Koenig & Bauer and Durst Group are committed to further developing their R&D capabilities in the joint venture they established almost five years ago to take advantage of significant opportunities in the folding cardboard and corrugated cardboard. The parent companies of Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH will expand their operations in Radebeul, Germany.
Koenig & Bauer Durst is a world leader in the market for digital printing systems single pass sheet technology and software services for the folding and corrugated carton industry. The joint venture uses the resources and know-how of its parent companies to offer an unrivaled portfolio of digital printing machinery including the CorruJET and Delta SPC 130 systems for the corrugated markets, as well as the jointly developed VariJET 106 press. for the folding carton markets. All presses use food-grade water-based inks and coatings that meet all regulatory requirements.
Robert Stabler, who has managed the joint venture since its inception, will step down as CEO. It will happen to you Daniel Velema, who will join Koenig & Bauer Durst in February 2024. Daniel has extensive experience in the printing and consulting sectors and has held several senior management positions. In his last role, Daniel was general manager of prepress activities at XSYS Global, a leading supplier of printing plates, shrink sleeves and prepress equipment to the packaging industry.
Daniel Velema, which will be the new CEO of Koenig & Bauer Durst, comments in this regard: «I am looking forward to joining Koenig & Bauer Durst, formed by two technologically pioneering companies in the printing and packaging markets and with an increasingly growing presence in the sector. Corrugated and folding cartonboard printers and converters continue to digitize their production environment to increase efficiency and flexibility and better serve brands and retailers. In the long term, this represents a significant cost reduction. “Koenig & Bauer Durst’s machinery, software and services offering is well positioned to support and accelerate our customers’ journey and I look forward to working together with our customers, partners and suppliers.”
Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of Durst Group, states: “We look forward to welcoming Daniel to Koenig & Bauer Durst as he will allow us to drive the company into the next phases of development. We believe we have a great opportunity to grow considerably in the coming years. A solid foundation has been laid with the successful launch of the VariJET 106 press, the most productive digital folding carton press on the market, as well as the adoption of our corrugated presses by some of the most innovative corrugated companies. and with a greater vision of the world's future. Robert has been instrumental in developing and leading the team at the j, which has developed high-end systems in fully automatic production on an industrial scale. We want to thank Robert for making thej "It went from being a mere idea to a dynamic and solid company."
Ralf Sammeck, member of the Board of Directors of Koenig & Bauer and CEO of the Cut Sheet division, states: “The spirit that both companies embody in the joint venture continues to grow. The union of our forces is driving digitalization in the packaging industry. Building on the initial foundation, we are increasing our capabilities at our R&D center in Radebeul, home of Koenig & Bauer's Cut Sheet division. To take the joint venture to the next level, we have appointed Daniel Velema as new CEO effective next February.”
Robert, for his part, believes that: after having directed the j For almost five years, I am proud to have led a team of committed professionals and to have consolidated a strong company presence in the industry. The fact that our two parent companies, Koenig & Bauer and Durst, two packaging and printing giants, have committed to increasing their R&D capabilities speaks volumes about the positive impact we have had in significantly growing our presence in the corrugated and folding cardboard markets. “These markets are already ready for digital transformation, and we have a growing customer base to prove it.”
