Hunkeler AG and Müller Martini AG are both global market leaders with innovative solutions for post-print paper processing. Both companies focus a significant part of their innovative strength on the economical production of individualized print products within an automated smart factory.
Hunkeler and Müller Martini have been very close for many years. The long and successful history began during the 2nd World War, when Hans Müller worked for Hunkeler as a mechanical engineer before setting up his own business in 1946 and founding the company Hans Müller / Grapha. These good relations have been maintained for decades. The local proximity in the Zofingen region and the already existing and successful partnership in the machine and component business form an ideal starting point for even closer cooperation in the future.
By joining forces, both companies see great opportunities to bundle their innovation activities and to serve their global customer base even better in the future through joint sales and service activities. The two owner families have therefore decided on this strategic transaction that led to the acquisition of Hunkeler AG by Müller Martini AG.
Bruno Müller: "The graphic arts industry is constantly changing and regularly calls for new innovations. By combining the key components of the two companies, such as personnel, expertise and technology, we will be able to serve our global clientele even better with innovative solutions in the future."
Stefan and Michel Hunkeler: "There is a long-standing partnership between Hunkeler and Müller Martini and a regular exchange. The opportunity for the merger is currently greatly beneficial for both partners and our joint customers, as it will result in considerable advantages in a combined enterprise. This is also a strong commitment for the Zofingen region."
About Hunkeler:
Since 1922, Hunkeler AG, a family owned and managed business based in Wikon (LU), is operating in the printing industry and employs around 280 people around the globe. Hunkeler offers advanced pre- and post-solutions for high-performance digital printing
systems. Further information: www.hunkeler.ch
Founded in 1946, the family-owned company Müller Martini is based in Zofingen (AG) and employs 1,300 people worldwide in the development and production of industrial system solutions for print finishing. The entire product range of graphic publications such as softcover and hardcover books, magazines, catalogues, mailings and newspapers are produced worldwide on Müller Martini systems.
Further information: www.mullermartini.com
Müller Martini AG
Untere Brühlstrasse 13
CH4800 Zofingen
Telefon: +41 (62) 7454545
Telefax: +41 (62) 7514737
http://www.mullermartini.com/
Head of Corporate Marketing
Telefon: +41 (62) 74541-30
E-Mail: Jennifer.Aellen@mullermartini.com
