Printing company Heidelberger Druck partners with Vincorion to venture into the defense sector.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen (HEIDELBERG), a German offset printing presses manufacturer, has ventured into the defense sector with a strategic, multi-year cooperation with Vincorion Advanced Systems GmbH, a specialist in power systems for safety-critical military applications [1][2][3][4].
Under this partnership, HEIDELBERG will be responsible for developing, industrializing, and manufacturing power control and distribution systems for Vincorion. Vincorion is renowned for its technologies, including emergency power generators for the Eurofighter fighter jet and rescue hoists for helicopters [1][3][4].
The aim of this collaboration is to strengthen technological sovereignty by ensuring that critical defense components are domestically developed and produced. This step is expected to safeguard and strengthen German and European value chains in the defense industry [1][3][4]. Jürgen Otto, HEIDELBERG's CEO, described this move as a significant milestone, leveraging HEIDELBERG's expertise in industrializing complex products to become a reliable partner in security-relevant areas [3][4].
The partnership is expected to contribute to the growth and resilience of domestic industries, as well as the security of supply over the long term. It could potentially secure domestic industries and contribute to the overall industrial security of the domestic sector [2][4]. The cooperation deal, outlined in a memorandum of understanding, spans several years, although the exact duration is not disclosed [3][4].
While the specifics of the power control and distribution systems HEIDELBERG will build for Vincorion are not detailed, the collaboration could be a step towards securing domestic technological advancements and ensuring the resilience of domestic industries [2][4]. The partnership may also have implications for the domestic industrial landscape, potentially supporting the growth of domestic industries and contributing to the strengthening of technological independence [1].
[1] https://www.heidelberg.com/de/newsroom/pressemitteilungen/2021/heidelberger-druckmaschinen-ag-und-vincorion-advanced-systems-gmbh-gehen-eine-strategische-kooperation-zur-entwicklung-und-herstellung-von-spezial-power-systemen-fuer-den-bereich-der-verteidigungstechnik-ein.html [2] https://www.heidelberg.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021/heidelberger-druckmaschinen-ag-and-vincorion-advanced-systems-gmbh-announce-strategic-cooperation-for-the-development-and-manufacturing-of-special-power-systems-for-the-defence-technology-sector.html [3] https://www.heidelberg.com/de/newsroom/pressemitteilungen/2021/heidelberger-druckmaschinen-ag-und-vincorion-advanced-systems-gmbh-gehen-eine-strategische-kooperation-zur-entwicklung-und-herstellung-von-spezial-power-systemen-fuer-den-bereich-der-verteidigungstechnik-ein.html [4] https://www.heidelberg.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021/heidelberger-druckmaschinen-ag-and-vincorion-advanced-systems-gmbh-announce-strategic-cooperation-for-the-development-and-manufacturing-of-special-power-systems-for-the-defence-technology-sector.html
In this collaboration, HEIDELBERG will leverage its expertise in industrializing complex products towards the creation of power control and distribution systems, venturing into the defense industry and merging with the aerospace sector due to Vincorion's technologies used in power systems for military applications. This strategic partnership may contribute to the growth of domestic industries and ensure financial stability by securing long-term supply and domestic technological advancements.
