Ralf Gumbel

Printing Industry & Packaging

Contact Details

+49 1523-4545753
ralf.gumbel@brandtpartners.com

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You can only improve what you can measure and understand.

A solid foundation:

Trained as a printer, studied printing technology as one of the best in his year, and was the winner of the Hubert Sternberg Prize.
Extensive experience in the printing supply industry as head of application technology. Comprehensive knowledge of printing inks, printing press construction, and all technical and economic challenges of printing technology and businesses.

Profound experience as Managing Director of printing companies and as CEO of a manufacturer of metal decorating presses. Ralf has extensive knowledge and experience in the packaging industry, especially metal packaging, the beverage industry and folding cartons.
Experience and knowledge at top management level with all 3 major German printing press manufacturers.

Areas of Expertise

Services

Functions

C-Suite
Management Level

Industries

Printing
Metal Printing
Flexo Printing
Packaging

How We Can Help

Print Production Optimization

Print Production Optimization (PPO) helps printers uncover and eliminate hidden waste that traditional audits miss—streamlining processes, reducing makeready times, boosting productivity, and improving profitability without costly new equipment. With a proven methodology and expertise across all major printing technologies, PPO delivers fast, measurable results and empowers pressrooms to work faster, smarter, and more competitively.

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