Pat McGrew talks to Tom Peire from Four Pees about the different "hats" he wears - Tom Peire and Four Pees have a very clear vision, and following his doings is very interesting.

Four Pees has set a course to become one of the leading implementations of printing industry related IT-solutions. With huge knowledge, and as CEO and Founder Tom Peire explain, learning from previous mistakes, the company is now ready to execute ambitious plans. As usual, our 'Conversations' format goes behind the scene and gives you an insight into the human side of the top management in companies in our industry. This one is truly great - so please enjoy it!

30 years ago, Tom Ling, now President and CEO of Advantage Colorgraphics, got into a mailbox company - and as he said, he has lived the American Dream and today operates an 800+ people company. The Mailboxes became Direct Mail, and when we ask him about a defining moment, he talks about the decision to invest in sheet offset. 30 years later, Advantage Colorgraphics has acquired numerous companies, invested in web-offset, Xerox, and HP toner technology, and now Tom Ling has not only one Landa S10P but also an S11P. He is VERY pleased with his Landa's and explains how they are a perfect fit for his diverse production - but listen for yourself :-)

Great having time to get to know the people better when touring - and that is exactly what we had during our Always on Tour with Koenig & Bauer in New Berlin and Bloomington the past two days. Here Editor Morten B. Reitoft has a chat with Tom Fitzgerald :-)

The Mark Andy Low Migration event gives us an amazing opportunity to talk to interesting people. Here Jacques Michels talks to the executive VP of Sales, Tom Cavalco. Another more things Cavalco focuses on is why Hybrid machines are an important area for Mark Andy and how their partner strategy plays a role. Great to learn from!

Tom Baker is responsible for selling MBO post-press equipment in the UK, and he explains in this film that things are pretty OK. The Cobo Stack has also been a success in the UK - but dig in and listen for yourself!  

Interview with Tom Allum, Owner &Chairman of Abbey Labels (UK). Abbey Labels have been working in the digital label printing business for more than 10 years and are an important user of Xeikon digital equipment. Tom among other things explains the great importance of seamless color matching between flexo printing technology and Xeikon’s Digital Dry toner technology and why it is of the utmost importance when dealing with brand owners and food packaging in particular. Abbey Labels as an important player in the label business is constantly looking to improve and invest in the best and most suitable innovations to go forward. Tom shares some of their plans for the near future. SO important to hear about how technology and the right choice of solutions can drive one's success.

Toby Weiss is the COO of the Fiery Digital Front End for EFI. In this CONVERSATION, Toby tells about his work life balance, the challenges presented by the (not so) great pandemic and his vision for what Fiery means to to the print world as the transition to digital accelerates. With a background in high technology that had little to do with print, he has become a thought leader in moving Fiery forward to the places print needs to go. His sense of humor and keen insights make this an enjoyable journey to what makes EFI a key player in the industry.

Reitoft welcomed Tobias Köngeter from Wirbelwild to INKISH. Köngeter introduced himself and his company, which he owns with his wife. In Southern Germany, Wirbelwild's name is a play on the words 'world wind' and 'wild.' Köngeter explained that they started the company because they couldn't find software to create highly individualized printing products, so they decided to develop it themselves. Köngeter and his wife, both from creative backgrounds, found repetitive tasks in pre-press work, such as calendar layouts, boring and risky. They wanted software to handle complex and creative printing tasks that existing software like InDesign or QuarkXPress couldn't manage. To achieve this, Köngeter learned programming, which allowed them to develop the necessary software and turn Wirbelwild into a company providing layout automation solutions. Köngeter introduced ManyPrint Solutions, a cloud-based layout automation software that processes data dynamically without predefined templates. The system can import data from various sources, adapt layout rules dynamically, and produce outputs in multiple formats, including printing PDFs, InDesign files, HTML files, videos, and audio. He explained that ManyPrint Solutions is open to various data inputs, flexible in layout generation, and versatile in output formats. He highlighted a product called the Running Diary, which generates personalized brochures with running route recommendations, maps, and individualized videos based on the user's location. Köngeter announced that Wirbelwild would exhibit at Drupa in Hall 8B, sharing a large stand with Konica Minolta. Visitors can see demonstrations of their products and their integration with Konica Minolta's printing machines. Reitoft admired Köngeter's achievements and planned to visit their booth at Drupa. Köngeter provided final details on their exhibition and expressed his excitement about showcasing their innovative solutions at Drupa.  

The BHS Open House '23, in Münster, gives us a lot of opportunities to talk to some of the specialists working for BHS - and of course, the new Jetliner gets a lot of attention. One of the people working on the machine is Tobias Fries, a product manager with knowledge and background in commercial print.

