Koenig & Bauer confirmed the sales of eight presses in Australia and New Zealand, including an unprecedented four presses to IVE Group in Australia and one to Blue Star in New Zealand.
“Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ is excited to announce a landmark order placed by IVE Group, Australia’s largest diversified marketing company and the Southern Hemisphere’s leading printer,” the company said in a statement.
“The order includes four cutting-edge Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 X model presses. Details of the exact specifications remain confidential, underscoring the significance of this investment in response to the surging demand for high-quality printing solutions. This move reaffirms Koenig & Bauer’s unwavering commitment to innovation,” the company said.
Graham Harris, managing director of Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ, confirmed 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.
“The trust that IVE Group has placed in our Rapida 106 X technology speaks volumes about the unmatched quality and performance of our presses,” Harris stated.
In addition to the partnership with IVE Group, Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ has confirmed a strategic collaboration with Bluestar NZ, one of New Zealand’s premier printing and marketing execution entities. This partnership is further underscored by the recent order of a Rapida 106 X, marking a significant milestone as it will be the inaugural installation of this advanced press in the Australia/NZ region.
Further solidifying its presence in Australia, a large-format Rapida press is also on order. Earlier this year, United Print and Packaging embraced the future by installing a B2 Rapida 76 press, augmenting Koenig & Bauer’s influence in the region.
Rayne Simpson, newly appointed sales manager at Koenig & Bauer AU/NZ, highlighted the revolutionary features of the Rapida 106 X.
“This next-generation press is pioneering the future of industrial printing, offering significant advantages in economy and efficiency,” he noted. “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,” Simpson said.
“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.”
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