HAN e-Newsletter Issue November 2008

Welcome to the last issue of e-news for 2008, a year that began with much promise leading into the industry's showcase event, drupa in May - seems a long time ago now. Since then things have been turned on their head with the global financial crisis dominating everyone's thoughts. Nonetheless, print has soldiered on. While Santa hasn't sent us too many orders for new machines to put under your tree, if you have worked especially hard and I am sure you have - now's the time to put your wish list in. The banks have helped out with reducing interest rates and investments in lean times bring exceptional rewards when things pick up. Just ask a Heidelberg elf how we can brighten up your New Year.

Its business as usual over the holiday period, we are closed for the public holidays but our operations centre and spare parts lines are open as always with the usual after hours services in place. From Friday 19th of December to Monday January the 10th we will have reduced staff numbers taking the chance to recharge their batteries to for the challenges the New Year will bring but I am sure we will be able to look after your needs of you are working through.

Look for the next issue of e News in February 2009 and from all of us at Heidelberg, thanks for your loyalty, friendship and support during 2008 and have a safe and happy Xmas.

Best regards
Glenn Plummer
General Manager - Marketing & Product Management

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