Heidelberg University

With more than 40 percent of the global market share for sheetfed offset printing machines, Heidelberg is the world's leading solution provider for the print media industry. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, the company also produces plate imaging devices and finishing equipment, as well as workflow components designed to integrate all print manufacturing processes. Heidelberg also offers a wide range of spare parts, consumables, used equipment, and services, along with extensive training programs provided by the Print Media Academy. With development and production sites in five countries and some 250 sales offices worldwide, the Company offers services to more than 200,000 customers around the globe. Heidelberg generates 85 percent of global sales through company-owned sales offices and well above 80 percent outside of Germany. In fiscal year 2004/2005, Heidelberg achieved sales of Euro 3.07 billion. As of March 31, 2004, the company employed more than 18,600 staff worldwide.