Let's talk about inkjet print heads here at Fespa 2024. Much of the equipment on display at the show uses Ricoh technology, so who better to talk to than Graham Kennedy, their Director of Industrial Print Solutions himself. Enjoy.

Since we at INKISH are always looking for interesting stories and new players, we wanted to learn more about JETRIX, a name we've seen more often lately. The Jetrix brand is actually owned by InkTec, a South Korean manufacturer of wide-format flatbed and roll-to-roll inkjet printers. They are focusing hard on the LFP market, and recently expanded to Europe and the US. Let's meet Julian Menell, helping them shape sales from Oxon, UK.

In this online interview, Mark Dempsey from HP and editor Morten B. Reitoft chatted about the digital transformation in the corrugated industry. Dempsey explains that the business case moving to digital from flexo is easier than moving from offset to digital in the folding carton segment. We also talk about the C550, which today, February 14th, 2024, celebrates its first year in the market - a warm congratulations to HP for the achievement. Enjoy!

Eef de Ridder is the Vice President of the EMEA Graphics Communications Group and has for years influenced how Ricoh has positioned itself as one of the major players in the industry. In the interview, Eef de Ridder explains that Ricoh in the graphics arts segment is a new player and that it was only in 2012 that Ricoh entered the market - and maybe you remember - the 9xxx and 7xxx series were true game changers with high-quality, lower acquisition and operational cost. The inkjet business came along with the acquisition of IBM's print division and its InnoPrint machines. Of course, we also talk about the current offerings and market positioning of Ricoh - their new Pro Z75 and VC80000 are products Eef de Ridder and Ricoh have expectations for. Under all circumstances, a super interview that I am sure will give you great insights!

Everything that can go digital will go digital - and in a presentation at the Unboxing event of the new AGFA SpeedSet 1060, Sean Smyth from Pira International explains the trends. Editor Morten B. Reitoft gets the opportunity to ask whether AGFA ticks all the boxes with their new press - so dig in and learn :-)

Nothing like friendly competition between the UK, Germany, and France being the most important markets for Ricoh in Europe - and seriously, all markets are important :-) In this interview with Jean-Manuel Jenn from Ricoh France, we learn more about Ricoh and how the market develops. Enjoy!

In the Ricoh PRO Z75 launch introduction, Sander Sondaal talks about partnerships and how important it is. Rafael Mari - one of the two founders of Realisaprint, joins the conversation and confirms how important a partnership is - and - well, listen and learn!

Today, Ricoh officially launched the new PRO Z75 to the market - a B2+ size water-based Inkjet printer. An amazing machine focusing on the Commercial print space, but with its print on substrates up to 600 microns, is also interesting for packaging printers. With 1200 x 1200 DPI and the ability to print up to 4500 sheets an hour, Ricoh has taken a huge step into the cut-sheet market with a machine that can compete with offset and toner-based printing. In this walkthrough, Sander Sondaal gives you an idea about how the machine has been built up and works - also with space for expansion in the future. All-in-all a super nice introduction to the PRO Z75. Thank you for having INKISH on-site with Realisaprint in Contes to learn and document :-)

Always interesting to understand a technology about the market it addresses - and in this interview, we ask whether the Pro Z75 addresses the existing toner market, the competition in the inkjet space, or even the offset space. Listen to Sander Sondaal to learn his perspective on this :-)

Delivering a new and very anticipated machine is interesting, and in this interview with Sander Sondaal from Ricoh Europe, you will get insights about the journey. Why did it take longer time than anticipated? How does Sander see this in the market - which will also be dived deeper into in a separate film on INKISH - but listen, and enjoy! Soon we will also have the walkthrough we refer to in this film :-)

In this interview with Sander Sondaal, Editor Morten B. Reitoft asks questions that explain how the machine delivers. From the B2 sized drawers to options with pallet feeding, to the print technology inside the PRO Z75, and also for whom the machine is for. During the day you can see samples, more details of how the machines work, and more - so stay tuned!

In an engaging conversation with Morten Reitoft from INKISH, Sander Sondaal from Ricoh discussed the latest trends and developments in the printing industry, particularly focusing on the shift towards digital and inkjet printing solutions. Sander Sondaal highlighted Ricoh's journey since acquiring IBM's printing division in the early 2000s and its continuous innovation in printing technologies. A key topic was the shift in market dynamics from traditional offset to digital printing, driven by the need for high-quality, high-productivity solutions. Sander Sondaal also emphasized Ricoh's focus on continuous-fed inkjet solutions aimed at high-productivity sectors. He touched on the challenges of the analog or offset printing market and how digital printing offers a viable alternative. Ricoh's strategy includes providing solutions that cover various market needs, from high-end continuous-feed inkjet printers for long runs to toner printers for ultra-short runs. The conversation also covered the advancements in inkjet technology, making it suitable for a broader range of commercial print applications. Sondaal mentioned the importance of flexibility in printing solutions, catering to different market segments and customer needs. The recent developments in Ricoh's portfolio, including the Z75 and the new inkjet solutions, demonstrate their commitment to innovation. Sondaal further delved into the operational aspects of transitioning from traditional printing methods to modern digital solutions, outlining how Ricoh's technologies are designed to be user-friendly and accessible to a wider range of printing businesses. He concluded by discussing the competitive landscape of the printing industry and Ricoh's position in it, emphasizing collaboration and innovation as key drivers for future growth. This interview underscores the dynamic nature of the printing industry and Ricoh's adaptive strategies to meet evolving market demands, focusing on quality, productivity, and innovation. RICOH is one of the leading inkjet companies in the graphic arts segment. In this talk with Director Commercial Sales, Sander Sondaal, and Editor Morten B. Reitoft, they talk about the market, toner print, obviously the Z75, and the new continuous fed inkjet printer Pro VC80000. In a market that continues to develop and where inkjet becomes more and more choice for many PSPs, the new Pro VC80000 delivers 150 meters per minute, equal to about 10,000 B2 sheets (4+4) per hour, and on substrates up to 300gsm, and with precession and easy better than previous models. A super nice and intense conversation that hopefully gives you many answers to the newest member of the RICOH family - enjoy!

