Two global market leaders with innovative solutions for post-print paper processing – Müller Martini and Hunkeler – are to merge. Both companies focus a significant part of their innovative strength on the economical production of individualised print products within an automated smart factory.
The two Swiss companies see great opportunities to bundle their innovation activities and to serve the global customer base even better in the future through joint sales and service activities. The decision by the two owner families on this strategic transaction has led to the acquisition of Hunkeler AG by Müller Martini AG.
Hunkeler and Müller Martini have been very close for many years. The long and successful history began during World War 2, when Hans Müller worked for Hunkeler as a mechanical engineer before setting up his own business in 1946 by establishing the company Hans Müller / Grapha. These good relations have been maintained for decades. The local proximity in the Zofingen region of Switzerland and the already existing and successful partnership in the machine and component business form an ideal starting point for even closer cooperation in the future.
Bruno Müller, CEO Müller Martini AG, said: “The graphic arts industry is constantly changing and regularly calls for new innovations. By combining the key components of the two companies, such as personnel, expertise and technology, we will be able to serve our global clientele even better with innovative solutions in the future.”
Stefan and Michel Hunkeler further noted: “There is a long-standing partnership between Hunkeler and Müller Martini and a regular exchange. The opportunity for the merger is currently greatly beneficial for both partners and our joint customers, as it will result in considerable advantages in a combined enterprise. This is also a strong commitment for the Zofingen region.”
The name Hunkeler, the Hunkeler products and services, as well as the Hunkeler Innovationdays, will remain unchanged.
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Company handover between owner families: from left to right Stefan Hunkeler (President of the Board of Hunkeler AG), Michel Hunkeler (Delegate of the Board of Hunkeler AG), Bruno Müller (CEO Müller Martini AG), Rudolf Müller (Owner and Member of the Board Müller-Martini AG), Daniel Erni (CEO Hunkeler AG), Franz Hunkeler (Patron of Hunkeler AG)
