It is always good to talk to Manuel Schrutt, who has moved up the food chain since we last spoke and isn't just responsible for the Packaging business but now - Director of Business Strategy Packaging and the Global Head of Packaging & Commercial Business EAME Schrutt says Fuji is making considerable inroads in the Inkjet space. Besides having a new customer base, they also have the advantage of assisting traditional analog customers on their Digital Inkjet journey. The Fujifilm Jet press 1160CFG was a big draw card at the show, and Scrutt ran through some of the press features.

Fujifilm has been busy over the past years - new brand introduced - check (Revoria), several acquisitions - check - New products launched at various events - check - you can see where this interview is heading. Fujifilm is and has been busy for years becoming a major player in almost all segments in the industry, and here is Manuel Schrutt, with enormous experience and now responsible for a global business and marketing strategy for Fujifilm packaging. Dig in and learn!

That's where it all gets started in 2012, 23 December, 9 a.m. in the morning. Now, it's been almost nine years with Nilpeter Dubai looking after the entire Middle East operations. I like to keep things a bit tidy and clean. Otherwise, I feel a bit uncomfortable. Last year was a special year for Nilpeter. Because that's when we celebrated our 100 years. Being a part of Nilpeter I always consider us as a very fortunate thing which happened to my life. Because that company - it's a marvelous, super cool company. So Nilpeter has a unique goal to do business with people who believe what we believe. He is my director, Mr. Shyam. So, he was the one who hired me in 2012. The relationship is very special, I would say. When you put your ultimate trust in someone else. And that generates a great bond, which is, you know, indescribable. So, he's basically a super cool chap. He's a good reader. A philosopher sometimes. And a very honest and smart businessman. So, I always take tips and suggestions from him. And the best and the funny part is - it works. This is from Georgia basically. So, I had a chance to visit that place. And that's where I took that picture. The nature plays a key role, I think, in everybody's life. Overwhelmed with the pandemic situation. So, I think the best thing to do is whenever we feel depressed or anxious or confused to spend some time with the family or friends. Or maybe just alone. And many companies whom I know personally had a great 20/20 business year compared to previous years. So, we must adapt to come over this particular stage as well. You know, let's not lose the hope. Hope - It's a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manum003/

Walking down the aisles at all the once-upon-a-time trade shows sometimes you need something special to draw attention to your booth. Host Pat McGrew, got the attention of the Swiss manufacturer Sign Racer who presented some really GREAT flexible print samples, showing their product's capabilities with great-looking design. So when we write Make me Stop - don't worry, we can't stop Pat McGrew!

Even though the decision to develop and produce the VarieJet 106 was made long ago, and the market is changing, VP Digital Solutions Maik Laubin ensures Editor Morten B. Reitoft that the market is changing in the right direction. With customers demanding products that can only be made profitable digitally, the technology developed in the Koenig & Bauer Durst Joint Venture is right for the market - Maik Laubin is convincing, and his speak - and with the first machines in the market - it will be interesting to see what happens. We got the chance to talk to one of the two beta customers at the Open House, and he was VERY pleased - so it is exciting times :-)

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett will speak with Manesh Panchal of Lineomatic to explore the company’s cutting-edge solutions in automated book production and printing technology. With over 50 years of experience, Lineomatic has grown into a global leader, exporting its CE-certified machines to more than 95 countries. Operating from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the company maintains a workforce of 700 employees, in-house manufacturing capabilities, and a commitment to quality, service, and innovation. Panchal highlights Lineomatic’s fully automatic exercise book production line, which streamlines the entire process from reel loading to finished book stacks, ensuring seamless, non-stop operation. With 95% of staple-pin notebooks in India produced on Lineomatic machines, the company has become the go-to provider for high-speed, efficient notebook manufacturing. The discussion also covers Lineomatic’s presence in the UK, where Sinclair, a 150-year-old British company, uses its machines, marking a significant milestone for Indian manufacturing. In addition to book production, Lineomatic has introduced a roll-to-roll flexo printing machine with multiple applications and a double-ring wire binding system that automates notebook production from block feeding to finished books. Focusing on user-friendly technology, on-site training, and long-term service support, Lineomatic continues to push the boundaries of efficiency and productivity in the global printing industry. For those interested in advanced automation in book production and flexible printing solutions, this conversation provides key insights into Lineomatic’s innovations and global impact.

Prepress in 10 seconds Link to presentation: https://grafkom.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/WS19/Grafkom+-+Prepress+in+10+seconds.pdf

Stahl acquired Weilburger Graphics about a year ago, but continues to be committed to being at events like the IST UV-Days. In this interview, Senior Marketing Manager, Magnus Berheide, talks to Editor Morten B. Reitoft about Stahl as a company, and how they develop various coatings for the packaging and printing business. Magnus Berheide is great to talk to and has a clear idea of where Stahl is positioned in the market, despite it being difficult to market and communicate a consumable, but listen for yourself - great to learn from!

KAMA develops and produces folding/gluers die/hot stamping machines with several smart features, making them unique in the market. With a 100+ years history, based in the former East Germany (Dresden), they have developed technology that today gives them products that fit the digital space tremendously well. Almost everything is produced on-site. In this film, the new CBO, Jordi Giralt, shares insights about what KAMA produces, its philosophies, and what markets it addresses. Super interesting, but watch for yourself! LinkedIn Profile: Marcus Tralau

Mark Andy is one of the leading suppliers in the flexo/label market, and on May 23rd and 24th, Mark Andy has an open house in their Warsaw-based. Jacques Michiels asks the European Sales Manager Łukasz Chruśliński why 'low migration' and isn't low migration more about things besides the machines? Enjoy, and learn!

