Heiner Rupperath · Director · Brother · FESPA Barcelona 2026

At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft speaks with Heiner Rupperath from Brother Industries about industrial printing, customer relationships, and how innovation often comes from the most unexpected places. The conversation explores how “industrial print” is increasingly difficult to define, spanning everything from garment decoration and merchandising to highly specialized applications for footwear, leather, and other industrial sectors. Heiner Rupperath explains how Brother works with customers ranging from small innovative niche producers to massive production environments operating hundreds of machines. One of the most fascinating stories involves an Italian footwear producer using 28 separate process steps to create highly customized premium shoes, demonstrating how creativity and specialization can create entirely new business opportunities. The interview also touches on long-term customer relationships, trust, automation, software, and the Japanese company culture inside Brother, where the philosophy “At Your Side” is treated as far more than just a slogan. A warm and insightful conversation about industrial print, innovation, relationships, and why the future of print is often shaped as much by people and creativity as by technology itself.

André Albrecht · Head of Myze & Microfactory · Brother · FESPA Barcelona 2026

At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft speaks with André Albrecht from Brother Industries about software, automation, workflows, and why connected ecosystems are becoming increasingly important in textile and garment production. The conversation explores how Brother’s software ambitions are expanding far beyond traditional DTG workflows and toward a broader ecosystem that integrates DTG, DTF, embroidery, large-format solutions, and, eventually, products from the newly acquired Mutoh portfolio. André Albrecht explains why workflow software is no longer just about production automation, but also about analytics, service, support, sales enablement, and helping customers grow their businesses. The discussion also touches on AI, open workflows, connected hardware, and why software development has become one of the biggest strategic areas for future growth in print production. An insightful conversation about how software, connectivity, and workflow intelligence are increasingly becoming as important as the hardware itself.

Koji Yamanaka · Executive Officer · Brother ·  FESPA Barcelona 2026

At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft speaks with Koji from Brother Industries about the company’s acquisition of Mutoh, cultural differences in global business, and what it takes to lead in an industry that is changing fast. Coming from the semiconductor industry, Koji shares how listening to customers remains the most important skill, regardless of industry, and explains how Brother balances Japanese heritage with the need for regional strategies across Europe, the US, and Asia. The conversation also explores how different cultures communicate value, why partnerships and openness matter more than ever, and why the printing industry continues to attract people for its collaborative spirit and positive energy. A thoughtful discussion about leadership, strategy, teamwork, and the future direction of industrial print technology.

Folker Stachetzki · Marketing Manager · Brother Industrial EMEA

Folker Stachetzki · Brother · POLIGRFIKA · FESPA Amsterdam 2024

Interview Poligrafika, Aneta Łukaszewska Production by INKISH LinkedIn Profile Folker Stachetzki https://www.linkedin.com/in/folker-stachetzki-bb7421209/