Linemark serves three different business segments - direct mail, print-on-demand, and general commercial business. Entering the production, you very soon realize how organized and busy people are, and you understand right away how the company sees the future. Books-of-One is for sure an exciting opportunity, and as David Ashton explains in the film, POD is the fastest-growing segment and also the most profitable. Investing in digital printing equipment combined with the Müller Martini solution - and skilled people - Linemark does make a difference! LinkedIn Profiles: Steve Bearden David Ashton

In this film, we wrap up our experience from PRINTING United together with Ford Bowers, the CEO of PRINTING United Alliance. Still, we also get a chance to see some of the products and print samples HP has spent the past three days showcasing. We find PRINTING United an overwhelming success - congratulations to the hard-working team. It's not an easy job to set up a show like this!

The potential with Inkjet is amazing, and recently Seiko Instruments in Germany employed Fabio Tallarico, who has an engineering background in textile. With his background, he is supporting the growing interest in the textile industry in inkjet. Interesting!

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 Fabian Prudhomme from Belgium. Fabian Prudhomme is the Global VP Sales & Alliances at CHILI publish. With a broad background within the printing industry and maybe even more on the side that deals with software, Fabian Prudhomme is a well-known and recognized person. We had the pleasure working with Fabian Prudhomme both when he worked at Enfocus, and even more since he joined the CHILI publish team. Enjoy!

DJ Buell has attended eProductivity Software/EFI Connect for seven years. In this film, he, among other exciting things, shares how satisfying it is to see ideas being discussed at CONNECT being implemented. DJ Buell works as IT Director at Primary Packaging, specializing in "heavy-duty" plastic bags.

Join Matt Burton where he’ll talking how automation is dominating the print finishing market and how it’s adoption is an important part of business growth. He’ll cover several aspects of automation from how advances in digital embellishment are enhancing the web to print market to how developments in non stop production are enabling converting lines to run faster whilst also generating less waste.

The BOBST Open House in Alpharetta is, of course, about presenting technology to potential customers. It's about selling. But for the attendees, it's also about asking questions that can avoid future investment mistakes, and during Dean Haertel from BOBST's presentation, I overheard a very interesting question. The question was how BOBST avoids stitching issues. Stitching can be seen when multiple printheads are clustered in a print bar and can either leave a tiny white line or a line of double print. The question came from Jodi Westphal from Western Shield Label & Packaging. Stitching is handled by BOBST in a smart and simple way, but this we will explain in INKISH.NEWS.

We were in Philadelphia filming a super interesting printing company. Of course, we took the opportunity to meet our friends from PRINTING United at a headquarters that, by all means, showed that you'll soon find them at a new address. Mark Subers is the President of PRINTING United Expo, and we got the chance to talk to him about expectations for PRINTING United 2024 at a time when both drupa and also Label Expo are taking place - Label Expo even on the same dates as PRINTING United. As always super nice talking to Mark Subers!

The Peak Performance Print Experience event in Brussels was about machines, people, and of course, business. Bernd Rekirsch is a huge dealer representing multiple brands - and in Brussels, he and his company celebrated their new distribution of Fujifilm products in Germany. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernd-rekirsch-5095843/

For many, eProductivity Software/EFI Connect is a recurring annual event, and for some, it's a first-time experience. First-time visitor Korby Gutherie, Executive VP, shortly explains why he believes eProductivity Software/EFI Connect is great.

The Federation of Swedish Printers - Grafiska Företagen, has updated a report that in our opinion, is a valuable tool to understand the printing industry. Based on surveys among 2.000 companies over seven years, and comprehensive analysis work from Bisnode turned out a figure where you could easily see who in the printing industry makes money. Now, this report has been updated, and there are differences from the first one. Where Large Format was one of the most profitable segments, and even though Large Format is still a precious segment, the trends are unfortunately developing in the wrong direction. Enjoy the conversation editor Morten Reitoft has with CEO Ravindra Parasnis.

Xavier Perez est le responsable marketing d'EXAPRINT, acteur du web to print bien connu en France et en Espagne. En tant que membre du groupe Cimpress, ils changent la façon dont les imprimés sont achetés, fabriqués et livrés au client, dans de nombreux cas en quantités d'un (1) seulement. — Xavier Perez is the marketing manager of EXAPRINT, a well-known web to print player in France and Spain. As part of the Cimpress Group, they are changing the way print is purchased, manufactured and delivered to the customer, in many cases in quantities of only one (1).