As mentioned a couple of times, CERM did some super nice panel debates from their booth, and James Brennan was in a panel with Stuart Morrison from Screen and Dennish Ebeltoft from Springfield. It is great to hear how solutions are actually integrated.  

Commercial manager Lizzie Bentley talks about IST Intech’s LED curing technology and the company’s recent rebranding from Integration Technology Ltd.

Infigo web-to-print has been around for some time; during the past years, however, we have seen them at more and more tradeshows worldwide, and the company is on an exciting journey. At LabelExpo, they revealed their latest update, a web-to-label with two-way communication to CERM. In this interview, Alex Bowell explains the advantages for the customers - and how Infigo visited customers and had beta customers for a long time to understand the label segment and create a web-to-label solution to be the best in the market. Super interesting to hear, and some of the features are super cool!

Every day is a new day in the life of CEO Charles Jarrold. BPIF was established in 1901 and has since focused on supporting its members consisting of Print Service Providers in the UK. The job is, according to Jarrold, to support the members with services that are beyond the work of the company itself. That goes from labor, legislation, future, events, environment, health and safety, and more. 55 employees enable BPIF to serve the UK industry and align activities with Intergraf - which BPIF is a member of. In the chat between Charles Jarrold and Editor Morten B. Reitoft, topics of all kinds are discussed, and an open and fruitful conversation. Enjoy!

Think of this for a second - how many photos are taken every day with all the SmartPhones on the market? Well, we looked it up, and the estimate is more than 3 billion photos every day, and with this vast amount of photos, obviously, there are opportunities. Taopix is one of the leading suppliers of software for photo products, however, as Michael Carey explains, we deliver the software, and customers utilize the software in thousands of ways - and as he says, still an amazing business potential. Taopix is ready to support customers and even offer business services so they can deliver turnkey solutions. With the increased number of high-quality digital printers, the opportunity to turn precious moments into mugs, t-shirts, books, etc., has only begun. Reach out to Michael and Taopix for more information!

Jacob Kent-Ledger is the Production Director, founder, and owner of London-based Citiprint - a small large-format company founded in 2016. The company promises the same delivery within most of London. I 'found' Jacob Kent-Ledger as he was featured in the SignLink magazine, and then Jacob posted a LinkedIn story about the coverage - which pushed our curiosity to learn more. So here we are. Jacob Kent-Ledger and Citiprint were founded in 2016, and though a tiny company, the company has developed a business model that outperforms larger companies. We ask if the same-day delivery enables higher margins - and the answer you will get if you watch the interview. Great to see young(er) people interested in starting a print business, and again, this proves to us that our industry IS attractive to younger generations. Great work, Jacob, and if we at INKISH can support you in any way, please reach out! LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkentledger/ LinkedIn Post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jacobkentledger_signlink-citiprint-industry-activity-7094726962543243264-lBY9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop SignLink article https://www.signlink.co.uk/News/Wide-format/8649/citiprint-looks-back-on

Arriving at the Windles Group headquarters in Thame indicated that this printing company is above most - and we weren't disappointed. Windles Group has specialized in the production of greeting cards and other, well, let's say, more complicated printed products that include covers and other products where you need to go the extra mile to get what you want. The brand new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 printing press is a perfector press. Still, it has built-in multiple curing systems - one is the AMS Spectral UV LED curing system, which we will hear and learn more about as the nice folks from AMS Spectral UV sponsor this INKISH film. The four curing systems on the press give Windles Group options to pick the right dryer or the right combination of driers to create stunning prints with PMS colors, foil, embossing, even metal dust, and more. Miles Podmore is the 3rd. Generation, head of production, has a new engineering degree and is now very pleased about his job, where he can combine his education with his passion for hands-on production. Super nice visit - and shout out to Jack Fischer - our new filmer - who filmed this project - Ziga still mastered the editing :-)

Brendan Perring and IPIA have become synonymous with the British Printing Industry, and as many may mostly see the public events, such as The IPIA Big Breakfast online event or excellent award shows, Editor Morten B. Reitoft realized in this interview how important IPIA and the work the federation does supporting the British industry. In the conversation that lasts 40 minutes (so make sure to have plenty of coffee), you will learn how IPIA made a difference to the negotiations in Downing Street 10 and how IPIA continues to evaluate itself to stay relevant and worth the membership fee. Great story, and add to that, a beginning that takes you to how Brendan Perring got involved with print. You'll like it!

For good reasons, Label Apeel is one of the UK's most recognized label converters. Whiskey, Gin, and Luxury product labels are what the company is specialized in, and they are super good at. Awards, lifelong customers, and close collaboration with their suppliers. The ABG 'Bertha' is one of more ABG machines at Label Apeel, yet a very purpose-made machine that gives Label Apeel excellent opportunities to win award after award and, of course, satisfy demanding customers. This is our first film with James Quirk as reporter/editor and Jack Fisher as filmer - GREAT job, gents! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-kellock-708346a7/

Enter the collaboration between industry leaders Enfocus, Infigo, HP & Kongsberg to get Jacques to the beach bar equipped & ready with his own personalized surfboard as smoothly as possible. An industry story about automation, collaboration, and serving happy customers. (spoiler alert! Happy end) Starring: Chris Minn (Infigo), Laurent De Wilde & Piet De Pauw (Enfocus), Rob Stalenburg (HP), Hilde Van Eetvelde (Kongsberg precision) & Jacques Michiels (INKISH). Camera: Žiga Kovač, INKISH. Production & screenplay: INKISH.TV

Michael Ryan is about to celebrate a personal milestone, September 1st, working 20 years for FESPA - a warm congratulations, and what an impact you and FESPA have - and we know you have a big share in that journey. Ryan also revealed that FESPA is adding a sustainability section to its website - interesting and totally aligned with what everybody in the industry is addressing. Also, 30% more visitors at FESPA just halfway into the show - no reason why Ryan shouldn't be smiling - congratulations!

