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Vinsak is becoming much more than Vinsak. At LOUPE Americas in Chicago, Pat McGrew catches up with Ranesh Bajaj to talk about the expanding Vinsak Group — including Rotatek, new technologies, new markets, and a much stronger push into North America. One of the technologies attracting attention is the Rotatek Universal 850. The 850 mm platform has been developed for packaging applications and combines technologies such as offset and flexo in a highly configurable architecture. Rotatek itself describes customization as a core part of its philosophy, with presses designed around individual customer requirements rather than a single fixed configuration. And that fits perfectly with Ranesh's view of hybrid printing. Why force one printing technology to do everything? Offset can deliver extremely strong graphics and CMYK reproduction. Flexo can add whites, coatings, and other functional layers. Gravure can bring metallic effects, lacquers, and specialist applications. Put the technologies together in the right configuration, and the press can be engineered around the product rather than forcing the product around the press. In-mold labels are another major focus. Vinsak and Rotatek see strong opportunities in IML as brands look for durable decoration, lower production costs, and packaging structures that can perform across applications ranging from food and household products to containers exposed to moisture and freezing conditions. The Universal platform is already being positioned across applications including in-mold labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and other packaging segments. But perhaps the bigger story is geographical. Vinsak already has a strong presence across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. North America is now becoming a major strategic focus. Ranesh explains that the company is building its own US organization, including service infrastructure, and expects to significantly expand the North American team. An important first step is already underway, with a large 12-unit, 34-inch press destined for a customer in the Philadelphia region. That local presence matters. Selling sophisticated, custom-engineered printing equipment into the US isn't simply about shipping a press from overseas. Customers need service, parts, technical expertise, and confidence that support will be available long after installation. And that is exactly what Vinsak intends to build. In this INKISH film, Pat talks with Ranesh Bajaj about the expanding Vinsak Group, Rotatek, hybrid production, in-mold labels, sustainability, custom engineering, and why North America is becoming an increasingly important part of the group's future. Because sometimes differentiation doesn't come from choosing between offset, flexo, or gravure. It comes from combining them.

What if an inkjet printer worked a little more like Lego? At LOUPE Americas in Chicago, Wayne Beckett meets Charles from Buskro to look at Argo — a new modular printing platform designed around a very different idea. Instead of building separate printers for every width, orientation, and application, Buskro has developed a system of individual Argo nodes that can be combined and reconfigured as production requires. Need 4.25 inches of full-color printing? Configure it that way. Need 8 inches of monochrome instead? Separate the modules and rearrange them. Want to print on the top and side of a box simultaneously? Reconfigure the same technology again. A controller can manage up to eight printheads, and multiple controllers can be chained together, enabling significantly larger and more complex configurations. The platform is powered by HP thermal inkjet technology, but much of what makes Argo different comes from Buskro itself. The company develops its electronics, software, mechanical design, metalwork, and manufacturing in-house — giving it the ability to design the complete architecture around modularity. And that also changes the economics. Instead of manufacturing dozens of different enclosures, electronics packages, and configurations, Buskro can use common components across multiple applications. For customers, the same principle means an investment can potentially be adapted when requirements change rather than replaced. Argo also represents an interesting evolution for Buskro. The Canadian company built much of its history around high-speed mailing and variable-data printing, where systems need to read, print, and verify information at very high speeds. Now that experience is being taken into packaging and end-of-line production. Argo can print at speeds of up to 3 meters per second, achieve greater throw distances than traditional systems, and be configured for different print orientations. Combined with Buskro's RFID read, write, and verification technology, the company sees opportunities to build increasingly modular production and fulfillment environments. In this INKISH film, Wayne talks with Charles about Argo, HP inkjet technology, modularity, RFID, packaging, high-speed variable data, and why Buskro is moving away from telling customers exactly what a printing system should look like. Their new philosophy is considerably simpler: Your printer. Your way.

