Heidelberg Releases New Packaging White Paper
04/13/2010
Paper Provides An Overview of Company's Extensive Packaging
Activities
Kennesaw, Ga. - In connection with the expansion of its North American Print and Packaging Technology Center in Kennesaw, Ga., Heidelberg USA has released a new white paper detailing Heidelberg's strategy and solutions for the packaging market.
"Packaging Printing: Complete Solutions from A Single Source," discusses trends and opportunities in the packaging market, and traces two decades of Heidelberg's packaging activities, beginning with the 1987 launch of the Speedmaster CD 102, the first dedicated packaging printing press. Heidelberg's 2003 acquisition of Jagenberg and WPM marked Heidelberg's expansion into postpress packaging, followed by the successful launch of a line of high-performance die cutters and folding carton gluers. The subsequent introduction of the ultra-productive Speedmaster XL platform and the addition of CtP devices and presses in the VLF format range at drupa 2008, have solidified Heidelberg's position as the pre-eminent packaging equipment supplier, as well as the only manufacturer that can offer a complete range of package printing solutions from a single source.
The new white paper shows how Heidelberg has applied its core skills in sheetfed offset to the production environment in the packaging industry. Today, Heidelberg not only offers equipment for every stage of the packaging production process, but also integrates each individual area into a JDF-based Prinect Packaging Workflow and streamlines the logistics process. By cutting makeready times, reducing waste, and optimizing material flow, integrated prepress, press and postpress packaging solutions from Heidelberg achieve the lowest possible cost per folding carton. Heidelberg further combines its prepress, press and postpress know-how in the packaging segment with service, consumables and business consulting activities. The inclusion of equipment, software and services from Heidelberg's packaging portfolio has been a powerful draw for visitors to Heidelberg's Technology Center.
"Packaging Printing: Complete Solutions from A Single Source," is available for download at www.us.heidelberg.com/eco .
Kennesaw, Ga. - In connection with the expansion of its North American Print and Packaging Technology Center in Kennesaw, Ga., Heidelberg USA has released a new white paper detailing Heidelberg's strategy and solutions for the packaging market.
"Packaging Printing: Complete Solutions from A Single Source," discusses trends and opportunities in the packaging market, and traces two decades of Heidelberg's packaging activities, beginning with the 1987 launch of the Speedmaster CD 102, the first dedicated packaging printing press. Heidelberg's 2003 acquisition of Jagenberg and WPM marked Heidelberg's expansion into postpress packaging, followed by the successful launch of a line of high-performance die cutters and folding carton gluers. The subsequent introduction of the ultra-productive Speedmaster XL platform and the addition of CtP devices and presses in the VLF format range at drupa 2008, have solidified Heidelberg's position as the pre-eminent packaging equipment supplier, as well as the only manufacturer that can offer a complete range of package printing solutions from a single source.
The new white paper shows how Heidelberg has applied its core skills in sheetfed offset to the production environment in the packaging industry. Today, Heidelberg not only offers equipment for every stage of the packaging production process, but also integrates each individual area into a JDF-based Prinect Packaging Workflow and streamlines the logistics process. By cutting makeready times, reducing waste, and optimizing material flow, integrated prepress, press and postpress packaging solutions from Heidelberg achieve the lowest possible cost per folding carton. Heidelberg further combines its prepress, press and postpress know-how in the packaging segment with service, consumables and business consulting activities. The inclusion of equipment, software and services from Heidelberg's packaging portfolio has been a powerful draw for visitors to Heidelberg's Technology Center.
"Packaging Printing: Complete Solutions from A Single Source," is available for download at www.us.heidelberg.com/eco .
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
A technology provider and partner in the print media industry
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is with its sheetfed offset printing machines one of the leading solution providers for the print media industry. All over the world, the name Heidelberg is synonymous with state-of-the art technology, top quality, and closeness to the customer. The core business of this technology group covers the whole value-added and process chain for the 35 x 50 cm (13.78 x 19.69 in) to 121 x 162 cm (47.64 x 63.78 in) format classes in the sheetfed offset sector.
Heidelberg develops and produces precision printing presses, platesetters, postpress equipment, and software for integrating all the printshop processes. Environmental protection has an enduring importance in this regard. Solutions for the development, production, and utilization of presses help to conserve resources, reduce emissions, and cut wastage. The Heidelberg portfolio also provides general and consulting services ranging from spare parts and consumables to the sale of remarketed equipment, and training at the Print Media Academy.
Based in Heidelberg, Germany, with development and production sites in seven countries and around 250 sales offices across the globe, the company supports around 200,000 customers worldwide. All Heidelberg presses destined for the world market are manufactured at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site in line with strict quality standards. Standardized presses in all standard format classes and folding machines for the Chinese market are produced by Heidelberg in Qingpu near Shanghai.
Heidelberg presses worldwide produce high-quality print products such as business cards, brochures, posters, and folding cartons.
In financial year 2008/2009, Heidelberg recorded sales of EUR 2.999 billion. As at March 31, 2009, the Heidelberg Group had a workforce of 18,926 worldwide, including 707 trainees.
A technology provider and partner in the print media industry
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is with its sheetfed offset printing machines one of the leading solution providers for the print media industry. All over the world, the name Heidelberg is synonymous with state-of-the art technology, top quality, and closeness to the customer. The core business of this technology group covers the whole value-added and process chain for the 35 x 50 cm (13.78 x 19.69 in) to 121 x 162 cm (47.64 x 63.78 in) format classes in the sheetfed offset sector.
Heidelberg develops and produces precision printing presses, platesetters, postpress equipment, and software for integrating all the printshop processes. Environmental protection has an enduring importance in this regard. Solutions for the development, production, and utilization of presses help to conserve resources, reduce emissions, and cut wastage. The Heidelberg portfolio also provides general and consulting services ranging from spare parts and consumables to the sale of remarketed equipment, and training at the Print Media Academy.
Based in Heidelberg, Germany, with development and production sites in seven countries and around 250 sales offices across the globe, the company supports around 200,000 customers worldwide. All Heidelberg presses destined for the world market are manufactured at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site in line with strict quality standards. Standardized presses in all standard format classes and folding machines for the Chinese market are produced by Heidelberg in Qingpu near Shanghai.
Heidelberg presses worldwide produce high-quality print products such as business cards, brochures, posters, and folding cartons.
In financial year 2008/2009, Heidelberg recorded sales of EUR 2.999 billion. As at March 31, 2009, the Heidelberg Group had a workforce of 18,926 worldwide, including 707 trainees.
Media contacts:
Tim Henschel
Manager, Public Relations Heidelberg USA, Inc.
+1-770-419-6554
timothy.henschel@heidelberg.com
Jean-Marie Hershey
540-297-3556
jmh@writehandcom.com
Tim Henschel
Manager, Public Relations Heidelberg USA, Inc.
+1-770-419-6554
timothy.henschel@heidelberg.com
Jean-Marie Hershey
540-297-3556
jmh@writehandcom.com
