Heidelberg

It would be fair to say that the combined China-India-Asia print market is now the largest in the world. But the EU firms don't have an easy ride. There are hundreds of local Chinese manufacturers (like JMD Machinery Group) competing fiercely for the business. Still, the bindery is alive and well. It's just that much of it is now in China.

Chris Hottle loves the clamor of heavy iron rattling the shop at Winchester Printers, a commercial business located in the town of Winchester, tucked virtually into the northernmost point of Virginia. Touching down in about a month will be a refurbished (2000-era) four-color, 40˝ Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 102 sheetfed press.

Commercial printing industry supplier company and personnel news from Printing Impressions’ March 2013 edition, featuring Vecoplan LLC; MGI Digital Graphic Technology and Advanced Print Technologies; Plockmatic International AB and Morgana Systems Ltd.; X-Rite Inc.; Mohawk Fine Papers; and Heidelberg.

Heidelberg's CAx Quality Manager software has been implemented by Daimler AG at all of its development sites to check the quality of product data in the CAD environment (CAx data). "It is a milestone in our strategy of using innovative products to break into customer segments outside the print media industry," noted says Stephan Plenz, member of the management board responsible for Heidelberg equipment.

The new VUTEk GS3250 LX printer from Heidelberg, will support Suttle-Straus Inc.'s production of point-of-purchase (POP) and display graphics for multi-location customers that Suttle-Straus already provides with conventional printing and fulfillment. The new press will also help bolster the company's R&D side of the business.

KP’s selection of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 supports the company’s bedrock value proposition: to provide its clients with the means to drive revenue by working smarter and more cost-effectively while meeting the highest-quality standards.

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is on pace to achieve its operating targets for the current financial year. "The financial year is going according to plan. The third quarter reflects the progress we had expected in terms of earnings."

Commercial printer equipment installations and other news from Printing Impressions’ February 2013 edition, featuring Meredith-Webb Printing and Conquest Bindery.

Heidelberg will be showcasing solutions for the high-quality production of digitally printed softcover brochures at the Hunkeler Innovation Days, which will be taking place in Lucerne, Switzerland, from Feb. 11-15, 2013. This is a response to the trend toward shorter runs and maximum flexibility in postpress for digital and conventional print jobs, under the HEI Flexibility banner.

Heidelberg is now showcasing visionary concepts based on innovating printing processes at its Research & Development Center. Market-ready and demonstration products show just how much is already possible in the area of surface finishing and printed electronics. Other areas of application, such as printing on 3D objects, digital imaging, and drying are displayed as pioneering technologies for the future.