Heidelberg has been focusing on implementing its digital transformation strategy to be fit for the future. We find out what this means and how it bodes for the Asia Pacific region.

For about two years, Heidelberg has been going on a period of digital transformation. At the end of financial year 2018/2019, Heidelberg reported a successful end and expressed its aim to continue its pursuit of digital transformation.

“Since the last...

Xeikon has opened a state- of-the-art innovation center in Shanghai. Designed to support the expanding Chinese markets, the facility will be a dedicated and welcome place of interaction where visitors and customers will have the ability to test a variety of applications and options for new revenue streams and business growth.

The Shanghai Center will be equipped to house the latest Xeikon equipment and technologies, and Xeikon...

New Delhi commercial printer AP India has enjoyed a successful move into the sign and display converting sector following a huge plant relocation and acquiring the technologically advanced Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table from Esko.

With more than 35 years’ experience as a commercial printer in the corporate sector, AP India first began with the production of books and literature to the Indian Government before moving t...

At the Shareholders’ Meeting of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Wolfram N. Diener was appointed as the new president & Chief Executive Officer.

Diener succeeds Werner M. Dornscheidt, who will retire at the end of June 2020 after almost 17 years at the helm of the Düsseldorf trade fair company. Diener will take up his post on 1 July 2020.

Erhard Wienkamp was also appointed as new Managing Director Operative Trade Fair Business.

“Markets ar...

Dr. Martin Sonnenschein is the new chairman of the supervisory board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg).

He was appointed a member of the supervisory board at the end of November by the Mannheim Register Court and will take over as chairman of the supervisory board on 1 December 2019.

"The election as chairman of the supervisory board is an honor but rather a responsibility towards shareholders, customers and employe...

Fujifilm announced that it has installed the first Acuity B1 in Asia at leading Filipino retail marketing solutions company, 11FTC. The investment signals 11FTC's intention to diversify its product offering into high-quality, short-run packaging.

Founded in 1996 and based in Quezon City, 11FTC employs 265 staff and offers a fully integrated retail marketing solutions service to its clients, who include major retailers and globa...

Juih Tay Co., Ltd., a letterpress converter for label based in Nakorn Pathom, Thailand, has recently installed a narrow-web BOBST M1 inline UV flexo printing and converting press with the goal to diversify its production and enter new sectors of the label market. 

Over the past 30 years, Juih Tay has built a wide customer base in Thailand. The company manufactures and produces all sort of stickers and labels for a variety of in...

The first DuraFlex-powered label printer in Asia to debut at Labelexpo Asia 2019.

Memjet and COASO Incorperated announced that COASO has used Memjet’s DuraFlex technology to develop a new label press called the iCueLabel Press. 

COASO is showcasing the iCueLabel 420 press at Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai, happening now through to 6 December. With its market-leading 1600 dpi print quality and ultra-competitive pricing, the iCueLabel...