The Krones Group has opted to cease its activities in the field of digital container decoration by the end of this year, although existing lines will still have access to service support from its technicians.
The group says the decision is the result of a careful review of its business strategy and the current market situation. Dekron GmbH, the subsidiary which runs the machines, has already informed its staff, customers, suppliers and business associates.
Dekron developed and manufactured machines from the DecoType series used for digitally decorating containers made of glass, PET and HDPE since 2018, with the group’s subsidiary KIC Krones supplying the matching UV inks.
Krones has synergised in Dekron its own development activities and the business operations of Till GmbH, in which the company has had a majority holding since 2014.
The group says the subsidiary will be liquidated effective 31 December 2023 and the facility in Kelkheim closed down as part of the phase-out, with reconciliation for staff already under negotiation.
