Record figures for Herma

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Herma's Labelling Machines division shipped more than 3000 labellers for the first time in 2015. ‘This performance confirms our emergence as the global market leader in the premium quality segment,’ said bhead of division Martin Kühl. Sales advanced by about 10% as a consequence, reaching the record amount of around €42 million. Furthermore, the growth shows no sign of abating. The self-adhesive technology specialist has founded its first subsidiary in the US focusing exclusively on the distribution of labellers and labelling machines. ‘Our existing sales partners are reporting strong demand for Herma's labelling technology in North America,’ explained Martin. ‘At the moment, significant growth is being fuelled by the healthcare sector in particular, where highly complex challenges and customised solutions are commonplace. Customers in this market therefore wish to deal with us directly.’ operations in July 2016.

With the specialty machines that are regularly demanded by the healthcare sector, Herma posted double digit growth rates worldwide last year. But the standard machine and labeller product segments also achieved substantial advances in 2015.

The growth is reflected in a further increase in the division's profitability. As Martin pointed out, ‘We have invested considerably during the last two years in optimising manufacturing processes, including in lean manufacturing for standard machines, and most recently in an entirely re-engineered labeller production line.’ In the coming three years Herma will be investing a further amount of around €100 million in a variety of projects, including a new labelling machine plant in Filderstadt, Germany. It will also be adding more premium products to its range.