In this LIVE session from INKISH.TV, Editor Morten Reitoft share his views on marketing from the 4P's to the very purpose of marketing. Thanks to Mark Stephenson from Fujifilm to join the live session. Credits to: Coca Cola Commercial from the '40s Miss South Carolina All Packaging 1 All Packaging 2 Conor Neil Inspiration from Professor Wolters

Leah Koerner, Ricoh senior manager for go-to-market (GTM) and customer engagement, talks about co-innovation at PRINTING United Expo ‘24. The OEM has some interesting in-plant stories involving nonprofit organizations and school districts!

Though Kornit is a twenty years old company, the company has over the past years got more attention than before. One of the reason is their amazing Direct to Fabric machines, that enable digital print directly on a long-range of types of textiles. This does not only lead to considerably faster turn-around time, but also to way more sustainable fabrics. In this INKISH interview VP & General Manager, Direct to Fabric, Danny Gazit gives us a tour in the factory, in the showroom, and openly explains why Kornit for sure seems to be on the right track. Amazing technology and a great company to visit.

In this round table the leadership of DSCOOP, Jon Bailey, Rick Bellamy, and Peter Van Teeseling talk about the values of the events, the network, and how members profit from being part of the event. It's been more than a thousand days since the last show, and as Jon Bailey said, it took only three minutes to get back in the DSCOOP mood. Interesting conversation and as always interesting to learn from other people's experiences!

Take three DSCOOP attendees into a nice room - set up a couple of cameras, and let the talk begin! Experience, knowledge, and open-mindedness are simply what this conversation between Jim Benedict from Enpointe, Shanna Vollmer from Pixa Creative, and Brian Craig from Woods Printing Company. How did you get into the industry? This is just one of the many good questions from this conversation. We are certain you will love it!

Two great keynote speakers from Dscoop in a leadership round table conversation with Dscoop's Chris Hyde. David Burkus, a successful author and considered as one of the world's leading business thinkers, helps answer the 'one' question Chris Hyde asks Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, and has more than 1,000 people on a waiting list to get a job at The Savannah Bananas - "How do you think somebody in our industry can get to where you are?" The conversation is great, open-minded, full of insight and inspiration. You will love this!

Our CONVERSATION with 4over’s CEO Shaheen Javadizadeh revealed some of the new blood entering the very traditional print industry. As the United States’ premier online trade printer, and technological ecommerce leader, 4over investment owners had the vision to bring in a leader with a high tech and financial background. Find out Shaheen’s vision for print’s future. LinkedIn Profile

In this engaging and wide-ranging conversation, Laurel Brunner reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, movement, music, technology, and an enduring passion for the printing and publishing industry. From her love of dancing—fueled by a lifelong connection to music and an energetic personality—to her international upbringing between London, Germany, New York, and California, she shares how cultural mobility shaped her worldview. After leaving a conventional life in the UK at just 21, she moved back to the United States, studied linguistics and English literature at University of California, Los Angeles, and supported herself through college by working with Jonathan Seybold. What began as a temporary typing assignment evolved into a formative role within the Seybold organization, helping build what would become one of the most influential platforms in desktop publishing and digital prepress. She reflects on the early days of desktop publishing, the revolutionary shift from traditional prepress workflows, and how those foundational years directly connect to today’s digital data-driven publishing ecosystem. The work done then, she explains, laid the groundwork for a world where digital content creation and distribution are accessible to anyone—from novelists to global brands. Now at 69, Brunner remains deeply engaged in the industry, even as she balances technical writing with her desire to focus more on fiction. As a convenor within an international standards technical committee focused on graphics technology and sustainability, she leads a global working group developing standards for sustainable print. Sustainability, she explains, has always been personal—driven by an intolerance for waste and a belief that efficiency and environmental responsibility can coexist with commercial success. The conversation explores generational change, industry reinvention, and the tension between what leaders say and what they are willing to give up. She reflects on how innovation often comes from necessity, recalling how the prepress revolution forced companies to become more efficient to survive. The same logic, she argues, applies to sustainability today: real progress often follows commercial incentives. She also discusses the challenge of being heard in a fast-moving information landscape, the importance of writing in ways that resonate, and how global collaboration—sometimes from the most unexpected places—helps shape meaningful industry standards. Receiving recognition for her work came as a surprise, especially since she considers herself more of a behind-the-scenes contributor than a visible industry personality. Yet her influence spans decades of transformation in publishing, digital workflows, and sustainability advocacy. The conversation concludes with reflections on the power of publishing itself. Whether through newspapers, books, labels, or digital substrates, she describes printing as the vehicle through which society shapes and shares knowledge. Events that bring people together person-to-person—without corporate filters—remind her of the early Seybold seminars, where innovation was born in conversation as much as in conference sessions. A thoughtful and energetic dialogue about global perspective, sustainability, generational responsibility, and the enduring belief that publishing—at its core—shapes how we understand the world.

