Heidelberg

Former Heidelberg CEO Linzbach dies

Former Heidelberg CEO Dr Gerold Linzbach has passed away at the age of 67 after a long illness.

"You need to love this industry. It’s not very difficult to love it, but it’s mandatory"

Winding down a love affair

When Rainer Hundsdörfer took over as boss of the industry’s largest press manufacturer five years ago, the world was a very different place.

Spectrum takes Polar to work alongside high-speed press

Spectrum Printing is to install a Polar 92N Plus guillotine from Heidelberg in order to modernise its capabilities following a major press investment in late 2017.

W&G Baird modernises folding with Stahlfolder double

W&G Baird has invested in two new Stahlfolders from Heidelberg to revamp its folding capabilities and boost its output.

Heidelberg anniversary Stahlfolders a global success

Heidelberg UK is on track to have sold four of its limited stock of special Stahlfolder KH82s, which were released to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Stahlfolder.

Heanue's successor unveiled

Heidelberg has appointed the successor for UK managing director Gerard Heanue, who retires at the end of April.

Fretwell takes on Versafire to boost digital post-MBO

Fretwell Print & Design is eyeing continued growth following an MBO with the installation of a new Versafire EV digital printer from Heidelberg.

Ultragraph kicks off investment drive with £500k Promatrix spend

Ultragraph has invested £500,000 in a Promatrix 106 CSB die-cutter from Heidelberg in a bid to help it consolidate its standing in the packaging sector.

Warwick Printing takes UK-first Speedmaster LED

Warwick Printing has invested in a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-4 LED Push to Stop press, the first of its kind in the UK, to expand into new markets.

Kingsley renews platesetting with Suprasetter install

Kingsley Print & Design has installed a Suprasetter A75 from Heidelberg to update its platesetting capabilities.

John Price snaps up Versafire and StitchLiner

John Price Printers has upgraded its digital firepower and increased its flexiblity with a new Heidelberg Versafire EP press and a Horizon StitchLiner Mark III book line.

Masterwork to become largest Heidelberg shareholder

Masterwork Group Co (Masterwork) is set to obtain a nearly 8.5% stake in Heidelberg, making it the largest shareholder in the German manufacturer, which is looking to further improve its market...