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Jules van Sant - PGSF. Jules discusses PGSF's mission to fund educational opportunities at all levels. They are also building new curriculum material and resources for educators. She also spoke about the synergy with Two Side USA in expanding their outreach to the next generation of print professionals.

At the 'Seiko Open Week 2022 event' people from all segments of the industry were represented. Juan Castells works with Itaca, one of the leading manufacturers of organic pigment. The pigments are used in both digital and analog inks and are quite interesting to learn and understand about the ink market - especially with a focus on tiles. Juan Castells also showcase examples of how other materials can be printed with the right mix of ink and printhead. The next venture is to digitally print vinyl and other products. Enjoy!

At Expográfica in Guadalajara, Juan Carlos Armendarín from Sun Digital discusses the growing adoption of HP Indigo technology in the Mexican market and why artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most important themes in modern print production. The conversation highlights strong customer demand for HP Indigo’s latest-generation presses, with Sun Digital focusing this year on software, automation, and AI-driven production workflows rather than on machinery alone. Juan Carlos Armendarín explains how AI is already being integrated into both business operations and print production, helping printers optimize workflows, personalize output, analyze customer data, and guide less-experienced operators directly through intelligent press systems. The interview also reflects on the changing expectations of Mexican print providers, in which technology suppliers increasingly act as long-term business partners, helping customers grow through automation, software integration, and data-driven production strategies.

Director of Marketing & Business Development Juan Cano talks about Screen in this interview. At Hunkeler Innovationdays Screen will present a newly updated and very fast 520 model, but also the very new 560 model - both machines built on a solid market position and excellent Japanese engineering. However, visit the Screen booth in Lucerne.

At Labelexpo Europe, we sat down with Juan Cano, Business Development Director at SCREEN, to talk about the next big shift in the print industry: moving from labels into flexible packaging. The label industry is evolving fast, and converters are under pressure to deliver sustainable, eye-catching, and versatile solutions. At Labelexpo 2025, SCREEN is demonstrating just how simple it can be to expand into flexible packaging without disrupting existing workflows. At SCREEN’s Flexible Packaging Corner, visitors can explore real-world printed samples on both paper and plastic film and discover how Truepress PAC Solutions integrate seamlessly into current label production lines. Juan shared valuable insights on SCREEN’s workhorse digital presses and its new water-based ink press, designed to deliver high quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. At the heart of SCREEN’s showcase is the Truepress PAC 520P—a digital inkjet press built to help converters branch into flexible packaging with minimal disruption. “Brands want packaging that’s sustainable and visually impactful,” says Juan. “Our solutions make that transition simple and profitable.” For converters exploring what’s next, SCREEN’s stand at Labelexpo 2025 is the place to experience the future of flexible packaging