When Print®19 open the doors in a few days, it will be the 51st show under the Print/GraphExpo show, but it will also be the last. From 2020 APTech has joined forces with Tarsus in forming a new global event named Brand Print. In this Interview, APTech President Thayer Long talks over both Print®19, Brand Print, APTech, and how he also sees the future. Enjoy!

Lars Komogowski was one of the speakers at the FEFCO Technical Seminar 2023 in Lyon, and in this chat with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, he explains how heat and steam need to be better controlled. Not only to lower energy consumption but also to improve the quality. Interesting to learn about.  

BHS Corrugated is one of the largest and most influential and innovative companies in the corrugated industry globally. Founded as a state-owned company and later taken over by Engel's father, Paul Engel, and his friend, Edmund Bradatsch, it soon became a strategy to own and control the entire value chain; Managing Director Lars Engel shares some of the learnings and considerations on the journey. BHS Corrugated has become a tremendous success, and besides the fantastic business story, the company also has a vast CSR responsibility that plays a role with both employees and people directly or indirectly influenced by the company. Super story!

It was an absolute pleasure talking to Lars Beck from Kocher + Beck today at IST-UV Days 2025 and understanding more about the business of tooling. Kocher + Beck produces a range of various tools for customers around the world from its six sites around the world. Great talking to Lars Beck.

It's often said that business starts in the bar, the chat between Larry Dodd and Morten Reitoft started at a lunch at CONNECT. Operating six printing companies across three states requires a great IT infrastructure. Larry Dodd managed this in his position, but has an advantage as he previously worked for EFI and probably knows more than most... Enjoy the conversation!

At Printing United Expo in Orlando, Wayne Beckett from INKISH sits down with Larry Corwin, President of Rollem International, to talk about the company’s strong presence at the show and its latest developments in finishing technology. “Day two — you survived the first day,” Wayne begins. Larry smiles. “Yes, we did. It was very busy all day long. We haven’t seen a show of this size and magnitude in 10 or 15 years. This is what the old Chicago show used to be — and it’s great to see Printing United building that same kind of momentum.” Rollem International, known for its precision slitting, scoring, and perforating systems, showcased an impressive lineup of new equipment at the show. “We’ve always been known for card slitting and paper converting,” Larry says, “but now we have two or three completely new models — the kind of machines we’ve dreamed about for years. They’re modular, so a printer can start small, say on a 13x19 format, and later expand into B2 just by adding modules.” That modularity, combined with faster changeovers, is opening Rollem’s technology to a broader audience. “We’ve always appealed to large-volume users,” Larry explains, “but now, with quick changeovers and more flexible setups, we can serve short- and medium-run printers too.” Wayne brings up the company’s success with the Insignia die-cutting line. “Insignia’s been out maybe six to eight years now,” Larry says, “and it’s been a huge success. It gives printers tremendous flexibility — they can move into decals, packaging, boxes — all kinds of new applications. It’s been very well received by the print community.” Rollem has also long dominated the playing card market. “We pioneered that space,” Larry says. “We have a very strong market position, and we’re introducing new systems there as well. But beyond that niche, we’re expanding to broader applications like postcards, greeting cards, and business cards — jobs that appeal to many more printers.” Another highlight at the booth is the Streamline System. “It’s the platform that lets us build out scalable finishing lines,” Larry explains. “You can start with two pieces, add more, and run different jobs at once — postcards and business cards simultaneously, for example. It’s a clever, efficient setup.” Also drawing attention is Rollem’s new folding and gluing line. “It’s compact, attractively priced, and still delivers the performance of much larger systems,” Larry says. “It can run up to 48,000 boxes an hour — and it’s running live here at the show.” Talking about Rollem’s legacy, Larry shares that the company is now in its third generation. “The company’s 63 years old,” he says. “I started working for my dad, and now my two sons are in the business. You could say it’s in our blood.” Rollem has also been expanding geographically. “We’ve opened a much larger office in Florida,” Larry adds. “It includes parts, service, sales, and a full demo floor — joining our Midwest office outside Chicago and our headquarters in Anaheim, near Los Angeles.” Wayne wraps up with a smile: “It sounds like things are going really well.” Larry nods. “They are. It’s been a great show so far — and we’re just getting started.”

