The first half of 2021 went well for the Koenig & Bauer Group in several respects. Customer orders were up roughly 28% on the same period in the previous year. This performance was particularly underpinned by the increase of around 45% in orders in the Special segment.
Adams Publishing Group (APG), owners of 37 daily newspapers has awarded two contracts to DCOS Automation for new press controls and closed-loop automation at their printing facilities in Cheyenne, WY and Boseman, MT.
Bobst Group has got off to an excellent start in 2021 with an exceptionally strong order intake. Order entries increased by 68% compared to the first half year 2020 which was heavily impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns.
The Management Board explained the Companys strategy, the balance sheet figures for the past financial year (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021), and future prospects to shareholders in a live broadcast via the Internet.
Malaysias packaging market has been growing strongly in recent years. An annual growth rate of 3.8 percent has been predicted for the period 2019 to 2024, and the folding carton segment is set to be the number one growth driver (source: Global Data).
At this customer-facing event – which is a combination of in-person and online formats – BOBST outlines its clear vision for the label industry, provides an experience showcasing the BOBST oneLABEL portfolio with Inline flexo, UV inkjet and All-in-One, and opportunities for expert liaison.
Koenig & Bauer has underlined its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly print products and packaging by joining the Healthy Printing Initiative. This decision also helps to strengthen the network with its own preferred suppliers, a number of whom are already active members.
