At FESPA in Barcelona, Editor-in-Chief Morten Reitoft speaks with Geert Pierloot from Summa about the company’s major relaunch, new branding, and the introduction of the new Vantage platform. More than just a new machine launch, Summa presents what it describes as a “rebirth” of the company, combining a stronger market position, updated branding, and ambitious plans for future growth in digital finishing and industrial cutting applications. The conversation explores how Summa focuses on productivity, ease of use, automation, and operator efficiency rather than simply raw machine speed. Features such as automatic calibration, blade recognition, workflow optimization, and open ecosystem integration are designed to reduce errors, save materials, and improve return on investment for print service providers and converters. The interview also addresses competition from low-cost manufacturers, European production advantages, customer profitability, and why Summa believes innovation and workflow intelligence remain the key differentiators in an increasingly competitive market. A fascinating discussion about product development, automation, industrial finishing, and why Summa believes the future belongs to companies that combine performance, simplicity, and workflow integration.

Interview in Dutch - subtitles in English. De bekende Apple-verdeler uit het straatbeeld in België en kind aan huis bij vele drukkerijen. Maar wie is de man achter de naam Lab9 en hoe ziet hij onze grafische branche verder evolueren? In deze VIGC-talks ontmoeten en spreken we met haar Ceo Geert Coolman. -- EN -- The well-known Apple distributor in Belgium and a regular at many printing companies. But who is the man behind the name Lab9 and how does he see our graphic industry evolving further? In these VIGC talks we meet and speak with its CEO Geert Coolman.

Gee Ranasinha is one of the best communicators in the industry, and you may know him from the short and precise videos he delivers on LinkedIn every Tuesday and Friday. They are essentially free learning about human behavior, how you manage your marketing, and advice about what to do and what not to do. We reached out to Ranasinha and asked him to speak at the NON-EVENT 2024 and this became one of the most recognized and spoken about presentations at the event, and now we are ready to share it with you. Enjoy. Remember to follow Gee Ranasinha on LinkedIn.

Gavin Rittmeyer talks about Martin Automatic's partnership with ETI Converting, Lemu Group, and Lundberg Tech, which saw them exhibit a complete printing and converting line at Labelexpo Americas 2024.

Gavin Chapman explains to Pat McGrew why eProductivity Software has chosen to exhibit for the first time at Hunkeler Innovationdays. Many customers looking for new hardware are often also looking for new software. Dig in, and learn for yourself!

Wayne from INKISH is at The Print Show in Birmingham, where he speaks with Gavin Blackmore from Morgana. Gavin shares that the first day of the show has been busy and positive, with a steady flow of visitors keeping the team engaged. Morgana has chosen to stand out with a modern and lively presence, moving away from the traditional grey suits image often associated with the industry. On the stand, Morgana is showcasing new technology, including the UK debut of the Digifold Ultra, which was first previewed at drupa. This next-generation machine can handle sheets up to three meters long, performing slitting, cutting, creasing, and folding in a single pass—eliminating the need for additional guillotine upgrades when handling long-sheet jobs. Morgana is also introducing its next generation of UV flood coating technology, which now uses LED lamps instead of quartz. The LED system delivers lower energy consumption, reduced heat, longer lamp life, and greater environmental benefits. Gavin highlights how Morgana, as part of the Plockmatic Group, has expanded its reach and product offering by integrating with companies like Renz, Watkiss, Intec, Argos, and KGS. The combined portfolio now covers an even broader spectrum of finishing solutions. He explains that R&D is a central driver of the group, with developments aligned closely to the needs of print engine manufacturers like Ricoh, Xerox, Canon, Fuji, and Kyocera. This ensures Morgana stays ahead with both inline and offline finishing solutions. Despite wider market challenges, Morgana is having a strong year in the UK, with August being their best month so far and overall performance well ahead of both budget and last year. Gavin credits the breadth of their product range, which allows them to serve everything from small print shops to large production houses looking for advanced finishing technologies. Reflecting on leadership changes, Gavin acknowledges the departure of long-time industry figure Ray, who was his boss for over 30 years. While it’s a significant change, he emphasizes that Morgana’s experienced team is well prepared to carry the business forward under new leadership. A conversation highlighting innovation, growth, and resilience in the finishing sector, recorded live at The Print Show in Birmingham.

International Sales Manager Gary Doman from GEW explains the advantages of using LED-UV and how GEW supports OEMs and the replacement market globally. With fast curing time and even higher quality on several substrates, the reason for buying a UV solution should be evident, and Gary Doman shares that the energy-saving cost (from other curing methods) practically pays for the change. This is a great story; dig in!

