On May 14–15, 2025, the first event of its kind took place in Surabaya – with great success. Around 100 professionals from the packaging industry gathered to exchange insights on current market and technology developments along the entire value chain for the tobacco industry. www.topac-summit.com 

A particular highlight at the Topac Summit was the opportunity for participants to choose the presentation topics of Daetwyler SwissTec as well as those of the other partners through a live poll. The clear choice for Daetwyler was: “MDC Doctor Blades – the interface between gravure cylinder and gravure ink.” In this context, our Chief Sales Officer Olaf Segbert, together with our partner Janoschka, explored the function of the doctor blade as a key interface in the gravure printing process. Their presentation highlighted the most important insights and interactions between the printing cylinder, ink, and blade technology in a practical and application-focused manner.

On the first evening, participants were also given a comprehensive introduction to the Daetwyler company and our product portfolio. The focus was on practical applications and the clear benefits for our customers throughout the production chain. Another key aspect of the event was networking. The opportunity for personal exchange was highly valued by all participants – laying the foundation for future collaborations and innovations.

30 Years of Expertise and Dedication in the Printing Industry – Markus Resing
For three decades, Markus Resing, Deputy Head of Marketing & Sales, has contributed his extensive expertise to the printing industry. As a true team player and reliable point of contact, he supports not only our customers but also Daetwyler SwissTec’s global sales network. His regular travels to partners and production sites around the world are an integral part of his work – accompanied by exciting projects in mechanical engineering as well as support in the marketing and sales of doctor blades.

Thank you for 30 years of loyalty, dedication, and many shared successes. For the years ahead, we wish – in line with Markus Resing’s own words:
“Keep the spirit of discovery alive – and stay aware that the journey itself is the true goal, and that this path is far from over.”

Daetwyler SwissTec AG has introduced a new vacuum evaporator that efficiently reduces wastewater and lowers disposal costs. This investment demonstrates our commitment to sustainable production and environmental protection.

Daetwyler SwissTec AG has taken a significant step towards sustainable wastewater treatment: the introduction of a new vacuum evaporator. The system not only improves our production processes, but also underlines our commitment to environmental protection and cost efficiency. The advantages of our new vacuum evaporator are many:

• Cost-effectiveness: Reducing the amount of wastewater by 90 percent means significant savings in disposal costs.

• Environmental protection: By reducing the amount of wastewater, we make a valuable contribution to environmental protection and meet the requirements of water protection.

• Technological innovation: The use of state-of-the-art technology in the new evaporator improves our production processes and demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

With the successful implementation of the new vacuum evaporator, we are well equipped to meet the increasing requirements of environmental protection and at the same time make our production even more efficient. This measure is a further step in our long-term strategy of reconciling economic success and environmental responsibility.

We proudly congratulate our valued Olaf Segbert, Chief Sales Officer, on his 30th anniversary with the company.

For 30 years, he has been at the forefront of our sales team, bringing his unparalleled solution-oriented approach and deep industry expertise. No matter how complex our customers' challenges may be, he always finds the right solution - quickly, professionally, and with a keen eye for what truly matters. His dedication, expertise, and tireless commitment have not only won over our customers but have also left a lasting impact on our entire team.

Thank you for 30 years of success, passion, and inspiration. We look forward to many more years together! True to his motto: "Hard working, good looking."

In January, we had the great pleasure of welcoming our global colleagues to our annual sales meeting. This event provides a fantastic opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss the latest trends and technologies in packaging printing, and present exciting updates and product developments for 2025. It is a vital occasion to strengthen our team and set the course for a successful year ahead.

A special highlight of our meeting was the visit to Windmöller & Hölscher. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partner for inviting us to their Innovation Center. The exclusive tour allowed our guests to further enhance their knowledge and expertise in packaging printing.

Another inspiring visit took us to 4Packaging. Thank you for the warm hospitality and the opportunity to gain in-depth insights into modern cylinder manufacturing. This experience was extremely valuable and will undoubtedly support us in achieving further successes.

We look back on an exciting and enriching sales meeting and look forward to incorporating the insights and inspiration gained into our daily work!

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Daetwyler SwissTec expands the new MDC LONGLIFE PRO with an additional configuration. In addition to the established configurations "Lamella" and "Multiblade," the configuration "Rototip," specifically developed for gravure printing, is now available. The newly developed "Rototip" configuration is a perfect match for the MDC LONGLIFE PRO. With the "Rototip" configuration, the MDC LONGLIFE PRO delivers consistently excellent quality right from the start, with no warm-up period required. This further enhances efficiency and reduces costs.

Application: Gravure Printing

Widths: 30.0 – 60.0 mm

Thicknesses: 0.150 | 0.200 mm

Configurations: Lamella | Multiblade | Rototip (only 0.150 mm thickness)

Advantages

• Excellent doctoring quality in both solid and halfone printing

• Immediate printing without adjustments to the doctor blade

• Clean and consistent doctoring throughout the entire run

• User friendly doctor blade for the entire printing process

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Drupa is considered the most important event for the global printing industry and therefore serves as its central meeting place. After a longer break, Drupa took place from May 28 to June 7, 2024, at Messe Düsseldorf, the organiser of Drupa. And it sure lived up to its name: The atmosphere was hard to beat, and the number of visitors was record-breaking! In an area of around 140,000 m2, almost 1,600 exhibitors from 50 nations presented the entire spectrum of current trends and visionary ideas in the field of printing technologies. And in the middle of it all was Daetwyler SwissTec!

Daetwyler SwissTec presented itself with a refreshing trade fair appearance that offered plenty of room for interaction with the public. We focused on the essentials – our customers and partners. Thanks to our trade fair presence, we have created an atmospheric framework for personal encounters and professional exchanges. In 11 days, our customers and partners had the opportunity to meet us at our 120 m2 booth in Hall 3 and to find out more about our products. The constructive discussions and fascinating connections make us look forward to Drupa 2028 with joyful anticipation.

Our team - consisting of Daetwyler, SwissTec and Rotoflex - informed Drupa participants from a wide variety of countries around the world about our comprehensive product portfolio. We were represented with our diverse MDC doctor blades and our high-quality consumables for the printing industry. In addition, Rotoflex presented its comprehensive range of inks and coatings for flexible packaging.

With Drupa 2024, many existing contacts could be strengthened, but there were also lots of newcomers that we could welcome into the fold. We are pleased to have successfully represented our world-famous "Daetwyler" name to the outside world where our innovative products have become indispensable in the graphic arts industry.