We spoke about the changes Bui has seen in Hunkeler Innovation Days over the years and how this growth benefits its business partners. We covered Screen's Truepress Jet 520HD mono press and the opportunities it opened up in the pharmaceutical industry. It offers offset-quality printing, meeting all readability standards. Its Primer- free, high opacity ink coverage on thin papers as well as automatic defect removal with complete traceability

Before drupa, INKISH had a LONG but exciting trip in the US, and on a cold (very) Saturday morning, we met up with Buddy Kramber (VP Operations, The Bernard Group) and Erik Norman (President, SwissQprint North America) for an interview about the acquisition of SwissQprint printers. The Bernard Group is one of the most amazing printing companies we have visited - and this was our second visit to Chanhassen-based printing- and much more. Six years ago, we saw an incredible automated company with incredible growth that has continued and, according to Kramber, will continue. Investing in SwissQprint along with the AGFA and EFI printers (as far as we remember), the SwissQprint adds a layer of gamut to the production as it can produce with special colors and superior quality. Interesting to see how customers also look at options that can only be produced on the SwissQprint printer.

The interview features Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH speaking with Bruno Müller from Müller Martini about the significant transformations the company has undergone over the past 35 years. Bruno Müller discusses the evolution from his early days in the newspaper division to adapting to major shifts in the industry, particularly the decline in newspaper production and the rise of digital printing technologies. Bruno highlights the company's focus on listening to customer needs and adapting its culture, products, and strategies to market demands. He emphasizes the challenges of managing spare parts for older machines, which were not originally designed to last as long as they have. This has necessitated a shift in the company's approach to production, moving towards modular designs that use common components to streamline operations and reduce complexity. The interview also touches on the recent acquisition of Hunkeler, describing it as a strategic fit that complements Müller Martini's strengths and enhances its product offerings. Bruno Müller notes the importance of evolving business models in response to digital technology advancements, which is crucial for staying relevant and competitive in the printing industry.

In this interview, CEO Bruno Müller from Müller Martini speaks with Editor-in-Chief Morten B. Reitoft about the vision that is the driving force within the company. In 2000, the faster roll-based digital printers entered the market and Bruno Müller defined the vision of how to make machines that could do products of one. We, of course, ask if this isn't where we are now, and Müller smiles and says it can still be much better - so dear printers and binders, more to expect in the future - excited :-)

In just a few months, the global digital print industry will once again meet in Lucerne, Switzerland, for Hunkeler Innovationdays 2027 — and Morten B. Reitoft catches up with Müller Martini CEO Bruno Müller for a preview of what visitors can expect. HID27 takes place February 22–25, 2027, and Bruno promises an event with all the major digital printing suppliers, leading finishing companies, new technologies and plenty of product announcements. The exhibition space is already close to sold out, underlining the unique position Hunkeler Innovationdays has developed within the industry. The theme for 2027 is imPRESSed — Impressed by Ideas. Empowered by Cooperation. Delivered by People. And perhaps that describes perfectly why Hunkeler Innovationdays is different. It is not only about seeing equipment running live, but about connecting technologies, companies and people in a compact environment where complete end-to-end digital production solutions can be experienced. Following Müller Martini's acquisition of Hunkeler, Morten also asks Bruno how it feels to become even more involved in organizing one of the industry's most respected events. Bruno explains that the intention is not to change what has made Innovationdays successful, but to strengthen the existing team and preserve the unique atmosphere that Hunkeler has built over many years. What originally started as a Hunkeler open house has developed into an international industry meeting point. The 2025 edition attracted around 6,800 visitors from 100 countries, and HID27 will again bring together printing, finishing, workflow and automation specialists from around the world. And INKISH will of course be there as well — including a new daily edition of our MAGS Innovationdays magazine throughout the event. Ideas, technology, cooperation and, most importantly, people. See you in Lucerne. Watch Morten B. Reitoft's conversation with Bruno Müller from Müller Martini and get ready for Hunkeler Innovationdays 2027.

