Impressive insight: Hahnbach garden friends in the Weiden printing center!

Impressive insight: Hahnbach garden friends in the Weiden printing center!

On September 12, 2025, the Hahnbach fruit and horticultural association visited the Upper Palatinate printing center in Weiden. This visit was part of a tour led by Sabine Lang. Participants received a comprehensive overview of the modern printing facility, which is considered one of the most advanced in Europe. Loud Hahnbach Hundreds of employees work there who are responsible for more than just producing newspapers.

The printing company “Der Neue Tag” produces eight different newspapers from 9:15 p.m., which are delivered that same night. The printing process is organized so that the newspapers are in readers' homes by 6 a.m. at the latest. The Oberpfälzer Wochenzeitung (OWZ) is also printed during the day and is also provided with brochures. In total, 56 different products are manufactured in the printing center and delivered by a logistics division that has 30 vehicles.

Innovative printing technologies

The impressive equipment of the printing center makes it possible to use a wide range of paper options. Loud Oberpfalzmedia These paper options include 45gsm newsprint, 55gsm improved recycled paper and 70gsm wood-free uncoated paper. The formats vary from tabloid to Berlin format.

The choice of number of pages ranges from 6 to 96 pages, depending on the type of paper. Such flexibility is crucial in today's printing industry to respond to the diverse needs of customers.

Efficiency and performance

The technologies acquired in the Upper Palatinate printing center are in line with modern printing methods that are used in many industries. Diagraph highlights that these modern printing technologies offer flexible and efficient solutions. Examples include inkjet printing technologies, which work quickly and without contact, as well as laser and thermal printing technologies, which produce long-lasting and precise prints.

The choice of printing technology is crucial and depends on factors such as acquisition and operating costs, print speed and quality. For example, inkjet printers are known for their high color quality, while laser printers offer faster print speeds and enable more cost-effective page production.

Finally, board member Josef Moosburger thanked the participants of the visit with homemade delicacies, which underlines the connection between traditional gastronomy and modern printing technology. The fruit and horticultural association's visit to “Der Neue Tag” was not only informative, but also offered the opportunity to network and exchange ideas about local topics.