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Andres Tamez Zendejas · Managing Director · Asesores y Soluciones en Color · ASC

Language: Spanish · Subtitles: English/Spanish At Labelexpo Mexico, INKISH speaks with Andrés Tamez, General Manager of Advisors and Consultants in Color Consultants and Solutions, as the company celebrates its 15th anniversary. Andrés showcases a comprehensive range of color management solutions tailored for the graphic arts and printing industries. From Pantone color guides and light booths for accurate color evaluation under various lighting conditions to precision measurement tools that provide exact color coordinates, the stand covers the full spectrum of color control. Andrés also demonstrates advanced systems for press calibration, including fully automated solutions that control ink levels directly from a console, reducing waste, setup times, and manual adjustments. With tools for every stage of the production process—from design inspiration to final print—his team offers cutting-edge, efficient, and intelligent solutions that improve color consistency and press performance. The booth reflects a deep commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-focused service in the ever-evolving world of color technology. Interviewer: Claudia Mendoza Angeles · Revista El Impresor

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Duane Pekar · CEO · Mark Andy

Language: English · Subtitles: English/Spanish At Labelexpo in Guadalajara, Morten from INKISH speaks with Duane Pekar, CEO of Mark Andy, about the company's rapid evolution and growing commitment to the Latin American market. Duane highlights the importance of service and local presence, announcing the establishment of Mark Andy Mexico through a new partnership that brings service, parts, and print supplies under one roof. This move strengthens their support for both flexo and digital technologies in the region. With modular press designs and retrofit options, Mark Andy is helping customers in emerging markets transition to digital printing while maintaining flexibility and scalability. Duane also discusses global market dynamics, emphasizing how Mexico offers a level playing field among international manufacturers and has become one of the company’s top five growth markets. The conversation underscores Mark Andy’s global strategy, dedication to customer growth, and ability to adapt to local needs through innovation and strategic partnerships.

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Dave Telken · Sr. Vice President Mark Andy PrintProduct · Mark Andy

Language: English · Subtitles: English/Spanish At Labelexpo in Mexico, INKISH speaks with Dave Telken, Senior Vice President of Mark Andy Print Products. He reflects on his 40-year journey with the company and its evolution from a small, family-run business to a global printing technology leader. Dave shares how Mark Andy’s customer-first, consultative approach has remained at the core of its values, emphasizing transparency, trust, and long-term partnerships. Now leading the division responsible for consumables, parts, and pressroom equipment, Dave explains how Mark Andy is a one-stop shop for print businesses, offering everything from doctor blades to anilox cleaners with competitive pricing and global logistics support. He highlights the company's strategic expansion into regions like Mexico and Europe with local warehouses and sourcing to ensure better service and pricing. With a strong focus on global growth, Mark Andy is positioning itself to support customers in the U.S. and Europe and across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, solidifying its presence as a trusted partner in the ever-evolving print industry.

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Jokin Iruretagoiena Osoro · Managing Director – Europe · ETI

In this interview, Managing Director Jokin Iruretagoiena Osoro explains some of the advantages of investing in ETI equipment, which allows converters to buy substrate and add features like adhesive themselves. ETI is from Canada and is 25 years old. Besides making the technology to produce selvadhesive and other products, ETI also creatively finds solutions to reduce consumables, saving money for the converter, being more environmentally friendly. Osoro also says that ETI is pretty much alone in the market but expects further competition in the future because what they do is so smart and valuable, he says :-)

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Leopoldo Bravo Camposeco · Director Comercial México & Latin America · DURST

Leopoldo Bravo Camposeco manages the DURST business in Mexico and the rest of Latin America - a huge market with great potential. In the interview with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, Camposeco discusses the opportunities, how DURST delivers value from software to hardware, and helps customers develop. Great chat - check for yourself :-)

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So entwickelt sich Vogtland Kartonagen mit seinem Technologiepartner Koenig & Bauer

English and German subtitles: English Summary: Hagen Sczepanski, owner of Vogtland Kartonagen, fulfilled his dream of entrepreneurship by building a successful packaging company. Initially growing rapidly, he realized this pace negatively impacted employee relations and productivity, prompting a shift toward slower, organic growth. Maintaining close customer relationships, providing honest and flexible solutions, and making thoughtful investment decisions have been central to their success. The company emphasizes comprehensive packaging capabilities, including specialized offset printing, and values long-term partnerships with machinery suppliers like Iberica and Duran, now part of KBA, appreciating their reliability, innovation, and excellent service. German Summary: Hagen Sczepanski, Inhaber von Vogtland Kartonagen, erfüllte sich seinen Traum als selbstständiger Unternehmer mit einem erfolgreichen Verpackungsbetrieb. Nach anfänglichem schnellem Wachstum erkannte er jedoch, dass dies zu Lasten der Mitarbeiterbindung und Effizienz ging, und entschied sich bewusst für ein langsameres, organisches Wachstum. Besonders wichtig sind ihm enge Kundenbeziehungen, flexible Lösungen und sorgfältige Investitionen. Das Unternehmen deckt das gesamte Spektrum der Verpackungsproduktion ab, darunter insbesondere großformatigen Offset-Druck, und setzt auf langfristige Partnerschaften mit Maschinenlieferanten wie Iberica und Duran, heute Teil von KBA, deren Zuverlässigkeit, Innovation und Service geschätzt werden.