LEONHARD KURZ
making every product unique
LEONHARD KURZ is the leading global expert in decoration and transfer foil technology and a pioneer in digital print embellishment. With over 5,800 employees and a presence in key markets worldwide, KURZ serves the global demand for digital embellishment. Our customers include some of the world’s most iconic brands, who rely on our innovative digital embellishment machines, perfectly matched transfer foils, and expert service to deliver standout results at scale.
KURZ Digital Embellishment Solutions
New standards in speed and efficiency
Maximize your production speed, output quality, and ROI with our digital embellishment systems. Built for single-pass efficiency, high productivity, and exceptional print quality, our machines are the smart choice for forward-thinking PSPs and converters. As a recognized innovation leader in digital print embellishment, KURZ sets the benchmark for performance and reliability.
The result? You stay ahead of the competition with faster workflows, standout shelf impact, and consistent quality at scale.
Facts & Figures
9 out of 10
trade fairs outside Germany
> 5800
employees worldwide
24
international branches
13
plants in Europe, Asia, and the USA
KURZ Turnkey systems
KURZ Digital Embellishment Solutions: Built on experience, engineered for the future
For over 125 years, we’ve shaped the future of print embellishment, with technology that sets standards and partnerships built on trust. What began in 1899 has grown into a global success story, driven by innovation, adaptability, and a clear purpose: To make our customers more competitive and more successful. KURZ continues to push boundaries, act with reliability, and embrace change — yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Pioneering work: The first digital embellishment system developed by KURZ
In 2008, we revolutionized the industry with the DM-LUXLINER, the world's first commercial digital embellishment system. Since then, we've continued advancing digital embellishment technologies and built the industry's most comprehensive portfolio with three core technologies and eight product systems for sheetfed and web printing.
Our global network of KURZ experts provides seamless support throughout integration, application, and optimization. Where technology leadership meets application expertise, we deliver enhanced impact, superior efficiency, and genuine future readiness.
Foward-thinking: Expanding our technological expertise
With the acquisition of STEINEMANN DPE (2019) and MPRINT (2021), we have specifically strengthened our innovative power. Both companies contribute key expertise in industrial embellishment and inkjet technology – now an integral part of our digital embellishment systems.
What makes us special is our advice: KURZ experts provide you with tailored embellishment recommendations, optimized machine settings, and practical support – reliably and at eye level.
‘Re:think what's possible’ – with one goal: Sustainable technological advantage for our customers.
System-matched solutions that make an impact
Our turnkey solutions take the strain out of your day-to-day work: Machine, consumables, software and service interlock perfectly and ensure smooth processes. No coordination effort, less downtime, more output.
Whether short runs or complex jobs – with KURZ, you have a partner by your side who thinks, solves, and grows with you for you.
Because for us, it's not just performance that counts, but also reliability: In processes, consulting, and results.
System-matched solutions that make an impact
Our turnkey solutions take the strain out of your day-to-day work: Machine, consumables, software and service interlock perfectly and ensure smooth processes. No coordination effort, less downtime, more output. Whether short runs or complex jobs – with KURZ, you have a partner by your side who thinks, solves, and grows with you for you. Because for us, it's not just performance that counts, but also reliability: In processes, consulting, and results.
Our strong partners for valuable synergies
Our partner
Xeikon
Efficiency rethought: The first solution to combine CMYK toner printing and metallization in a single pass. Developed in collaboration with Xeikon, this system enables seamless inline production of labels — from TITON toner to KURZ metallization.
The result: zero setup time, faster throughput, flexible designs, and lower costs. Perfect for high-efficiency, short-run, or versioned label jobs.
Our partner
Gallus
In collaboration with Gallus, we’re unlocking a new dimension in label printing. By combining the modular DM-FLEXLINER 3D with the Gallus One, we offer a fully integrated inline solution for high-class CMYK and 3D digital embellishment for labels, delivering maximum process efficiency.
Fewer steps, faster workflows, striking haptic effects – and fully scalable for industrial production.
Our partner
Sappi
Perfect digital embellishment requires not only first-class equipment, but also high-quality paper in order to achieve the best possible print result. We count on our reliable partner Sappi, the renowned manufacturer of fine graphic papers. When we show live jobs of our digital embellishment solutions at trade fairs, e.g. with the DM-MAXLINER 2D, we rely on the paper quality from Sappi.
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