This session "Over The Skype" is the opportunity to discover IMPRIFRANCE, a network of independent French printers spread over the whole territory which gathers 68 members including 1 school of graphic and multimedia professions. Bruno Barbier, its president, describes the profiles of the printers within IMPRIFRANCE, how new members are recruited, and the advantages for a printer to be part of such a group. Buno Barbier also presents us with a summary including the update of the Imprifrance.fr website and a brief review of current actions... This session is also an opportunity to understand, thanks to Bruno Barbier's analysis, the primary concerns of IMPRIFRANCE printers in this context of health, economic and social crises following the Covid 19 pandemic which is still raging in France, to learn how IMPRIFRANCE, particularly through its collective strategy, its partnerships within the group, provides support and solutions to the network's business leaders. Bruno Barbier concludes by giving us his vision of the printing industry with the increasing importance of the cash flow, whether in the short term for the survival of printing companies or in the medium term to relaunch the return to activity once the crisis is over, but also the importance of becoming increasingly agile for these companies, especially to respond to the new behaviors of customers who will emerge from the crisis with an even stronger negotiating power. This interview is very rich in information as the groups are important today to enable printing companies to respond to the current crisis and the challenges of tomorrow. So don't miss this interview and the fascinating analysis of Bruno Barbier!!! --- Cette session « Over The Skype » est l’opportunité de découvrir IMPRIFRANCE, réseau d’imprimeurs français indépendants répartis sur l’ensemble du territoire qui regroupe 68 adhérents dont 1 école des métiers graphiques et pluri média. Bruno Barbier, son président, nous décrit les profils des imprimeurs au sein d’IMPRIFRANCE, comment se font les recrutements des nouveaux adhérents, et les avantages pour un imprimeur à faire partie d’un tel groupement. Buno Barbier nous présente également un résumé notamment la mise à jour du site Imprifrance.fr et un bref bilan des actions en cours… Cette session est aussi l’occasion d’appréhender, grâce à l’analyse de Bruno Barbier, les préoccupations premières des imprimeurs IMPRIFRANCE dans ce contexte de crises sanitaire, économique et sociale suite à la pandémie du Covid 19 qui sévit toujours au sein de l’hexagone, d’apprendre comment IMPRIFRANCE, notamment par sa stratégie collective, ses partenariats au sein du groupement, apporte son soutien et des solutions aux chefs d’entreprise du réseau. Bruno Barbier conclut en nous donnant sa vision de l’imprimerie avec une importance de plus en plus grande de la trésorerie que ce soit à court terme pour la survie des imprimeries ou à moyen terme pour relancer le retour à l’activité une fois la crise passée, mais aussi l’importance de devenir de plus en plus agile pour ces entreprises notamment pour répondre aux nouveaux comportements des clients qui sortiront de la crise avec un pouvoir de négociation encore renforcé. Cette interview est très riche d’informations tant les groupements sont aujourd’hui importants pour permettre aux imprimeries de répondre à la crise actuelle et aux défis de demain. Alors, ne manquez pas cette interview et l’analyse passionnante de Bruno Barbier !!!

Tell us about Bruce the Bat Dog - what a question to start with! It's a story about how Flower City Group supports Veterans as part of their CSR. But, of course, the interview also touches upon stuff like tariffs, the market, technology, and how Flower City Group positions itself in a competitive market. Enjoy!

Books of one, way before that term was even invented. Over capacity on purpose, and with the intention of being the best, the largest, the fastest, and the strategy paid off. Bridgeport National Bindery is still binding books one, but today, with the newest and most innovative technology, and with a huge bindery, the company can produce pretty much everything. Everywhere in the plant, you see signs in multiple languages, also showing the many different cultures working side-by-side under one roof, but we are here to talk to Bruce F. Jacobsen. Despite his age, he knows pretty much all processes, and though he could stay home and enjoy his third age, he comes to work every day, and seeing him supporting workers on every station with his knowledge is a blast - but why not, enjoy the film we did?

