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PRESSIdeas Nov 2024

The November 2024 issue of PRESSIdeas magazine for the printing, packaging, publishing and labelling industry in the South East Asia market.

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November 2024

over the coming months will play a big part

in the success of the current financial year.

Furthermore, the anticipated improvements in

results in the second half of the year will have

a positive impact on the free cash flow.”

Packaging solutions segment

remains growth driver - annual

forecast confirmed

Compared to the same period of the previous

year, the packaging solutions segment

was able to increase incoming orders

in the first half of the year by around 9.7

percent to € 675 million, thereby contributing

approximately 53 percent to the total volume.

Megatrends in the packaging market are

first and foremost the growing demand

for packaging that is both sustainable and

high-quality. This is where the positioning

of HEIDELBERG as a systems integrator

and total solution provider has a positive

impact, helping to further expand its very

strong position in the packaging market.

The company also anticipates further growth

opportunities in China due to its location

benefits. In the print solutions segment,

incoming orders rose in the same period by

around 5.5 percent to € 594 million.

Beyond the packaging business,

HEIDELBERG wants to capitalize on other

strengths. The company is characterized

by a high export ratio, as over 80 percent

of its business is generated outside of

Germany. In particular, the company sees

further growth opportunities in China and the

Asia-Pacific region thanks to local production

and a very strong market position. Beyond

Asia, HEIDELBERG benefits globally in

the service business from a large installed

base of machines that are connected to

HEIDELBERG via a cloud. Networking allows

the efficiency of the systems to be improved,

preventive maintenance to be planned and

software updates to be installed.

Taking into account the expectations and

assumptions published and presented in

the 2023/2024 management report, the

Company continues to expect sales for

financial year 2024/2025 to be in line with the

previous year’s figure (previous year: € 2,395

million). The adjusted EBITDA margin is also

expected to be similar to the previous year’s

figure (previous year: 7.2 percent). The high

order backlog resulting from the successful

drupa trade fair and the continuous focus

on margins and costs will provide a sound

basis for the achievement of the targets. In

future, the focus will primarily be on strategic

growth measures in the Packaging, Industry

and Service segments, as well as further cost

reductions.

The upcoming

16th edition of

PRINTPACK INDIA,

to be held from

1 – 5 Feb 2025,

at India Expo

Centre, Greater

Noida, NCR Delhi,

promises to be the

largest and most

dynamic edition

to date, with 254

companies having

bare space to

exhibit their latest

innovations.

This edition of

PRINTPACK INDIA

is anticipated

to host over 600 exhibitors from around

the world, presenting state-of-the-art

printing and packaging technology with a

special emphasis on cost-efficiency and

import substitution. Building on previous

successes—such as the 103,412 attendees

in the last edition—the 2025 event is

projected to attract more than 125,000

business visitors.

The Indian Printing, Packaging, and Allied

Machinery Manufacturers’ Association

(IPAMA) organizes the biennial Printpack

India Exhibition, showcasing the latest

advancements in printing and packaging

technology. The association has gone

to great lengths to accommodate the

unprecedented visitors’ interest, including

the reservation of two additional Hangars,

on an area of 15,000 Sq.M to accommodate

companies on the waiting list.

PRINTPACK INDIA 2025 promises to be the largest edition to date

254 companies take bare space to display their live gizmos. About 600 exhibitors to

participate from around the world.

To streamline the experience for visitors,

IPAMA has launched an online portal for

registration and badge issuance.

Buses will run frequently from Botanical

Garden to the venue, ensuring convenient

transportation for visitors. Additionally, IPAMA

is planning a series of pre-event conferences,

seminars, and workshops in various states to

increase awareness and engagement among

prospective attendees.

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