The function Frank Knöller holds hold with Kohlhammer Druck is, from time to time, stressful, as things need to get ready on time. Knöller gives an example of a weekly printed magazine where files come to print on Tuesday and must be delivered to the post on Wednesday and are delivered to the reader on Thursday. Though not all jobs have such delivery time, it gives you an insight into the work of an “Innendienst” employee. Frank Knöller is very happy about the Kohlhammer event, allowing him to show his wife and two daughters the company for the first time. Nice :-) And Frank - great meeting your family! Language: German Subtitled: English

In this Weber Reitoft, we talk to Commercial Director Frank de Jonge from Italian inkjet manufacturer NEOS. As usual, the format opens up for interesting discussions and understandings about what our guests' companies offer. NEOS is relatively new in the industry but has a lot of experience. The solution's modularity makes NEOS suitable for many different applications, from textiles to commercial print, labels, packaging, and even metal printing. Enjoy!

Imagine a company born 30 years ago developing technology for space. Imagine a company that enables almost instant drying of ink by using light. Imagine a technology where the substrates aren't heated, and where the dryer vaporizes the water from the ink at the speed of a snap, and enable a green and sustainable curring technology that can be used in all printing technologies where water is part of the ink-process. Ladies, and gentlemen - let me introduce Adphos. In this 'Over the Skype' your humble editor come short; fortunately, Sales Director Frank De Jonge is on solid ground and can explain not only the technology but also the applications where Adphos becomes a game-changer. 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!

In this film, we take a deeper dive into the NEOS universe to understand how NEOS differentiates itself from the competitors and how they think about inkjet in a relatively crowded market - and this was a wonderful experience. NEOS is from North Italy, and the modularity is simply super great. It can be configured to almost every application type and printed on almost all types of substrates - super cool. In the walkthrough, you will easily understand how you can build a configuration that suits your need regarding substrate, application, speed, and even economy, and the machine can grow with your business. Frank de Jonge knows his printer and gives you great insight into this film - enjoy and learn!

Frank de Jonge is Commercial Director for the relatively new Italian print manufacturer NEOS. The company has specialized in producing inkjet printing machines that can be configured quite unique compared to others in the market. High quality, fast, uses different print heads, and can be configured in widths that are way wider than most others in the market. Frank de Jonge also explains how NEOS can print on metal, which requires precise measurements of the surface using lasers and software to manage the tiny changes in the surface. Of course, we also discussed the upcoming IST UV days, as NEOS will present several solutions utilizing LED-UV curing. Great to talk to Frank de Jonge, and I can't wait to meet him soon in Nürtingen at the IST UV Days!

Interviewed Frank de Jonge, the Commercial Director at Neos. Frank gave fascinating insights into some fully digital and integrated products that could provide customers with a tailor-made solution. De Jonge shared a fascinating application in which they could turn your traditional litho press into a digital solution that offers the best of both worlds.

A great conversation with Francesco Crotti about the book-in-a-box production platform Bronte. This is a solution that delivers what it promises, and it can be proved as it's being used every day by its developer, Rotomail in Milan, Italy.

In this 'Over the Skype' session, Senior Marketing & Communication Manager François Martin from BOBST speaks with editor Morten Reitoft about the new strategy revealed June 9th, 2020. The focus on IoT, Environment, Connectivity is truly interesting and shows the leadership you see from BOBST. 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!

In a last-minute cancellation we were so lucky to get François Martin from BOBST to join us for the 'Learn with Us' session where he spoke about 'Packaging Trends and Challenges'.

Imagine selling millions of greeting cards online. That is exactly what Celebrate Digital Printing does, and Francisco Martinez takes all the decisions. At the Peak Performance Print Experience event in Brussels, his companies name flashed the Revoria PC1120, and just a few months ago, the company also invested in the Jet Press 750. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-martinez-8888956a/

Grupo FB is the main go-to partner for Brother graphical equipment in Spain and Portugal. We find a very witty and likable Francisco Fandos, the CEO. They brought, among other things, their latest novelty, the new latex L640 inkjet printer, and here we see Francisco explaining and passionately talking about his company. Nice conversation.

Wayne from INKISH is at The Print Show in Birmingham, this time catching up with Francis Wy from Flex4 OPS. The two have known each other for many years, and Francis shares insights about his company’s web-to-print solutions. Based in Kendal, Francis explains how Flex4 OPS supports both public e-commerce sites and private storefronts, allowing printers to sell online for the first time or update existing sites. Their print price engine is designed to handle a wide range of print permutations in-house, while also integrating outsourced products to create a one-stop shop for customers. Integration is a key part of what Flex4 OPS offers. Each integration is custom-built to work with various APIs, always with the goal of moving data efficiently downstream, saving time, and reducing the need for manual rekeying. Francis points out that many printers still rely on email orders and manual input, but he sees a growing shift towards web-to-print adoption. Some printers use it to sell directly online, while others use it to showcase their catalog, generate inquiries, and then process quotes and orders through the system. Flex4 OPS also supports upfront payment collection and customer-driven data entry, further reducing administrative work. While some companies link pricing directly to their MIS, many still rely on spreadsheets, which can be easily uploaded into the Flex4 OPS platform. Looking ahead, Francis sees opportunities for expanded estimating functionality, giving printers even more control over pricing and automation. He emphasizes that automation is the future of print, and even small steps, such as replacing manual artwork saving with hot folder integration, can make a significant difference. Though it takes time and effort to set up correctly, once in place, these systems can become a powerful driver of business growth. A thoughtful discussion about the role of web-to-print, integration, and automation in the printing industry today, recorded live from the NEC in Birmingham.

