Development, design and assembly of sheet-fed rotogravure presses and rotary embossing machines for high-quality packaging and value printing
H. C. MOOG GmbH Maschinen für Druck und Papier
Rüdesheim am Rhein · Miehlen (Taunus)New on Amplifa
About H. C. MOOG
H. C. MOOG GmbH was founded in 1950 by Henry Cornelius MOOG as an engineering company focused on research and development of gravure printing. For over 50 years, the focus has been on the development and design of single- and multi-color sheet-fed rotogravure presses (sheet-fed rotogravure), which are delivered to renowned printing companies worldwide. All machines are configured to customer specifications, from single-color machines to systems with up to 8 printing units for paper formats up to 1050 x 1450 mm. The service portfolio includes assembly and commissioning at the customer, training, after-sales service, remote maintenance of automation systems, test prints for new applications, and the overhaul of used presses as Second Life Presses. In addition, the company offers auxiliary equipment such as UV/IR drying cassettes, ESA systems, ink viscosity control systems, and high-pile feeders. The company is family-owned and led by Achim J. Kurreck.
- Site
- Rüdesheim am Rhein
- Processes
- Development and design of single- and multi-color sheet-fed rotogravure machines (sheet-fed gravure), Assembly and machine installation at the customer's site including commissioning, training and, Sheet-fed rotogravure printing, single- to 8-color, for packaging, label and, Varnishing, conditioning and coating, Micro and blind embossing, Rotary embossing press (rotary embossing, single-impression-cylinder design, introduced 2021), Second-life presses: overhaul of mechanical parts, safety upgrades, repainting, Test printing of new applications (R&D, printed products such as packaging, stamps, magazine covers
- Materials
- Photopolymer (printing plates for clamping cylinders), Copper (printing plates/cylinders), Brass (printing plates), Steel (printing plates), Paper (substrate), Board (substrate), Plastics/synthetics (substrate), Gravure inks (water-based, UV, alcohol-based) and varnishes
- Founded
- 1950
- Industries
- Packaging printing (folding cartons), Luxury packaging (cosmetics, confectionery, spirits, pharma, tobacco), Value and security printing, Label printing, Stamp printing, Art and photo printing
- 01
Engineering and design
- 02
Machine building/assembly in Miehlen
- 03
Commissioning at the customer
- 04
Training and after-sales service
- 05
Remote maintenance
- 06
Second Life Presses (general overhaul)
Substrates and Cylinder Materials
Steel
Material for conventional gravure cylinders and clamping cylinder plates.
Copper
Material for printing plates and gravure cylinders.
Brass
Material for printing plates of the clamping cylinders.
Photopolymer
Material for printing plates on clamping cylinders and sleeves.
Paper and board
Substrates for packaging, label and value printing.
Synthetics (plastic films)
Substrate for decorative and functional printing applications.
Gravure inks and varnishes (water-based, UV, alcohol-based)
Ink systems including metallic inks as an alternative to film applications.
Locations
Rüdesheim am Rhein
DEHead office: sales, administration, marketing, HR; main sales office for gravure presses and spare parts
Miehlen (Taunus)
DEAssembly plant (Ruecker Strasse) as well as development and design (Kiesel Strasse)
- Sheet-fed rotogravure press manufacturing with up to 8 printing units
- Rotary embossing press with single impression cylinder (2021)
Products and Printed Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and design of single- and multi-color sheet-fed rotogravure machines (sheet-fed gravure)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly and machine installation at the customer's site including commissioning, training andAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sheet-fed rotogravure printing, single- to 8-color, for packaging, label andSurface | – | 1050 x 1450 | – | Short runs | Board, Synthetics, Paper (all types) |
| Varnishing, conditioning and coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | Paper, Board, Synthetics |
| Micro and blind embossingSurface | – | – | – | – | Paper, Board |
| Rotary embossing press (rotary embossing, single-impression-cylinder design, introduced 2021)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Second-life presses: overhaul of mechanical parts, safety upgrades, repaintingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test printing of new applications (R&D, printed products such as packaging, stamps, magazine coversSurface | – | – | – | – | Paper, Board, Synthetics |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet-fed rotogravure press, up to 8 colors | MOOG | – | Paper formats 750x1060 / 1050x1450 / 750x570 mm | – | Miehlen im Taunus (assembly) |
| Rotary embossing press with single impression cylinder | MOOG | – | – | 2021 | – |
| High-pile nonstop sheet feeder and delivery | MOOG | – | – | – | – |
| UV cassette / IR cassette (drying) | MOOG | – | – | – | – |
| Electrostatic print assist (ESA system) | MOOG | – | – | – | – |
| Ink viscosity control unit | MOOG | – | – | – | – |
| Conventional gravure cylinders and clamping cylinders for photopolymer, copper, brass and steel | MOOG | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1950
Founded as an engineering company by Henry Cornelius MOOG with a focus on research and development of gravure printing and the machines required for it.
- 1970er
More than 50 years of specialization in the development and design of single- and multi-color sheet-fed rotogravure presses.
- 2021
Introduction of a rotary embossing machine with a single-impression-cylinder design for greater stability.