Trade, maintenance and logistics for used sheet-fed offset printing presses and post-press machinery
KG Klaus Paradowski Maschinenhandelsges. mbH & Co.
Henstedt-Ulzburg (DE)New on Amplifa
About Paradowski
Paradowski Graphische Maschinen is a dealer specializing in used printing presses, headquartered in Henstedt-Ulzburg near Hamburg. Founded in 1971, the company sells sheet-fed offset presses, folding machines, cutting machines, gathering-stitching lines and CTP systems, including models from Heidelberg, KBA, Komori, Polar, Wohlenberg and MBO. In its own workshop, machines ranging from small single-color presses up to large 12-color sheet-fed offset presses are serviced, overhauled, repaired and prepared for production. The range of services also includes dismantling, loading, interim storage, transport and export handling as well as a relocation service for individual machines or complete print halls, including installation and start-up printing. In addition, Paradowski offers print shop planning (machine configuration, layout, material flow), financing solutions and after-sales support. Since its founding, more than 12,500 machines have been sold worldwide; the focus of deliveries today lies in Europe and beyond.
- Site
- Henstedt-Ulzburg
- Processes
- Purchase and sale of used printing machines (sheet-fed offset, post-press, CTP), Maintenance and overhauling of printing machines in the company's own workshop (1-color to 12-color, Repair service (troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments in the workshop or on site), Logistics: dismantling, loading, interim storage, transport, export handling, Relocation service: inspection, dismantling, transport, installation, start-up printing at the new, Print shop planning (machine configuration, post-press, layout, material flow), Machine purchase and sale (used printing machines), Workshop: maintenance and overhauling
- Materials
- Sheet-fed offset printing presses, Folding machines, Cutting machines (guillotines), Gathering-stitching machines, CTP systems
- Certificates
- Own workshop & spare parts supply, On-site repair service, Acceptance/start-up printing test on site
- Founded
- 1971
- Industries
- Printing industry (sheet-fed offset, prepress, print finishing/bookbinding), Packaging printing,
- 01
Consulting & Planning
- 02
Machine Selection & Purchasing
- 03
Workshop & Refurbishment
- 04
Logistics & Installation
- 05
After-sales Support
Services & Expertise
Sheet-fed offset printing presses
Used presses with 1 to 12 colors, including Heidelberg, KBA, Komori, serviced and overhauled in the company's own workshop.
Folding machines
Used folding lines including Stahl and MBO for print finishing.
Cutting machines (guillotines)
Used cutting machines from Polar and Wohlenberg up to format 137.
Gathering-stitching machines
Used gathering-stitching machines for bookbinding and print finishing.
CTP systems
Used computer-to-plate systems for prepress, including Screen.
Location
Henstedt-Ulzburg
DEHeadquarters, workshop, warehouse
- Materials
- Sheet-fed offset, post-press, CTP
- Workshop for servicing and overhauling
- Inventory of used printing machines
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase and sale of used printing machines (sheet-fed offset, post-press, CTP)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and overhauling of printing machines in the company's own workshop (1-color to 12-colorAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair service (troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments in the workshop or on site)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics: dismantling, loading, interim storage, transport, export handlingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Relocation service: inspection, dismantling, transport, installation, start-up printing at the newAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Print shop planning (machine configuration, post-press, layout, material flow)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
14 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | Komori LS 1040-P | – | – | 2005 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | KBA RAPIDA 106-SIS-8 SW4 FAPC | – | – | 2012 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | Heidelberg XL 75-8-P-L(X1) LE UV | – | – | 2014 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | Heidelberg CD 102-6-L(X2) | – | – | 2006 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | KBA Rapida 105-6+L FAPC ALV2 Hybride | – | – | 2011 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | Heidelberg CD 74-5-P3+L(X2)-C Axis Control | – | – | 2006 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | Heidelberg SM 74-5-P3+L | – | – | 1995 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | Heidelberg XL 75-4-P3+L(X2)-C InpressControl | – | – | 2009 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Sheet-fed offset printing press (used, dealer stock) | Heidelberg PM 52-2 Plus, Autoplate | – | – | 2004 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Cutting machine (guillotine, used, dealer stock) | Wohlenberg pro-tec 92 (90/92) | – | – | 2007 | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Cutting machine (used, dealer stock) | Wohlenberg 137 cut-tec | – | – | – | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Cutting machine (used, dealer stock) | Polar 137 XT Autotrim | – | – | – | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Cutting machine (used, dealer stock) | Polar 92 X | – | – | – | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
| Cutting machine (used, dealer stock) | Polar TR 2-ER-110-4 | – | – | – | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
Additional services
Quality & Service
In the company's own workshop in Henstedt-Ulzburg, machines are inspected, cleaned, serviced and prepared for production; technicians with many years of experience and reliable spare parts supply guarantee the service. Repairs, troubleshooting and adjustments are carried out in the workshop or directly on site at the customer's premises.
| Evidence | Henstedt-Ulzburg |
|---|---|
| Own workshop & spare parts supply | |
| On-site repair service | |
| Acceptance/start-up printing test on site |
History
- 1971
Company founded with the export of letterpress machines to Nigeria
- 1976
Construction of the first factory with its own workshop and a small office near Hamburg
- 1983
Construction of the first attached office building
- 1985
Second, larger factory with expanded workshop and warehouse capacity
- 1994
Foundation of Paradowski Riga in Latvia
- 1997
Foundation of Paradowski Moscow in Russia
- 2001
30th anniversary of Klaus Paradowski Graphische Maschinen
- 2004
Handover to the next generation of company management
- 2016
45th anniversary and more than 12,500 machines sold worldwide
- 2021
50th anniversary
- 2026
55th anniversary; delivery of used printing machines throughout Europe and beyond