Krones announced to discontinue its digital container-decoration business
The Krones Group has chosen to cease its activities in the field of digital container decoration by the end of 2023. The decision to cease the activities of the group’s subsidiary Dekron GmbH is the result of a careful review of Krones’ business strategy and the current market situation. Dekron informed its staff, customers, suppliers and business associates accordingly in November.
Dekron GmbH has 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 subsidiary has been liquidated effective 31 December 2023 and the facility in Kelkheim closed down as part of the phase-out. A reconciliation of interests has been negotiated with all members of staff.
