Heidelberg - 70 years of Fogra membership

Heidelberg's Chief Technology & Sales Officer, Dr David Schmedding, Head of Research & Development Frank Kropp and Head of Region South Sales Germany, Sascha Knabe, visited the Fogra premises on 11 November. It was a good reason to come from Wiesloch, said Dr Schmedding. He is pleased that Heidelberg can contribute its expertise to daily research. Now, he will have the opportunity to see how this is implemented.

Heidelberg joined the institute shortly after it was founded on 30 June 1954 as one of its first members. The Head of Control and Measurement Systems Development, Dr Bernhard Buck, is an honorary board member. He thinks it's great "that Fogra creates a recognised technical basis for the various players in the industry".

The visit to Munich-Aschheim was accompanied by Fogra CEO Stefan Aumüller, Managing Director of Aumüller Druck GmbH & Co. KG, and Institute Director Dr Eduard Neufeld. In addition to a tour of the building and laboratory, the group discussed general topics. The visitors were interested in the current research projects and the newly developed certifications. "I found it particularly exciting to see the laboratories and equipment," said Kropp, Head of Research and Development. Knabe said the visit was particularly interesting for him from a market perspective. Dr Neufeld and Stefan Aumüller agreed that direct contact and personal visits would intensify the already excellent cooperation. "I am particularly pleased to welcome such a long-standing member as Heidelberger Druckmaschinen to Fogra as Chairman of the Board. At this valuable meeting we can discuss possible joint projects and the current state of research," emphasises the Managing Director of Aumüller Druck.