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BRIEFS Canon Middle East takes

Heide lbe r g e r
Druckmaschinen AG
(HEIDEL BER G) h a s
successfully navigated a part in FESPA '25
challenging economic
landscape, achieving its
fiscal year 2024/25 Canon showcased its cut-
targets while laying the ting-edge wide format portfo-
groundwork for further
growth in 2025/26. The lio developments at FESPA
company maintained a stable adjusted EBITDA margin of Global Print Expo, held from
7.1 percent and generated a clearly positive free cash flow May 6th to 9th, 2025, in
of around ¤50 million, despite rising wage costs, a slightly Berlin, Germany, with sig-
lower sales volume, and expenses related to the drupa
trade fair. Sales reached approximately ¤2.28 billion, just nificant engagement and suc-
under the previous year’s ¤2.395 billion. The fourth cess reported from the
quarter was a standout, with sales accelerating and the Middle East region.
adjusted EBITDA margin doubling to around 10 percent Under the overarching
compared to the prior year. According to preliminary
calculations, HEIDELBERG balanced market headwinds theme of ‘The Power to Canon Middle East achieves outstanding success at FESPA 2025
through stringent cost-cutting and efficiency initiatives. Move’, Canon demonstrated
These measures enabled the company to meet its financial real-world applications image PROGRAF printers, large format graphic needs of
goals without relying on special items, such as the sale of across key segments includ- all part of end-to-end work- customers, empowering
non-operating assets. HEIDELBERG anticipates a further flow solutions featuring them to expand their com-
improvement in profitability, with the adjusted EBITDA ing retail, interior décor,
margin expected to rise to around 8 percent in FY 2025/26. Point of Sale (POS), and pro- Canon platforms like mercial horizons. Canon
motional packaging. PRISMA XL Suite and vari- Middle East experienced
Packaging solutions ous partner products. unprecedented success at
m ajor BOB S T h a s The demonstrations
received an accolade inspired sign makers and Aligning with FESPA’s FESPA Global Print Expo
from the European print service providers theme of ‘Where visionaries 2025, exceeding sales targets
Digital Press Association
for its DIGITAL MASTER 55 (PSPs) with a diverse array of meet’, Canon emphasized its and solidifying its position as
at the EDP Awards 2025. materials printed on the strong collaborations and its a leader in the wide format
The awards ceremony Arizona, Colorado, and ability to meet the diverse printing industry.
was held at FESPA 2025,
Berlin, on 8 May. The
printing and converting platform has taken the top prize Messe Düsseldorf on expansion
al l-in -on e digital
in the Packaging Printing (Folding Carton – Digital/Hybrid)
and advanced automation. The DIGITAL MASTER 55 is path in the Middle East
category, impressing the judges with its modular design
tailored for the folding carton industry, opening up new
possibilities for short-to-mid-size runs. The platform also Messe Düsseldorf is suc-
provides a unique opportunity for businesses looking to cessfully pushing ahead with
enhance overall efficiency and profitability with short lead its new-business offensive in
times and high product quality. Launched in 2007 by the
European Digital Press Association, the annual EDP Awards the Gulf region. In Riyadh,
are the most prestigious technical awards. HRH Prince Saud Turki Al
Faisal Bin Abdulaziz,
On May 19, the five-day Chairman of the Riyadh
11t h B eiji n g
International Printing Exhibitions Company, and
Technology Exhibition Wolfram N. Diener,
(PRINT CHINA 2025) President & CEO of Messe
concluded at the China Düsseldorf, signed a Messe Düsseldorf is pushing ahead with its new-business offensive in Gulf
International Exhibition Me mo ran dum of markets reinforces our posi- said: “Our trade shows have
Center and the Capital
I nt er na t i ona l Understanding to establish a tion as one of the most suc- evolved successfully in
C on v ent i on a n d strategic partnership to inte- cessful trade show recent years. The fact that
Exhibition Center. It may not be wrong for the organisers grate Düsseldorf’s world- companies worldwide. they are now part of Messe
to claim that the grand event in the printing industry has leading trade shows K, More and more, Saudi Düsseldorf’s international
made a significant mark on the global printing sector with Arabia and the United Arab portfolio – alongside global
its large scale, high attendance, and incredible interpack and drupa into
achievements. The exhibition set a new record with a total future Saudi Plastics & Emirates are diversifying number one trade shows
exhibition area of 180,000 square meters, utilizing all 8 Petrochem and Saudi Print their economies, which cre- such as K, drupa under-
pavilions of the China International Exhibition Center and & Pack events. ates numerous links to our scores the growing signifi-
additionally occupying 3 pavilions of the Capital Wolfram N. Diener said: broad trade show portfolio cance of our market. At the
International Convention and Exhibition Center. The show
attracted over 1,300 exhibitors from over 25 countries and “We’re in the right place at as well as new potential for same time, we expect the
regions, covering the entire industry chain including the right time. Our commit- our customers.” collaboration to generate
printing machinery, digital pre-press, comprehensive ment to one of the world’s REC Chief Operating significant momentum for
packaging, and intelligent post-press enterprises. fastest-growing trade show Officer Dr. Akram Masri our events.”
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