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-minn/

If you say GEW, you also say UV - and as GEW is a partner with Mark Andy, we got the opportunity to talk with Director of International Sales, Marcus Greenbrook, about what GEW offers and how customers are accepting LED-UV as an alternative to the mercury-based lamps. Enjoy!

International Sales Manager Gary Doman from GEW explains the advantages of using LED-UV and how GEW supports OEMs and the replacement market globally. With fast curing time and even higher quality on several substrates, the reason for buying a UV solution should be evident, and Gary Doman shares that the energy-saving cost (from other curing methods) practically pays for the change. This is a great story; dig in!

When we met Simon Cooper from Solopress for the first time three years ago, his company Solopress had just invested in their first HP T-250. Now three years later, Cooper visits Innovationdays for the first time and is excited as it seems that Solopress will be the first investor in a new Müller Martini binding solution again. Great to meet people face to face.

Sometimes the Plockmatics online finishing products are SO well-integrated that you almost forget its not from the OEM, but nevertheless, today's guest, Ray Hillhouse from Plockmatic in the UK, gives you a great insight into the world of Plockmatic and Morgana + a recent acquisition. Plockmatic will present a new product at Innovationdays, so it may be yet another reason to visit Hunkeler Innovationdays in Lucern.

The best sailing ship is where the captain knows the details to get you safely home. Meeting Christophe Aussenac at C!Print was a lovely experience, and FESPA couldn’t hope for a better global President. Christophe Aussenac operates a printing company himself and knows the industry. In this interview with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, Christophe Aussenac explains FESPA and how the organization gives back the profit from the FESPA shows to its members. FESPA has many different offerings, though the shows are the ones known best.

Hunkeler Innovationdays takes place in Lucern from February 27th to March 2nd, and as part of our coverage, we invite ALL* exhibitors for an interview about what to expect. In this interview, you'll find Eef De Ridder from Ricoh Europe. Ricoh has already announced that they will present a new iteration of their popular VC70000 - now with an 'e' added to its name, but listen to Eef De Ridder and learn what more to expect from Innovationdays.

You see GEW everywhere - and they support conventional mercury-based UV and LED-UV. In this film, Director of Sales & Service Marcus Greenbrook explains how easy it is to shift from mercury to LED if you have a GEW frame and how LED UV is becoming increasingly important for converters. Now GEW is part of the EcoFlexo group. Each member remains an independent company but can offer end-to-end solutions by working together. EcoFlexo has the following members besides GEW - Hamillroad, COE, MPS, and Zeller + GMelin. We produced a film from each EcoFlexo member while in The Netherlands. For further information, visit the EcoFlexo website: www.ecoflexo.net

We met Hamillroad Software for the first time at LabelExpo back before COVID. Here is a link to the interview we did at the time https://inkish.tv/inkish-video/andy-cave/ In this film, Danielle Kinsella explains the advantages of using Hamillroad's DMS technology for improved quality. Now Hamillroad is part of the EcoFlexo group. Each member remains an independent company but can offer end-to-end solutions by working together. EcoFlexo has the following members besides Hamillroad - GEW, COE, MPS, and Zeller + GMelin. We produced a film from each EcoFlexo member while we were together in The Netherlands Danielle Kinsella is not working for Hamillroad anymore, but Danielle Kinsella and Hamillroad agreed to push the film anyway! For further information, visit the EcoFlexo website: www.ecoflexo.net

Solution Specialist Philip Dodge shows Editor Morten B. Reitoft Tharstern Desktop in this film. The demo takes us through how to create a quote, how Tharstern integrates with Avalare for accurate tax reporting, and finally, how Tharstern integrates with Power BI for super cool data visualization. Cool demo and a great chat with Philip Dodge - enjoy!

You may find this interview a bit nerdy, but technology is not only about the result but also how to get there. John Murphy from Tharstern is extremely patient with editor Morten B. Reitoft's questions and explains the flavors of JDF, the advantages of using databases and APIs, and how Tharstern integrates other solutions enabling customers integrated solutions to almost anything in the market. Great chat!

Tharstern Desktop is a comprehensive MIS solution tailored to PSPs working with everything from offset to packaging and everything in between. At PRINTING United, we got a chance to talk to Chief Revenue Officer Lee Ward from Tharstern. In an interesting interview, you will learn that the Desktop version is a strong platform with integrations to other major software platforms, able to integrate into almost any software at any given point with a strong set of APIs. Ward also gives an insight into the implementation process, time, pain stakes, and the value of choosing to upgrade existing MIS systems to Tharstern, obviously :-)  

Damien Hachet is asked the impossible question - print or finishing first? Of course, referring to the name of the Horizon Finishing First event also puts Hachet in a "difficult" situation as he represents Ricoh Europe. I won't reveal the answer, but he answers perfectly, so take a look at this interview filmed from The Horizon Finishing First event in Quickborn, Germany!

