Industry Collaboration in Action

The event brought together professionals from pharma, packaging, digital printing, and postpress sectors to explore print's evolution in the age of automation through presentations, live demonstrations, and active networking. The seamless workflow integration between printing and postpress was demonstrated, allowing visitors to witness an end-to-end solution firsthand.

The highlight of the event was the J-throne 29, a press that redefines the possibilities of digital printing with its outstanding productivity. Recently introduced to the global market, this digital press combines high productivity with flexibility to add value to printed materials and superior environmental performance, offering an innovative solution that adds new value to print. The demonstration featured variable printing for calendars, as well as the complete process from package printing to die-cutting through integration with Bograma's rotary die-cutter.

For pharmaceutical solutions, package inserts were printed on roll paper using SCREEN's Truepress JET and finished in a single line with MBO and H+H equipment. At SCREEN Europe, printing demonstrations with the Truepress JET were also presented.

In addition, The Postpress Alliance, through the collaboration of MBO, H+H, and Hohner. demonstrated a fully automated line that converts sheets into saddle-stitched leaflets, completes the products, and stacks them on pallets. Furthermore, as an example of logistics automation, the innovation of print logistics using AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) was introduced through a real-world case from Veldhuis Media, a printing company in the Netherlands.

Visitors expressed considerable excitement about the seamless integration of equipment throughout the production workflow, noting its potential to transform operations through enhanced connectivity and efficiency.

The event featured keynote presentations by two industry opinion leaders: Bernd Zipper (Founder & CEO, zipcon consulting Germany) and Morten Reitoft (Founder & Editor-in-Chief, INKISH). Their speeches provided deep insights into the future of print, strategy, and innovation in the digital era, inspiring attendees to consider new possibilities for the industry.

Strategic Partnerships Drive Innovation

Thomas Heininger, CEO of Komori Europe, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnerships on display:
"This event represents a new chapter for Komori Europe. By joining forces with SCREEN Europe and The Postpress Alliance for the first time, we've demonstrated our commitment to delivering integrated workflow solutions that address the evolving needs of modern print businesses. The success of this collaboration sets an exciting precedent for future industry partnerships."

"The response to Crossover Event 2025 has exceeded our expectations," said Peter Minis, Group Marketing Director at Komori Europe. "Showcasing the J-throne 29 to such an engaged audience was tremendously rewarding. The enthusiasm and meaningful conversations we've had with customers and partners demonstrate the industry's appetite for innovation and collaborative solutions."

Partner Acknowledgements

Komori Europe extends its sincere gratitude to SCREEN Europe for their outstanding collaboration in making this landmark event possible. The partnership brought together complementary technologies and expertise, offering visitors a comprehensive view of integrated printing solutions.
Special thanks also go to The Postpress Alliance for their valuable contribution to the programme. Their participation was instrumental in demonstrating the complete production workflow and highlighting the importance of seamless connectivity across all stages of the printing process.

The positive feedback from the 250 attendees confirms the value of bringing together industry leaders to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and strengthen partnerships within the printing community.

Event Photos: High-resolution images from Crossover Event 2025 are available here.
The Postpress Alliance: Learn more at www.postpressalliance.com or follow them on LinkedIn.