Expografica 2026 Mexico

Javier Barragán CEO Carton.com · Expográfica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Nayelli González Menéndez from Revista El Impresor speaks with Javier Barragán from Carton.com about the growing opportunities in the corrugated packaging industry and how the company supports both new entrepreneurs and established carton producers with machinery and production solutions. Carton.com presents itself as a complete ecosystem combining corrugated board production, converting equipment, printing systems, gluing solutions, and customized machinery designed specifically for the Mexican market. From large corrugators stretching over 100 meters to digital printing and finishing equipment, the company focuses on tailoring solutions to customer requirements, production needs, and local market conditions. The conversation also highlights the continued growth of the packaging market in Querétaro and across Mexico, driven by automotive investments, foreign manufacturing, and increasing demand for packaging solutions. Javier Barragán shares his positive impressions of Expográfica, emphasizing the quality of visitors and decision-makers attending the event, while also confirming Carton.com’s plans to return for the next edition in León in 2028. A great conversation about corrugated packaging, industrial growth, customized machinery, and the opportunities shaping the future of packaging production in Mexico.

Teresa González Gerente de Mercandotecnica · Konica Minolta Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Tere González, Marketing Manager at Konica Minolta, speaks with Claudia Mendoza Angeles, Editor in Chief of Revista El Impresor, about the company’s latest digital production technologies and the growing opportunities across commercial print, labels, packaging, and book production. The conversation explores Konica Minolta’s broad portfolio of sheetfed and roll-to-roll digital printing systems, including the official launch of the AccurioLabel platform and additional high-speed production technologies showcased at the exhibition. Tere González explains how Konica Minolta continues focusing on high print quality, expanded media capabilities, and production flexibility across multiple market segments. From synthetic substrates and flexible packaging applications to high-speed monochrome and color production, the interview highlights how the company combines Japanese engineering with a growing focus on industrial applications and production efficiency in the Mexican market.

Fernando García Marketing Daetwyler Mexico · Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Fernando García from Daetwyler México sits down with Claudia Mendoza Angeles, Editor-in-Chief of Revista El Impresor, to discuss the company’s expanding focus on digital printing technologies, label production, and sustainable cleaning solutions for the flexographic market. The conversation highlights new digital systems for rigid materials, packaging, bags, and roll-to-roll label printing, as well as LaserClean technology for environmentally friendly anilox cleaning using laser systems instead of chemical processes. Fernando García explains how Daetwyler México combines advanced printing technologies with one of the industry’s strongest local service organizations, offering customers technical support across offset, flexography, rotogravure, digital printing, and prepress applications. The interview also emphasizes the growing importance of color control, compact production systems, and highly specialized technical support as printers increasingly invest in more sophisticated digital production environments.

Luis Heredia Director Comercial · Konica Minolta Business Solutions Mexico Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Claudia Mendoza Angeles, Editor-in-Chief of Revista El Impresor, speaks with Luis Heredia, Commercial Director at Konica Minolta, about the company’s newest digital production technologies for commercial print and label production. The conversation highlights the launch of the AccurioPress C14010, featuring white-toner capabilities, enhanced suction feeding systems, advanced inline quality control, and high-capacity finishing solutions designed to deliver consistent color quality and production reliability. Luis Heredia also presents the AccurioLabel 230 digital label press, explaining how conventional printers are increasingly turning to packaging and label production as new growth opportunities. The interview explores how digital roll-to-roll label printing enables faster setup times, improved productivity, premium label production, and easier diversification for both offset and flexographic print providers seeking new revenue streams in the evolving Mexican print market.

Juan Carlos Armendaris Socio & Director de Negocios · Sun Digital Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Juan Carlos Armendarín from Sun Digital discusses the growing adoption of HP Indigo technology in the Mexican market and why artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most important themes in modern print production. The conversation highlights strong customer demand for HP Indigo’s latest-generation presses, with Sun Digital focusing this year on software, automation, and AI-driven production workflows rather than on machinery alone. Juan Carlos Armendarín explains how AI is already being integrated into both business operations and print production, helping printers optimize workflows, personalize output, analyze customer data, and guide less-experienced operators directly through intelligent press systems. The interview also reflects on the changing expectations of Mexican print providers, in which technology suppliers increasingly act as long-term business partners, helping customers grow through automation, software integration, and data-driven production strategies.

Gustavo Abundis · Director Marketing Graphic Communications · Xerox · Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Gustavo Abundis from Xerox Mexico presents the company’s latest production print technologies, including the launch of the new Xerox Proficio platform in Mexico. The conversation highlights Xerox’s continued focus on specialty colors, LED imaging technology, expanded color gamut capabilities, and new creative applications enabled by fluorescent pink toner, metallic effects, and transparent low-gloss toner. Gustavo Abundis explains how Xerox is bringing high-end print quality and advanced color capabilities across multiple production segments, from the flagship Iridesse platform to the new PrimeLink and Proficio families. With higher speeds, anti-static systems for synthetic substrates, and simplified workflows for color enhancement, Xerox continues to position itself around applications that create strong visual impact and differentiated print products for the commercial market.

