Heidelberg changes digital direction

Heidelberg is selling its CSAT subsidiary, which specialises in digital press technology for the packaging market and makes the Linoprint L press, to print technology outfit Markem-Imaje.

Based in Germany, CSAT develops, manufactures, distributes and services digital printing systems, including consumables, for the packaging industry. Heidelberg acquired the business in 2011, but now seems to be reconsidering its digital strategy.

Packaging print group Gallus, a Heidelberg partner, will retain distribution rights for the Linoprint L rotary inkjet printing press, which is manufactured by CSAT, and says it will continue to help enhance the product in collaboration with Markem-Imaje.

The Linoprint L uses a drop-on-demand inkjet method, with a native resolution of 600 dpi and printing speed of up to 48m per minute in four-colour mode for label and foil printing.

Gallus says, “As a highly flexible nearline solution, the Linoprint L was the biggest crowd-puller at this year’s Labelexpo, together with the Gallus ECS C. These devices combine the benefits of high-resolution, four-color, digital inkjet printing and conventional high-performance finishing.”

Heidelberg’s Linoprint C series, including the 751 and 901, is still on offer. Heidelberg began selling the 901 digital printing system for short runs from Ricoh at drupa in 2012.

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