At Printing United 2025 in Orlando, Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH sits down with his good friend Josh Romberg from MBO on the third day of the show. They both agree that this time, the conversation should dig deeper—no soft questions, just a real discussion about the market, the challenges, and the opportunities. Josh begins by describing MBO’s long history. The company’s roots are in commercial sheet folding, going back to the 1960s and continuing through the early 2000s with a strong focus on buckle folding, combi folding, and pharmaceutical folding. Around 2010 to 2015, especially in the United States, MBO shifted its focus toward the roll-fed finishing business. Today, roll-fed solutions lead their business in the U.S., complemented by rotary die-cutting with Bograma, the pharmaceutical and specialty folding division H+H, and MBO’s commercial folding machines. The system on display behind them represents MBO’s newest roll-fed finishing line, featuring zero-speed splicing, rotary cutting, die-cutting technology, dynamic perforating and scoring, and MBO’s signature folding integration. Morten then challenges Josh with a question: “The technology is amazing, but I can’t help thinking—you could sell more. Why don’t you?” Josh smiles. “It’s a fair question. We have one of the most talented sales and service teams in the industry. For us, it’s not just about volume—it’s about enhancing value for the customer. We punch above our weight in roll-fed finishing. The goal is efficiency, enhancement, and creating more value.” He adds that MBO continually expands its offering with modules and add-ons, such as flood and spot coating, designed to help customers increase both value and revenue. Morten presses further, asking about the challenge of profitability and scale in such a competitive space. Josh explains, “We differentiate on product quality. Our systems are industrial-grade, high-speed, and high-productivity. We don’t consider ourselves a commodity player. Modularity is key—you can add or remove components as needed. That makes it easier for customers and OEM partners to grow and evolve with their markets.” Morten accepts the answer but pushes the conversation toward competition. “Most roll-fed OEMs, whether EMT, Tecnau, or Hunkeler, come from the transactional printing space. You come from offset and book production. What makes your approach different?” Josh explains that MBO approaches the market from the opposite direction. “Most competitors come from transactional print and are trying to move into commercial. We come from commercial and are moving into digital. We bring the industrial quality of web and sheetfed offset into this space.” He then breaks down MBO’s philosophy of automation. “There are two kinds of automation: software automation and process automation through step removal. The transactional model takes a roll, cuts it, stacks it, and moves it to binding. We eliminate those steps. We aim to go from roll to finished product, minimizing human touchpoints, reducing errors, increasing throughput, and boosting customer profitability.” Morten agrees, calling it a perfect answer. He then recalls seeing MBO at the Hunkeler Innovationdays and asks why he didn’t see a full MBO end-to-end setup there. Josh explains, “Our end-to-end solutions aren’t one-size-fits-all. Between roll and sheet, there’s a lot of flexibility. We can add a perforator, a plow fold, or a merge unit depending on the job. The modularity means a setup can change completely from shift to shift or job to job. That’s the real value—adaptability.” He continues, “Commercial printers today might be book printers one day, postcard printers the next, and mailers after that. Our systems adapt instantly with minor changes. That’s our strength. An MBO end-to-end solution could easily be three times the size of this booth depending on complexity. We offer breadth, flexibility, and scalability that fit how modern printers actually work.” As the conversation wraps up, Morten thanks Josh for the honest answers and insights. Josh laughs, shaking his hand, “Good deal, Morten. Always appreciate the tough questions.”

At PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas, Morten B. Reitoft meets Josh Romberg, President of MBO America, for a conversation about something far bigger than finishing equipment: the future of local newspaper production. The discussion is inspired by a recent installation at Amedia Trykk in Norway, where a traditional 64-page coldset newspaper press is being replaced by a digital production platform based on Canon inkjet printing and MBO finishing technology. For Josh, who spent many years working in the newspaper industry before joining MBO, the transformation is significant. Traditional newspaper presses are extremely productive, but they were built for volumes that many local and regional newspapers simply don't have anymore. Digital inkjet changes the economics. Instead of producing very large runs, a printer can move quickly between multiple titles and smaller circulations — potentially 5,000, 10,000 or 20,000 copies — without the makeready requirements associated with conventional newspaper production. That creates an interesting opportunity for hyperlocal journalism. Smaller cities and communities can maintain printed newspapers with highly localized editorial content and advertising while sharing a single digital production platform. But printing is only half of the equation. MBO's role is to make the finishing process as flexible as the digital press itself. Unwinding, buffering, cutting, folding, and downstream finishing can be combined in a modular production environment designed to efficiently handle frequent job changes and various newspaper formats. The result is not simply a replacement for an old newspaper press. It is a completely different production model. Could digital inkjet printing and automated finishing make local printed newspapers economically viable again? Watch Morten B. Reitoft's conversation with Josh Romberg from MBO America at PRINTING United 2026 in Las Vegas.

At Printing United 2025 in Orlando, Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH speaks with Josh Poertner, a local print buyer with over 20 years of industry experience. Josh explains that after two decades working for a print company, he went independent when his employer closed. “I kept my client base and supplier connections,” he says. “It’s been really great — I sell a lot of print without owning any equipment myself.” Speaking from the HP booth, where a new large-format printer was being introduced, Josh notes that while he occasionally sources banners and wall coverings for municipal clients, his main value lies in expertise. “As a print buyer, keeping up with new technology is essential. My clients come to me because they have ideas but don’t know how to execute them — that’s where I come in.” Reflecting on the U.S. print market, he says the landscape has shifted: “The bread-and-butter jobs are going away. Either people don’t need them because everything’s gone digital, or they order online. My role now is to find the missing pieces — projects that require multiple vendors or specialized knowledge. It’s more consulting than commodity — and definitely more rewarding.”

