Investment in new CNC machining center for apprenticeship program

As part of its commitment to train technically competent and knowledegable production workers, Manroland Sheetfed recruits around 15 apprentices every September.

As part of the production training program, instructors and trainers alike impart valuable experience on machine use as well as the latest printing technology.

Now Manroland Sheetfed has just made the learning experience even more comprehensive and enjoyable for the apprentices by investing in a new CNC machining center at its training facility in Offenbach/Mühlheim, Rafael Peñuela, Chief Executive Officer of Manroland Sheetfed, and Dr. Oliver Sticht, Head of Human Resources, see education as an important part of the company’s future; the decision to invest 70,000 euros in a new CNC machining center "was easy" Mr. Peñuela said.

Apprentices now have the opportunity to learn all the latest developments in the field of “Zerspanungsmechanik” (cutting machine operator) preparing them for a long and rewarding future with Manroland Sheetfed.

Mr. Matthias Derzbach, Head of Apprenticeship Programs, said installing a machining center "is essential for the company´s production of high-tech printing machines and continuous technological evolution". Thanks to the new HURCO VMX10 CAD machining center, current and new apprentices at Manroland Sheetfed will not only have the best training available but the practical experience to help secure long term employment.

15 or more apprentices join Manroland Sheetfed every summer. Pictured are the 2015 recruits with Manroland Sheetfed shareholder, Mr Tony Langley, Chairman, Langley Holdings plc.

A new HURCO VMX10 CAD machining center was installed at the apprenticeship training center in Offenbach. From left to right: Mr. Rixecker (Chamber of Commerce and Industry Offenbach); Ms. Hildebrandt (apprentice for Technical Product Design); Ms. Polierer (The Employers’ Association for the Metal and Electrical Engineering Industries in Hesse); Mr. Peñuela (Chief Executive Officer); Mr.Sticht (Head of Human Resources); Mr. Derzbach (Head of Apprenticeship)

Investment in the training center will bring great rewards for the young engineering trainees

About Manroland Sheetfed

Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a leading German producer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses. Founded in 1871, the company is one of the oldest producers of printing presses in the world. Today the company has its own subsidiaries in over 40 countries and is a global watchword for supreme quality and reliability. Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the privately owned UK engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.