Manufacturing & Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 2, 2025 - Ricoh has introduced its new IM Cxx01CE A3 color multifunction series, positioning the IM C2501CE, IM C3501CE and IM C5501CE as a new sustainability benchmark for office print fleets by combining high reuse rates, lower CO₂ footprint and upgraded security with cloud-ready workflows.

Circular-economy design with high reuse and lower CO₂ footprint

Developed explicitly with circular-economy principles in mind, the new IM Cxx01CE models are manufactured using over 86% reused components and deliver a CO₂ footprint reduced by around 50% compared to comparable multifunction systems. By building on existing hardware resources and refreshing them with the latest security and performance elements, Ricoh enables customers to pursue sustainability targets while maintaining familiar functionality and reliability.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 2, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is restructuring its largest site in Wiesloch-Walldorf, appointing long-time manager Orhan Bekyigit as plant director alongside his existing role as site head, in a move designed to sharpen competitiveness, streamline operations and support growth in international markets.

Strategic realignment at Heidelberg's largest production hub

The Wiesloch-Walldorf campus, with around 3,800 employees, is HEIDELBERG's biggest location worldwide and a central pillar of its global manufacturing and technology network. The new setup brings plant management and central site functions under one leadership, with Bekyigit now responsible for both operational execution and cross-site coordination.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 2, 2025 - More than 3,000 print service providers worldwide are now using the cloud-based HEIDELBERG Customer Portal as a digital control center for their end-to-end production, underscoring how system integration and workflow automation are becoming decisive competitive factors in the global print and packaging industry.

Cloud platform becomes a digital command center for print plants

Three years after launch, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's (HEIDELBERG) customer portal is evolving into a central hub for managing production, service and commercial processes. Over 7,000 individual users are actively leveraging the platform to digitalize and automate their operations, with a clear focus on improving efficiency, transparency and sustainability.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 2, 2025 - Swiss communications provider rubmedia has commissioned a compact, highly automated Heidelberg digital print line at its new site in Köniz near Bern, combining a Jetfire 50 inkjet system, a Versafire LV toner press and integrated workflow software to industrialize personalized short-run production.

Digital production line anchors new Köniz facility

With around 35 employees, rubmedia positions itself as a media house focused on creative communication solutions for service providers, industry, associations and political customers. As part of an internal transformation project linked to its relocation, the company rethought its production strategy and installed a tightly integrated digital line designed for efficiency, quality and automation.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 2, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is reporting a significantly more profitable first half of its 2025/2026 financial year, with revenue growth, a doubling of EBITDA and improving cash flow underscoring the impact of its restructuring program and strategic focus on packaging, label and digital print.

Stronger top line and sharply improved margins

In the six months from April 1 to September 30, 2025, HEIDELBERG grew revenue to €985 million, around 8% above the prior-year period's €915 million. Europe and Asia were the main regional growth engines, while the second quarter contributed €519 million, up from €466 million in the first quarter despite negative currency effects of roughly €12 million versus the prior-year quarter.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 2, 2025 - With energy prices volatile and brand owners under pressure to cut carbon and costs, Sidel's EvoBLOW Laser technology is emerging as a strategic lever for beverage, food, home and personal care producers looking to modernize PET blowing operations. Following its breakthrough launch at drinktec and one year of industrial use in the field, President & CEO Pietro Cassani is outlining how the system's performance, simplicity and lightweighting potential are reshaping expectations for next-generation blowing equipment.

Laser-based blowing targets efficiency and TCO head-on

For producers operating high-speed PET lines, the shift from traditional halogen to laser-based blowing is more than a technical upgrade. It directly affects line efficiency, energy consumption and total cost of ownership across increasingly complex packaging portfolios.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 14, 2025 - Ricoh and Neat have formed a global partnership aimed at redefining the future of workplace collaboration through integrated, AI-driven audiovisual solutions. Neat, a global leader in professional AV technology, will join forces with Ricoh-one of the world's foremost AV integrators-to expand Ricoh's high-end meeting-room portfolio and deliver enhanced workplace-experience capabilities to customers worldwide. The agreement is signed at Neat's Mastery Level, the highest tier of its global partner program.

Expanding Premium Meeting-Room Capabilities Through Integrated AV Services

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 13, 2025 - Shanghai Lingee Sensor Technology is strengthening its position in the global motor supply chain with a newly engineered miniature temperature sensor designed specifically for brushless and frameless motors. As electric motors proliferate across robotics, consumer electronics, medical devices and advanced home appliances, the company's innovation delivers critical improvements in precision, safety and high-temperature reliability.

A New Class of Ultra-Compact, High-Precision Sensors

Lingee's latest sensor is engineered for environments where heat buildup quickly impacts motor lifespan, efficiency and control accuracy. Measuring only 0.55 mm with a recommended installation dimension of 0.88 mm, the device allows manufacturers to integrate precise thermal monitoring even in tightly packaged motor designs.

The sensor system provides:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 13, 2025 - Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has delivered a notably stronger first half of fiscal year 2025/2026, reporting higher sales, sharply improved profitability and continued strategic momentum across its printing, packaging and technology businesses. The results signal renewed financial resilience as the company advances its transformation strategy amid ongoing macroeconomic pressure.

Sales Growth Across Core Markets

During the first six months (April 1-September 30, 2025), HEIDELBERG generated €985 million in sales, an 8% increase over the previous year's period. Europe and Asia were standout regions, contributing significantly to the uplift. The second quarter alone delivered €519 million in revenue-up from €466 million in the first quarter-despite negative currency impacts totaling around €12 million.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 10, 2025 - U.S.-based packaging manufacturer Southern Champion Tray (SCT) has achieved a significant production milestone with the commissioning of HEIDELBERG's Boardmaster inline flexographic printing press. The investment marks a key step in SCT's modernization program, enabling faster delivery times, higher efficiency, and a new benchmark in sustainable folding carton production for the North American food packaging sector.

Next-Generation Flexo Technology Redefines Performance

SCT, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has integrated the Boardmaster system as part of a $60 million expansion into a fully automated production site. Founded in 1927, the family-owned company employs around 900 people and specializes in recyclable packaging for retail, bakery, and food service industries.