Heidelberg Rolls Out 1000th Machine From Chinese Facility

Heidelberg opened the site in Qingpu in 2005 and focused on the production of folding machines. In 2006, it started producing small-format presses (13.78 x 19.69 inches) for the local market. The second construction phase was inaugurated in 2007, extending the production area from around 4,000 to 13,500 square meters. At the same time, Heidelberg also started assembling medium-format presses (19.69 x 27.56 inches) there. Since mid-2009, the site has also been producing 27.56 x 39.37-inch format presses. Heidelberg is planning to complete the third construction phase by mid-2011. This will extend the production area to 66,000 square meters. In the meantime, numerous suppliers have settled around the assembly site.