council and IG Metall union, the plan outlines key initiatives to reduce personnel costs, enable investments in future technologies, and support HEIDELBERG's overall growth strategy.

Focus on Cost Efficiency and Investment

The plan aims to reduce personnel costs by over €100 million over the next three fiscal years through a combination of measures. These include offsetting future salary increases with performance-based compensation and implementing a socially responsible reduction of approximately 450 positions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 9, 2024 – Heidelberg and Canon have reinforced their commitment to a global partnership in inkjet sheetfed printing, marked by a recent meeting of top management at Heidelberg's new Home of Print facility in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. This collaboration aims to provide customers with a complete ecosystem for hybrid and AI-driven print production, strengthening both companies' positions in the commercial printing market.

Jetfire 50 Launch on Track

Heidelberg confirmed that the launch of its new B3 inkjet printing system, the Jetfire 50, is proceeding as planned. The system, featuring integration with Heidelberg's Prinect workflow, has been well-received by customers who appreciate its ability to seamlessly integrate into a hybrid production environment alongside offset printing.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 9, 2024 – Schöttner Druck, a leading print provider based in Oberhaching, Germany, has strengthened its digital printing capabilities with the installation of its third Versafire digital printing system from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). Notably, this marks the 3000th Versafire system delivered by Heidelberg, underscoring the technology's widespread adoption and success in the printing industry.

Meeting the Demands of Personalized Print

Schöttner Druck, a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience, specializes in commercial printing and dialogue marketing, particularly for clients in the pharmaceutical industry. The company has consistently invested in cutting-edge technology to meet the growing demand for high-quality, personalized print products.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 7, 2024 – technotrans SE, a global leader in thermal management solutions, has released its financial results for the first nine months of 2024, demonstrating resilience and strategic adaptation in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions. While consolidated revenue was impacted by the weak economic environment, the company highlighted significant growth in its Energy Management sector and the successful implementation of its ttSprint efficiency program.

Solid Performance Amidst Economic Challenges

Despite a 12% decline in consolidated revenue compared to the previous year, technotrans reported stable profitability and significant sales successes in key areas.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 6, 2024 – Ricoh will be showcasing its commitment to innovation and automation at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, taking place February 24-27 in Lucerne, Switzerland. With a focus on end-to-end solutions, Ricoh will demonstrate how print service providers can optimize their workflows and boost productivity.

Powerful Hardware and Intelligent Software

At the heart of Ricoh's presentation will be its impressive lineup of high-speed inkjet and toner-based printing systems. These include the Ricoh Pro™ VC80000, Ricoh Pro™ VC40000, and Ricoh Pro™ C9500, all designed to deliver exceptional quality and efficiency. Visitors will also experience an interactive presentation of the Ricoh Pro™ Z75 B2 inkjet press.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 1, 2024 – In a move towards greater sustainability, KHS Group has introduced an innovative packaging solution for the beverage industry: the Nature MultiPack with a cardboard carrying handle. This eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic film offers numerous benefits for both consumers and producers.

Responding to the Call for Sustainable Packaging

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 1, 2024 – KHS, a leading global provider of filling and packaging solutions, offers a rolling maintenance service designed to minimize downtime and maximize production reliability for beverage bottlers. This innovative approach allows for the gradual replacement and servicing of filling valves, ensuring continuous operation and increased efficiency.

Minimizing Downtime, Maximizing Productivity

Traditional filling valve maintenance often requires lengthy production stops, as all valves are typically serviced simultaneously. KHS's rolling maintenance service addresses this challenge by replacing and overhauling only a limited number of valves at a time.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 30, 2024 - Seattle-based SuperGraphics has just installed the 2000th swissQprint large format printer. A milestone for the manufacturer and a new and exciting phase for SuperGraphics as it is exploring the full potential of this cutting-edge technology.

Reid Baker, CEO of SuperGraphics, shared the story of his long connection with swissQprint. “Our journey began back in 2013 at the SGIA Expo. I saw a print with texture in the eyelashes, and it blew me away,” Baker recalled. swissQprint’s capabilities left a lasting impression. “It’s been in the back of my mind ever since.”

The right moment to invest
Pursuing quality and uptime improvements SuperGraphcis started an elevated press lineup change in 2020. Baker saw that the swissQprint technology would fit into this concept perfectly, also for its colour consistency, the high quality at elevated production speed and the strong vacuum.