Imagine is a 2,500-person-plus printing company serving a vast range of customers across the US. Josh Basset is the Sr. Director of IT and responsible for the software delivered by ePS and CAI - and, as Josh Bassett has a background himself with EFI, he knows his back-doors and work-arounds - but expresses how important the solutions are in managing the group that has several locations nationwide. As we speak, Josh Bassett, of course, is also talking about the relationship they have with ISCorp, which supports Imagine with a managed hosting solution. We are, as always, curious whether outsourcing is a financially viable option, and though Josh Bassett tells us that ISCorp has been up and running for less than 3 weeks, he can happily tell us that ISCorp is worth the money, also from the perspective of going live. The implementation went smoothly, and Josh Bassett even explains about a situation where the ISCorp solution was essential - but listen for yourself in this great interview!

Most consider Prinect a Heidelberg-ONLY product, but not only has Prinect opened up to many third-party suppliers, but Prinect itself is also used by printing companies that don't run Heidelberg presses. Jo Banich is a Prinect specialist, and of course, it's great to learn from a senior Prinect & Digital Specialist - you can learn by listening to this one as well!

At Printing United in Orlando, Pat McGrew meets Jose Rivera, a local printer attending the show to explore new technologies. Rivera shares his excitement about the advancements he has seen in AI-driven printing. He explains that the new systems allow operators to print on a wide range of materials without complex setup or manual measurement. Using built-in scanners, the printers automatically detect the position and type of material on the table, enabling precise, efficient printing with minimal effort. Rivera describes the technology as both impressive and practical, noting how innovations like this could simplify operations and improve flexibility in print shops. While he doesn’t confirm any immediate purchases, he expresses genuine interest in adopting such solutions in the future. The brief conversation highlights how automation and AI are beginning to transform even the hands-on aspects of printing, offering smarter workflows and greater ease of use for production teams.

In this "Over the Skype" we talked to José Luis Bezaury, Managing Director of Litoplas, who tells us about the wide portfolio of solutions he offers in labels and packaging, as well as what has been the success factor of his company in 25 years of experience. En este "Over the Skype" entrevistamos a José Luis Bezaury, director general de Litoplas, quien nos habla acerca del amplio portafolio de soluciones que ofrece en etiquetas y empaques, así como cuál ha sido el factor de éxito de su empresa en 25 años de trayectoria.

In this Over the Skype session, Jacques Michiels from INKISH Benelux talks to an exciting gentleman, Jos Steutelings. Jos Steutelings is the Managing Director of VIGC, who, among other things, does events that have become very popular. In this interview, we discuss the Hackaton event; an event developed together with Ernst & Young. Innovation for the industry, and due to the COVID-19 virtual. Virtual enables this to be an event with a broader potential, so listen to the exciting conversation, and prepare yourself for a great event.

VIGC and OPS are close as organizations. Jos explains that he has been attending since the early days and values the networking he experiences. Jos sees that the introduction of AI is the big change in the print industry and is informing VIGC activities as well as OPS.

Interview in Dutch - subtitles in English. Wie eraan denkt om te (gaan) werken met LED UV kan zijn “licht” ;) - opsteken bij Sadechaf Benelux. Wie zijn zij? en welke expertise of oplossingen brengen ze naar voor als we willen drogen/curen met UV? Een zeer informatieve babbel, zonder te vervallen in een overkill aan té technische bewoordingen. Dit is er eentje voor de bezitters of toekomstige gebruikers van (led) UV systemen. -- EN -- For anyone who is thinking of working with LED UV Sadechaf will shed some “light” ;) on the situation. Who are they? and what expertise or solutions do they bring to the table if we want to dry/cure with UV? A very informative chat, without falling into an overkill of overly technical words. This is one for the owners or future users of (Led) UV systems.

Exclusive NEON effects in large format products are one of the KPIs and the new product that SwissQPrint shows at the fair. Jorge Suberviola Freire, the Spanish GM brings us up to speed.