The media plays an immense role in the printing industry, and the trade-shows often rely on the promotion, marketing, and coverage of the trade-shows. However, the media also benefit from this symbiosis. Has the current situation with postponed and cancelled events influenced the media and the vendors' ability to get the information across to the PSP's? And with the new reality, will this be an opportunity or a threat to the trade media?

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We love Switzerland - its clean environment, friendly population, and nature that surpasses most places on earth. The trip from Zurich to Jordi in the small city of Belp, together with Peter Rickenmann, was a blast. When you arrive in Jordi, you soon realize that the company has a leg in the future and the past. Photos from the company's founding, a reception area featuring print samples, and a production area showcasing the technology that drives the company forward. Jordi is a commercial printing company, but it also operates an online business called printzessin.ch. Still, the marketing is also driven by creating stunning customer inspiration—just whau. We were invited by Koenig & Bauer to cover Jordi, and thank you. The Rapida 106 X is undoubtedly doing the job, along with the wealth of print, finishing, and other products from various vendors—but, of course, with the Rapida as the dominant centerpiece in the production.

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Oyama Fumiya with K.K. Irisu, a Japanese graphics supplier is in the DURST Demonstration Center for the first time. He explains his excitement as he has just sold his first DURST press and is looking to sell more into a hungry market. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fumiya-oyama-7469aa20b/

Kerry Labatt has been with Prisma Graphic in Phoenix for years but with five different positions/roles and has thrived with the company's growth. Visiting Prisma Graphic is truly interesting - the shielding between the entrance and reception area to the customer service people is one long arc with super nice samples of print done by Prisma Graphic - and they are GOOD. The company excels in several types of print, from offset to web-offset, to various types of digital print from inkjet to toner, and the facility is WELL laid out. We are visiting Prisma Graphic as they use Hunkeler equipment and their Screen 520 Truejet device - and Hunkeler kindly sponsored this film. Super nice company, and great to see a company that keeps investing in technology. In the film, you will learn how Kerry Labatt sees investments and when the time is right to do new ones! Enjoy!

INKISH Editor & CEO Morten B. Reitoft was invited to Stockholm to give a presentation on Why and How to Use Video in your Communication. We filmed everything, and here is the presentation. The presentation takes almost an hour, but hopefully, you will enjoy, and hopefully, you can learn. That was the intention. Great day ahead!

Fujifilm's PR company also visited the Peak Performance Print Experience event, AD Communication - represented by Tom Platt. But what does a PR company do? And can a communications specialist also be passionate about technology? Well, listen to what Tom Platt has to say! LinkedIn Profile.

I don't know if the following is 100% accurate. Still, it seems that after Fujifilm and Xerox terminated their partnership, the Fujifilm engineers have worked harder than ever to bring new and exciting products to the market. In this film, I talk to General Manager Scott P. Mackie about the new Revoria B2 toner press, and the inkjet-based Continues Feed printer 1160CF. Enjoy the story and the others already on INKISH.TV.

In the suburbs of Brussels in Belgium, you find Fujifilm Europes facility for education and demos, and INKISH was invited to go there to talk to Head of Digital Solutions EMEA Taro Aoki. Like always, we love these conversations since the length allows us to discuss in details. In this conversation, this takes us from German cars vs—Japanese cars to why the Fujifilm 720/750 is such a good match for many offset printers. Taro Aoki also talks about some of the things he believes Fujifilm could bring to market in the future. As usual. Enjoy!

Henning Rose from Wegner in Bremen, Germany, recently won the Innovation Print Award at a Fujifilm event for an exceptional book project, securing second place in the brochures category and the Global Award for their book. The award is significant for their digital print shop, which specializes in niche projects and uses advanced digital printing systems, including Fujifilm Jetpress and Revorias. The winning book featured intricate details like a transparent foil cover and a keyhole cutout, showcasing their technical expertise. The project, produced on three digital systems, was completed in about eight weeks. This recognition enhances their reputation and is valuable for marketing and attracting new customers.

Introduction to Open House JetPress FP790 by Wayne Beckett, INKISH

Wayne talks to Taku, about the development of the FP790 and how Fujifilm are looking to develop new markets out side of Europe to mirror the every changing face of print.

Exhibiting as a Fuji partner, Wayne talks to Stefan from Henkle, about how important it is to work with brands on regulations and how Henkel work with converters to make sure they are kept abreast of this ever changing landscape.

The first in the world to buy a FP970, and they bought two! Simon talks to Wayne about how EcoFlexibles have worked with Fujifilm over the last 4 years to drive the development forward, to make the press what it is today.

Exhibiting as a Fuji partner Nordmeccanica's Riccardo Agosti, talks to Wayne about how their laminating solution integrates perfectly with the FP790 saving costs when upgrading or adapting from analogue processes.

Ricardo talks to Wayne about the process of buying the JetPress FP790 and how the press ticked all the sustainability boxes for a new business they are starting in Portugal.