Five years ago, Koenig & Bauer and the Durst Group founded a joint venture. The two companies have now decided to build up further research and development capacities for the folding carton and corrugated board sectors.
Koenig & Bauer Durst utilises the expertise and know-how of the two parent companies to offer a portfolio of digital printing presses. These include the CorruJET and Delta SPC 130 for the corrugated board market and the jointly developed VariJET 106 printing machine for the folding carton market. The systems use water-based, food-safe printing inks and coatings that fulfil all legal requirements.
„The spirit that both companies embody in the joint venture continues to grow. Combining our strengths is driving digitalisation in the packaging industry. Building on the initial foundations, we are expanding capacities at our research and development centre in Radebeul, the headquarters of Koenig & Bauer's Sheetfed division. We are delighted to have Daniel Velema as our new Managing Director from February, with whom we will be taking the joint venture to the next level.“
Ralf Sammeck, Member of the Board of Koenig & Bauer and Management Board for the Sheetfed segment
Robert Stabler, who has headed the joint venture since it was founded, is handing over the role of Managing Director to Daniel Velema as of February 2024. Daniel Velema has gained extensive industry experience in the printing industry and management consulting in various management positions. Most recently, he was General Manager of the prepress activities at XSYS Global, a leading supplier of printing plates, sleeves and prepress equipment for the packaging industry.
„I am looking forward to my new role at Koenig & Bauer Durst. The joint venture was founded by two technology pioneers in the printing and packaging market and is achieving a growing presence in the industry. Corrugated and folding carton printing and converting companies are digitising their production environment to increase efficiency and flexibility. This enables them to offer a better service to brands and retailers. In the long term, this will enable significant cost reductions. Koenig & Bauer Durst's range of machinery, software and services is well positioned to support and accelerate our customers“ journey. I look forward to working with our customers, partners and suppliers."
Daniel Velema
Robert Stabler said: „Having led the joint venture for almost five years, I am proud that we have established ourselves as a real force in the industry with a dedicated team of professionals. The fact that our two parent companies - Koenig & Bauer and Durst, two giants in the printing and packaging world - have Further research and development capacities promised speaks volumes about the positive impact we have had by significantly expanding our presence in the corrugated board and folding carton sectors. They are ready for the digital transformation - and our growing customer base proves it.“
Source: Koenig & Bauer
