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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/

Language: German · Subtitles: German and English At LabelExpo in Barcelona, Morten from INKISH meets Manfred, who has just acquired his tenth finishing machine from Prati. Manfred explains that his company first invested in a Prati system in 2011 and has since added more almost every year because of the machines’ reliability and the excellent collaboration, service, and support the company receives. He runs three flexographic presses — including two from Nilpeter — plus a digital press, and uses the new Prati unit both for converting printed output and for producing blank labels. A key reason for choosing this model was its unusually wide 670 mm working width and its ability to handle rolls up to 1.2 m in diameter, which suits his logistics and food-sector customers by allowing very high output and fast turnaround. Unlike his narrower existing die-cutters, this wider system complements his 670 mm flexo press, making production more efficient. Manfred notes that in logistics, customers often reorder only when they use the last roll, so speed and consistent quality are critical. He says LabelExpo has been exciting, with many new technologies and familiar faces. The deal for the new machine was agreed about three months ago, and the unit was built specifically for him. Manfred is confident it will be a great addition to his production.

Web-to-print sounds like an obvious step toward automation. Until you start thinking about APIs, MIS integration, product configuration, substrates, pricing rules, workflows, and all the data that needs to be connected. Then it can suddenly feel rather complicated. At LOUPE Americas in Chicago, Wayne Beckett meets longtime industry friend Doug Gibson of Infigo to discuss how the company is working to make web-to-print considerably easier to implement — particularly for startups and smaller businesses that may not have dedicated technical teams. For Infigo, one of the biggest objectives is reducing onboarding time. A web-to-print implementation that might historically have taken 30, 60, or even 90 days could increasingly be reduced to weeks — and eventually, perhaps, days — by automating more of the setup process. AI is becoming part of that journey. Instead of manually configuring every aspect of a product, Infigo is exploring ways for users to describe what they need in conversation and for the platform to automatically generate product structures, descriptions, settings, and other information. That becomes particularly interesting in labels and packaging, where products can quickly become complex. Materials, dimensions, finishes, pricing, quantities, artwork requirements, and production options must all be defined correctly before a customer can simply click Buy. The ambition isn't necessarily to automate 100% of everything. If the platform can automatically prepare 60%, 70%, or 80%, customers can spend more time thinking about the business rather than configuring software. Doug also makes another important point: you don't necessarily need decades of printing experience to build a successful online print business. He recalls meeting the founders of Packaging Lab when they were still considering entering the print market. They had virtually no printing experience at the time, but combined production technology, Infigo software, and the right partners to build what became a multimillion-dollar online business. For Doug, that example highlights something central to Infigo's approach. Software matters. But so do the people, knowledge, and experience surrounding it. In this INKISH film, Wayne talks with Doug Gibson about web-to-print, labels, APIs, automation, onboarding, AI, startups, and why the next generation of online print platforms shouldn't require customers to become software experts before they can start selling print. Because automation only really works when it also makes things simpler.

Getting people to understand who you are and why someone should do business with you is not as easy as it sounds. It is equal parts art and science! In this episode, we look at collateral that is self-promoting

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!

At PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas, Wayne Beckett meets Maggie Curry from RISO to talk about the company's latest generation of cut-sheet inkjet — the new ComColor GN Series. RISO has decades of experience in cut-sheet inkjet, and the GN Series builds on that history with higher speeds, improved paper transport and stronger color reproduction. The GN9830 reaches up to 180 pages per minute, while the GN7630 offers five-color production at up to 160 pages per minute. For Maggie, however, the real RISO story remains speed, uptime, reliability and simplicity. RISO has found a particularly strong position in transactional and print-to-mail environments, where output needs to be cold, flat and dry and where reliability can matter more than chasing the highest graphic-arts resolution. That also means RISO often sits alongside much larger production inkjet systems rather than necessarily replacing them. The devices can handle dedicated production runs, reprints and other applications where a compact cut-sheet inkjet system makes operational and economic sense. RISO is also working increasingly closely with partners such as BlueCrest, integrating its print technology into larger mail-production environments. And despite years of discussion about communication moving entirely digital, Maggie still sees significant demand from industries such as healthcare, insurance and financial services where printed communication remains important — and in many cases required. RISO knows the applications it wants to serve. And the GN Series is designed to do those jobs faster, reliably and with a relatively small footprint. Watch Wayne Beckett's conversation with Maggie Curry from RISO at PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas.

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

Wayne from INKISH is at The Print Show on day one, catching up with Luke Wild from Howens. Despite living only a couple of miles apart, Wayne jokes that they always seem to meet at trade shows. Luke explains that Howens specializes in providing insurance tailored specifically for print businesses, covering everything from signage and graphics to large format and related sectors. With a background in litho, digital, and print management, Luke brings hands-on industry experience to his role, aiming to secure the right cover for clients while often saving them money in the process. He outlines the types of insurance that are critical for print companies, including commercial liability, fleet policies for vans and cars, cyber insurance, and machinery damage. Cyber insurance, in particular, is a growing priority as even small businesses are vulnerable to phishing, ransomware, and employee mistakes. Howens partners with providers to offer training, phishing simulations, reporting, and access to risk engineering teams, helping to strengthen IT and cybersecurity practices. Luke emphasizes that while business insurance can seem daunting, it’s easier to understand when broken down step by step—much like learning imposition in print. He emphasizes the importance of collaborating with a broker who thoroughly understands the print industry, thereby simplifying and enhancing the process for clients. Visitors to The Print Show can stop by the Howens stand to learn more, enter a prize draw for a Sage coffee machine, or try their luck at winning one of the company’s signature lions from the grab machine. A practical and insightful conversation about protecting print businesses, filmed live at the NEC in Birmingham.

