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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a global leader in printing technologies, announced a significant increase in order intake for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024/2025,driven by the highly successful drupa trade show. The company reported an order volume of €701 million, exceeding its own projections of €650 million and marking the highest order value since 2016.

Strong Order Backlog Supports Positive Outlook

This substantial order intake has resulted in a robust order backlog of €923 million, providing a solid foundation for revenue growth throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. While Q1 revenue was impacted by pre-drupa purchasing restraint, HEIDELBERG remains confident in its ability to deliver improved financial performance in the coming quarters.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2024 – Moquin Press, a leading provider of labels and packaging solutions on the West Coast, has set a new benchmark in label printing efficiency by establishing a world record with their HEIDELBERG Speedmaster XL 106 press. In a remarkable 24-hour production run, the company produced an unprecedented 452,755 net sellable sheets (455,709 gross sheets), showcasing the press's exceptional capabilities and Moquin's commitment to innovation.

Unparalleled Speed and Precision in Label Production

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a global leader in printing solutions, convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 25, 2024, in Mannheim, Germany. The AGM,attended by shareholders representing a significant portion of the company's equity, focused on the company's strategic direction, financial results for the fiscal year 2023/2024, and future growth prospects.

CEO Jürgen Otto Underscores Path to Profitable Growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 2, 2024 – The 16th Arab-German Health Forum, themed "Pioneering Health: Advancing Collaborative Innovations in Arab-German Health Cooperation," is scheduled to convene on October 15th and 16th at the renowned Adlon Kempinski Hotel in Berlin. This highly anticipated biennial event aims to bolster business relationships and stimulate collaborative opportunities between the Arab world and Germany within the dynamic healthcare sector.

A Flourishing Economic Partnership:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 2, 2024 – The global controlled environment agriculture (CEA) community is set to convene in Dortmund, Germany, this October for the third edition of VertiFarm, the international trade fair dedicated to Next Level Farming and New Food Systems. Co-located with the 8th AVF Summit, organized by the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF), this event promises to be a pivotal gathering for stakeholders across the agricultural, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

VertiFarm: A Nexus of Innovation and Commercialization

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – The aviation industry's premier event, the Passenger Terminal CONFERENCE, is gearing up for its 2025 edition, promising an immersive experience into the future of airports. With a focus on transformative innovation, the conference will explore everything from cutting-edge airport design to the latest advancements in day-to-day operations.

A Global Gathering of Aviation Leaders

Since its inception in Hamburg in 1998, the Passenger Terminal CONFERENCE has become a cornerstone event for the aviation industry. In 2025, the conference anticipates welcoming over 1,750 attendees from across the globe,including board members, CEOs, managers, and their teams. This gathering of industry leaders provides a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that will shape the future of air travel.

A Deep Dive into the Future of Airports

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Leading food and packaging industry professionals are gearing up for Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024, a pivotal trade fair duo poised to propel businesses into the dynamic Middle East and Africa (MEA) market. Hosted in Cairo from December 3rd to 5th, this event will showcase nearly 900 exhibitors, presenting a comprehensive spectrum of innovations in food, beverages, food packaging, and printing machines.

A Dynamic Duo for Industry Advancement

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Samson Druck GmbH, a leading Austrian print service provider, is embarking on a strategic partnership with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) to enhance its production capabilities. The investment focuses on HEIDELBERG's comprehensive hybrid solution, which integrates industrial digital printing with the company's Peak Performance offset technology, exemplified by the Jetfire 50.

Strategic Investment in Advanced Technology

This investment is driven by HEIDELBERG's commitment to comprehensive service and support, as well as its innovative hybrid solution. The integration of offset and digital printing within a unified workflow is expected to provide Samson Druck with unprecedented flexibility and economic efficiency in print production.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Sidel, a global leader in providing complete packaging solutions, is poised to unveil its groundbreaking innovations at FachPack 2024, the premier European trade fair for packaging technologies. With a focus on empowering manufacturers to optimize their production lines and achieve unprecedented performance levels, Sidel is set to showcase a range of cutting-edge technologies and services that cater to the evolving needs of the industry.

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – Sidel, a global leader in liquid packaging solutions, today announced the launch of SidelGPT, a groundbreaking internal AI solution designed to empower employees with enhanced productivity and creativity while ensuring maximum data security.

SidelGPT integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, providing employees with a powerful tool to streamline daily tasks, generate ideas, and access information, all within a secure environment that prioritizes data privacy and control.

“SidelGPT is designed to facilitate our employees’ daily tasks and boost productivity and creativity safely, retaining all of Sidel’s data and sharing nothing with the outside world," said Vahe Ter Nikogosyan, VP of Digital Transformation & Technologies at Sidel. “We also are continuing to enhance SidelGPT with Sidel-specific information sources to further increase the power of this generative AI application.”