Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG reorganizes

Printing press, converting machinery maker to have three-part structure (equipment, services and financial services) starting April 1, 2010.

PRESS RELEASE -- Converting Magazine, 11/28/2009 8:15:24 PM

Marcel Kiessling was born on March 4, 1961 in Heilbronn, Germany, and had joined the company in 1989. A graduate in business studies, he held several senior positions in product marketing and management, and in 2001 he was appointed Chairman of the Management Board at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Vertrieb Deutschland GmbH where he was responsible for sales in Germany and Switzerland. In 2004, as President of Heidelberg Americas, Inc., Kiessling assumed responsibility for Heidelberg operations in this region. He is married and has two children. 

Heidelberg Services
In addition to its proven Heidelberg Systemservice and Original Heidelberg spare parts, the "Heidelberg Services" division offers customers worldwide Saphira consumables, Prinect software solutions, services, and consultancy, thereby helping print shops to enjoy long-term success. Key focal points include improving machine availability, boosting productivity, enhancing process efficiency, and providing consultancy services geared towards environmentally friendly printing. Customers around the globe have access to the Heidelberg service team, with around 4,500 employees in some 170 countries.

Heidelberg Equipment
The "Heidelberg Equipment" division offers products and technologies along the entire process and value added chain for print media companies in the commercial and packaging printing sectors. It is also responsible for the development, production, and marketing of precision presses in the format classes 35 x 50 cm (13.78 x 19.69 in) to 120 x 162 cm (47.24 x 63.78 in) in sheetfed offset printing, plate imaging units, and postpress equipment. Innovation projects such as Linoprint - for customized decoration and labeling of folding cartons, labels, and blister packs based on inkjet technology - and organically printed layers round off the portfolio.

Heidelberg Financial Services
In an environment dominated by customers from small and medium-sized businesses, financial services are a great help when it comes to making economically astute investments in Heidelberg products. The associated opportunities and risks require unique know-how and transparency that has little to do with more traditional areas of business. All sales financing activities will still be combined in a dedicated segment. In addition to direct financing through one of the Group's own financing companies, this primarily involves putting customers at small and medium-sized companies in touch with Heidelberg financing partners.

For additional details:  www.us.heidelberg.com