Shortly after reporting a record year – with 34% annual growth in 24/25 (82% growth over the past 24 months) – we are excited to welcome Hasko Invest AB as a new co-owner of the DCOS Group.
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Bookfest Chișinău 2025 Welcomes 50,000 Visitors and High-Ranking Leaders from Moldova and the EU
The eighth edition of Bookfest Chișinău, the largest book fair in the Republic of Moldova, closed with record numbers: over 50,000 visitors . Organizers from the Romanian Publishers’ Association attributed the growth to rescheduling the event from late August to early September, aligning with the start of the academic year.
After a Significant Improvement in Earnings in the Second Quarter, Koenig & Bauer Confirms Its Guidance – Review of the Future Alignment of Coding GmbH Initiated
Strong preliminary Q2 figures and strategic focus on core business with a review of the future alignment of Koenig & Bauer Coding GmbH
Despite a challenging market environment, 7.0% increase in revenue to €298.2m and record order backlog of €1,096.3m (up 7.4% YOY) according to preliminary figures
Significant improvement of €22.7m in preliminary operating EBIT to €1.8m – full-year forecast for 2025 confirmed: slight increase in revenue to €1.3bn and operating EBIT of €35 – 50m
Group focus making progress with the strategic review of all options for Coding GmbH – from further development including a joint venture or partnership to a possible sale
The rationale behind this review is the limited synergistic overlap with the Group’s core business
Koenig & Bauer Coding GmbH: strong position in the growing market for industrial coding technologies
Koenig & Bauer confirms annual forecast with seasonal Q1 effects – new segment structure, strategic initiatives and “Spotlight” focus programme characterise the reporting quarter in a challenging market environment
Despite ongoing global uncertainties, order intake continued to grow and, at €245.2m, is slightly above the previous year (+0.9%)
Order backlog reaches highest year-starting level in recent company history at €1,032.8 m, providing a solid basis for coming quarters
Group revenue at €252.2m almost at previous year's level (-0.4%) mainly due to seasonality
Subdued start to the year as a result of seasonal factors: operating EBIT of €-11.4m (previous year: €-10.2m)
New segment structure for greater customer alignment implemented with the establishment of the Paper & Packaging Sheetfed Systems and Special & New Technologies segments
Strategic initiatives and the “Spotlight” focus programme characterise the quarter under review
Outlook for 2025 confirmed: Higher profitability with a slight increase in revenue
Target achievement in 2026 heavily dependent on global economic and geopolitical developments
Komori America Honored at 2025 Inkjet Summit for Excellence in Inkjet Innovation
Komori America is proud to announce its recognition at the 13th annual Inkjet Summit, held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The company was among seven distinguished organizations honored with the "Best Sponsor Case Study Presentation" award, a testament to Komori's commitment to innovation and excellence in the inkjet printing industry.
PRINTING United Alliance Releases Unified Printing Taxonomy for Global Industry Adoption
Comprehensive classification framework now available for free download to streamline industry data and analytics
PRINT MATTERS 2025: Registration is now open
Intergraf and the Nordic Printing Association (NOPA) are pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the Print Matters 2025 conference, taking place at Novotel Zurich City West on Friday, 13 June 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland.
The innovation alliance: In May, at Fiera Milano, the system event dedicated to advanced mechanics
Four simultaneous events – GreenPlast, Ipack-Ima, Print4All, and Intralogistica Italia – creating an integrated supply chain ecosystem, from technology for plastics and rubber processing to packaging, from printing to logistics. A key event highlighting a Made in Italy industry that exports an average of 64% of its revenue.
Lech Wałęsa to Address World News Media Congress in Kraków
Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Laureate, will be among 100 speakers to address media leaders at the World News Media Congress (WNMC25) in Kraków, Poland, from 4 to 6 May.
Koenig & Bauer Is Optimistic About the Financial Year 2025 Following a Strong End-Of-Year Performance, Despite Economic Uncertainties
Revenue of around €1.3bn and operating EBIT adjusted for extraordinary items of €25.8m in line with the updated full-year forecast
Significant improvement in free cash flow and net working capital
“Spotlight” focus programme: Key driver of improved profitability
Leaner segment structure for greater customer focus
Transition to a new generation on the Koenig & Bauer Executive Board completed
Outlook for 2025: Higher profitability with a slight increase in revenue
Target achievement in 2026 heavily dependent on global economic and geopolitical developments
WAN-IFRA and Finnmedia launch a programme to drive positive change in the news
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has launched a one-year coaching and funding programme in partnership with Finnmedia and Finland's Media Industry Research Foundation.