IVE Group will open the doors of its state-of-the-art printing plant in Braeside for an LIA technical event, featuring live demonstrations of their brand new Koenig & Bauer Rapida presses – a Rapida 106X 10-colour commercial press with in-line coater, and a Rapida 106X 7-colour packaging press with two in-line coating devices – and a presentation by product specialists.

The event will be attended by the IVE team including Matt Aitken, CEO, and Shaun Hodge, Head of Operations (Print VIC/CX & Data); Koenig & Bauer Australia’s Graham Harris, CEO and Rayne Simpson, Sales Manager – Australia and New Zealand. 

Adding even more value to the evening will be the attendance of two special guests from Koenig & Bauer in Germany – Markus Weiss, CEO Paper and Packaging, and Dirk Winkler, Head of Printing Technology and Product Management, who will moderate the evening and present the presses to the group.

Representing LIA Victoria will be Robyn Frampton, President, and Jaz Allen, Vice President, together with other committee members. 

“We are truly honoured to have earned the trust of IVE Group in choosing to invest in the latest Koenig & Bauer technology,” says Markus Weiss. 

“Our full commitment is to support IVE in ensuring the success of these new installations. We look forward not only to celebrating this milestone but also to building a strong and long-lasting partnership between our two companies and colleagues on both sides.”

Matt Aitkin, Managing Director, IVE Group, says, “Great print needs great technology - which is why we invested in Koenig & Bauer technology, so that we consistently deliver for our customers. Hosting this showcase at our Braeside facility allows us to bring to life in a world class facility a showcase of automation, innovation and increased productivity.”

LIA Victoria is also pleased to be partnering with IVE Group and Koenig & Bauer for the latest in its series of technical events, says Frampton.

“This exciting event will allow our members and industry guests to experience the fastest and most advanced lithographic presses, live and in action, and to hear from the experts about this world-leading technology,” Frampton says.  

Details of the event are:

When: Tuesday 21 October, 2025

Time: 6:00PM for 6:30PM presentation 

Where: 26 Beyer Road, Braeside.

Drinks & light refreshments will be served.

Tickets are FREE for LIA Members and $25/head for non-members, and with a strict cap on numbers they are expected to be snapped up fast. To reserve your place, click here.