When the people running the exam boards in Slovenia wanted to add security and speed production for personalized exam books, they turned to Kyocera for help. The Kyocera Task AlfaPro was a great machine, but they needed more than just print. They needed a secure workflow. Working with Solimar Systems they built a compliant workflow that keeps the process tight!

Welcome back to Print Sample TV! In this episode, Pat McGrew dives into the world of event promotion through print. If you've been following along, you know that we showcase print samples from all over the globe. Today, we're focusing on how events in 2023 used print to promote themselves—both before and during the event. With in-person events making a big comeback, seeing how organizers present the information is crucial. Print is an indispensable tool for event success, from show guides to brochures. We'll explore examples from Graphics Canada 2023, where print made navigating and networking easier, and Print For All in Italy, where creative print materials are used to build excitement for their 2025 show. You'll see how these events used print to communicate effectively, promote sustainability, and enhance the attendee experience. From show guides to stickers and save-the-date cards, there's no substitute for the power of print. Don't miss this episode if you're in event planning or just love seeing innovative print samples in action. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Print Sample TV!

INKISH was invited to visit Koenig & Bauer and HP in Würzburg a few months back to see the co-development of the PageWide T700i - a new digital press made for the packaging (lamination) market. Amazing to see how big these printers have become and how productive they are. The collaboration between Koenig & Bauer and HP is very good. In this film, we talk to Evan Lucanish, Trevor Schroeder, and Jason Hower - all deeply involved in the development of the T700. Enjoy!

Belle rencontre avec Philippe Bouvier, le patron d'Euromedia, partenaire estimé d'HP et l'un de leurs plus gros distributeurs en France. Rencontrez un Philippe Bouvier très dynamique, qui partage ses réflexions sur la manière de servir le client. —— Nice meeting with Philippe Bouvier, the boss of Euromedia, an esteemed partner of HP and one of their largest distributors in France. Meet a very dynamic Philippe Bouvier, who shares his thoughts on how to serve the customer.

Brazilian press manufacturer Etirama has launched its new SPS3 flexo press at Labelexpo Europe 2023. With a 350mm web width, the machine runs at up to 150m/min LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnie-schroter-ab1b7a89/

Language Spanish - Subtitles Spanish/English At LabelExpo Mexico, Esteban García represented CERM as their Business Development Manager for the United States, Mexico, South America, and Latin America. With his deep understanding of the industry, García shared CERM’s focused vision and the value their specialized software brings to companies in the label and packaging sector. CERM, a Belgian company with over 30 years of experience, develops software tailored specifically for businesses in labeling, flexible packaging, and corrugated cardboard. García emphasized that CERM deliberately concentrates on this niche, believing that actual value lies in specialization. “This is what we do,” he noted, underscoring the importance of doing one thing exceptionally well rather than spreading resources too thin. During the event, García highlighted the challenges many companies in the sector face—particularly labor shortages and competition from larger, more modern operations. In response, CERM’s software is designed to streamline workflows, reduce unnecessary steps, and capture key production data accurately. This efficiency empowers companies to remain competitive without overhauling their equipment or expanding their workforce. One of the CERM system's most compelling features is its ability to deliver real-time quotes in minutes—a critical need in today’s fast-paced business environment. García explained how CERM eliminates redundant data entry across the production process, allowing information to flow seamlessly from quoting to invoicing, including inventory and warehouse management. The result is a fully integrated solution that supports operational excellence. CERM is making its debut at LabelExpo Mexico after attending the event as a visitor. Pleased with the experience, the team returned to showcase their platform to companies that may not have had the opportunity to attend LabelExpo in Brussels or Chicago. The goal is to introduce more Latin American businesses to CERM’s capabilities through live demos and direct interaction. When asked about the company’s performance in the Mexican market, García reported positive momentum, noting strong client relationships in Mexico and South America. He expressed enthusiasm about the future, sharing that CERM’s regional team has already tripled in size during his five-year tenure and continues to expand rapidly. Looking ahead to 2025, García remains optimistic. “We are growing fast and doing very well,” he said, reinforcing CERM’s commitment to innovation and industry collaboration. As the conversation concluded, García invited all attendees at LabelExpo Mexico to visit the CERM stand. “We’re excited to meet more people from the industry and build new partnerships,” he added. Interviewer: Nayelli González Menéndez · Revista El Impresor

