Vito Vicino is the Production Manager of Eurostampa North America. In this interview filmed at OMET's booth at LabelExpo-Americas 2022, he talks about how satisfied he is with the technology. He also explains how Europstampa has grown since his first arrival at the printing company. Nice story!

With the new Richard Askam Channel opinions will be said. Opinions about philosophy, business, marketing and who knows even some personal insights? The episodes will be published monthly, take about 10-12 minutes each and will end with a question. The question you should ask your colleagues, your customers, or even better - yourself. This is group therapy at a high level. Richard Askam is a keynote speaker, a writer and always ready to discuss. Not the types of discussions with conclusions or already established arguments - but more the kind of discussions that will leave both you and Richard open to any further discussion. This is what The Richard Askam Channel is all about. Be inspired, be generous, give back, be inspired, spread the word and let’s build a better print world. A better world can only be made if opinions are shared freely and open - and with the new Richard Askam channel all opinions matters - are you game?

Dennis Ebeltoft participated in one of several CERM pane debates during LabelExpo. His company, Springfield, decided years ago to be a 100% digital label Converter, and he speaks about how they have built up workflow around CERM, ABG, Screen, and ESKO. Ebeltoft also explains how they started with several Indigo's and how moving to inkjet with the Screen 350UV and an integrated ABG finishing line today allows the company to operate print and finishing with only one operator. Enjoy!

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Ali Eranpurwala leads the printhead division of Seiko. In this interview, we get an idea of the potential with inkjet and Seiko, but also why Seiko Open Week is a recurring and important event. Enjoy!

Ali Ridha Jaffar is the VP of Syncoms Group in the UK. The company is a commercial printing company, but Jaffar has also become a recognized presenter at numerous EFI Storefront presentations. The great thing about listening to a customer talking about any software is the passion. It's also to understand that there are steep learning curves with all solutions - and as Ali Ridha Jaffar says in this interview, it's not about setting up the prices and the designs and the flow, but how your web presence can get you even more successful. Ali Ridha Jaffar's LinkedIn profile.

Imagine. Europe's fifth-largest online-printer isn't even a printing company - or at least not anymore. In this 'Learn With Us' session, Ali Jason Bazooband explains how the printing company moved from having own operation, to a source with 60+ printing companies in a quite unusual business model. Print24 or Unitedprinters own equity placed with printing companies spread all over Europe. The conversation was originally about outsourcing, and yes - printers still source with Print24, and both suppliers and print24 is able to make a margin based on this business model. Amazing story, enjoy!

What to expect when you visit a North African country for the first time? Well, we arrived at around 20:00 local time in Casablanca airport, and when we got out of the plane, the warm, dry air was pleasant. Luggage and security were a breath, and a few minutes later, our driver came, picked us up, and drove us about 30 minutes from the airport to our hotel. The adventure started great, and the expectations of visiting DirectPrint were high. And we were satisfied. Several Komori printing presses in different formats, Horizon and MBO binding equipment for perfect binding, stitched products, and tons of hands and equipment for rigid boxes, folding cartons, labels, digital embellishment, and, of course, the two KAMA products - the very reason for our visit - a Flexfold FF52i (Folding Gluer with extremely short setup time), and a ProCut76 a die cutter/hot stamping machine with extreme precession AND fast setup time - we have done a walkthrough of the machine, you can see it here: https://inkish.tv/inkish-video/sofwalkthrough/ Ali Benchekroun is getting ready to take over the family business at some point. Still, he will take over a super WELL-run operation with all the modern technology you can only dream of. Enjoy!

Fujifilm is showing both their POD solutions as their large format equipment at C!Print Madrid. Alfonso Garcia gives his take on the POD portfolio on their booth.

Alfonso Cobe from ASG discussed his company at the Weilburger Graphics stand at drupa. ASG is a major national distributor in Spain, focusing on consumables like rubber, inks, chemicals, and plates. They have been distributing Weilburger Graphics water-based and UV varnishes for three years. The market response to Weilburger Graphics is positive due to its high quality and international reputation. Current trends include a high demand for barrier varnishes as a replacement for plastic, with Weilburger Graphics offering specialized varnishes like Soft Touch, Dripot, and UV effect varnishes. The Spanish printing market is focused on packaging, reducing costs, and increasing productivity. At Drupa, Alfonso is interested in new digital technologies and their integration with varnishing processes.

Welcome to Drupa. We are here in Hall 1 at the KAMA stand with Alexandra Marchand, who joined KAMA last week and is attending Drupa for the first time. Alexandra Marchand has a background in the printing industry, including four years with a paper manufacturer. KAMA, a German company, showcases two machines: a folder gluer and a cutting, hot stamping, and embossing machine. KAMA's machines are known for their short set-up times and ease of use. The folder gluer includes options like width and length registration and a camera system for quality control, making it ideal for markets like pharmaceuticals. The machine also supports braille embossing across its width. Through advanced engineering, KAMA focuses on automation and simplicity and offers robotic solutions to minimize manual labor and repetitive movements. Alexandra Marchand expressed her enthusiasm for the graphic arts and confidence in KAMA's innovative technology.  

Wayne Beckett talk with Alexander Sperrfechter CEO & Founder of Rissc Solutions about their web-to-print and marketing automation system. Having moved from working with large brands into the print sector their solution has been developed to integrate into most workflows.