Iván Pavón Flores · Gerente de Ventas · Comintec · Expográfica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Iván Pavón Flores from Comitec explains why measurement, calibration, and process control are essential parts of modern print production. The conversation explores Comitec’s work with ISO 17025-certified calibration services, color management technologies, spectrophotometers, viscosity measurement, weighing systems, and other precision instruments used throughout the graphic arts industry. Representing brands such as Konica Minolta, Comitec focuses on helping printers reduce waste, improve consistency, and optimize production using accurate data rather than relying on visual estimation alone. From color measurement and viscosity control to paper thickness and formulation accuracy, the interview highlights how modern print quality increasingly depends on measurable and repeatable processes.

Jaime Agudelo · Gerente Técnico · Miraclon · Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Jaime Agudelo from Miraclon discusses the future of modern flexographic printing, sustainability, and the launch of the company’s latest FLEXCEL technologies. The conversation highlights Miraclon’s FLEXCEL NX Ultra water-based plate technology alongside the newly launched FLEXCEL NX Prime plate, designed to improve performance, stability, productivity, and press consistency for converters working in demanding packaging environments. Jaime Agudelo explains how sustainability in flexo printing depends on collaboration across the entire production chain, including plate technology, inks, substrates, workflows, and press optimization. The interview also explores key industry trends such as extended color gamut printing, faster changeovers, shorter runs, reduced waste, and the growing importance of highly optimized “modern flexo” production environments.

Gustavo Abundis Director Marketing Graphic Communications · Xerox · Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Gustavo Abundis from Xerox Mexico speaks with Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH about the company’s nearly 65-year history in Mexico, the continued growth of digital printing, and the importance of differentiation in today’s commercial print market. The conversation explores the success of Xerox’s Iridesse production press platform, with close to 30 installations in Mexico already, many using six-color configurations to create metallic effects, expanded color gamut applications, and security-enhanced print products. The interview also looks at how digital printing continues taking share from conventional production while evolving alongside offset technologies rather than simply replacing them. Gustavo Abundis discusses Xerox’s renewed product strategy, including the introduction of Kyocera-based inkjet technology, and why combining toner and inkjet solutions gives printers more flexibility to handle different volumes and applications.

Andy Mattice · Solutions Enablement · Xerox Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH speaks with Andy Mattice from Xerox about the growing convergence of print, retail communication, and digital signage. The conversation explores Xerox’s retail publishing platform, originally developed through technologies connected to Lexmark and IBM, and how retailers increasingly rely on centralized content management systems to control everything from printed signage and shelf labels to social media communication and electronic displays. Andy Mattice explains how the platform helps retailers automate and localize communication across thousands of stores while remaining hardware-agnostic and compatible with multiple print and display technologies. The discussion also highlights how printers and service providers can use these systems to remain relevant as retail communication evolves from purely printed materials toward integrated digital and omnichannel environments.

Héctor Enríquez · Indirect Channel Productions Specialist · Ricoh Mexicana · Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Héctor Enríquez from Ricoh speaks with Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH about Ricoh’s rapid growth in production print and the evolving relationship between offset, toner, and inkjet technologies. The conversation explores how Ricoh has transformed itself into a major player in production printing since entering the high-end market at drupa 2012, while continuing to expand across commercial print, manufacturing, hospitality, and industrial applications. Héctor Enríquez explains why Ricoh’s focus remains centered on profitability, customer satisfaction, and helping printers build sustainable business models around digital production. The interview also highlights the growing role of inkjet technology in Mexico, improvements in quality and substrate compatibility, and why many offset printers are increasingly evaluating inkjet as a competitive production alternative. Ricoh’s experience with printheads, combined with its toner and inkjet platforms, positions the company well for future growth in the Mexican market.

Leopoldo Bravo Camposeco · CEO DURST LATAM · Expográfica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Leopoldo Bravo Camposeco from DURST Mexico reflects on the company’s 20-year presence in the Mexican market and the rapid evolution of industrial digital printing technologies. The conversation highlights DURST’s launch of its third-generation label press technology in Mexico and Latin America, alongside developments in large-format printing, digital cutting, and high-speed single-pass inkjet production. Leopoldo “Polo” Bravo Camposeco explains how the Mexican print market continues demanding highly productive, long-term investment solutions while increasingly adopting industrial digital workflows across packaging, corrugated, and commercial applications. The interview also explores how technologies that once belonged primarily to large-format graphics are now becoming integrated into fully industrial production environments with higher speeds, greater efficiency, and increasing automation.

