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Christoph Burkhard will become the new Chief Financial Officer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG on October 1, 2026

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:48:23

The Supervisory Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has appointed Christoph Burkhard (62) as a full member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, effective October 1, 2026. With this change at the helm of the finance division, Volker Herdin will enter well-deserved retirement on September 30, 2026. Until his departure, Volker Herdin will oversee the handover to Christoph Burkhard and ensure a smooth transition. In his role as CFO, Christoph Burkhard will be responsible for the departments of Finance, Controlling, Investor Relations, M&A, Accounting, Legal, Tax, and Information Security.

“The market for saddle stitched products has become increasingly demanding”

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:43:32

To replace a Primera MC and an ST 450, Kern GmbH in Bexbach, near the German city of Saarbrücken, will begin operating two new Primera PRO saddle stitchers from Muller Martini this late summer. In doing so, the family-owned company is improving its market prospects in several ways.

Platinum Partner at Elite Plus 2026: hubergroup focuses on safe, circular food packaging and value chain collaboration

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:35:48

Hubergroup will return to the ElitePlus Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit as a prestigious partner for the fourth consecutive year in Mumbai on 26 and 27 August. On 26 August, Vellayan Subbiah, Chairman of hubergroup, will deliver his keynote “Driving Sustainable Growth in an Uncertain World“. His participation underscores hubergroup’s commitment to fostering industry dialogue and advancing sustainable innovation in the packaging sector.

Faller Packaging acquires Paperpack in Greece

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:22:28

With the acquisition of Greek packaging specialist Paperpack, Faller Packaging continues its strategic expansion across Europe. Both companies specialise in innovative packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and are united by a strong commitment to quality, customer focus and long-term partnerships.

Cardbox Packaging boosts efficiency in postpress with Heidelberg

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:49:46

Within the growing packaging market, the finishing sector is playing an increasingly important role. It is precisely here that significant efficiency gains can still be realized to improve profitability. To achieve this, packaging printers need a higher degree of automation, greater productivity, and more transparency in individual processes in order to further optimize production. As an end-to-end system integrator, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) works with partners to develop integrated solutions for the entire value chain in packaging production, from design through to shipping.

Mondi partners with Fixit Gruppe to deliver standardised paper bag portfolio

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:39:52

Mondi has collaborated with Fixit Gruppe to create a unified European-wide paper bag portfolio for more than 100 building material products. The project marks a further step in the long-standing partnership between the two companies, supporting a more harmonised packaging approach across Europe while maintaining consistent packaging quality and reliable performance across a broad product range. The streamlined portfolio optimises material usage, improves design to support recycling and aligns with Fixit Gruppe’s sustainability strategy by helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO₂ compared to the previous year.

Innovative measurement solutions at CIPTE 2026 showcased by emtec Electronic

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:34:55

Taking place from September 16 to 18 at the Wuhan International Expo Center, the China International Paper Technology Exhibition and Conference sets focus on the most recent developments in forestry, pulp and paper, printing and packaging. As returning participant, emtec Electronic brings along its innovative measurement solutions for the pulp and paper industry at booth no. 2B962.

Scodix and Shutterfly Expand Strategic Partnership with Four New Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD Presses

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:28:16

Scodix announced that Shutterfly, a worldwide web-to-print provider of personalized products and custom gifts, has made a significant investment in four new Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD presses, expected to be accompanied by a five-year agreement for Scodix consumables and service. The new presses will be installed over the coming months to support Shutterfly's 2026 peak production season.