Español: (English below) Entre impresores se dice que tenemos tinta en las venas, y para Jorge Luis Rodríguez eso es una realidad. Como representante de Servir Impresos, empresa fundada por su padre en 1970, Jorge ha dedicado más de 35 años a desarrollar un negocio especializado en la maquila de impresión offset. Desde la preprensa y las placas hasta la impresión y los acabados, Servir Impresos ayuda a otros impresores a entregar trabajos de alta calidad a sus propios clientes, con precios competitivos, tiempos de entrega confiables y un servicio cercano. En este video, Jorge comparte la historia de la empresa, cómo ha evolucionado el negocio después de la pandemia y cómo sus prensas Heidelberg y su flujo de trabajo integral les permiten apoyar a sus clientes a lo largo de todo el proceso de impresión. English: Printing is often said to run in our veins, and for Jorge Luis Rodríguez, that couldn’t be more true. As the representative of Servir Impresos, a company founded by his father in 1970, Jorge has spent more than 35 years building a trusted printing service focused on offset outsourcing. From prepress and plates to printing and finishing, Servir Impresos helps printers deliver high-quality work to their clients at competitive prices, with reliable turnaround times and a commitment to customer care. In this video, Jorge shares the company's story, how the business has evolved after the pandemic, and how their Heidelberg presses and full in-house workflow enable them to support customers throughout the entire printing process.

Digital Market is an Andalusian company that distributes HP equipment led by Jorge Domínguez Garnés, who, in an interview, showed us the new sustainable innovations that HP has on offer. ----- Digital Market es una empresa andaluza distribuidora de equipos HP liderada por Jorge Domínguez Garnés, que en entrevista nos mostró las innovaciones sostenibles con las que cuenta HP.

The new HP Latex 630 has had great acceptance in the market, as Jorge Domínguez from Digital Market and David Salabert, commercial director of DPI's digital supplies, tell us. They have already sold several units of the equipment launched here during C! Print Madrid, so it looks like a winner. ___ La nueva HP Latex 630 ha tenido gran aceptación en el mercado, tal y como nos cuentan Jorge Domínguez de Digital Market y David Salabert, director comercial de consumibles digitales de DPI. Ya se han vendido varias unidades de los equipos lanzados aquí durante C! Imprime Madrid, para que parezca un ganador.

Jörg Fischer from KURZ explains to Editor Morten B. Reitoft the advantages of thinner PET carriers on both hot and cold foils. It's good for the environment and production, as customers agree that the thinner foils simply run better on the foiling equipment. Kurz is one of the companies in our industry that also has a very well-developed recycling system, which Jörg Fischer also speaks about in this interview.

Probo is a super interesting company owned by private equity, with an amazing plan to become one of the leading white-label suppliers of large-format signage. With the highest level of automation, customers can place orders as late as 21:30 and still have the goods delivered the next day. The proximity and flexibility, and an enormous range of substrates, ready-to-use templates/products, Probo is simply setting a new standard - AND now Probo is also established in Germany. Jordy Silva De Jong explains that more Probos may be established in the future, and he also says that the strategic location of Probo in Germany was chosen so that goods can be delivered within 3 hours. But check this out yourselves, it's interesting :-)

Jordi Quera, VP of sales and marketing at Zonten Europe, discusses why semi-rotary offset technology can compete with digital in the short run and its increasing popularity in the European market.

Wayne Beckett from Inkish interviews Jordi Giralt at LabelExpo 2025 in Barcelona. Jordi recently joined Bobst, starting in February 2025 as Zone Business Director for Southern Europe and becoming Head of Global Sales in July. He explains that Bobst entered the label market through its former Gidue flexo business, then expanded into digital by establishing the company Mouvent, and later merged this expertise to develop hybrid presses that combine both flexo and digital. Bobst is now strong in flexo and a market leader in hybrid, aiming to become one of the leading companies in the label sector overall. Jordi says Bobst’s approach is rooted in precision engineering and attention to detail, and they bring this mindset to every segment they enter. He explains that Bobst no longer brings machines to trade shows, choosing instead to focus on discussing customer applications and challenges rather than hardware. Customers can visit Bobst competence centers in Firenze, Switzerland, or Atlanta to see the machines in operation, while events like LabelExpo are used for one-to-one discussions about solutions. He emphasizes that Bobst increasingly tailors solutions to customer needs rather than just selling machines. Their new team of application experts works with customers to understand the products they want to produce and then designs end-to-end workflows and configurations to match. Jordi concludes that this solutions-driven approach reflects Bobst’s long-term strategy to become a leader in the label industry.