Brook + Whittle has grown into one of North America's leading packaging companies, producing labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging across a network of 12 operations. But scale alone isn't the strategy. Each facility has different capabilities and specializations — from flexo and digital to short-run, long-run, e-commerce, and specialty applications. The opportunity, according to Eric from Brook + Whittle, is to use that network intelligently and match each customer's work with the technology, location, and production method that makes the most sense. At Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, Morten B. Reitoft meets Eric Rivard at the Gallus and Heidelberg booth to talk about Brook + Whittle's continued investments and its long-standing relationship with Gallus. That relationship is now expanding with the addition of a Gallus One. The decision wasn't simply about buying another press. Brook + Whittle worked with Gallus over several months, testing real production jobs and evaluating where the technology would best fit within the group's manufacturing network. Existing experience with Gallus Labelmaster presses also played an important role in the decision. For Brook + Whittle, digital, flexo, and hybrid technologies aren't competing philosophies. They are tools that allow the company to choose the most productive and cost-effective manufacturing route for each application while maintaining the color consistency and quality demanded by major brands. Sustainability is becoming another increasingly important part of those conversations. As Extended Producer Responsibility requirements develop across the US, Brook + Whittle sees an opportunity to help brands make better packaging decisions around recyclability, materials, and long-term packaging strategies. And behind all of this sits another important element: automation. With multiple production sites, automating prepress, production workflows, and data exchange is essential if Brook + Whittle wants to optimize capacity across the entire network rather than focusing on each plant individually. In this INKISH film, we talk about growth through acquisition, multi-site production, Gallus technology, digital versus flexo, sustainability, automation, and why the future isn't necessarily about choosing one printing technology over another. It's about choosing the right technology for the right work.

In this Coffee Break session from Bronte's booth at Innovationdays, Francesco Crotti speaks with Jan Friedrich from Hunkeler. Friedrich explains how important Bronte is as a glue between the customer and the ability to produce books of one. Interesting views!

In the '10 Minutes Coffee Break' at Bronte's booth, Francesco Crotti hosts a short interview with different people. The first is with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, talking about the necessity of automation in book production. Always fun to be the person being interviewed; during the following days, you will see industry specialists from McGrew Group, HP, and Hunkeler.

In this episode from Bronte, Francesco Crotti throws a very difficult yet interesting question to Ashley Gordon from HP. How is the publishing industry changing? Though you may not get all the answers in this Coffee Break from Innovationdays, you'll learn enough to get you thinking. Enjoy!

What was supposed to be our California Cruising tour also took us to Dallas in Texas, and lucky us, as this allowed us to meet with Jim Singer from Brodnax21C. Brodnax is a General Commercial printing company with both digital and analog equipment. The company has specialized in trading cards and high-end printed products, and as they are an Eagle Systems customer, Mike King and Ellen Manning asked to stop by to see how they utilize the Eagle. And that was a great experience to see and understand why Jim and his team invested in cold foiling. Brodnax has also agreed to invest in a Landa Press in a new DURST vast format machine and has on order a new SCODIX 106 HD machine - and I understand from Jim Singer that even more signatures are on their way for more equipment. Efficiency and a firm belief in the future are what I see when visiting Brodnax - Super lovely people, and super great to see print striving.

HP delivered samples to Pat McGrew from their new T-250 wide page printer with their new brilliant ink. Is Pat McGrew impressed - yes, she is! In this Print Sample TV episode, you will see samples showcasing the new inks and how beautiful the output of the T-250 is. As always, listen, watch, and learn!

Obviously, the corrugated market is important to BOBST, and in this interview from the SuperCORR expo in Orlando, 2024 - VP of Sales Brian Kentopp talks about the dynamics of the industry. He also talks about how BOBST now supplies its customers with sensors that can report usage, uptime, and everything necessary for pre-emptive maintenance. This super exciting interview, and of course, the corrugated market, is important to BOBST - and as a leading supplier, they keep being at the forefront of innovating technology focusing on productivity, sustainability, and smarter and easier-to-use for even not-skilled employees. Super interesting listening to - enjoy!

Brian has been with HEIDELBERG for around 11 years — and before that, he knew the company from the other side of the table as a customer. So when he talks about the changes HEIDELBERG has gone through, he has seen quite a bit of the journey firsthand. At the HEIDELBERG SHIFT event in Heidelberg, we discuss the current momentum in Denmark, where Brian sees strong activity across both offset and digital. We also discuss whether the company today feels different following its recent changes and the renewed energy around HEIDELBERG’s 175th anniversary. For Brian, SHIFT represents a different event format. It is less formal, less focused on HEIDELBERG simply presenting its own technology, and more about customers sharing experiences with other customers. That creates a setting where printers, IT specialists, technology people, and suppliers can meet around the same questions: what is changing, what can we learn from each other, and which technologies will actually matter in the years ahead? Brian has brought Rolf from PR Offset in Denmark to the event, and he explains that SHIFT is relevant to people who are genuinely interested in technology and the future of production — whether they come from IT, printing, management, or a combination of all three. And even after more than a decade at HEIDELBERG, Brian still sees plenty to learn. Customer presentations and sessions from companies outside the traditional printing industry bring new perspectives, and unsurprisingly, when participants were asked which topic interested them most, AI was high on the agenda. SHIFT is therefore not simply about presenting what HEIDELBERG already knows. It is also about listening, learning, and creating a space where customers and technology partners can help shape what comes next.

