The packaging sector has been growing strongly for over a decade now, and this trend is continuing. The above-average annual growth applies in particular to long-run folding carton printing for food, beverage, and consumer packaging, with very large format (VLF)/format class 6 (105 cm × 145 cm /41.34 × 57.09 in) sheetfed offset presses playing a key role. For this reason and to coincide with its 175th anniversary, HEIDELBERG is adding the Cartonmaster CX 145 in format class 6 to its portfolio for packaging customers.
“Our new Cartonmaster CX 145 makes HEIDELBERG a full-range provider for folding carton printing,” says Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer. “As part of our growth strategy, we are expanding our range of solutions for the packaging sector and, at the same time, plugging a gap in our portfolio.”
The Cartonmaster CX 145 is based on the Roland Evolution 900 from manroland sheetfed, which Heidelberg is incorporating into its digital ecosystem. The press can be integrated into both the Prinect workflow and the workflow solutions of third-party suppliers. What’s more, customers can access performance data for their press in the Customer Portal. Besides the actual press in the Heidelberg design, the package on offer also covers sales, installation, training, and support, including service and consumables.
Maximum press availability, minimal complexity, and a professional, well-established service from the supplier are key investment criteria, especially for packaging producers in the high-volume folding carton segment. The company’s global service organisation offers added value for customers, who now have a more comprehensive portfolio in this market segment. “Our performance promise for all Heidelberg machines includes local support for parts, the global presence of qualified service staff, and quick response times,” adds Schmedding.
The new press is available to order with immediate effect. The first customer installation of a Cartonmaster CX 145 is planned for 2026 and this will be followed by a global rollout. The company says it is expecting the biggest demand to come from North America, Europe, and China.
“Adding the Cartonmaster CX 145 to our portfolio is further proof of our credentials as a system integrator for the end-to-end production of folding cartons,” says Jürgen Otto, CEO. “Thanks to our excellent position in the folding carton segment, this new press, too, is expected to be highly popular with customers and generate increasing sales,” he continues.
By launching the new Cartonmaster CX 145, Heidelberg is now plugging the gap between its Speedmaster portfolio and the Boardmaster. The company has integrated all these presses into its digital ecosystem comprising equipment, Prinect software, consumables, and service as well as training and consulting. The company is expanding this ecosystem step by step as it moves toward fully comprehensive end-to-end production.