ABG has partnered with Actega Ecoleaf. In this Learn With Us session, Matt Burton from ABG has invited Paolo Grasso to his session to talk about Ecoleaf and its business potential. Great session and we for sure touch on some of the points many asks!

ABG is one of the absolute leading finishing partners in the label/flexible industry. In this session, Matt Burton takes on a tour to understand more about how the company includes customers in its development. In this Learn With Us session, you'll learn more about a very exciting project initiated by Mercian Labels, including CERM, Screen, and ABG. Listen and learn!

On the second day of LabelExpo-Americas, CERM invited Adrian Steele from Mercian Labels, UK, Stuart Morrison from Screen, and Matt Burton from ABG to discuss lights out production of labels, moderated by CEO Geert van Damme. It was interesting to learn from, so I interviewed the four gentlemen afterward about how to do it, what obstacles, and how this can benefit the entire industry. Here you have the Finishing part by Matt Burton. Enjoy!

Matthew Pullen works for Meteor Inkjet, and designs and produces the controller hard- and software enabling the print to hit the printheads in the right order, and fast enough! Matthew Pullen in particular works with the Meteor DropWatcher that compares the expected output with the actual output and enables through software to correct eventual errors on the go. Amazing what technology can do to maximize profitability. Enjoy!

Nick Khatri from Lake Image Systems is a world leader in variable data integrity and print quality inspection for the security, labels, packaging, and commercial print industries. By reading and processing the variable data on many printed items, they provide solutions to inspect, verify, track and report on billions of secure documents, labels, plastic cards, and packages daily.

At DURST Expo Label 2022 we got the chance to meet with Matt Burton from ABG. ABG is one of the most recognized suppliers of finishing equipment, embellishment, laser cutting, and software. Hard work, clever innovations, and close and trustful relationships are part of the secret sauce. For Burton, who is now the 4th generation, the growth is something to be proud of, but nothing is taken for a given, and we would be surprised if AGB wouldn't continue to see growth. Watch the interview yourself - it's a good one! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-burton-58928485/

The new President of FESPA, Christophe Aussenac, takes over a well-trimmed machine. Despite the pandemic, FESPA is strong on education innovation, and maximizes its presence with 37 national associations, never leaving anybody without the opportunity to discuss, learn, and take the appropriate actions to make our industry better! A warm welcome to President Aussenac.

In this interview, former President of FESPA, Christian Duyckaerts, talk with Jacques Michiels from INKISH.BENELUX and a great question are what Christian Duyckaerts, particularly, look back on with pride. Exciting results - but listen for yourself!  

Managing Director Lucy Swanston from Nutshell Creative Marketing in the UK has used Market Direct for nine years and sees the solution as a competitive advantage for her customers and her company. Listen to her in this interview we did at the eProductivity Software/EFI Connect 2022.

Mark Hinder is a well-known character in the European printing industry, and his work with Ricoh Europe is an old passion that comes through with Ricoh. In this talk with editor Morten B. Reitoft, Mark Hinder explains Edge and how it makes sense for customers to use Ricoh as a partner on what most would consider a consultancy business. Enjoy!

In this short interview FESPA CEO Neil Felton talk about the success of FESPA Amsterdam 2021. Enjoy!

Michael Ryan is almost the synonym of FESPA, and at the Amsterdam 2021 show, everybody held their breath - will it take place, will visitors come, will exhibitors get the return expected - and yes, yes, and yes. Michael Ryan reviews the first days, and it's positive for a good reason. The interview was done just before day two started, and as this is edited and published almost at the end of day two, we can report that Day 2 was busy, with more guests than the first day and a humming buzz like bees in a cube.

In this online interview, Neil Felton from FESPA openly answers some of the questions we asked, so enjoy the video. FESPA Amsterdam opens its doors for the public in a little more than a week and will be the first major tradeshow in Europe in the hopefully soon post-pandemic time. Neil Felton talks about a massive interest from exhibitors - so we take that the real test will be how many attendees we will see. As Felton underscores, it is the quality of the visitors rather than the quantity - but listen to the interview, and hopefully, enjoy :-) LinkedIn Neil Felton

On the second day at the Peak Performance Print Experience event, we got a chance to ask Gareth Ward from Print Business in the UK about his views on the event and the Jet Press 750S. As expected, the answer is not about the technology but more about what the technology can do business-wise - and we liked that answer. But listen for yourself and enjoy the insights from one of the leading media in our industry. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-ward-792b3312/

Fujifilm's PR company also visited the Peak Performance Print Experience event, AD Communication - represented by Tom Platt. But what does a PR company do? And can a communications specialist also be passionate about technology? Well, listen to what Tom Platt has to say! LinkedIn Profile.

Ali Ridha Jaffar is the VP of Syncoms Group in the UK. The company is a commercial printing company, but Jaffar has also become a recognized presenter at numerous EFI Storefront presentations. The great thing about listening to a customer talking about any software is the passion. It's also to understand that there are steep learning curves with all solutions - and as Ali Ridha Jaffar says in this interview, it's not about setting up the prices and the designs and the flow, but how your web presence can get you even more successful. Ali Ridha Jaffar's LinkedIn profile.

In times where we focus on efficiency, speed - is there at all space for focusing on quality, and if so, how to identify customers willing to pay for quality. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-malpas-21403a24/

Anthony has been the number one ambassador for speed for years, and I want to understand why this is important and how you obtain and motivate the company to also focus on speed. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-thirlby-26b6367/

In this INKISH film COO Jon Bailey from 'Precision Proco Group' talks about how the group was founded literally moments before the total lockdown last year. The advantages of working together and creating a printing group with similar values and value propositions are the foundation for future growth. This is an exciting story, so see it before your neighbor.

