10/05/2026
What began as a purely technical decision has evolved into a strategic turning point for Sade Ofset Packaging & Label, Turkey. The Istanbul-based operation, specializing in chocolate packaging, wet-glue labels, and high-quality packaging solutions, today uses Prinect Production from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) as the central platform for digitally managing its print production. Prepress, press, and production planning are seamlessly connected, with production and quality data captured automatically.
From Technology Upgrade to Integrated Workflow Platform
The starting point was a practical problem. When the Raster Image Processor (RIP) of the CtP system needed to be modernized, Sade Ofset faced substantial upgrade costs. HEIDELBERG offered a subscription model as an alternative, providing an entry point into the Prinect workflow. At that time, the company was running exclusively on presses from other manufacturers. "At first, moving to Prinect seemed like a straightforward business decision to avoid high upgrade costs. Looking back, I can say that decision became an important strategic turning point for our company," said Murat Demir, Owner and Managing Partner of Sade Ofset.
From the very beginning, Prinect's paper stretch compensation proved to be a particularly decisive advantage. In packaging and label printing with substrates ranging from 70 to 80 g/m², precise registration had been one of the greatest production challenges. "Maintaining register accuracy on thin materials was a major challenge for us. With Prinect's paper stretch compensation, we were able to manage this issue much more effectively," Demir explained.
Sade Ofset Consolidates Production with the Speedmaster CX 104
As confidence in HEIDELBERG grew, Sade Ofset expanded its use of Prinect to cover planning, cost analysis, and production control. This laid the groundwork for a fundamental consolidation of press capacity. Last year, the company replaced two existing presses with a new HEIDELBERG Speedmaster CX 104 equipped with an inline color and quality control system. Today, a single press achieves the production volumes that previously required two machines running double shifts. "Our goal was to bring planning, prepress, and pressroom together in one integrated environment to improve efficiency, scheduling quality, and resource utilization," Demir emphasized.
"The Sade Ofset example shows that the digitalization of production processes goes far beyond individual software functions. It is only through the intelligent networking of data, machines, and processes that the foundation for efficiency gains and economically successful production is created," said Jürgen Grimm, Head of Prinect at HEIDELBERG.
As its next step, Sade Ofset plans to further integrate Prinect with its existing MIS system in order to increase the level of automation in production control.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has stood for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for more than 175 years. With a clear focus on growth, HEIDELBERG—as a full-service provider and systems integrator—is driving further development in its core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and the lifecycle business with service and consumables, enabling customers to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. Building on decades of industry and systems expertise, the company is also strategically tapping into new markets in the fields of security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions—with clear scaling capabilities and attractive growth prospects. Thanks to a strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creativity and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the U.S., and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is well positioned globally.
Sade Ofset is a packaging and label specialist founded in 1974 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. The company develops and manufactures high-quality booklet labels, labels, packaging, and point-of-sale (POS) solutions for national and international brands. With fully integrated production processes, state-of-the-art printing technology, and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, Sade Ofset is recognized as one of the established players in the packaging industry in the region.
Image 1: Murat Demir, Owner and Managing Partner of Sade Ofset Packaging & Label in Istanbul, uses HEIDELBERG's Prinect Production as the central workflow platform for controlling and optimizing his packaging and label production.
Image 2: The investment in a HEIDELBERG Speedmaster CX 104 made it possible to replace two existing presses.
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Although management believes these assumptions and estimates to be accurate, actual future developments and results may differ significantly from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors may include, for example, changes in the overall economic situation, exchange rates, and interest rates, as well as changes within the graphic arts industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft makes no warranty and assumes no liability that future developments and actual results will correspond to the assumptions and estimates expressed in this press release.
10/05/2026
What began as a purely technical decision has evolved into a strategic turning point for Sade Ofset Packaging & Label, Turkey. The Istanbul-based operation, specializing in chocolate packaging, wet-glue labels, and high-quality packaging solutions, today uses Prinect Production from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) as the central platform for digitally managing its print production. Prepress, press, and production planning are seamlessly connected, with production and quality data captured automatically.
From Technology Upgrade to Integrated Workflow Platform
The starting point was a practical problem. When the Raster Image Processor (RIP) of the CtP system needed to be modernized, Sade Ofset faced substantial upgrade costs. HEIDELBERG offered a subscription model as an alternative, providing an entry point into the Prinect workflow. At that time, the company was running exclusively on presses from other manufacturers. "At first, moving to Prinect seemed like a straightforward business decision to avoid high upgrade costs. Looking back, I can say that decision became an important strategic turning point for our company," said Murat Demir, Owner and Managing Partner of Sade Ofset.
From the very beginning, Prinect's paper stretch compensation proved to be a particularly decisive advantage. In packaging and label printing with substrates ranging from 70 to 80 g/m², precise registration had been one of the greatest production challenges. "Maintaining register accuracy on thin materials was a major challenge for us. With Prinect's paper stretch compensation, we were able to manage this issue much more effectively," Demir explained.
Sade Ofset Consolidates Production with the Speedmaster CX 104
As confidence in HEIDELBERG grew, Sade Ofset expanded its use of Prinect to cover planning, cost analysis, and production control. This laid the groundwork for a fundamental consolidation of press capacity. Last year, the company replaced two existing presses with a new HEIDELBERG Speedmaster CX 104 equipped with an inline color and quality control system. Today, a single press achieves the production volumes that previously required two machines running double shifts. "Our goal was to bring planning, prepress, and pressroom together in one integrated environment to improve efficiency, scheduling quality, and resource utilization," Demir emphasized.
"The Sade Ofset example shows that the digitalization of production processes goes far beyond individual software functions. It is only through the intelligent networking of data, machines, and processes that the foundation for efficiency gains and economically successful production is created," said Jürgen Grimm, Head of Prinect at HEIDELBERG.
As its next step, Sade Ofset plans to further integrate Prinect with its existing MIS system in order to increase the level of automation in production control.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has stood for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for more than 175 years. With a clear focus on growth, HEIDELBERG—as a full-service provider and systems integrator—is driving further development in its core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and the lifecycle business with service and consumables, enabling customers to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. Building on decades of industry and systems expertise, the company is also strategically tapping into new markets in the fields of security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions—with clear scaling capabilities and attractive growth prospects. Thanks to a strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creativity and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the U.S., and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is well positioned globally.
Sade Ofset is a packaging and label specialist founded in 1974 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. The company develops and manufactures high-quality booklet labels, labels, packaging, and point-of-sale (POS) solutions for national and international brands. With fully integrated production processes, state-of-the-art printing technology, and a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, Sade Ofset is recognized as one of the established players in the packaging industry in the region.
Image 1: Murat Demir, Owner and Managing Partner of Sade Ofset Packaging & Label in Istanbul, uses HEIDELBERG's Prinect Production as the central workflow platform for controlling and optimizing his packaging and label production.
Image 2: The investment in a HEIDELBERG Speedmaster CX 104 made it possible to replace two existing presses.
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Although management believes these assumptions and estimates to be accurate, actual future developments and results may differ significantly from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors may include, for example, changes in the overall economic situation, exchange rates, and interest rates, as well as changes within the graphic arts industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft makes no warranty and assumes no liability that future developments and actual results will correspond to the assumptions and estimates expressed in this press release.
