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LEONHARD KURZ presents solutions for sophisticated premium packaging at LUXE PACK Monaco 2026

03/09/2026

Fürth/Germany, September 3, 2026: Differentiation, high-quality brand experiences, and growing technical and regulatory requirements: Luxury packaging is operating in an increasingly demanding environment. At LUXE PACK Monaco 2026, LEONHARD KURZ will present a broad portfolio of solutions for complex packaging concepts - ranging from conventional and digital finishing processes, direct decoration, and precision embossing technology to highly realistic mock-ups and brand protection solutions.

LEONHARD KURZ and ENERGYNEST Successfully Commission Power-to-Heat Plant with Heat Storage

02/09/2026

Sulzbach-Rosenberg/Germany, September 2, 2026: LEONHARD KURZ and ENERGYNEST have successfully commissioned their joint power-to-heat plant with integrated thermal storage at the Sulzbach-Rosenberg site. Now that all installation and commissioning work has been completed, the system is supplying industrial process heat based on renewable electricity, marking an important milestone on the path to decarbonizing energy-intensive production processes.

The plant combines a 3 MW electric heater with...

KURZ brings collaborative label production to life at LOUPE Americas 2026

19/08/2026

Huntersville, NC/ USA, August 19, 2026: Creating a premium label takes far more than exceptional embellishment. It requires the seamless collaboration of design, materials, tooling, printing, finishing, and production expertise. At LOUPE Americas 2026, KURZ will bring this collaboration to life through continuous live demonstrations that showcase how every stage of the production process contributes to a high-quality label.

Under the theme "re:think what's possible in print embellishment," vi...

LEONHARD KURZ publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

10/08/2026

Fuerth/Germany, August 13, 2026: LEONHARD KURZ has published its 2025 Sustainability Report. In the report, the specialist in surface finishing and thin-film technology outlines its progress in environmental and climate protection, social responsibility, and sustainable supply chains. The report demonstrates how KURZ is advancing its sustainability goals through concrete measures and measurable results.

"Sustainability is not defined by ambitious goals alone, but by measurable progress. That ...

KURZ combines quality, performance, and flexibility in a single portfolio

06/07/2026

Fürth/Germany, July 6, 2026: LEONHARD KURZ is expanding and restructuring its portfolio in the field of Digital Embellishment Solutions, thereby offering customers a comprehensive solution for all relevant sheetfed format classes. With the DM-MAXLINER family, KURZ covers applications ranging from B3 to B1, enabling print shops, finishing service providers, and packaging manufacturers to launch or expand their digital finishing production - regardless of production volume, format requirements,...

KURZ strengthens digital embellishment business with appointment of consultant and book market specialist Matt Baldwin

02/07/2026

Fürth/Germany, July 2, 2026: LEONHARD KURZ, a global leader in thin-film technology and digital embellishment technologies, has appointed Matt Baldwin, a recognized specialist in the book printing sector, to support the development and commercialization of its Digital Embellishment Solutions in the book market.

The appointment forms part of KURZ's strategy to accelerate the adoption of digital embellishment technologies within the book printing industry, enabling book publishers and printers ...

Smart Washing Machine Design – 2026 iF Design Award for a joint project by Vestel and KURZ

27/05/2026

Fürth/Germany, May 27, 2026: The Vestel NEXT Washing Machine concept by the Turkish electronic appliance manufacturer Vestel, developed with the support of surface decoration specialist LEONHARD KURZ, is one of this year's winners of the iF Design Award 2026. The jury honored the concept in the Product Design | Household Appliances category, recognizing the interplay of design, operating concept and material strategy.

Household appliances rethought: intelligent, reduced, integrated

The NEXT...

German Innovation Award 2026 for TRUSTSEAL® ID: KURZ SCRIBOS solution sets new standards for connected product security

20/05/2026

Fürth/Heidelberg, Germany, May 20, 2026: TRUSTSEAL^® ID, the digital extension of the holographic security feature TRUSTSEAL^® from the KURZ SCRIBOS brand, has been awarded the German Innovation Award 2026. The solution impressed the jury in the ‘Connectivity’ category and exemplifies a new generation of connected product security. It combines high-quality optical security features with digital authentication, thereby providing enhanced protection against counterfeiting, gray market activities,...

From Material to Design Highlight: KURZ Wins the 2026 German Innovation Award

13/05/2026

Fürth/Germany, May 13, 2026: LEONHARD KURZ has been honored with the German Innovation Award 2026 in the category ‘Excellence in Business to Business - Materials & Surfaces.’ The award recognizes the innovation ‘NFPP – Natural Fiber Decorations for Sustainable Surfaces,’ with which the company is setting new standards for sustainable and design-oriented surface solutions.

Sustainability, resource conservation, and design quality are key drivers of transformation in the automotive industry. Wi...

KURZ at LUXE PACK New York 2026: re:think what’s possible in packaging decoration

29/04/2026

Huntersville, NC/ USA, April 29, 2026: KURZ, the global leader in packaging decoration, will present its latest advancements at LUXE PACK New York 2026 from May 6–7, demonstrating how brands and designers can create impactful, production-ready designs by combining creative vision with operational excellence.

Under the guiding claim “re:think what’s possible,” KURZ highlights a clear industry shift: the future of packaging decoration lies in the seamless integration of creative possibility, se...