Occasionally during Corona times, I was using photography just to take self-portraits. And as a kind of journal, really. I know it was hard for so many other businesses. Some of them, sadly, didn't survive. But what I think was good from that was that it caused us all to pause and to reset. This is a photograph I took. And then there's no painting involved. But it's all done using image manipulation. And it's one of the things that's great during Corona times. And it's something I want to spend a little more time doing. So, I sent this photo because that can be my office now. All I need is an iPad and some chocolate. But what it shows is that we don't have to be stuck in our work offices all the time. That I can work from home. I can say to my wife and daughter: Yeah, let's go away for a couple of days. But I bring my office with me. And if I do have to stay at a hotel somewhere, I could work in the evening. While you're there remotely you should be saying to someone: Hey - give me a quick tour around the factory. Just show me the video on your phone. So, I use technology among places like LinkedIn and Help Forums and I get to meet and talk to people I would have never met in the real world otherwise. We take that offline. We have a Zoom together. I might have an online beer or some online chocolate with them. So, all these things can still happen with technology. I'm not saying that technology is will end all. But we can do an awful lot with it. A lot more than people think we can. It is a lot easier for me to work from home. And every day practically I go for a walk or a run. It's not very populated around from where I am. Well, if I choose the right places, it's not. But it's amazing what pops into your head. And sometimes I'll come back having had a lovely walk, thinking about nature. And other days I come back having had a brilliant business idea. Sometimes quite radically. If that email doesn't get answered for an hour it's not going to be the end of the world. This is Martin. He is my office elephant. So, I may be working on my own, but I've got someone watching over me. Making sure that my attention doesn't stray too much. So, I'm okay with that. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/

Not many years luxury labels weren't exactly what you expected with digital - but the combination of HP Indigo and the KURZ DM-Jetliner seems to be a real game-changer. In this film, we talk to Managing Director David Richards from Amberley Labels. He appraises the opportunities - so if you are interested in new technology, labels, and how to add value to your label production - this is a good starting point. Enjoy!

With global e-commerce sales rocketing towards $5 trillion, ignoring it is now not an option. But whatever W2P platform you choose, you must think about what happens next. HP Site Flow provides the answer by enabling you to automate the digital to physical at scale, regardless of product or device. So, let’s free your inbox. Let’s automate order ingest, pre-press, imposition, track and traceability, production, and shipping. Let’s do that thousands of times a day. Let’s stop talking about Industry 4.0. Let’s live and breathe it instead. Let’s connect. Kirk Lewis https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-lewis-459b0211/

A New Normal brings to us a new age and many new ways of working within new opportunities, Vpress want to show us how this new market can be embraced with affordable ease and make print an essential convenience within our customers lives for the future. Kelvin Bell https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinbell/

Join Infigo's CEO and founder Douglas Gibson, on the 20th April on inkish.tv, as he demonstrates how you can set up your own online print shop in 30 minutes. Our complete Web-To-Print solution offers everything you need to digitalise, adapt and grow your business. Using our innovative and intuitive tools, regardless of your skill set, you can: - quickly create e-commerce websites; - take orders any time of the day; - easily add products and design templates; - seamlessly configure automated workflows to process jobs more efficiently. Our world-class technology is supported by a knowledgeable and dedicated team, who always work in close partnership with our customers. Douglas Gibson https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasgibson2008/

Eileen Morrison works for the printing company Henry Ling in the UK, and though she is relatively new to Henry Ling, she has a lot of experience in the book printing domain. Henry Ling is a 140 years old printing company based in Dorchester with a dedicated focus on Journals and Books. It is related to their recent investment in the Canon ProStream 1800 that this session has been set up. We get the chance to talk about customers, technology, and business, and though we both were not a hundred percent sure where we wanted the session to end - I liked the session and believe it gives the viewer a great insight. https://inkish.news/article/Nzgy https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmorrisonuk/

Baker Labels is a sub-contractor of labels to other printers and print professionals in the UK and, of course, operates with a lot of different types of equipment. In our Learn With Us Inkjet sessions, he explains why the Screen Inkjet has earned its place in Baker Labels. Enjoy.

Solopress in the UK is in many ways a first-mover in the printing industry - and being the first HP T-250 Wide page customer in Europe, it's, of course, interesting to hear what Managing Director Simon Cooper has to say about the investment. Solopress is a commercial printing company, and with HP's new Brilliant Ink and highspeed inkjet, Solopress now takes a huge step in offering print that would have been printed on analog equipment in the past. Interesting times, ladies and gentlemen. This film was part of our Learn With Us Inkjet. Enjoy!

Direct mail is the third largest media channel in the UK after TV and digital, worth an estimated £1.7bn annually. COVID has seen a great resurgence in brands turning to mail as a trusted way to communicate with clients whilst the majority of people are working from home. But COVID aside, why in this day and age should you still use direct mail as part of your marketing mix and how can you use print to communicate successfully? Join us for an interactive and fun session hosted by The Dragonfly Agency’s Managing Director, Isla Munro who will talk us through the agency process from receiving the original client brief to delivering an engaging mailpack through the letterbox. She will shine a focus on print technologies and opportunities which help to acquire and retain clients.

Soon after the pandemic got its grip on the world, the British Web-to-Print company Vpress started The Crown Pub. Two times a week, the pub opened its doors for users to discuss meaningful subjects. Rarely the topics were about anything relating to Vpress and their products. Regardless Kelvin Bell and his team continued the pub, and in this session, we talk to Kelvin Bell, whether this is just REALLY smart marketing, will this format continue forever, and what has the take-aways been for Vpress.

