Randi Kerkaert · Product Manager · Summa · FESPA Barcelona 2026

At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft speaks with Randi Kerkaert from Summa about the launch of the new Vantage series and the thinking behind developing an entirely new platform for digital finishing.

Rather than simply upgrading existing technology, Summa went back to the drawing board, speaking extensively with customers, operators, and industry veterans to understand real-world production challenges before designing the new system.

The conversation explores how the Vantage platform expands Summa beyond traditional label and signage applications into folding carton, technical textiles, industrial applications, automotive materials, and flexible packaging. Randi Kerkaert explains why modern productivity is no longer only about speed, but increasingly about workflow efficiency, reducing operator errors, automation, and integration into larger production ecosystems.

A fascinating discussion about product development, customer-driven innovation, industrial applications, and why efficient workflows increasingly matter more than raw machine speed alone.