HEIDELBERG adds VLF sheetfed offset press to portfolio for packaging sector

• Cartonmaster CX 145 aimed at growth segments in folding carton printing
• Customers benefit from integration into digital ecosystem and
  global service operations of HEIDELBERG
• HEIDELBERG now a full-range supplier in folding carton production

The packaging sector has been growing strongly for over a decade now, and this trend is continuing. The above-average annual growth applies in particular to long-run folding carton printing for food, beverage, and consumer packaging, with very large format (VLF)/format class 6 (105 cm × 145 cm /41.34 × 57.09 in) sheetfed offset presses playing a key role. For this reason and to coincide with its 175th anniversary, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is adding the Cartonmaster CX 145 in format class 6 to its portfolio for packaging customers.

“Our new Cartonmaster CX 145 makes HEIDELBERG a full-range provider for folding carton printing,” says the company’s Chief Technology & Sales Officer, Dr. David Schmedding. “As part of our growth strategy, we are expanding our range of solutions for the packaging sector and, at the same time, plugging a gap in our portfolio,” he adds.

Cartonmaster CX 145 integrated into HEIDELBERG digital ecosystem

The Cartonmaster CX 145 is based on the Roland Evolution 900 from manroland sheetfed, which HEIDELBERG is incorporating into its digital ecosystem. The press can be integrated into both the Prinect workflow and the workflow solutions of third-party suppliers. What’s more, customers can access performance data for their press in the HEIDELBERG Customer Portal. Besides the actual press in the HEIDELBERG design, the package on offer also covers sales, installation, training, and support, including service and consumables.

Customers benefit from global service network

Maximum press availability, minimal complexity, and a professional, well-established service from the supplier are key investment criteria, especially for packaging producers in the high-volume folding carton segment. The global HEIDELBERG service organization offers added value for customers, who now have a more comprehensive portfolio in this market segment. “Our performance promise for all HEIDELBERG machines includes local support for parts, the global presence of qualified service staff, and quick response times,” emphasizes Schmedding.

The new press is available to order from HEIDELBERG with immediate effect. The first customer installation of a Cartonmaster CX 145 is planned for 2026 and this will be followed by a global rollout. HEIDELBERG is expecting the biggest demand to come from North America, Europe, and China.

“Adding the Cartonmaster CX 145 to our portfolio is further proof of our credentials as a system integrator for the end-to-end production of folding cartons,” says Jürgen Otto, CEO of HEIDELBERG. “Thanks to our excellent position in the folding carton segment, this new press, too, is expected to be highly popular with customers and generate increasing sales,” he continues.

 Full-range provider for all requirements in folding carton production

HEIDELBERG supplies a full range of products for folding carton printing and can provide the right solution for every need. For example, the company offers packaging customers Speedmaster presses in all kinds of configurations in the 50 cm × 70 cm (19.69 × 27.56 in) and 70 cm × 100 cm (27.56 × 39.37 in) formats, all the way through to the new Peak Performance generation of the Speedmaster XL 106. Together with its partner MK, HEIDELBERG also provides ideal solutions for postpress applications, including robotics. The Boardmaster flexographic web printing system in the HEIDLEBERG portfolio covers the top end of the productivity range in folding carton production.

By launching the new Cartonmaster CX 145, HEIDELBERG is now plugging the gap between its Speedmaster portfolio and the Boardmaster. The company has integrated all these presses into its digital ecosystem comprising equipment, Prinect software, consumables, and service as well as training and consulting. HEIDELBERG is expanding this ecosystem step by step as it moves toward fully comprehensive end-to-end production.

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About HEIDELBERG

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth and as a total solution provider, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
The company is also focusing on expanding into new business areas such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control systems, automation technology, robotics, and the growing green technologies sector. With its strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is ideally positioned for future growth.

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Figure 1: The new Cartonmaster adds a VLF sheetfed offset press to the HEIDELBERG portfolio.

Figure 2: Customers will benefit from the press being integrated into the company’s digital ecosystem and global service operations.

Figure 3: By launching the new Cartonmaster CX 145, HEIDELBERG is now plugging the gap between its Speedmaster portfolio and the Boardmaster.

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Important note:

This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.

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