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!

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Claudia Mendoza Angeles, Editor-in-Chief of Revista El Impresor, speaks with Luis Heredia, Commercial Director at Konica Minolta, about the company’s newest digital production technologies for commercial print and label production. The conversation highlights the launch of the AccurioPress C14010, featuring white-toner capabilities, enhanced suction feeding systems, advanced inline quality control, and high-capacity finishing solutions designed to deliver consistent color quality and production reliability. Luis Heredia also presents the AccurioLabel 230 digital label press, explaining how conventional printers are increasingly turning to packaging and label production as new growth opportunities. The interview explores how digital roll-to-roll label printing enables faster setup times, improved productivity, premium label production, and easier diversification for both offset and flexographic print providers seeking new revenue streams in the evolving Mexican print market.

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.

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Years of experience with Meccanotecnica, and soon experience in the US, where Luca Negro has taken on the role of promoting and selling the Italian OEM. As Luca Negro explains in the interview, Meccanotecnica is well known by many companies, and in particular for the solution they offer within print and offset, but Luca Negros job is to make Meccanotecnica more known among printers in the US, an interesting job, where travel is part of the package, taking Luca Negros to the various parts of the industry, where his personal approach, friendliness and at the same time professionalism will build the position of Meccanotecnica takes one step, at the time!

At PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas, Morten B. Reitoft meets Luca Negro, VP Sales at Book Automation — the North American operation of Meccanotecnica — to talk about digital transformation, book finishing, ROI, and the differences between doing business in Europe and the United States. Meccanotecnica has long been known for its sewing technology, particularly among traditional book manufacturers. But the company is rapidly expanding its position in digital book production, adding perfect binding, trimming, casing-in, and increasingly automated workflows to become a much broader solution provider. For Luca, that development is particularly relevant in North America, where digital book production continues to grow and customers are looking closely at how automation can reduce labor, speed up changeovers, and make shorter runs economically attractive. But selling equipment in the U.S. also means answering a very direct question: What is the return on investment? Luca explains that American customers often approach investments differently from their European counterparts. Production numbers, utilization, labor savings, and ROI become central to the discussion very early. That also changes the role of the equipment supplier. Selling a machine isn't enough — Book Automation increasingly needs to understand the customer's complete production environment and help calculate where automation can actually create value. That becomes particularly important as Meccanotecnica expands beyond individual machines toward complete digital book-finishing workflows covering sewn, softcover, and hardcover production. Morten and Luca also discuss the importance of the North American Book Automation organization. Local sales, service, and workflow expertise help connect Meccanotecnica's Italian engineering with the realities of American production environments, while additional knowledge within prepress, imposition, and workflow can make those conversations even stronger. And although technology is obviously important, Luca emphasizes something much more traditional: relationships. Trade shows such as PRINTING United remain valuable because customers can meet the people behind the equipment, discuss real production challenges, and see applications and machines operating in real environments. Customer stories and videos play an increasingly important role as well, allowing prospective buyers to see not only what a manufacturer promises, but what existing users actually experience. In the end, automation isn't simply about buying another machine. It's about understanding whether that machine can make the entire book-production business more profitable. Watch Morten B. Reitoft's conversation with Luca Negro from Book Automation / Meccanotecnica at PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas.

At Canon's Power to Move event in Venlo, Morten Reitoft speaks with Sander Hendrix and Louis Van der Linden about one of Canon's biggest success stories in production inkjet: the varioPRINT iX3200. From the launch of Canon's first sheetfed inkjet platform in 2015 to nearly 900 installations worldwide today, the conversation explores the technological journey that helped create an entirely new market segment. Hendrix and Van der Linden explain the engineering challenges behind sheetfed inkjet, including paper handling, registration accuracy, and scaling a concept from prototype to industrial production platform. The discussion also examines why the iX3200 has gained traction across multiple market segments, from transactional printing and commercial print to online printing and, increasingly, the demanding photo products market. The ability to deliver high image quality, productivity, reliability, and media versatility has enabled customers to expand applications while maintaining the efficiency required for peak production periods. A significant part of the interview focuses on Canon's Prisma workflow ecosystem and the importance of open integration. Rather than forcing customers into a closed environment, Canon's approach is designed to connect with existing workflows, MIS systems, prepress solutions, and production environments. Hendrix and Van der Linden explain how scalable workflow architectures, automated processing, and flexible integration help printers transition from offset to digital production while maintaining operational efficiency. The conversation also touches on mass customization, RIP performance, workflow scalability, and the growing importance of software in modern print manufacturing. As run lengths become shorter and customer demands become more complex, workflow and automation are becoming just as important as the presses themselves. Finally, the discussion highlights Canon's unique portfolio strategy, spanning toner, sheetfed inkjet, B2 inkjet, and web-fed production inkjet, enabling customers to find the right technology for virtually any production requirement.