Board Converting News, May 11, 2026

Koenig & Bauer (CONT’D FROM PAGE 10)

levels worldwide. Dr. Stephen Kimmich, CEO, Koenig & Bauer, said, “Our IMPACT strategy aims to consolidate Koenig & Bauer’s position as an agile technology provider in the world’s most important growth markets. The partnership with the Guangdong Keshenglong Hi-Tech Group and the resulting Prima series are prime examples of how we combine tech-

segment to realize additional growth potential outside of the high-end sector. By intelligently linking global value chains and applying a “design-to-cost” approach, Koenig & Bauer Celmacch achieves cost excellence that guarantees economic supe-

From left, Jenny Chen, Guangdong Keshenglong Hi-Tech Group; Hogan He, Guangdong Keshenglong Hi-Tech Group; Martin Hempel, Koenig & Bauer Celmacch; Bastian Deppisch, Koenig & Bauer Celmacch, Luca Celotti, Koenig & Bauer Celmacch; Rodolfo Celotti, Koenig & Bauer Celmacch; and Guosheng He, Guangdong Keshenglong Hi-Tech Group.

riority even in price-sensitive markets. Technological lead- ership remains part of the DNA of Koenig & Bauer. Even in the mid-tech sector, the Prima series impresses with the perfect balance of high productivity, reliability, and the Group’s proven quality. Koenig & Bauer is positioning itself as a full-range pro- vider in the packaging industry, offering suitable technol- ogy for various production requirements and investment

nological excellence with cost leadership through global collaboration to win over new customer segments in the mid-tech sector.” Luca Celotti, CEO, Koenig & Bauer Celmacch, added, “The market volume for Open Close technology is compa- rable to the market we currently serve with our High Board Line machines. For us, this represents a high, previously untapped potential.”

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