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From Pirate to Corporate America · Christoph Schacht · Entrepreneur & Investor

Mergers and Acquisitions take many shapes, and in this film, we talk to Christoph Schacht, who recently left his position as COO from EFI/Direct Smile. Direct Smile is a well-known software used by many print service providers globally. This story is about the company, which Christoph Schacht himself refers to as a ‘Pirate’ company, and how the failed three times getting to America, how they got in contact with EFI, and how Due Diligence was a process that has been a learning experience about Corporate America for Christoph Schacht.

Enjoy – yet another great session about M&As.

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Charles Jarrold · CEO · BPIF · Print Matters 2026

At Intergraf Print Matters in Budapest, Morten Reitoft speaks with Charles Jarrold, Chief Executive Officer of the BPIF (British Printing Industries Federation), following a panel discussion focused on sustainability, CO₂ reduction, and the practical realities facing the printing industry. While environmental responsibility remains a key topic across the industry, Charles explains why sustainability must be approached through the lens of business reality. Drawing on insights from a panel that included representatives from commercial printing, book manufacturing, and the ink supply chain, the discussion highlights the balance between environmental ambitions, economic viability, and customer expectations. The conversation explores how sustainability initiatives have evolved over the past decade. While legislation and regulatory requirements continue to drive change, Charles points out that customer demand and a genuine commitment from businesses to "do the right thing" are increasingly important motivations. For many companies, sustainability is no longer simply a compliance exercise but an integral part of how they operate and compete. Morten and Charles also discuss the complexities of packaging, books, and print-on-demand production. While reducing waste remains a common goal, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding the broader environmental picture. Packaging, for example, often plays a critical role in reducing food waste, while advances in just-in-time book production have helped reduce the number of unsold books that were historically pulped. The interview touches on the challenges of sustainability legislation, recycling requirements, de-inking, digital printing technologies, and the role of manufacturers in supporting industry-wide environmental goals. Charles argues that meaningful progress requires collaboration across the entire value chain, from suppliers and manufacturers to printers and customers. The discussion concludes with reflections on Brexit, European legislation, and the continuing importance of collaboration between the BPIF and Intergraf. Despite the UK's departure from the European Union, Charles explains why close cooperation with European industry organizations remains essential, particularly in helping members understand and adapt to legislation that continues to influence cross-border trade and business operations. A thoughtful conversation about sustainability, environmental responsibility, packaging, legislation, and the practical challenges of balancing commercial success with long-term environmental goals.

Thomas Grübner · Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter · Elbe-Leasing Print Symposium ´26

At the Print Symposium in Murnau, Southern Germany, Morten Reitoft speaks with Thomas Grübner from Elbe-Leasing about the financial challenges facing the print industry. In the “Danger Zone” discussion, they address how banks and financial institutions increasingly hesitate to finance printing companies, while also highlighting the industry’s innovation, creativity, and importance as a medium of communication. Grübner argues that the industry itself, printers, associations, finance companies, and media, must work together to better communicate the value and future of print.

Matthias Heinz · COO · CTRL-S · OPS26

Workflow is more than managing a single product stream in most shops. Symphony is the orchestration tool that conducts the production streams through the most efficient pathways. Matze Heinz explains how orchestration is essential in a modern online print workflow.

Dan Devau · CEO · Camad · PRINTING United 2025

At Printing United in Orlando, Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH meets with Dan Devau from Camad in Toronto to talk about his company’s history, growth, and latest investment in printing technology. Devau reflects on how Camad, founded by his father in the 1960s, continues to thrive through a mix of hard work, adaptability, and an enduring focus on quality. His father, now 92, still visits the company regularly and remains fascinated by the evolution of print technology — often walking the shop floor and marveling at how far the industry has come. Camad’s production is remarkably diverse, covering everything from event graphics, corporate branding, and film industry projects to outdoor displays, corrugated packaging, and stadium graphics — including all the printed materials for the Toronto Blue Jays. The company maintains a balance between traditional and modern printing methods, operating both digital and screen presses. The screen press still runs 16 hours a day, while new digital systems are helping expand capacity and improve efficiency. A key focus of the conversation is Camad’s latest investment — an Agfa Onset X Pantera currently en route from Europe to Canada. The new press will replace the company’s long-serving HP 10,000, later upgraded to an 11,000, which is now discontinued. Although Devau initially considered another Agfa model, the decision shifted after his production team — composed of highly experienced press operators — strongly recommended the Pantera for its power, speed, vacuum strength, and productivity. Devau explains that trusting the input of skilled employees has always been essential to his decision-making process. He also shares insights from his visit to Agfa’s headquarters in Belgium, where he saw firsthand the company’s dedication to research, engineering, and customer collaboration. That experience reinforced his belief that investing in high-quality, reliable equipment supported by a strong technical foundation is the best long-term strategy. Despite his initial hesitation toward automation, Devau emphasizes that Camad’s core philosophy is to keep human eyes on every print — maintaining hands-on quality control to ensure that every product leaving the shop meets the company’s high standards. After more than 65 years in business, Camad’s guiding principles remain unchanged — a legacy passed down from Devau’s father: always plan for growth, never fear investment, and never compromise on quality. These values, Devau concludes, are what continue to set Camad apart in Canada’s competitive printing landscape and what will keep the company thriving for years to come.

Jeff Mercier · President · BOPI · Re-investing in Koenig & Bauer

Jeff Mercier is the President of BOPI - a commercial printing company in Bloomington, south of Chicago. BOPI is a family-owned company that produces high-end, great-quality commercial print work from brochures, prospects, leaflets, books, and more - and the customers are diverse from local businesses to large nationwide corporates. The company has a lot of printing and post-press equipment, and it's because of their previous acquisition of a Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 that we are visiting BOPI, as they recently acquired an iPress 106 also from Koenig & Bauer. The iPress has been a good investment for BOPI as the machine die-cut faster and better than the previous older solutions, so not only has existing working become more profitable, but it has also opened up for new technology, as BOPI also invested in a folder gluer - also from Koenig & Bauer. Jeff Mercier's father, Tom Mercier, tells us that buying equipment is about relations and trust - and he is very vocal about his experiences during his life as a printer. Executive Vice President Jeff Fritzen, who handle sales, also tell how new equipment leads to more business - as he can show samples, tell customers about new capabilities, and well, BOPI have got a new family member that seems to be a very welcomed member of the BOPI family. Enjoy the film!

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Increased Productivity using CERM and ESKO ·...

Increased productivity is extremely important - and yes, CERM and ESKO play an enormous role with the Sicialian label producer Auroflex. Still, the business is developed around a quality and passion for supporting the Sicilian wine, food, and luxury products industry. But Auroflex does many things that are a bit out of the standard, for example, an annual design competition, where designers are invited to challenge Auroflex - and all the designs are produced to show what's possible - and as Fabio Butera tells INKISH, this develops a close relationship between Auroflex and the designers, that eventually will make some of the most complex and interesting design. Auroflex produces labels in both flexo, digital, and offset. The most important reason for investment in print technology is from Nilpeter - an offset/flexo hybrid machine - by all means, an amazing company, and see how CERM and ESKO are used in planning, pricing, color management, and, of course, inspection - in tightly integrated solutions - merging beauty with efficiency - love it.

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