KL Druck Image Brochure 2020 (EN)

ABOUT US
Numerous innovations have shaped KL Druck track record which began more than 120
years ago with the foundation of the „Neographic Institution“ by Wilhelm Kürten in Cologne.
Groundbreaking inventions and patents can be ascribed to the pioneering spirit of the
company. Customer orientation, quality and economy are values that have been cultivated
at KL Druck from the very beginning - and will be maintained in the future.
We are looking forward to discovering new ways. Together with you. For
your ideas to turn out to be a success.
1896 Wilhelm Kürten founds a “Neografische Anstalt” („Neographic Institution“) in Cologne
1930 Development of a patented dry-light copying system
1948 Inclusion of flat-bed printing and screen printing
1969 Introduction of offset printing
1982 Rudolf August Kürten invents the pathbreaking screen-printing squeegee for reproducible
halftone screen printing
1992 KL Druck commissions the first digital printing machine and becomes an authorised 3M
Scotchprint processor
1996 Rolf Kürten takes over the management in the anniversary year
1997 KL Druck becomes a development partner of Scitex Vision (HP)
2004 Beta tester for MAN-900 XXL Offset
2007 Beta tester for KBA 205/UV offset
2008 Introduction of textile printing
2010 Introduction of green technology for digital printing
2011 New construction of the modern digital printing centre
2013 KL Druck tests the HP Scitex FB10000 in the beta phase
2015 Installation of the most efficient textile printing system Durst Rhotex HS
2016 Installation of the Durst Rho 1312
2018 Installation of the latest 5-meter plant with 1200dpi and white option
2019 Installation of the Fuji Jet Press with up to 3500 different motifs per hour
2020 Foundation of KL Digital
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