Rautenberg Druck Expands Digital Printing Capacity with HEIDELBERG Jetfire 50
German printing company Rautenberg Druck is enhancing its hybrid production by integrating the HEIDELBERG Jetfire 50 inkjet system to improve efficiency for shorter print runs and personalized products.
Rautenberg Druck GmbH, located in Leer, Germany, has expanded its digital printing capabilities with the installation of an industrial inkjet system, the Jetfire 50, from HEIDELBERG. This move supports the company's hybrid production strategy, which combines digital and offset printing.
The strategy aims to handle shorter print runs, personalized print products, and a wider range of customer applications more efficiently. Rautenberg Druck, a company with over 200 years of history and approximately 80 employees, already utilizes HEIDELBERG technology, including a Speedmaster XL 106 offset press and a Versafire CV digital system. The Jetfire 50 was selected after an evaluation of its technical performance, economic fit, and integration capabilities.
Installed in the first quarter of 2026, the Jetfire 50 will operate alongside existing offset printing capabilities. Rautenberg Druck also plans to adopt Prinect Touch Free, an AI-supported workflow designed to optimize production costs for each job. HEIDELBERG highlights that this investment underscores the value of its digital ecosystem for hybrid print production and the competitiveness of print shops facing complex job structures.
Stefan Schulz, managing director at Rautenberg Druck, stated that the combination of digital and offset printing is crucial for the profitable production of the company's diverse product portfolio. The Jetfire 50's integration with the Prinect workflow and HEIDELBERG's service offerings were key factors in the decision. The company will continue to use its existing Versafire CV system for specific applications.