Tobias Bairle is the owner and CEO of BAIRLE Druck & Medien and a customer of Horizon. At Horizon Finishing First event, he is looking into new investments and finding inspiration. Language German - will be subtitled shortly!

Chinese language - English Subtitles

Livonia Print is one of the most successful printing companies in the Nordic/Baltic/German area with a dedicated focus on effective book production. The company is Norwegian owned, a German handles location in Riga, Latvia, and workflow/automation and business development. This must be the definition of a truly international company. In this interview, both CEO Trond Erik Isaksen and Head of Business Development Marc Freitag share some of their insights. I like Livonia and what they have achieved - and it seems that their belief in the future is a strong and dedicated focus. Enjoy!

International Paper has published the 21st edition of their recognized Pocket Pal - the book that teaches you to speak correctly - or to standardize the vocabulary of PSPs. Host and evangelist Pat McGrew are excited about the addition of terms from the digital print space, so watch the Print Sample TV edition and maybe find a way to get your copy of the Pocket Pal.

TLMI represents converters, substrate suppliers, and vendors in the label printing industry and uses the BOBST Open House event to support BOBST as a member and to serve and recruit new members. Listen and learn from Dale Coates, Engagement Director with TLMI.

There is no question that Tinus Grobler is a happy man. The investment Insidedata has made in the Ricoh PRO VC80000 inkjet in Johannesburg is substantial in terms of financial value. Still, the increased volume and productivity demonstrate how the digital-only printing company has taken a significant step forward. The interesting thing about the Ricoh PRO VC80000 is that it will replace some of the cut-sheet toner printers already Insidedata. Still, it will also open up for entirely new products, both because of the quality, speed, and cost benefits Grobler sees in moving to inkjet. Enjoy the interview :-)

Everything good ends, and after three days with guests from all over Europe, the Horizon Finishing First event is over. Timm Edelhoff is very satisfied with the event and promises that Finishing First as the event will revert, but listen for yourself to the closing notes here.

Timm Edelhoff has worked for Horizon for thirteen years holding various positions. Recently he took over the position of Managing Director from Yoshihiro Oe, who returned back to Japan in December to focus on being Global Business Director. In this Conversations, Timm Edelhoff talks to Editor-in-Chief Morten B. Reitoft about the job, the challenges, his background, and what he will bring to Horizon GmbH in his new position. Always interesting to learn about the people in leadership positions - and here we are. Enjoy the talk with Timm Edelhoff.

In this SPECIAL edition of Print Sample TV, host Pat McGrew talks about the amazing print VIGC uses to promote its events and the organization itself. Inspired by the Pantone Swatch book and using newspapers are just a few examples of how VIGC not only markets its services but also utilizes print to promote the printing industry in general. Great work! LinkedIn profile: Jos Steutelings from VIGC

Warming up for Hunkeler Innovationdays, your INKISH team traveled to Telfort, outside Birmingham, in the UK. A surprisingly large Ricoh facility here hosts its Customer Experience Center or CEC. Tim Taylor has worked with Inkjet for years, and it was a great pleasure talking to him all day about hardware, software, the market, and applications. One of the films that came out of this was warming up for #HID25, and here we are. Enjoy!

Conversations are popular on INKISH, and in this one, Managing Director Tim Sterbak shares his view on quite a few interesting topics with editor Morten B. Reitoft - among the topics is external investors, how it is working in a family-owned company, how the future looks, and what drives Tim Sterbak as an individual. Super excited about this interview - we hope you enjoy it!

It's been 2 years since the last IST UV-DAYS, and back in 2023, the event attracted a thousand attendees over three days, and the expectations are the same for the 2025 edition. Managing Director Tim Sterbak from IST Metz, the organizer, is anticipating a great event with many technology discussions, furthering partnerships, and business opportunities for the attendees. About 30 exhibitors are showing everything from print, inks, blankets, and integrations with IST curing solutions. INKISH will be there, and before the show, we have invited all exhibitors to join editor Morten B. Reitoft for a free interview teasing the event. We hope to see you there!

Why don't you sell more? Does this tease enough for why you should watch this interview with Managing Director, Tim Sterbak from IST Metz?

Drupa 2024 is the first drupa for IST Metz Managing Director Tim Sterbak. In this interview with James Quirk, you learn how IST Metz has completely refurbished and redesigned its lambs. He also says that they will have four daily shows together with Heidelberg, where they will show their technology. Super interesting interview, so enjoy and remember to visit IST Metz at drupa 2024.