Heidelberger Druckmaschinen (Heidelberg) has announced the addition of the Cartonmaster CX 145, a very large format sheet-fed offset press, to its packaging portfolio.
This introduction reflects the ongoing growth in the packaging industry, particularly in long-run folding carton printing for food, beverage, and consumer goods.
The Cartonmaster CX 145, which measures 105cm by 145cm, is based on the Roland Evolution 900 and will be integrated into Heidelberg’s digital ecosystem.
The press will be compatible with the Prinect workflow, as well as solutions from third-party providers, allowing customers to access performance data through the Heidelberg Customer Portal.
Heidelberg chief technology and sales officer David Schmedding said: “Our new Cartonmaster CX 145 makes Heidelberg a full-range provider for folding carton printing.”
The offering includes not only the press itself but also sales, installation, training, and ongoing support, including service and consumables, stated the company.
Orders for the Cartonmaster CX 145 are now being accepted, with the first installation scheduled for 2026, followed by a global rollout.
Heidelberg anticipates strong demand from markets in North America, Europe, and China.
Heidelberg CEO Jurgen Otto said: “Adding the Cartonmaster CX 145 to our portfolio is further proof of our credentials as a system integrator for the end-to-end production of folding cartons.”
The company offers a range of products for folding carton printing, including Speedmaster presses in various configurations, from 50cm by 70cm to 70cm by 100cm, as well as the new ‘Peak Performance’ generation of the Speedmaster XL 106.
Heidelberg says that the Cartonmaster CX 145 bridges the capacity between its existing Speedmaster series and the Boardmaster.
In May 2024, Flint Group, a provider of printing and packaging inks and coatings, teamed up with Heidelberg Japan KK for product distribution in Japan.
