manroland web systems Successful in 2015, Worldwide Market Share to Grow

AUGSBURG, Germany—December 2, 2015—The global market leader for webfed offset presses, manroland web systems, took a successful turn in 2015. Sales revenues are expected at about 240 Mio. EUR in total. Order intake for new machines will amount to approximately 140 Mio. EUR and, therefore, represents a significant increase compared to 2014. As a result, the worldwide market share will exceed 40 percent.

Managing Director Jörn Gossé stated, “The company’s earnings before tax (EBT) will be positive as well, expected at a median single-digit-million EUR amount. Due to the raised order intake level further improved profits are expected for 2016. Our growth is based on market share gains still in a stagnating market environment. Furthermore, we improved our position in the market for digital printing systems achieving joyful growth rates with our digital finishing lines.”

Management team extended
In January 2016, Alexander Wassermann (50) will start as second managing director of manroland web systems in Augsburg, next to Gossé. The career of Wassermann comprises a successful 16-year engagement for the paper machine business unit of Voith, Heidenheim.

Previously, he was employed at Bielomatik Leuze, in Neuffen/Ulm, a manufacturer for printing press accessories. As of January, Wassermann will be responsible for service, production and human resources, while Gossé continues to be responsible for new machinery sales, the subsidiaries, technology and finance. Gossé, however, will look about a new engagement in northern Germany in the medium term.

About manroland web systems
manroland web systems GmbH is the leading manufacturer of web-offset printing systems. The company provides integrated solutions for commercial web offset, newspaper and digital printing. A worldwide sales and service network also markets ancillary printing equipment and pressroom products, as well as software products and innovative workflow management systems.

Source: Manroland Web Systems.