As everybody thought Francis McMahon would retire from Canon early, he is back as the President of Tecnau Americas + global CMO. In this interview with Editor Morten B. Reitoft, we learn more about Tecnau, Francis McMahon, and how he will continue improving the industry. Interesting to learn from, and in 45-ish days we will return with a follow-up interview to know in detail about where McMahon will place Tecnau in his role - he has, after all, only been employed for a couple of weeks at the current time. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the update as well!

Latest update on the software Bronte - or as we like to call it, book factory in a box. Contract Manager Francesco Crotti walks us through the software and how it fits a growing market for books on demand. Always good to get the latest updates, especially on software that more people should consider, if they are in the production of book space :-)

Arnaud Tavard est l'interlocuteur en France pour contacter l'intégrateur Four Pees. Cette année, ils n'ont pas de stand eux-mêmes au salon, mais ils font équipe avec certains de leurs principaux partenaires de l'industrie. Dans cette courte interview, Arnaud nous en dit plus.

Friday, May 1st, 2020 SGIA and PIA announced a merger, that will form the biggest and the maybe most influential organization in the US printing industry. CEO & President Ford Bowers from SGIA is going to lead the combined organization, that shortly will get a new name. In this 'Over the Skype' session, Ford Bowers talks about the size, the importance of lobbying legislation, NAPCO medias independency and a whole lot of other exciting topics. 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!

At Intergraf Print Matters in Budapest, Morten Reitoft speaks with Ford Bowers, CEO of Printing United Alliance, about the similarities and differences between the European and North American printing industries. As one of the most influential voices in the U.S. print market, Ford shares his perspective on industry trends, market dynamics, automation, and the challenges facing print businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The conversation begins with a discussion about what European events, such as Print Matters, can offer international visitors. While the United States is often viewed as an early adopter in certain areas, Ford explains that Europe frequently leads in others, particularly in regulation, measurement, sustainability initiatives, and industry-wide collaboration. These differences create valuable opportunities for learning and knowledge exchange between markets. Morten and Ford dive into industry statistics, productivity measurements, and the challenges of comparing European and American print markets. They discuss consolidation, the role of large acquisitions in shaping industry revenues, and why headline numbers can sometimes mask important differences between commercial print, wide-format, apparel decoration, packaging, and other print segments. The interview also explores one of the industry's most important topics: the relationship between automation and people. From AI and robotics to workflow automation and so-called lights-out manufacturing, Ford reflects on the practical realities of implementing technology in production environments. While automation continues to advance, he argues that the human element remains critical, particularly in businesses built around creativity, customization, and customer-specific solutions. The discussion concludes with thoughts on labor, productivity, workforce development, and the importance of international events in helping industry leaders learn from one another. It also touches on Printing United Expo in Las Vegas and why bringing together technology providers, printers, and industry professionals remains essential as the industry evolves. A candid and insightful conversation about global printing markets, automation, productivity, and the future of print from a uniquely transatlantic perspective.

At the CONNECT 2026 show, we had the opportunity to speak with Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance. It's amazing to think of how much PRINTING United Alliance has changed the organizational landscape in the US in less than ten years. Being together is still important for Bowers, as we talk about the political influence and more. Enjoy the conversation!

Soon, Brother EMEA can celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. In this interview with Marketing Manager Folker Stachetzki, you will not only learn about some of the things you can expect, but you will also learn about Brother and what makes them as successful as they are. Great talking to Folker again :-)

Folker Stachetzki is a driven marketing manager, and it shows. Eager to share what they have on offer this year, we follow him touring his booth. Good overview, good mood. Thanks, Folker, it was fun.  

Interview Poligrafika, Aneta Łukaszewska Production by INKISH LinkedIn Profile Folker Stachetzki https://www.linkedin.com/in/folker-stachetzki-bb7421209/

Brother takes the industrial printing market very seriously and has identified it as one of their key focuses for the future of the global brand. Folkert Stachetski is their European Marketing Manager. He takes us through some of their innovations, and of course, we also talk about how they see connectivity. All this while we wait for an interesting interview later today with the President and Chairman of the Brother Group, Mr. Toshikazu “Terry” Koike. So stay tuned for more.

At PRINTING United in Dallas INKISH.TV broadcasted LIVE from the show floor. Two of our very good friends are Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson. Both are well known in the printing industry. Both have been heavily involved in developing and execution of trade shows like InPrint, FESPA, and other shows. Now Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson are working on a new project called FM Future. In this interview, Frazer Chesterman talks over the doings of the new company, so dig in and listen to what the two chaps have to say!

Flyeralarm is the biggest online printer in Europe, and we are proud to be able to call them friends. In this Print Sample TV episode host, Pat McGrew clearly shares her passion for the marketing pieces the giant showed at Sign, Print & Pack 2019 in Denmark. Conclusion. Catalogues do their work, and you should do your own to show what you are capable of, and what you can offer to your customers and prospects!