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3 October 2018
Heidelberg to Buy MBO Folders
GERMANY—
Heidelberg is to acquire rival folder manufacturer MBO Group in a bid to expand its presence in the post-press market.The move will see the company gain access to new customers in the pharmaceutical industry and add mailing system offerings to its offset portfolio and gain access to new customer in commercial printing field.
Heidelberg will take over MBO’s sites in Oppenweiler and Bielefeld, Germany, and its production site in Perifita, Portugal, which employ a total of around 450 staff.The MBO brand will be retained in a “two-brand strategy” along with Heidelberg's Stahlfolder range. Heidelberg also owns Baumfolders in the US. The sale is due to be completed by the end of 2018, subject to the European antitrust authorities.
MBO and Stahl under Heidelberg
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Aslo part of the Heidelberg Post Press Group
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