Drupa 2024 welcomes a special guest of honour: Augusto Monteiro, founder and owner of
the Portuguese company Grafopel, is visiting the renowned trade fair in Düsseldorf. Monteiro,
who has been attending the event without interruption since the second Drupa in 1954, will
honour POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH with his presence at Stand B41 in Hall 1.
Augusto Monteiro, 96 years old, is a living legend of the printing industry. Together with his
wife Arminda, he is travelling to his 17th Drupa. His company, Grafo-pel, is largely respon-
sible for the successful operation of machines from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and
POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH in Portugal, Angola, the Cape Verde Islands and parts
of Africa. The family-owned company, now in its second generation of selling machines
‘made in’ Heidelberg and Hofheim, has established itself as an indispensable partner in the
printing industry.
During his visit to POLAR, Augusto Monteiro spoke with Oliver Becker (Head of Sales) and
Frank Mayer (Head of Marketing) about the company’s latest innovations, such as the expan-
sion stage of the AirGo Jog. He followed the presentations with great interest and exchanged
views on developments and trends in the industry.
Augusto Monteiro is not only an active supporter of Drupa, but also an inspiring example of
tireless commitment to the printing industry. His visits are characterised by exciting discus-
sions and valuable exchanges, which are invaluable both for him and for the hosts.
POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH would like to thank Augusto Monteiro for his visit and
the inspiring discussions. We wish him a great time at Drupa, many more interesting encoun-
ters and a safe journey home.
Contact person
Frank Mayer
Marketingleiter
Tel.: +49 (0)6192 204-226
E-Mail: frank.mayer@polar-mohr.com
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POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH
Hattersheimer Straße 16 – 42
65719 Hofheim/Ts.
www.polar-mohr.de
About POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH
POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH is a leading supplier of efficient systems for the automation of in-
dustrial cutting and punching processes. With innovative solutions and high precision, POLAR sup-
ports customers worldwide in achieving maximum efficiency and quality in their production processes.
About Grafopel
Grafopel is a Portuguese family business that has been active in the printing industry since it was
founded 60 years ago by Augusto Monteiro. With a wide distribution network and a strong focus on
quality, Grafopel has established itself as a trusted partner for printing machines and technologies.
Photo: Oliver Becker, Augusto Monteiro, Arminda Oliveira, Frank MayerPRESS RELEASE
POLAR Cutting Technologies GmbH
Hattersheimer Straße 16 – 42
65719 Hofheim/Ts.
www.polar-mohr.de
Photo: Augusto Monteiro, Arminda Oliveira
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