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Germany (German: Deutschland, German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, listen (help·info)),^[g] is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North Seas to the north and the Alps, Lake Constance and the High Rhine to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, France to the southwest, and Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west.

Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi),^[7] and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is a very decentralised country. Its capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while Frankfurt serves as its financial capital and has the country’s busiest airport. Germany’s largest urban area is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country’s other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hanover, and Nuremberg.

Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documentedbefore AD 100. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire.^[13] During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.

In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states unified (except Switzerland and Austria) into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, the annexation of Austria, World War II, and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, Austria was re-established as an independent country and two new German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. About a quarter of Germany’s pre-war territory was annexed by Poland and the Soviet Union leading to the expulsion of Germans. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990.^[14]

Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic led by a chancellor. It is a great power with a strong economy; it has the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world’s third-largest exporter and importer of goods. As a highly developed country with a very high standard of living, it upholds a social security and universal health care system, environmental protection, and a tuition-free university education.

The Federal Republic of Germany was a founding member of the European Economic Community in 1957 and the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and became a co-founder of the Eurozone in 1999. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the G20, and the OECD. Known for its rich cultural history, Germany has been continuously the home of influential and successful artists, philosophers, writers, musicians, film people, sportspeople, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, and inventors. Germany has a large number of World Heritage sites and is among the top tourism destinations in the world.

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Frank Siegel · Geschäftsführer/CEO · Obility Business Automation

German Language with English Subtitles. Join Morten B. Reitoft as he engages in a fascinating conversation with Frank Siegel from Obility, discussing the latest advancements in their SaaS platform, digitalization in the printing industry, and the future of print business solutions. Discover insights into how Obility transforms workflows, enhances automation, and supports businesses of all sizes. Catch the full interview for in-depth perspectives and a sneak peek into the innovations shaping the industry!

IST & Fujifilm: Revolutionizing UV Curing with LED, Smart Cure, and FreeCure Innovations

James Quirk of Inkish TV interviews Arnd Riekenbrauck, Head of Sales for Converting and Web at IST, at Creation Reprographics in the UK. Arnd Riekenbrauck explains IST’s partnership with Fujifilm and how their combined solutions—such as LuXtream technology and CureMax inks—streamline printing processes. Discover how LuXtream enables both LED and conventional UV curing, why “Smart Cure” optimizes energy usage through digital integration, and how the new “FreeCure” approach eliminates photoinitiators for safer, more sustainable packaging inks. If you’re considering a retrofit or exploring LED UV curing benefits, this interview provides valuable insights into the future of UV curing technology.

Klaus Lammersiek · Head of Digital Transformation · Kohlhammer Druck

Klaus Lammersiek has a background with HP and Scodix, and both will be valuable experiences in his only seven-month-old job as Head of Digital Transformation. Digital transformation is as much about educating and bringing staff forward as creating digital solutions for customers. Of course, digital transformation is not only about digital print but also using digital technology to optimize processes—and, well, become more profitable. It was great talking to Lammersiek!

Özkan Meral · Production Manager · Kohlhammer Druck

Özkan Meral is the Production Manager at Kohlhammer, and as Editor, Morten B. Reitoft has been with the company for a week. We talk about the many processes, the many people, and the many things that both make the job fun and challenging. Kohlhammer has also invested in several Cobo-Stacks from MBO, and Meral explains how only one person can manage some jobs running on three folding machines. Besides the efficiency, it also saves operators from health issues related to heavy lifting. Super interesting. Language: German Subtitled: English

Andreas Meissner · Area Sales Manager · Kohlhammer Druck

Despite being in what’s in Germany called “Ausendienst,” or new sales, Andreas Meissner explains that his relationship with the model train manufacturer Märklin goes back almost 30 years. In the interview, Editor Morten B. Reitoft asks whether being close to a customer can have a negative effect as buyers and sellers have opposite interests. Listen to his great answer and how he sees the opportunities in the market. Language: German Subtitled: English

Peter Kohler · CFO · Kohlhammer Druck

With almost 20 years of experience, Peter Kohler has a good idea of what goes on in Kohlhammer Druck. We talked with him, and here we go.

Alexander Cartellieri · Product- and Business Development Manager · Hahnemühle FineArt

At the Kohlhammer event on Friday, September 27th, 2024, a few people were invited to present their businesses and what they do. One of the people was Alexander Cartellieri from Hahnemühle. Besides the company’s impressive age (established in 1584), he also spoke about the unique papers produced and sold only through art shops in about 10,000 outlets worldwide. Cartellieri explains the processes in this interview and how the paper is excellent for digital print, like Inkjet. We also talk about the collaboration with René Staud, who uses Kohlhammer as a supplier for high-end books of the highest quality—a super exciting interview. Language: German Subtitled: English

Frank Knöller – Internal Sales/KAM · Kohlhammer Druck

The function Frank Knöller holds hold with Kohlhammer Druck is, from time to time, stressful, as things need to get ready on time. Knöller gives an example of a weekly printed magazine where files come to print on Tuesday and must be delivered to the post on Wednesday and are delivered to the reader on Thursday. Though not all jobs have such delivery time, it gives you an insight into the work of an “Innendienst” employee. Frank Knöller is very happy about the Kohlhammer event, allowing him to show his wife and two daughters the company for the first time. Nice :-) And Frank - great meeting your family! Language: German Subtitled: English

