June 2025. Manroland Sheetfed and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG have announced a commercial partnership that marks Heidelberg’s re-entry into the very large format (VLF) offset press market, built on the trusted foundation of Manroland’s ROLAND 900 Evolution platform.
Heidelberg’s newly unveiled Cartonmaster CX 145, announced on June 2 at Heidelberg’s 175th anniversary celebration, is based on Manroland Sheetfed’s class-leading ROLAND 900 Evolution press. The press represents a fusion of Heidelberg’s digital integration and Manroland’s robust engineering – tailored for the high-performance needs of the folding carton sector.
Mirko Kern, CEO of Manroland Sheetfed, stated:
“The ROLAND 900 Evolution is a well-proven machine that stands for productivity and precision. This partnership reflects the strength of our technology and our ability to cooperate in a way that ultimately benefits the end user. It’s a significant step forward for the market and a clear endorsement of our platform.”
Mirko Kern
Heidelberg CEO Jürgen Otto, quoted in PrintWeek, described the alliance as part of a smarter, more agile business model: “It’s about smart cooperation with our partners. Not everything is made by us, but everything is controlled by us.”
The agreement, marks a deliberate and forward-thinking return to the VLF segment by Heidelberg – now anchored by Manroland Sheetfed’s press platform. First customer deliveries of the Cartonmaster CX 145 are expected in 2026.
About Manroland Sheetfed
Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a leading German producer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses. Founded in 1871, the company is one of the oldest producers of printing presses in the world. Today the company has its own subsidiaries in over 40 countries and is a global watchword for supreme quality and reliability. Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the privately owned UK engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.