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UPDATE 2: Manroland confirms insolvency

Manroland has today filed for insolvency protection with the German district court in Augsburg after negotiations with a potential investor "failed on the home stretch".

Manroland North America promises 'business as usual'

Manroland North America has said the division is operating in a "business as usual" environment, although expects to issue further information on the status of the parent company, which filed for...

Manroland shareholders explore sale options, reports claim

Manroland's major shareholders MAN and Allianz are exploring options around a potential sale of the company, with a European engineering company from outside the industry said to be interested,...

Heidelberg refutes claims of 'competitive imbalance' following bailout

Heidelberg has hit back at concerns that its 800m euro (682m) bailout from the German government will give it a 'competitive advantage' over rivals.

Heidelberg profits tumble in 'most difficult year in the company's history'

Heidelberg's pre-tax profit nosedived 546m euro (470m), according to its 2008/2009 year end results, with chief executive Bernhard Schreier warning that there is no sign of an end to the global...

Jürgen Rautert interview: full transcript

Heidelberg sales chief Jürgen Rautert talks to Darryl Danielli about the recent workforce cuts at the manufacturer, the economy and the rise of digital.

The best Drupa coverage at the show and on the web

News of product launches and investments are coming thick and fast at Drupa. Our international print team has more journalists in the halls of the Messe Dsseldorf than any other publication, offering...

EskoArtwork to debut latest digital imager at Drupa

EskoArtwork will debut its latest flexo plate imager, the Esko Cyrel CDI Spark 4260 Auto, at this year's Drupa.

Navigating the Drupa maze

Some people love the challenge of a maze. For others, the twists and turns are infuriating. Drupas sheer scale some 170,000sqm of halls densely packed with 1,800 exhibitors from around the world ...

GAE sets out stall for Drupa

GAE has outlined its plans for Drupa with stand details of Horizon, Perfecta and Drselen, all of which are exhibiting at the event.

Autobond to launch laminator for magnetic applications at Drupa

Autobond will launch its new Mini 76 TPM perfecting laminator with cross-cutter and showcase a range of laminating kit at this year's Drupa.

Objective Advantage to debut Symbio V2.0 at Drupa

Objective Advantage will launch version two of its automation tool Symbio at this year's Drupa, adding improved status tracking and multiple PDF handling.