Koenig & Bauer has confirmed the sales of eight presses across Australia and New Zealand, including an unprecedented four presses to IVE Group in Australia and one to Blue Star in New Zealand.
The order includes four Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 X model presses. Details of the exact specifications remain confidential. The company says this underscores the significance of this investment in response to the surging demand for high-quality printing solutions. It adds that this move “reaffirms Koenig & Bauer’s unwavering commitment to innovation”.
Graham Harris, managing director of Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ, says that these orders mark a milestone with a total of eight recent press sales in the Australia/New Zealand region – the largest order of its kind for the Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ. He says, “The trust that IVE Group has placed in our Rapida 106 X technology speaks volumes about the unmatched quality and performance of our presses.”
In addition to the partnership with IVE Group, Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ has confirmed a strategic collaboration with Bluestar Group in New Zealand, the country’s largest printing entity, a partnership further underscored with the recent order of a Rapida 106 X. It will be the inaugural installation of this advanced press in the Australia/NZ region.
Earlier this year, Aussie company United Print and Packaging installed a B2 Rapida 76 press, augmenting Koenig & Bauer’s influence in the region.
Rayne Simpson, newly appointed sales manager at Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ, says, “This next generation press is pioneering the future of industrial printing, offering significant advantages in economy and efficiency. Whether in commercial, packaging, or label printing, the Rapida 106 X sets a new standard for sheetfed offset.
“The Rapida 106 X is packed with innovative solutions designed to meet individual requirements, excelling in automation and productivity. It promises remarkable profitability and efficiency, empowering businesses to confidently navigate the evolving landscape of the printing industry.
“As Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ continues to lead the way in state of the art printing technology, the company reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional after-sales support for the Australian and New Zealand printing, packaging, and label sectors.”