Dan Brunton is the owner and Managing Director of Brunton Business Publications - a dedicated B2B publisher for the global fibre-based packaging industry, with magazines 'International Paper Board Industry,' 'Corrugated Today,' ‘Packaging Portal,' 'Folding Carton Industry,' and 'Recovered Fibre News.' In this context, we have invited Dan to join us for a conversation about one of the first 3D virtual events for the global corrugated industry - namely ConneXion - why did he did this, the considerations, and the takeaway. Hopefully, an exciting conversation looking at how and why vendors need to use new and innovative methods of staying in touch with packaging converters and Brunton's ability to deliver on this.

Got bottlenecks? Hiring more personnel? Building tech solutions vs. buying? There is a hidden cost associated with these, but end-to-end automation could help. Learn how to calculate these costs and then learn how end-to-end workflow automation could help your business.

How does web-to-print solutions influences the Smart Factory and wherein the flow do you see the future of web-to-print - Douglas Gibson, Infigo Software

How can printing companies use HP Digital Solutions software to drive business - by Kirk Lewis and Tim Webster demoing the use of HP Siteflow.

How can printing companies use HP Digital Solutions software to drive business - by Tim Webster HP Solutions with Ulrich Schätzl, Simon Smogur, Jon Tolley, and Chris Knighton.

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. Google, Amazon, and other large companies have discovered that Direct Mail and print have a high value. In this episode, PrintChampion Matthew Parker encourages you to make a small DM campaign to test the product we sell ourselves. As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. Do you have a personal brand? In this episode, PrintChampion, Matthew Parker explains why you should spend time on your brand and your company's offerings, services, etc. This is important - Not enough people are thinking about this. You Should. As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. According to recent studies, are you aware that a vast majority don't want to have meetings, but prefer to buy online? What can you do to get through to the print buyer? As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Paul Hornby is the Managing Directory of Foilco Limited - a UK based company producing foils. We met him in Copenhagen and asked him how the environmental program progresses, and rest assured - it goes well. In 2019 Foilco committed to a recycling program of the waste collected among its customers, turning the waste into environmentally friendly products. But listen for yourself.

In this 'Over the Skype' session, we get to know more about Tim Cox, the MD of British Vpress. Vpress is the developer of the Coreprint web-to-print solution and also known by many because of the Crown Pub that many may have heard about here during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about a lot of different things - an episode we really like. As with all our ‘Over the Skype’ interviews, quality is limited to bandwidth, web-cams, and ability to literally LIVE mix the conversations. However, it works, and with Over the Skype, we will bring you more than 20 exciting people, and angles on the industry as it is right now. Enjoy!

SiteFlow is nothing but an amazing workflow solution. Though delivered by HP, the software is Vendor Agnostic, as PSP Global Head of Sales and Business Development, Chris Knighton, explains in this 'Learn with Us' session. Amazing software, and presented as a role-play between HP and a printing company. Looks really cool!

Douglas Gibson is the Managing Director of Infigo Software in the UK. In this 'Learn with Us' session he talks about the processes you should consider before investing in Web-to-Print. What we really like about his presentation is his use of "dreams" vs "reality" approach - it inspired us, what do you think?

In this 'Learn with us' session, Managing Director Tim Cox from Vpress gives you a great introduction to what considerations to do before investing in a web-to-print solution. One thing is, of course, the strength of the supplier, but also many good advises on what to look for in the software itself.

Mark Hinder and Ricoh Europe bring valuable information about how to look into investment - even during the COVID-19 crisis.

David Pittman is the editor of Digital Labels & Packaging. In this, Over the Skype session he and editor Morten Reitoft talk about the importance of both tradeshows, trade media, and how sometimes trade media's importance is maybe slightly undervalued. As with all our ‘Over the Skype’ interviews, quality is limited to bandwidth, web-cams, and ability to literally LIVE mix the conversations. However, it works, and with Over the Skype, we will bring you more than 20 exciting people, and angles on the industry as it is right now. Enjoy!

Chris Knighton is the PSP Global Head of Sales at HP Solutions, and that is actually a role that is relatively new to him. Together with a business partner Chris Knighton ran his own company from 2013 where the vision was to create a software solution that would enable global brands to connect to their PSP's wherever located. More than 600 companies and global brands have already taken this path, and recently HP acquired the company and merged it into the software solutions already known. Great story and great to understand what HP Site Flow is capable of plus great to hear what the visions have been throughout the years. As with all our 'Over the Skype' interviews, quality is limited to bandwidth, web-cams, and ability to literally LIVE mix the conversations. However, it works, and with Over the Skype, we will bring you more than 20 exciting people, and angles on the industry as it is right now. Enjoy!   For further information - please reach out to GSBsolutions@hp.com

Data and access to the same are today more essential ever. Fortunately, companies like Smithers, and people like Sean Smyth work every day collecting the needed data from an incredible number of sources. In this (long), but VERY exciting Over the Skype, Sean Smyths share his view on the importance of data and why the data is needed. As with all our 'Over the Skype' interviews, quality is limited to bandwidth, web-cams, and ability to literally LIVE mix the conversations. However, it works, and with Over the Skype, we will bring you more than 20 exciting people, and angles on the industry as it is right now. Enjoy!

ePac is, by far, one of the most recognized companies in the printing industry these days. With digital production of roll/pouches, the company has got attention from brand-owners of all sizes. Small print-run, fast turn-around time, stunning quality, and well - as MD Johnny Hobeika explains, in this interview, competitive prices, when everything from time, to obsolete stock, is taken into considerations. Great interview. Great company!