L'entretien a été vraiment sympathique et détendu avec la grande dame d'Esko France & Benelux. Esko est connu en tant que leader dans le monde des étiquettes et du packaging, et le groupe est présent à C!Print, "le" rendez-vous en France. Isabelle Manche a révélé en première et devant les caméras d'INKISH certaines informations concernant le groupe mère Danaher, actuel propriétaire des marques Esko, Pantone, Xrite et TiliaLabs. Un entretien à ne pas manquer.

CERM's booth at LabelExpo was busy. Not only with demos and meetings, but a considerable percentage of the booth was reserved for panel debates where attendees could listen to different customers' stories about CERM. Editor Morten B. Reitoft attended one with Marco Oude Nijeweme from the Dutch label printer Eshuis and got the chance to talk to him after the debate. In this session, the topic was planning. Nijeweme explained how CERM helps them optimize job planning and even how scheduled maintenance and rush jobs can add to the planning, which dynamically changes to realities and SLAs. Interesting story to learn from.

It's always nice talking to Erwin Busselot from Ricoh. His knowledge of the inkjet space goes way back, and in this interview, we talk about Ricoh, a less-than-20-year-old company that has developed into a global player in digital print. It's a fantastic story, and Busselot adds personal spice to it. Enjoy!

At Printing United 2025 in Orlando, Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH meets Errol Moebius, President and CEO of IST America, for a conversation about UV curing, innovation, and the company’s evolving role in the print and packaging markets. Errol, who has led IST America for several years, explains how the company’s strength lies in its combination of engineering depth, flexibility, and a broad product range. “IST has a great history and a very wide portfolio,” he says. “We work across multiple markets — sheetfed, flexo, digital, and industrial — which allows us to provide complete curing solutions tailored to every customer’s needs.” He clarifies a common misconception in the industry: “People often think UV is just UV, but that’s not true. The technology you choose depends entirely on the application. Some jobs are best suited to mercury, others to LED, and we’re increasingly using excimer systems for advanced surfaces and special substrates. It’s never a one-size-fits-all scenario.” Errol explains that IST’s approach is consultative rather than transactional. “We’re not just selling lamps — we’re providing engineered solutions,” he says. “From compact LED modules for digital presses to large-scale mercury curing systems, we focus on what fits the customer’s process today and what will serve them in the future. Flexibility and long-term value are key.” A major part of that value, he notes, comes from Smart Cure, IST’s intelligent control and monitoring platform. “Smart Cure gives real-time insights into power consumption, temperature, and lamp performance,” Errol explains. “It automatically adjusts output to optimize curing efficiency. For example, if full power isn’t needed, the system runs at 70% instead of 100% — saving energy, reducing heat, and extending lamp life.” That data-driven control, he continues, is not just about efficiency but sustainability. “Energy costs keep rising, and customers are more focused on sustainable production than ever. Smart Cure helps them cut operating costs, reduce waste, and achieve consistent performance — all without sacrificing quality.” Asked how IST America differentiates itself in a competitive market, Errol points to reliability and integration. “Every supplier brings something different, but IST stands out through engineering precision, global service, and deep OEM partnerships,” he says. “We support our customers through consultation, testing, and long-term service — ensuring the system performs exactly as promised.” He concludes on an optimistic note: “UV technology keeps evolving. Whether it’s mercury, LED, or excimer, our mission is to help printers and converters choose the right solution for their workflow — and make sure it runs efficiently, sustainably, and profitably.” Morten smiles and thanks him for his insights. Errol replies with a grin, “Always great to see you, Morten — and always great to talk about where this industry is heading.”

Great meeting with Erik Norman, who became President of SwissQprint North American in October 2022. With a solid background in the wide format industry and, of course, supported by super products, Norman sees nothing but growth ahead of the company's operation in North America. Enjoy!

Erik Holdo works for Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA. In this 'Over the Skype' session, we get the chance to talk about technology, printing companies, the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibitions, and maybe also how new technology can offer everybody new ways to experience products in the future. Great session that we really enjoyed!