High quality and industrial reliability require excellent materials and media. Paola Tiso takes the time to guide us through some of the different types of transfer papers that SAPPI brings to this market. High fashion, sports apparel and even skiing gear get their “skin” through some of these applications.

This week will be remembered as the week that probably changed the world a bit again. Landa has applied for court protection against bankruptcy, and within two weeks, we will all know what will happen to Landa, its patents, employees, and, perhaps more importantly, its customers. Will some take over the company? Or will Nanography, as another name for inkjet (plus,) go into the memories of the past? Here are some of the considerations I have, which also include EcoLeaf and Highcon.

A visitor at Printing United describes the show as valuable and highly informative, noting that the range of technology on display provides a strong opportunity to examine machines in operation and understand how they could integrate into real business environments. Sales teams are accessible and helpful, offering detailed knowledge that supports evaluation and comparison. One flatbed printer in particular stood out for its output quality. Although the visitor has not yet explored AI-driven or design software, they plan to, acknowledging that software is less visually eye-catching on the show floor. Overall, the experience is positive, with the event offering practical insight and hands-on exposure to new equipment.

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett sits down with Lakshminarayanan, also known as PR, General Manager of Müller Martini India, to discuss the company’s strong presence in the Indian print finishing market. Established as a 100% owned subsidiary in 1997, Müller Martini India has built a robust team focused on after-sales service, supporting customers in India and neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. PR highlights the company’s diverse product portfolio, including saddle stitching, softcover binding, and hardcover binding solutions. With a well-balanced market presence, Müller Martini continues to see steady demand, particularly from high-value book production segments, including medical and export-oriented books. Last year, the company achieved significant success at Drupa, closing over $1.5 million in deals, which have since been executed. As India embraces automation, Müller Martini's Connect solutions are gaining traction, though PR notes that adoption is still in its early stages. With an impressive 100% market share in hardcover bookbinding for diaries and premium books, Müller Martini remains a dominant player in the industry. For those interested in the evolution of print finishing and automation in India’s thriving book market, this conversation provides key insights into Müller Martini’s leadership and future strategy.

In this 'Learn with Us' session Policy Advisor Laetitia Reynaud from INTERGRAF explain the legislative processes in the European Union. She also explains how INTERGRAF have influenced legislation to support printing companies. A truly great presentation about a quite hard to understand the subject served in a very nice and easy way to comprehend. Thank you!

In this Print Sample TV edition, host Pat McGrew shows several samples sent to her from Mouvent/BOBST. BOBST delivers products and services in many different segments in the market, from print to finishing and everything in between. In this edition of Print Sample TV, you can see samples printed with white ink - and it looks stunning - and, of course, labels on various substrates, and as you know - labels are a sticky business. See you!

Three years ago, CEO and Founder Peter Vogt took the chance and established his company LabelHub. In this interview, Peter Vogt tells about the journey identifying the need for easy re-ordering of labels - due to the changes in demand from more often and short-runs, to minimize hands-on. LabelHub is a SaaS solution that enables label printers and their customers to manage a greater part of the production faster and smoother. Enjoy! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervogtdk/

We find Labelhub on the Screen both at LabelExpo, and for a good reason. Labelhub was shortly after its first release discovered by Charlie Brown from Screen As Charlie Brown says in this interview and presentation, Labelhub serves a very simple need, namely, to automate the re-ordering process and fill up the machines. Peter Vogt is the founder and CEO of Labelhub, and with a background in the label industry and in IT, Labelhub is developed with strong domain knowledge. Enjoy the story - a bit long, but spoiler alert - you will see how easy Labelhub is to use, and you will see the fantastic Screen label press :-)

LabelExpo Europe 2019 is one of the leading events in the printing industry, and of course, INKISH covers the show. The Daily show reports are our way of sharing the instant moment of the show, and during the next weeks, you will get insights from exiting industry leaders. You can expect interviews with Sagen De Jonge from Tilia Labs, Tyler Thompson also from Tilia Labs, Wim Fransen from Enfocus, Fabian Prudhomme from Chili-Publish, Kim Beswick from Memjet, and many more - stay tuned for the next video tomorrow :-)

LinkedIn Profile: Lorenzo Patrini - ACM https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-patrini-809763286/ La Franceschina Antonio - ACM https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-franceschina-antonio-92a1a54/ Andrea Belloli - Asahi https://linkedin.com/in/andrea-belloli-a38412146/