One of the more exciting companies we have met is for sure Hamillroad Software from the UK. We have mentioned the company on several occasions on INKISH. In this film, we talk to Owner & CEO Andy Cave about their amazing screening technology. The technology is called DMS - short for Digitally Modulated Screening, and no - it's not AM, FM, Stochastic, or anything you know. The most amazing thing about DMS is that the quality is stunning; at the same time, printers can save ink. Watch, Like, and Share this film - we LIKE it a lot

INKISH hosted for the first time ever our NON-EVENT. The Non-event is celebrating the people that have been in front of the camera, or been supporting INKISH during the past years. This is a new recurring event, and the idea is to give space for the people we have featured to connect in a new way. We invited 150 people, and 32 decided to join us. Our guests came from Japan, Canada, USA, UK, Belgium, Sweden, and Denmark - and we are confident that next year, even more, will come. We asked most of our participants to talk LIVE during the dinner - and here is Mark Hinder from the UK. Mark Hinder has worked with digital inkjet for many years is a very experienced person. He is maybe most known for his work at Konica-Minolta where he was deeply involved with the KM-1 but has recently moved to Ricoh-Europe where he continues to work with inkjet. Enjoy!

Mike Grehan got a great idea when he met CHILI publish at drupa 2016. With a background in the funeral industry, he saw a gigantic potential in making coffins out of paper/board, and an even larger potential with personalized print on coffins. When we met him at SPICYtalks 19 in Berlin - ironically in a crematorium turned into a cultural venue, we got the chance to do this interview with him. This interview clearly shows a couple of interesting things - first; We don't think any at CHILI publish ever considered that CHILI Publisher could be used to make personalized coffins. Second, this clearly shows that paper and printing technology still can be used to invent new solutions, and in this incident also turning something like wooden coffins into an environmentally friendly solution. Rest in peace and enjoy!

At the recent SPICYtalks in Berlin, we spoke with Alan Dixon, who is the CEO & Managing Director of UK and Australian based Workflowz. Seeing the amazing thing CHILI Publisher is capable of doing, the ever-recurring question must be - why aren't more people investing in the software? CHILI Publisher is a success, but as we also spoke to CEO Kevin Goeminne about, CHILI publish has only a fraction of the market currently. Depending on partners who understand the software, who is capable of introducing it to the right customers, must be a challenge. In this interview, Alan Dixon also touches upon the fact that it's also a question about overcoming a 'fear factor' when investing in technology like CHILI Publisher. Enjoy the interview :-)

At the recent SPICYtalks 2019 in Berlin, one of the speakers was Theresa Regli. She is a specialist in DAM (Digital Asset Management) Systems. In this interview, she speaks with editor Morten B. Reitoft about IP rights, what size companies should look into DAM's, and many more very exciting topics. Dig in, Enjoy, and remember to share.

At PRINTING United in Dallas INKISH.TV broadcasted LIVE from the show floor. Two of our very good friends are Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson. Both are well known in the printing industry. Both have been heavily involved in developing and execution of trade shows like InPrint, FESPA, and other shows. Now Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson are working on a new project called FM Future. In this interview, Frazer Chesterman talks over the doings of the new company, so dig in and listen to what the two chaps have to say!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. Everybody talks about content marketing, but how do you get around making long, engaging, and thought leadership articles? Well - you don't. Matthew Parker, as usual, has some great ideas that you can learn from, and easily do yourself. As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. Most Sales People don't spend a lot of time on sales. They may think so, but they don't. Get the insights from your host Matthew Parker! As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. If you have a photo of your printing press on your website, remove it NOW. Of course, your equipment is nice, but most customers don't care. You can even use a potato if you like, as long as the results are great. You may even make a conversation with your customer more difficult. Want to know more why? Watch this 7th episode of your own PrintChampion, Matthew Parker. As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. Of course, you can keep on "selling" on price and become my commodity supplier, but you can also choose to become my go-to printer. TPDP is short for Target, Pain and the Difference Principle. Doesn't this sound interesting already? As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally also a host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. I guess you would have thought that you should sell on quality and service, but all your competitors do the same, and if I was a print buyer can't get more accurate details about why I should work with you, I end up choosing on price. Matthew Parker enables the discussion, and you can learn from it. Watch, Like, and Share.

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally also a host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. In "the good old days," printers could make a decent margin on selling print, and then came the online printers! Where are you as a printer today? And where do you want to be in the future? Get some insights from your very own PrintChampion Matthew Parker. Matthew Parker has a background as a print buyer himself and therefore is better than most to give you useful advises on what works. As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. The ever-recurring questions are how you, as a printing company, can sell more? In this third episode, Matthew Parker explains how important referrals are and that 93% of your clients are willing to give you one. Matthew Parker has a background as a print buyer himself and therefore is better than most to give you useful advises on what works. As usual enjoy. Watch, listen, like, and share!

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. In this second episode, Mattew Parker ask the fundamental question of what to do if you lose your most valuable customers? Do you have a plan on how to keep your customers, but also on how to grow them. Matthew Parker has ​great insight from being a print buyer himself for a large publishing company, so watch, like, listen, and share.

Matthew Parker is an author, speaker and finally host on his very own Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel on INKISH.TV. Matthew Parker lives in the UK and has been a keynote speaker at events all over the world. With his background as a print buyer for a large publishing company he knows a lot of what's right- and wrong in the sales process and on the new Matthew Parker PrintChampion channel he will poor great insights for salespeople, management, and people who need to get a refreshing perspective on the buying/selling process. We are happy to welcome Matthew Parker as part of our offerings - and the best way to support his work is, as usual,​ to watch, like, and share the film.

In this 4th Richard Askam episode, Richard talks about creating your own tribe. Of course, you know a tribe is, but how does that relates to your work, the printing industry, customers, and how to grow your business? Well - take a listen for yourself, listen, and learn. All you hear is just an opinion - but the opinion of Richard Askam is a strong opinion that hopefully will seed your mind and bring you forward. We love!

