[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Printing Industry is one of the unsung heroes amongst its counterparts in the industrial and commercial sectors of the Nigerian Economy. After Oil and Gas, the Telecommunications and ICT sectors’ – printing is one of the most lucrative sectors for investment, with ability to offer the investor fast and good returns on investment.
Heidelberg Nigeria is key player and a major stakeholder in the Printing Industry in Nigeria and through our technical principal Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Germany – we are number one in Nigeria and globally. Heidelberg Nigeria Limited is the Sole Representative of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in Nigeria as well as the largest manufacturer and supplier to the Printing Industry in West Africa today. Nigerian operations began in November 1998. Prior to that Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG had been represented in Nigeria since the 1950’s, through Briscoe Graphics adivision of RT Briscoe Nigeria Plc. Heidelberg Nigeria offers a Total Solution Package in terms of Equipment (Prepress, Printing, Postpresss etc.), Back-up and Materials to the Printing Industry in Nigeria. Furthermore, Heidelberg Nigeria Ltd also services markets in the Benin Republic, Togo, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Heidelberg Nig Ltd is a solutions provider for the graphic arts industry that can help set up a model Printing Press for any organisation, irrespective of size, that will cover the various stages of printing operations.
For new investors one of the greatest challenges is to know how to enter the industry, the penetration strategy depends on the scope that one wants to operate and the investable fund available to the entrepreneur. As a guide to Investors, Heidelberg has the most competent professional with wealth of experiences to advice customers and new investors on how to progress with the investment of theirchoice.