Steffen Franzisi · CEO/Geschäftsführer · Kohlhammer Druck

“It’s always about people, but a party is, of course, an opportunity to also meet each other in a more relaxing environment,” Franzisi explains, and as Editor Morten B. Reitoft has been with the company for a week, the interview circles around topics like people vs. technology, growth, and operating in a competitive environment. Steffen Franzisi is a straightforward leader with high expectations for his people and great expectations for the future - analog, digital, or whatever serves the customers best. Interesting interview. Language: German Subtitled: English

Ioannis Makridakis · Service · Kohlhammer Druck

One of the many people who made the Kohlhammer event possible was Ionnis Makridakis, and we HAD to stop him for an interview to learn about what he does when he is not preparing events. With a big smile, he explains that he fixes everything, from machines to the maintenance of the building—and as he explains in this interview, he likes the many different jobs he has. Great! Language: German Subtitled: English

Philipp Osman · Senior Account Specialist Inkjet Printing · Ricoh Germany

We, of course, start our interview with Osman and why he is attending the Kohlhammer event. Ricoh is one of more suppliers of digital printing equipment, but he is also very much aware that Kohlhammer may be a significant potential customer for Ricoh. It was super interesting talking to Philipp Osman, which also, off-camera was interesting, but that you, of course, can’t know :-) Language: German Subtitled: English

Nils Gottfried · Senior Sales Manger Digital Print / Global Senior Expert · BHS Corrugated · SuperCorrExpo

BHS is among the largest companies in the corrugating business, and it’s always interesting to get the latest info—and we got the chance to talk to Nils Gottfried. We got the chance, despite being interrupted at the end of the interview, to hear about the jetliner, mono-version, strategy for printing on the pre-corrugated liners, and why a monochrome version. Enjoy!

Axel Fischer · Head of Public Relations · Ingede

If you think your Sustainability journey starts with CO2, you are wrong. Sustainability is more complex, and we have decided to start a series of interviews with various stakeholders to understand the paper, the inks, the energy, the printing, the de-inking, the CO2 emissions during the production of print, as well as the equipment - Please welcome our first guest, Axel Fischer from Ingede - talking about what is de-inking and what is the actual process. Enjoy!

Folker Stachetzki · Marketing Manager · Brother Industrial EMEA

Soon, Brother EMEA can celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. In this interview with Marketing Manager Folker Stachetzki, you will not only learn about some of the things you can expect, but you will also learn about Brother and what makes them as successful as they are. Great talking to Folker again :-)

Markus Klopf · Team Leader R&D · Weilburger Graphics

Markus Klopf is today the Team Leader of Weilburger Graphics R&D department. He has been with Weilburger Graphics for many years and finds the job very interesting - as he explains, it's about developing new coatings for packaging and label converters. About 70% of the production is water-based coatings, and the rest is UV-based. Interesting behind-the-scenes film - enjoy! Interview by James Quirk Filmed by Jan Majnik Edited by Jack Fisher

Frank Schaum · EVP Business Segment Print · Heidelberger Druckmaschinen · Reporting from Drupa 2024

In this interview, Pat McGrew talks to Dr. Frank Schaum from Heidelberg about the JetFire. The JetFire is the first Inkjet product launched in collaboration with Canon, and it came as a huge surprise to most at Drupa—even considered the most interesting news at the entire show. Now it's time to listen to Dr. Frank Schaum in his conversation with Pat McGrew!

Jannik Müller · Head of Sales · MBO · Reporting from Drupa 2024

In this combined interview and walkthrough, Head of Sales Jannik Müller shows the folding opportunities of H+H and explains how water is also used to soften the folds - crazy fast and crazy amazing!

Stefan Schülling · Managing Director · MBO · Reporting from Drupa 2024

Stefan Schülling came to MBO with a background from the ink-side of the industry, and the journey he has been on the past year is impressive. Now leading MBO. Along with a new streamlined organization and being integrated with the Komori organization, there is plenty to do, and at drupa, MBO shows new products and updates to existing lines. But listen for yourself :-)

Eduard Martin · CEO · Schwabenprint · Reporting from Drupa 2024

Eduard Martin from Schwabenprint is a busy man, and in this interview, we get a chance to talk to him about how a customer almost invited him to set up an operation in the US. Now it's up and running, and we talk about equipment - and Eduard Martin's talk explains why he chose the Hohner solution for his booklets. Speed and setup time are just two parameters, but listen for yourself! Enjoy!

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Jordi Giralt · CBO · KAMA · Reporting from Drupa 2024

KAMA's Jordi Giralt discusses the company's 130-year history, surviving two world wars, and its evolution from commercial printing to packaging. He highlights KAMA's new digital embellishment machine, the KAMA Hammerhead, set to launch in 2024. The machine focuses on efficiency and quick job changes, catering to the growing demand for digital embellishment. Giralt shares their success at Drupa, with unexpected sales and high interest from Latin American and Middle Eastern clients. Despite the busy schedule, Giralt expresses enthusiasm for the rest of the event.