Latin America is increasingly coming into focus as a growth region for the printing and packaging industry, alongside markets in Asia. 

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) provides such systems as a total solution provider and system integrator, further supporting development in the region. 

Together with its subsidiary Gallus, HEIDELBERG offers an integrated portfolio for end-to-end production in packaging, label, and commercial printing. This includes offset, flexo, and digital printing systems, complemented by finishing, workflow software, consumables, and service. 

With projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of around 2 to 3%, respectively, over the next few years, these countries are demonstrating stable economic development. 

Growing consumer environmental awareness, government regulation, and industry initiatives are further fueling the trend toward more sustainable packaging made from cardboard or paper. Market analyses for the printing industry confirm that printed packaging will continue to grow on average by just under four percent across all segments through 2029.

“Latin America is a strategic growth region for HEIDELBERG, where we intend to further expand our already strong position. To this end, we will significantly strengthen our presence, particularly in Mexico and Brazil, and invest heavily in sales and service,” said Dr. David Schmedding, Executive Board Member for Technology & Sales at HEIDELBERG. “Demand for integrated production environments is rising and print shops are increasingly seeking comprehensive solutions from a single source. This is precisely where we come in as a system integrator with our end-to-end portfolio. Our goal is to support our customers along the entire value chain in packaging, label, and commercial printing, thereby further enhancing their competitiveness.”

By participating in Expoprint & Converflexo Latin America 2026 in Brazil and, in early May, at Expográfica in Mexico, HEIDELBERG underscores its leading role as a full-service provider and system integrator for printing technologies in the region.

HEIDELBERG (Booth 1634) will present itself alongside finishing specialist Marbach Group as a system integrator for packaging printing.

The focus of the trade show presentation is a Promatrix 106 CSB from HEIDELBERG partner MK Masterwork for the highly automated embossing and die-cutting of folding cartons.