Heidelberg’s recent successes in the Middle East’s printing and packaging industry highlight a growing trend of companies upgrading to more efficient and productive printing solutions. From Dammam to Riyadh, key players are investing in Heidelberg presses, showcasing a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. Heidelberg’s recent successes in the Middle East’s printing and packaging industry highlight a growing trend of companies upgrading to more efficient and productive printing solutions.
Obeikan elevates with second Heidelberg press
Obeikan Folding Carton (OFC), a leading corrugated board packaging manufacturer in the Middle East and a part of the Obeikan Investment Group, recently invested in its second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 press. This investment underscores OFC’s commitment to maximizing productivity and efficiency in a competitive market. The new press, equipped with Push to Stop technology, has demostrates its capabilities by surpassing 40 million good sheets within seven months of commissioning.
Abdallah Al Obeikan, CEO of Obeikan Investment Group, praised the performance of the new press, stating, “An outstanding performance by a true master in printing, which highlights how instrumentally and effectively the Obeikan team manages to optimize the day-to-day production flow, facilitated by the state-of-the-art Heidelberg superior technology.”
CX 104 boosts Rasaf productivity
Rasaf Printing & Packaging Solutions, based in Saudi Arabia, has invested in the Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 104 to meet the growing demand in the printing and packaging sector. The new press is expected to enhance productivity and production volume, allowing Rasaf to better serve its customers in the region.
Zeid Al-Jehni, General Manager at Heidelberg Middle East, commented on the investment, stating, “We are delighted to support Rasaf Printing & Packaging Solutions in their efforts to meet the increasing demands in the packaging market.
The Speedmaster CX 104 is a versatile and reliable press that will help Rasaf enhance its production capabilities and deliver high-quality printing products to its customers.”
Marina Inc. upgrades with Heidelberg CX 104
Marina Inc. Printers, a printing house in Saudi Arabia, has upgraded its technology by investing in the Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 104-5+L offset press. This investment aims to improve product quality and customer satisfaction by enabling Marina to handle a wide range of printing jobs, from lightweight paper to carton stock for packaging.
Haitham R. Soliman, Maintenance & Engineering Director at Obeikan Investment Group, praised the support received from Heidelberg and Juffali Printing Systems, stating, “Service is the lifeblood of any organization. Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude. We can see it with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and Juffali Printing Systems teams. Hard work and dedication are the bedrock of every great achievement.”
Al-Ebtikar invests in Speedmaster CX 104
Al Ebtikar Company, based in Dammam and established in 1979, recently expanded its printing capabilities by acquiring the latest Heidelberg Speedmaster CX104-6+L X2 offset printing machine. This addition complements the company’s existing fleet of Heidelberg machines, which includes the XL106-6+LX2 installed two years ago. The new machine is expected to enhance Al Ebtikar’s capacity to produce high-quality packaging products, meeting the needs of its customers across the Kingdom.