Heidelberg

Press makers are treading water as sales refuse to soar
August 15, 2011

The worldwide economy continues to hold back press orders who are finding solace in the Chinese market to balance stagnant Europe and North America PRINTING PRESS MANUFACTURERS ARE continuing to have a tough time: Heidelberg’s first quarter orders fell below the Ipex quarter of 2010 and amount to stability in terms of the previous quarter; Komori’s sales also dipped against the equivalent quarter though it blames the strength of the Yen and weakness of the European economies; only KBA, reporting its half year results claims an increase in sales thanks to brisk business in Asia. Heidelberg continues to target

3C Packaging Expands Operations
August 12, 2011

3C Packaging, an independent privately-owned packaging solutions company, finished its 2010-2011 fiscal year with 20 percent growth and, on average, annual double-digit growth for five consecutive years.

Gallus EM 410 S raises the bar
August 12, 2011

By commissioning a Gallus EM 410 S, Obchodní tiskárni Kolín (OTK), one of the leading packaging and label manufacturers on the Czech market, is boosting productivity and expanding its range of applications many times over. Obchodní tiskárni Kolín (OTK), a print shop based 60 km east of Prague, has always been one of the most important packaging and label manufacturers on the Czech market and remains so to this day. OTK's product portfolio ranges from flexible packaging and forms to graphic and adhesive labels. The company extensively updated its production facilities for self-adhesive labels at the start of June

Heidelberg Acquires Digital Printing Press Manufacturer CSAT
August 5, 2011

Heidelberg has acquired CSAT GmbH, based in Eggenstein near Karlsruhe, Germany. CSAT specializes in the development, manufacture, and worldwide sales and service of digital printing systems, including consumables for the packaging industry.

Heidelberg Acquires Digital Press Manufacturer CSAT
August 4, 2011

Heidelberg has acquired CSAT GmbH, based in Eggenstein near Karlsruhe, Germany. CSAT specializes in the development, manufacture, and worldwide sales and service of digital printing systems, including consumables for the packaging industry.

Diamond Packaging Wins PIA Benny Award
August 4, 2011

Rochester, NY—Diamond Packaging won its first ever Benny Award in the 62nd annual Premier Print Awards competition, the graphic arts industry’s largest and most prestigious worldwide printing competition. Printing Industries of America (PIA) hosts the Premier Print Awards, which recognizes the creation and production of superior print communications. The event promotes excellence in printing and rewards companies and individuals who produce the very best in print media. Of the more than 3,200 entries received, Diamond’s entries were chosen for exemplifying

Bell Reports Significant Growth
August 1, 2011

Summer 2011 brings a spate of new hiring and development at Bell Incorporated: 38 new positions with more openings anticipated; the addition of a director of sales; and a distribution center that adds 40 percent to the company’s existing warehouse space.

Printer News - August 2011
August 1, 2011

News from packaging printing companies, including Halewood, DWS Printing, Sonoco, Hammer Packaging, Ampac Holdings and Smyth Companies.

Bell Inc. Reports Significant Growth
July 29, 2011

Summer 2011 brings a spate of new hiring and development at Bell Incorporated: 38 new positions with more openings anticipated; the addition of a director of sales; and a distribution center that adds 40 percent to the company’s existing warehouse space.

Bell Inc. Adds Staff, New Business and Distribution Center
July 27, 2011

Summer 2011 has brought a spate of new hiring at Bell Inc., including 38 new positions, with more openings anticipated, and the addition of a director of sales, a new position needed to drive even more growth expected by Bell. The company also has added a new distribution center that adds 40 percent to the company’s existing warehouse space. CEO Ben Graham attributes the company’s continuing growth, despite the economy, to the ongoing execution of a strategic plan begun years ago. The plan includes aggressive investment in technology and continuous cost control—not always compatible goals—along with a commitment to