TEC Mailing Solutions is, according to Brian Euclide, the only provider in the US, able to provide mail data-cleaning, and other services related to addresses in the US, online. Not only online but also via an intensive set of API's that enable their customers to integrate their own systems. Being a cloud-based supplier, you may have seen both Brian Euclide and his colleague Scott Eganhouse at various trade-shows where it's become kind of trade-mark to see the company's employees dressed in cloud-patterned suites. Great gimmick. Great guys, and well - sounds like their solutions could be interesting for more to dig into. As with all our 'Over the Skype' interviews, quality is limited to bandwidth, web-cams, and ability to literally LIVE mix the conversations. However, it works, and with Over the Skype, we will bring you more than 20 exciting people, and angles on the industry as it is right now. Enjoy!

In this interview, Brian Damitz from KURZ USA explains part of the company's fantastic commitment to sustainability. The foil carrier has gotten much thinner, with many advantages besides environmental benefits. Learn more here.

Brian Damitz from KURZ USA handles the sales in the Midwest, and his engagement in the products is compelling. In this interview, Damitz focuses on new foils introduced at drupa 2024 - and we also get to talk about how embellished products secure eye balls in the retail space. Super interesting!

At Printing United Expo in Orlando, Wayne from INKISH speaks with Brian Coombs, Director of Business Strategy at Canon, about the company’s strong presence at the event and the world debut of the new Colorado XL. Brian explains that the show has exceeded expectations. “The response has been tremendous,” he says. “We were told there might be more than 28,000 attendees, making this one of the biggest Printing United events ever. The interest and engagement have been fantastic—it’s a great opportunity to spend time with customers and show them what’s new.” Canon’s booth—the largest at the show—centers around the launch of the Colorado XL, a 3.2-meter hybrid printer that marks a major step forward for the company. “We officially announced the product at the end of September, but this is the first time it’s being shown publicly,” Brian explains. “This isn’t just a larger Colorado M series—it’s been completely re-engineered for higher-volume production, greater durability, and broader applications.” The Colorado XL features Canon’s proven UVgel technology, now reformulated to print on both flexible and rigid materials. “The UVgel concept remains the same,” Brian says, “but we’ve optimized the chemistry for hybrid use so it can deliver consistent quality across substrates.” A key strength of the new system is its modularity. “We’re offering two main versions,” Brian explains. “The XL7R is roll-to-roll only, while the XL7H—the one we’re showing here—is hybrid. The real advantage is that customers can start simple and scale up. They can add features like white ink, dual-roll capability, or hybrid tables later on. Some upgrades can even be done remotely via license activation. It’s designed to grow with the business.” Feedback from visitors has been overwhelmingly positive. “We’ve had constant traffic at the booth,” Brian says. “People are excited about the flexibility and performance. It’s the most customizable large-format platform we’ve built so far.” Asked about orders, he adds, “This demo unit is for internal use, but yes—we’ve already received multiple orders. The interest level has been excellent.” Reflecting on the event itself, Brian notes the strong sense of momentum. “Having everything in one hall keeps the energy up,” he says. “It’s been a great experience here in Orlando, and I’m confident that next year in Las Vegas will be just as successful.”

Wayne Beckett talks with Brian Buckley from Gelato about the advantages of creating an online business using the Gelato software and how PSP's are guided through the process of creating online shops.

The first time we met Brett Stow was during the planning of our trip to Minneapolis. Still, as there was a snowstorm in Minnesota, we didn't get the chance to meet each other in person, but that changed at Drupa, where we got the chance to meet at two booths of companies represented by Brett Stow—namely KAMA and Perfecta. In this interview, we met with Stow at the Perfecta booth, to discuss how the products fit into an American context—enjoy!