In this ‘Over the Skype’ session, we talked to Luis Gerardo Sanchez, Administrative Manager at Papelera Progreso. Papelera Progreso is a Mexican paper distributor that has been 16 years in business. In this episode, we talk about Luis Gerardo’s beginings at the age of 10, how Papelera Progreso is handling the pandemic and how the printing industry can get ahead in this new normality. En esta sesión "Over the Skype", hablamos con Luis Gerardo Sánchez, Gerente Administrativo de Papelera Progreso. Papelera Progreso es un distribuidor mexicano de papel que lleva 16 años en la industria de la impresión. En este episodio, hablamos sobre los comienzos de Luis Gerardo a la edad de 10 años, cómo Papelera Progreso está manejando la pandemia y cómo la industria de la impresión puede avanzar en esta nueva normalidad.

Luis Diníz has a comprehensive background in the web-to-print industry, and despite the competitive situation, he has chosen to offer a new solution called Arando (Cranberry in Portuguese). The solution is, according to Luis Diníz, is a new and fresh approach, and yes, the solution seems to offer new approaches to web-to-print. In the 'Over the Skype' session, Luis Diníz explains that the driver for work is content creators. Imagine a museum that offers print of posters. By using Arando, the museum can easily integrate their current show to their print supplier and then order work directly from their existing shop with an easy integration - great approach. We expect to cover this when we again can travel. 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!

If a piece of paper can change your life, like exam papers potentially can, these are, of course, highly guarded as they are almost as valuable as currency. In South Africa, the exams are printed in secure printing facilities across different provinces, where uptime is as close to 100% as possible. These facilities undergo rigorous security checks, including background checks, and utilize offline equipment to ensure it can't be hacked. Lucia Bredenkamp is the Director of the Western Cape Education Department, and as she says in the interview, loves her work. In a public bid and tender, Ricoh won the assignment to equip the print facility with the right equipment. Lucia Bredenkamp explains that Ricoh is a clear upgrade from the previous supplier, but listen to the interview yourself.

Chinese Language - English Subtitles

Interview in English - subtitles in Dutch. INKISH Morten Reitoft talks to CEO Louis De Nolf about the ins & outs of preparing and delivering value for a trade fair such as Drupa and as an event partner and advertising agency. -- NL -- INKISH Morten Reitoft gaat in gesprek met CEO Louis De Nolf over de ins & outs van het voorbereiden en leveren van waarde voor een beurs zoals Drupa en als een event-partner en reclamebureau.

Michael Mullen started his business in Sacramento, California, four years ago; fortunately, the startup turned out great. With two toner-based label printers, Mullen is now considering inkjet and maybe even a Hybrid. Here is his story on INKISH, filmed at the BOBST Open House event in Alpharetta in December 2022. Enjoy!

INKISH hosted for the first time ever our NON-EVENT. The Non-event is celebrating the people that have been in front of the camera, or been supporting INKISH during the past years. This is a new recurring event, and the idea is to give space for the people we have featured to connect in a new way. We invited 150 people, and 32 decided to join us. Our guests came from Japan, Canada, USA, UK, Belgium, Sweden, and Denmark - and we are confident that next year, even more, will come. We asked most of our participants to talk LIVE during the dinner - and here is Lode Vlayen from Belgium. Lode Vlayen used to be the CEO of VIGC in Belgium but is today operating a consultant company. Enjoy!

Commercial manager Lizzie Bentley talks about IST Intech’s LED curing technology and the company’s recent rebranding from Integration Technology Ltd.

· Inkjet still comes with a health warning in the minds of some what is the reality · Long term user perspective · Comparisons and observations with Conventional and Toner systems. · How have systems improved – introducing the latest generation.

Live from Horizon Innovation Park in Japan, Horizon will take you to their showroom floor to demonstrate the Inkjet Press Inline Book Production System. With only a single operator, the demonstration will showcase the SCREEN Truepress Jet 520 HD Mono and inline Horizon Smart Binding System producing variable page count books using the latest in print finishing automation. During production, attendees will be able to see the efficient, labor-saving benefits of inline finishing solutions that are ready to increase the profitability of their production floor today.

At PRINTING United we did 2 hours LIVE TV daily, and October 24th was dedicated to the great people from CHILI Publish. During the day we got interviews with the people from the booth, but also a chance to get a presentation of the software by Solutions Expert Sean Crowe. Here is the first one, where editor Morten Reitoft from INKISH.TV is getting a quick tour, including walk-through of some of the new features. Excellent presentation, great software, and whau - awe-inspiring.

Self-proclaimed “women-in-print champion” and visionary Lisbeth Lyons Black talks with INKISH’s Mark Vruno about her first two years at the WIP Alliance. An important new membership initiative kicked off last month.

It was super lovely talking to Lisa Weese, who shared insights on bringing products to market. Imagine setting the right price point, marketing into channels, providing service, and all the things that make a product available when ready to be launched—genuinely great to learn from Weese, so enjoy!