Over the past few months, press manufacturer, HEIDELBERG, has been celebrating its 175th anniversary with its teams and partners around the world – celebrating their stories, the company’s achievements, and setting out a roadmap for the future. The celebration has also coincided with HEIDELBERG’s newly opened Print Media Center (PMC), dubbed the “Home of Print”, which is located in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The PMC features various end-to-end production systems, and according to HEIDELBERG, tracks the company’s “growth strategy for its core business” and presents “future-proof and specific solutions” that will appeal to relevant target groups. The centre includes the entire HEIDELBERG portfolio incorporated into a single digital ecosystem which comprises of software, equipment, robotics, postpress solutions, consumables, training, and consulting. The location covers an area of 9,000sq m with no fewer than 120 HEIDELBERG specialists on hand to share expertise and support. Each year the site typically hosts 1,000 personalised presentations and is also home to open house events and guided tours. Coinciding with the anniversary and event, HEIDELBERG has announced a number of releases and solutions including the Cartonmaster CX 145 in format class 6 for the very large-format (VLF) market. With regional celebrations, a collaboration with Glastonbury festival, and a host of new installations, HEIDELBERG has clearly had a busy year. When asked about being part of celebrations, Ryan Miles, managing director of HEIDELBERG UK says: “It’s an incredible feeling to be part of a great organisation with such a strong heritage.” Miles adds: “It’s been a special time to reflect and connect with our traditions and values, and to appreciate our customers and colleagues. We held an amazing event at HDM [Heidelberger Druckmaschinen headquarters] to celebrate our anniversary with many long-standing loyal customers, as well as customers who are new to the HEIDELBERG family. They formed part of a group of more than 500 similar customers from all over the world who attended the event. “The motivation and positivity from the event was special, as was the unveiling of the new Home Of Print. This was followed by a local event at Stockley Park where we honoured both our 175- and 50-year anniversaries with our local colleagues, present and some past, who were able to join us.” With an impressive 175-year history under its belt, let’s now take a look at what led to this press manufacturer celebrating this significant milestone. All the Bells and Printers Founded on March 11th, 1850, Andreas Hamm and his three partners established the Hemmer, Hamm & Co. bell foundry and machine factory in Frankenthal. HEIDELBERG sees this as the birth of the company, as Hemmer, Hamm & Co also manufactured printing presses. Hamm produced machinery with Andreas Albert before the latter left the partnership in 1856. Before returning to rapid presses, In recognition of HEIDELBERG’s historic anniversary, David Osgar takes a look back at the company’s past, its recent celebrations, and its plans for the future Ringing the Bell for Print CELEBRATING 175 YEARS OF HEIDELBERG 52 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk September / October 2025 - Issue 356 HEIDELBERG CEO, Hubert H.A Sternberg co found drupa, now one of the world’s largest printing trade shows 1951
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