Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and Gallus are presenting new machine solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona. The aim is to support label printers in coping with current market requirements such as shorter runs and shorter throughput times - with an expanded, networked product portfolio.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and the Gallus Group have announced their joint appearance at Labelexpo Europe 2025 Two new machine solutions for intelligent and networked label production on. The labelling industry is under considerable pressure due to falling margins and growing demands. With their innovations, Heidelberg and Gallus want to help increase efficiency and productivity and strengthen the market position of label converters.
Innovations for a dynamic industry
According to market forecasts, the The digital printed labels segment is expected to grow to a volume of over 20 billion US dollars over the next ten years. Against this backdrop, the solutions presented are at the centre of the growth strategy of both companies. They aim to support brand owners and processors in fulfilling increasing quality and flexibility requirementsHeidelberger Gallus.
„The joint appearance of Heidelberg and Gallus at Labelexpo emphasises the strategic importance of label printing for the entire Group.
„As a full-service provider and system integrator for digital and conventional solutions, we are ideally placed to respond to new market trends and fulfil a wide range of customer requirements in all segments. Our customers benefit from a seamlessly integrated ecosystem with end-to-end solutions designed to maximise efficiency, productivity and quality. Labelexpo is the ideal platform to share this vision with the public and further expand our growing global network.“
Dr David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at Heidelberg.
System to Compose: focus on modularity and partnerships
The Gallus „System to Compose“ concept, which offers modular and scalable solutions for label producers, will take centre stage at the trade fair. These can be Seamlessly combine with the Heidelberg ecosystem and with technologies from external partners. Among other things, new sheet-fed offset solutions for wet-glue and in-mould labels, the Prinect workflow solution and Gallus Screeny, Services and ClassicsHeidelberger Gallus will be presented.
Digital innovations provide new impetus
The technological highlights include the new MatteJet solution for the Gallus One, which enables a high-quality matt finish in digital inline label production. This was developed at the Gallus Experience Centre and launched at the beginning of 2025. It complements the existing portfolio centred around the Gallus One and the modular Heidelberg Gallus platform concept.
Gallus CEO Dario Urbinati sees Labelexpo as a central platform to the potential of partnership-based cooperation in the industry. He emphasises: „Real change does not happen in isolation. The more expertise, ideas and goals we bring to the table, the greater the chances of success for everyone.“
Source: Heidelberg Printing Machines
Heidelberg and Gallus at LabelExpo 2025: Stand 3E23-3E29
