Rainer Prosi · Senior Workflow Architec · Heidelberger Druckmaschinen · Reporting from Drupa 2024

Made by HEIDELBERG - Not Made in China or Germany · Dr. David Schmedding · All in Print China 2026

China has become one of HEIDELBERG's most important markets, and its growing significance goes far beyond sales. At All in Print China in Shanghai, INKISH Editor-in-Chief Morten B. Reitoft speaks with Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG, about manufacturing, global markets, and the company's strategic direction. One of Schmedding's strongest messages is that HEIDELBERG equipment is not defined by its place of manufacture. Whether a press comes from Germany or China, it is made by HEIDELBERG, following the same engineering principles and quality expectations. Concentrating production of the Speedmaster CX platform in Shanghai has strengthened the company's competitiveness while bringing manufacturing closer to one of its largest customer bases. Schmedding also explains how China's strong performance has helped compensate for weaker markets elsewhere, and why HEIDELBERG is increasingly focusing on emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, and Indonesia. Another important topic is the integration of manroland sheetfed. For the first time, the brand is represented at HEIDELBERG's booth, with former manroland employees already supporting customers and ensuring continuity in service and spare parts. The integration also opens opportunities in market segments and press formats previously outside HEIDELBERG's portfolio. Interestingly, HEIDELBERG has chosen not to exhibit printing equipment at All in Print China. Instead, a cinema-style presentation attracted approximately 4,500 visitors during the first two days, demonstrating that there are different ways to engage customers at exhibitions. An insightful conversation about global manufacturing, market opportunities, the integration of manroland sheetfed, and the importance of learning from the speed and determination of the Chinese market.

Nick Trabold at Heidelberg's 175th anniversary

Being responsible for the Home of Print is a big task - almost 10,000 m2 of technology - not just put in vacant places, but as Nick Trabold carefully designed to show applications, and what Heidelberg can do. Super interesting chat with Trabold, so dig in and learn :-)

David Schmedding at Heidelberg's 175th anniversary

David Schmedding is Heidelberg's CSO. In this interview with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, they talk about sales, Heidelberg's new confidence, partnerships, anniversary, and the future. I hope you like the very open-minded interview!

David Schmedding · CTO · Heidelberg · Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 · #HID25

CTO and member of the Board at Heidelberg are visiting Hunkeler Innovationdays for the first time, and he is impressed. Not only about the entire show but, of course, also because Heidelberg, together with Müller Martini, is showing a really fantastic setup of production of books.

Frank Schaum EVP Business Segment Print · Heidelberger Druckmaschinen · Reporting from Drupa 2024