Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is making a move into the defense industry with a strategic partnership with VINCORION Advanced Systems GmbH. The two companies have agreed on a cooperation that is expected to strengthen industrial performance and security of supply in the defense sector.
The partnership will see HEIDELBERG developing, industrializing, and building power control and distribution systems for VINCORION, marking the company’s entry into the defense market. This collaboration aims to boost technological sovereignty and safeguard domestic value chains.
VINCORION, with over 60 years of experience, is a leader in developing and manufacturing power systems for both civilian and military applications. They also specialize in cutting-edge technology, including rescue hoists for helicopters.
Jürgen Otto, CEO of HEIDELBERG, states that the partnership with VINCORION is a milestone for the company and demonstrates their ability to industrialize complex products efficiently. He also mentions that HEIDELBERG is looking to become a reliable partner in security-relevant areas and increase their technological independence and industrial base.
Kajetan von Mentzingen, Managing Director of VINCORION, explains that the partnership brings together two German technology leaders with complementary strengths. He believes that the collaboration will boost Europe’s technological sovereignty and increase their international competitiveness.
HEIDELBERG’s aim is to become a reliable partner for high-quality products and gradually expand this role within the defense sector. The company’s expertise covers hardware and software development, electronic component manufacture, machining, foundry technology, and assembly of complex plant and system solutions. This makes HEIDELBERG an experienced end-to-end system partner with the ability to rapidly scale using existing infrastructure and capacities.
This partnership with VINCORION marks HEIDELBERG’s first opportunity to offer their industrial expertise to the defense sector. Michael Wellenzohn, Head of HEIDELBERG Industry, emphasizes their skills and infrastructure that make them a force to be reckoned with in heavy engineering when it comes to rapid scaling capabilities.
Both HEIDELBERG and VINCORION have provided additional information about the partnership in their respective press releases. Interested individuals can find more details about the collaboration, as well as images and further information about the companies, in their respective press releases.
For more information, please contact:
Corporate Communications
Thomas Fichtl
Phone: +49 6222 82-67123
E-mail: Thomas.Fichtl@heidelberg.com
Investor Relations
Sascha Donat
Phone: +49 6222 82-64201
E-mail: Sascha.Donat@heidelberg.com
VINCORION
Press Officer
Sarah Dorsch
Phone: + 49 4103 60-4015
E-mail: media@vincorion.com
Press Officer
Florian Hanauer
Phone: + 49 4103 60-2250
Important note:
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
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