When the Internet was introduced, many believed that the paperless society was a reality, but that wasn't the case. When the so-called financial crisis shattered the world in 2008 changes in the consumption of paper and print, many people started to consider weather print this time could set up the final sign - "RIP." Regardless of the forecasts print is absolutely not dead but may change faster than most understand. As always Richard Askam has an opinion - and you can learn from it here. Enjoy the Richard Askam Channel on INKISH.TV and start thinking!

In this second episode on the new Richard Askam Channel, host Richard Askam talks about "the dirty subject of money," and as usual his thought-provoking statements make you think. "All I have is just an opinion," have almost become a payoff for Richard Askam but this film is great to watch. Great to learn from. And Great to share. Enjoy the Richard Askam Channel on INKISH.TV and start thinking!

One of our very favorite persons in the printing industry, Matthew Parker from Profitable Print Relationships, have chosen to be part of INKISH with his very own channel. We have during the past days recorded the first 11 episodes that stretch from personal branding, social media profiles, sales, engaging with clients, selling on anything else than price, and more. Matthew Parker is an experienced speaker, consultant, and author and has a large audience globally. The new channel will be called 'Matthew Parker PrintChampion' and we can't wait to publish the first films shortly. Before we broke up with each other INKISH editor, Morten Reitoft asked Matthew Parker a few questions about what to expect. Watch, Listen, Like, Share - and stay tuned for truly great hands-on ideas to grow your business!

Richard Askam is a speaker, a writer, and a man with an opinion. Rather than blindly following the conventions Richard Askam question the things that we often take for granted. In a world that moves faster and faster, we tempt to forget the importance of in-depth insights and considerations and it even spread to the decisions in life that really matters - like how are we supposed to communicate with each other. Enjoy Richard Askam Channel on INKISH.TV and start thinking!

At the recent Scanpack exhibition in Gothenburg, we met with Managing DIrector Paul Hornby from Foilco. The UK-based foil producer tells us about their new environmental program. "The metalized foil itself is environmentally friendly but the polyester base delivering the foil isn't and since I want to my little contribution to a better environment, we collect the waste and use it for recycling - in our case cement." Paul Hornby also tells about the "Multiplicity" event where designers can learn how to use foils in their designs. Cool to talk to Paul - but listen for yourself :-)

With the new Richard Askam Channel opinions will be said. Opinions about philosophy, business, marketing and who knows even some personal insights? The episodes will be published monthly, take about 10-12 minutes each and will end with a question. The question you should ask your colleagues, your customers, or even better - yourself. This is group therapy at a high level. Richard Askam is a keynote speaker, a writer and always ready to discuss. Not the types of discussions with conclusions or already established arguments - but more the kind of discussions that will leave both you and Richard open to any further discussion. This is what The Richard Askam Channel is all about. Be inspired, be generous, give back, be inspired, spread the word and let’s build a better print world. A better world can only be made if opinions are shared freely and open - and with the new Richard Askam channel all opinions matters - are you game?

Matthew Parker is one of the leading influencers in the printing industry and we made a "Conversations" with him on INKISH.TV. This is a teaser for the film, that can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awf2UrnewG8

In this INKISH Conversations, we speak with Print Champion Matthew Parker from Profitable Print Relationships. Matthew Parker used to work as a print buyer in a larger publishing group and have gained much knowledge over a 15+ years professional life to buy print, and in his company and role as Print Champion, he lectured business owners, salespeople, and industry in the art of sales. His intense focus on hos printers can make more money selling print, how they should change the emphasize from price to value is stunningly great and so much aligned with the very reason for the existence of INKISH.TV. Enjoy this 30-minute 'conversations' with your Print Champion Matthew Parker.

Richard Askam is an international speaker and recognized as one of the best speakers from Dscoop, Pure Digital, Argos Inspiration Days, TED, and many more. In this conversation INKISH editor Morten Reitoft speaks with Richard Askam about his business, why words matters and more. Great inspiration for business owners. Take a listen for about 20 minutes and learn.

Mark Hinder is head of Market Development for Konica Minolta and for those who follow him on LinkedIn and other channels you find a professional with a great passion for the inkjet machine he represents. Konica Minolta introduced their AccurioJet KM-1 at DRUPA, and since then numerous installations have been installed globally. At the recent Print Next 18 event in Stockholm, we got the chance to talk with Mark Hinder about KM-1, Dot Freeze Technology, Market and more - watch and enjoy these 10 minutes of knowledge and pure passion!

At the Argos Inspiration Days 2018, Richard Askam gave a FANTASTIC speech using an Island to illustrate the obstacles in the printing industry. It was entertaining, educating, and a great inspiration to end first Day's Inspiration Day.

At the Argos Inspiration Days 2018, Operational Planning & Solutions Manager James Belton gave a great speech about investing in finishing equipment in order to avoid pitfalls.

At the Argos Inspiration Days 2018, Applications Development Senior Manager Mathew Faulkner gave a really great presentation about the amazing possibilities with print. Canon has developed an imaginary brand "The Elemental" which is a full design of a shop, products, signage, decor etc. to showcase the possibilities.

At the Argos Inspiration Days 2018, Frazer Chesterman gave a fantastic speech about change in customer behaviour, a collaboration between people and how we have changed purchasing to be an emotional rather than intellectual behaviour!

Andy Campbell must have one of the greatest work in the world. Working as Application and Innovation Manager for Ricoh Europe gives him the opportunity to think about applications and products that can support Ricoh's ever increasing number of customers to increase their profit. We met him at Sign&Print in Stockholm, where he share his views on market and future requirements.