Cesar Hernandez Director Comercial Fine Arts de Mexico · Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, César Hernández, Commercial Director of Fine Arts México, speaks about the company’s 26-year journey serving the Mexican print industry with inks, blankets, chemicals, and consumables for offset production. The conversation explores Fine Arts México’s international partnerships, growing interest in flexographic printing, and the company’s increasing focus on sustainability, including products such as compostable-substrate-compatible inks. César Hernández also shares his positive impressions of the exhibition and explains why demand for environmentally conscious solutions continues to grow across the Mexican print market.

Hugo Hernandez Director de Administración y operaciones · Fine Arts de Mexico · Expográfica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Hugo Hernández, Director of Administration and Operations at Fine Arts México, discusses the company’s focus on sustainable offset inks, technical support, and packaging applications for the Mexican print market. The conversation highlights Fine Arts México’s long-standing partnership with Spanish ink manufacturer Martínez Ayala, the growing importance of environmentally friendly vegetable-oil-based inks, and the increasing demand for packaging solutions in food and pharmaceutical production. Hugo Hernández also explains how Fine Arts México combines products with technical expertise, color matching services, Pantone-certified formulations, and on-site support to help customers optimize print quality and production performance. The interview reflects on how packaging continues driving growth in the print industry while commercial print increasingly declines across many markets.

Expografica Hector Yáñez, Andigraf & Jorge Rebollar, Tasic · Bonjour, May 9th

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Héctor Yáñez, President of ANIDIGRAF, and Jorge Rebollar, CEO of TASIC, reflect on the strong momentum behind this year’s exhibition and the continued growth of the Mexican print industry. The conversation explores the increasing international presence at Expográfica, the growing quality of visitors and investment discussions, and why the 2028 edition will move to León for the first time in the event’s history. The interview also highlights how Expográfica continues evolving beyond a traditional machinery exhibition by expanding its conference program, attracting more international exhibitors, and connecting printers with industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and food production. With nearly 620 tons of machinery on the show floor and strong early demand already for the next edition, the discussion underscores Expográfica’s role as one of Latin America’s most important print industry events.

ExpoGrafica Mirko Straub & Dietmar Heyduck · Koenig & Bauer Bonjour May 8th, 2026

Bonjour is a relaxed and popular format on INKISH, and this time we host Mirko Straub, CEO of Koenig & Bauer LATAM, and Dietmar Heyduck, VP Global Sales from Koenig & Bauer in Germany. Revista el Impresor CEO Nayelli Gonzalez Menendéz and Editor-in-Chief Morten B. Reitoft ask questions about the market, the opportunities, the differences, and many more things - a lot of smiles and a great way not only to learn, but also to get behind some of the people we don't all have a chance to meet. Enjoy!

Yliana Garcia Area Sales Manager Koenig & Bauer · Expografica

Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH speaks with Yliana Garcia from Koenig & Bauer at Expográfica in Guadalajara about the Mexican print market, customer relationships, and the continued demand for high-performance offset and finishing equipment. The conversation explores Koenig & Bauer’s broad portfolio beyond printing presses, the importance of trust and local support in Mexico, and why growing consumption and a strengthening middle class continue driving investments in packaging and commercial print production across the region.

Marco Aguilar · Coordinación Gaia BTL Expográfica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Marco Aguilar, General Manager of Gaia BTL, presents the company’s broad digital printing portfolio covering labels, books, rigid and flexible substrates, packaging, and finishing solutions. The conversation highlights GBTL’s introduction of the new EFI M3H wide-format printer in Mexico, which can print on both rigid and flexible materials and offers white and varnish capabilities. Marco Aguilar also discusses the growing importance of low printing costs, fast ROI, and digital production efficiency in the Mexican market, where productivity and competitiveness remain key drivers for investment in new technology.

Celso Hirata Gerente de Desarrollo de Ventas · EFI LATAM · Expográfica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Celso Hirata, Sales Manager for Latin America at EFI, speaks about the introduction of the EFI M3H hybrid printer to the Mexican market together with Gaia BTL. The conversation explores the machine’s ability to print both rigid and flexible substrates, its new Kyocera printheads, high production speeds, and accessible pricing compared to competing technologies. Celso Hirata also shares EFI’s strong commitment to the Latin American market and explains why Mexico plays a key strategic role for EFI’s expansion across the region.

Alejandro Giraud · Director de Marketing · Fujifilm de Mexico · Expografica

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Alejandro Giraud, Director de Marketing at Fujifilm Mexico, presents Fujifilm’s broad portfolio of offset, flexography, digital print, wide format, and photography solutions. The conversation focuses on the launch of the new Revoria Press SC285 and EC2100 series, introducing fifth-color capabilities to Fujifilm’s mid-production digital presses. From metallic and transparent toner applications to improved color gamut and banner printing up to 1.3 meters, the interview highlights how Fujifilm continues expanding creative opportunities and production flexibility for digital printers in the Mexican market.

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