HEIDELBERG acquires manroland sheetfed business to boost printing operations
Industrial machinery manufacturer HEIDELBERG acquired the manroland sheetfed lifecycle business on 19 August 2026 expanding core operational capacity across European commercial printing markets
HEIDELBERG, Germany - In its inaugural fiscal year of 2026/2027, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is aggressively expanding its operations. The company is advancing its strategic objectives through a series of mergers and acquisitions. HEIDELBERG is bolstering its core business by acquiring manroland's sheetfed lifecycle business and POLAR production operations.
These moves reinforce the company's position as a systems integrator in printing and packaging. Additionally, HEIDELBERG is exploring new market opportunities, including energy storage systems and the European defense sector. The company is developing integrated air-ground systems with Ukrainian drone developer Skyeton and launching a Live Hub to showcase integrated counter-UAS capabilities.
The first quarter of HEIDELBERG's fiscal year saw a slight decline in sales due to the end of a subsidized investment program in Italy, but incoming orders remained stable. Adjusted EBITDA remained at a low 0.2 percent, and the company anticipates continued growth in core markets and service segments.
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