Hoenle Unveils New Brand Identity at Labelexpo At this year’s Labelexpo, Dr. Hoenle’s Vice President, Alexandre Frisch, unveiled the company’s new brand identity in a live rebranding event at the stand. The announcement marked a significant milestone for the UV specialist as it united all subsidiaries and the parent company under one strong, future-focused brand: Hoenle. From now on, the company will be known as Hoenle AG, a step designed to reflect the group’s strategic development and bring greater clarity to its international activities. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial UV technologies, Hoenle continues to set the standard with solvent-free curing and drying solutions, chemical-free disinfection systems, and high-tech adhesive technologies. With over 50 years of experience, the company remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and people-first values. This rebranding marks the next chapter in Hoenle’s journey – uniting eight companies under a single name and strengthening its position as a global leader in UV technology.

At the Kohlhammer event on Friday, September 27th, 2024, a few people were invited to present their businesses and what they do. One of the people was Alexander Cartellieri from Hahnemühle. Besides the company’s impressive age (established in 1584), he also spoke about the unique papers produced and sold only through art shops in about 10,000 outlets worldwide. Cartellieri explains the processes in this interview and how the paper is excellent for digital print, like Inkjet. We also talk about the collaboration with René Staud, who uses Kohlhammer as a supplier for high-end books of the highest quality—a super exciting interview. Language: German Subtitled: English

Welcome to the fun with Chinese manufacturers. This is the Shield Technology Development. It is a continuous-feed inkjet device powered by Memjet Duralink for color and mono. It is targeted to book printing, direct marketing, and transaction applications, though most are book printing. Steel Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steel-wang-4009a0199/ Alex Yuen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-yuen-52227825/

As we get closer and closer to Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 #HID25 in Lucerne, why not look at a customer using Hunkeler every day - we are talking about Rotomail in Milan. In this film, you will learn from Giovanni and Alessandro Antonuzzo about technology, relations, and how Rotomail got into books of one. Super interesting story - and by the way, their Bronte book factory software solution will be demonstrated at Innovationdays and is worth a visit. Enjoy! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-antonuzzo-05bab217/

FUJIFILM posicionó su participación como estratégica, destacando que el PRINTING United de 2025 es “un evento clave para nuestra industria… estamos encantados de conectar con socios y clientes, compartir nuestra visión y mostrar cómo nuestras innovaciones … están diseñadas para resolver los retos reales que enfrentan”. Aunque aún no se han publicado cifras completas de ventas o contratos cerrados durante el evento, Alejandro Celis, Director de ventas para división de impresión Fuji México, comentó que la amplitud de la exhibición, la experiencia de realidad aumentada (permitiendo “ver por dentro” máquinas como la J PRESS 750HS y la J PRESS FP790) y la cobertura mediática sugieren una presencia muy robusta y bien valorada. Además, la combinación de tecnologías enfocadas en productividad, sustentabilidad (por ejemplo tintas AQUAFUZE con certificación medioambiental) y versatilidad de aplicaciones (commercial print, packaging, roll-fed wide-format) posiciona a FUJIFILM como un actor clave para los negocios de impresión que buscan crecer en un mercado cada vez más demandante.

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At the recent HP Pre-Drupa event in Indianapolis, we talked to Al Scolari about their latest lay-flat technology. With more and more automation, it's not surprising that APS Imaging Solutions is also looking into faster, better, smarter, and more automated lay-flat binding—but take a look for yourself. Enjoy!

Laurent Pineau, le patron d'AJ PLUS, est une personnalité bien connue des imprimeurs français. AJ PLUS est importateur de certaines marques connues comme Morgana, Plockmatic et autres. Laurent est fier d'être membre d'impriCLUB France et est très solidaire envers ses membres. Nous obtenons des réponses claires et concrètes à nos questions concernant son point de vue sur la situation et l'orientation du marché français. Merci Laurent! —— Laurent Pineau, the boss of AJ PLUS, is a well-known personality among French printers. AJ PLUS is importer of certain well-known brands such as Morgana, Plockmatic and others. Laurent is proud to be a member of impriCLUB France and is very supportive of its members. We obtain clear and concrete answers to our questions concerning his point of view on the situation and direction of the French market. Merci Laurent!

At Inprint in Munich, we met Global Business Director Packaging Matt Brooks, who brought us up to speed on the new Agfa Speedset B1 printer expected for delivery in Q1, 2024. A machine that promises more than 10,000 B1 sheets an hour in high quality, perfect for micro flute and corrugated

Agfa recently sold its offset division, and in this interview, Editor Morten B. Reitoft asked Head of Textiles and Global Press & PR Mike Horsten from Agfa whether this was a bold move. You can hear the answer, but Reitoft also pushes back Horsten on the difference between iterations and bigger strategic moves, which drives the conversation into a chat about diversity, digital, and sustainability. Enjoy!

In this interview from Sign, Print & Promotion 22, Helsinki we get a chance to talk to Niels Arne Sletten, who is the Nordic Sales Manager & Nordic Branch Manager for Agfa. During the COVID Agfa appoint LexPlast as their distributor in Finland - already working together in the Baltics. Niels Arne Sletten and I, of course, also talk about the recent Inca Digital Printers acquisition - Interesting times for Agfa, who according to Niels Arne Sletten is in a very good position right now. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nils-arne-sletten-b1b1105/

At PRINTING United INKISH did more than 30 interviews in total. The one with Jason Hamilton from AGFA was quite interesting. Jason Hamilton is a Solutions Architect from AGFA, and of course, he will be meeting many different customers. In the interview, he tells that for AGFA, the customers will get recommendation on competitor-solutions in case AGFA can't deliver the right solution themselves. We believe this is one of the best approaches to customers, and we are even convinced that customers will choose AGFA over any supplier with this approach. Enjoy the interview!