hcs is a leading supplier of industrial and digital solutions for surface finishing and processing for the decorative and packaging industries. The group is headquartered in Lage (Germany) and has production facilities in Markt Erlbach (Germany) and Taicang (China).

Products and Services
As a leading partner to the printing industry, hcs offers comprehensive solutions for all aspects of print production. The Group's service portfolio includes industrial gravure and digital printing machines, as well as coating, cutting and processing machines, comprehensive services and AI-based digitalisation solutions.

Development since the CGS commitment

• Acquisition of Rotodecor GmbH (DE) and PadaLuma Ink-Jet Solutions GmbH (DE)
• Integration of the companies and realisation of synergies
• Creation of four business units with a clear focus on target markets
• Operational excellence in development, engineering, project management and the supply chain
• Introduction of hcs performance care with comprehensive round-the-clock services for all customer plants
• Development of AI-enabled digital solutions to increase plant efficiency
• Strengthening the leadership team

Press releases

• July 30, 2019 – Acquisition of Hummingbird Converting Solutions