At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett sits down with Abrar Agboatwala from Hi-Tech Printing Services to discuss his inspiring journey from London’s corporate world to the family business in Mumbai. After completing his education and working in management consulting in the UK, Abrar boldly returned to India, bringing his strategic expertise to his father’s company, which specializes in pharmaceutical and food packaging. Now, four months into the business, he is learning the printing industry's technical aspects while leveraging his operational efficiency and customer coordination skills. Attending Printpack India for the first time, Abrar is on a mission to upgrade his company’s equipment, particularly in folder-gluers and blanking machines, as automation becomes increasingly essential in the Indian print sector. This conversation highlights the importance of attracting young talent to the print industry and the growing role of automation in India’s packaging market. Abrar’s story is a testament to the potential of blending modern business acumen with traditional manufacturing expertise to drive innovation and efficiency.

LabelExpo is about machines, labels, samples, software, consumables, and, most importantly, people. At OMET's booth, INKISH editor Morten B. Reitoft meets with President John McDowell from McDowell Label (Resource Label Group) and talks about the market, family, and of course, also OMET. John McDowell is a really nice guy, and we are sure you will like this interview. Tune in!

John Panton is a leading capacity in the South African printing industry, and his company ColorFlow Solutions help hundreds of printing companies manage colors. In this interview, John Panton gives you a short background and why color management, even in a digital print space, is necessary. Enjoy! LinkedIn Profile

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett speaks with Abhay Datta, CEO and founder of UV Graphic, about the company’s journey since its inception in 1986 and its growing influence in the flexographic printing industry. Originally focused on manufacturing UV curing systems, UV Graphic has since expanded into coating machines, hot foil stamping, and flexographic printing presses, all designed and built in-house at its facility in Noida, just 15 kilometers from the exhibition venue. Datta highlights the booming Indian market for label presses, which are now increasingly used for flexible packaging applications. With their versatility, UV Graphic’s presses can handle in-mold labels, stand-up pouches, lamitubes, and even carton stock up to 600 microns. The company’s collaboration with Kurz on foil optimization further enhances its capabilities, catering to a rapidly growing customer base. Beyond India, UV Graphic has a strong global presence, exporting machines to Mexico, North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East through a network of international agents. With dedicated engineers and specialists providing technical support worldwide, the company is well-positioned for continued expansion. For those interested in the future of flexographic printing and label innovation, this conversation provides valuable insights into UV Graphic’s technological advancements and global strategy.

As mentioned a couple of times, CERM did some super nice panel debates from their booth, and James Brennan was in a panel with Stuart Morrison from Screen and Dennish Ebeltoft from Springfield. It is great to hear how solutions are actually integrated.  

INTRODUCTION TO FILM Web-to-print is not only for the pure players. Abel Ben Hamou, Sales and Marketing Director of the Artésienne printing company interviewed by INKISH France tells us how this beautiful commercial printing company, constituted in the form of a "Société Coopérative de Production" (SCOP) since 1967, is approaching online printing without any complexes, recently in B2C with the first bricks of their online shop "Impri'Scop" offering masks, protective visors and other products enabling companies to meet the constraints and requirements of distance... or in B2B by developing microsites in the colours of the charter of its major corporate customers. He explains to us how the company approaches these different projects, whether in the choice of technological solutions and/or in the management of the change so important in the success of such projects. This interview is very rich in lessons for a "traditional" printing company that wishes to understand this online order taking channel that is more and more requested by customers whether they are individuals, VSEs, SMEs or large accounts. Take advantage of the Artésienne’s lessons and visit the first floor of its rocket's online Web-to-print shop: http://impriscop.fr/covid19/ INTRODUCTION AU FILM Le Web-to-print n’est pas réservé aux seuls pure players du web. Abel Ben Hamou, directeur commercial et marketing de l’imprimerie l’Artésienne interviewé par INKISH France nous raconte comme cette belle imprimerie de labeur constituée sous forme de SCOP depuis 1967 aborde l’impression en ligne sans complexe, récemment en B2C avec les premières briques de leur boutique en ligne "Impri'Scop" offrant masques, visières de protection, et autres produits permettant aux entreprises de répondre aux contraintes et exigences de distanciation... ou en B2B par le développement de microsites aux couleurs de la charte de ses clients grands comptes importants. Il nous explique comment l’entreprise à aborder ces différents projets que ce soit dans le choix des solutions technologiques et/ou dans la conduite du changement si importante dans la réussite de tels projets. Cet entretien est très riche d’enseignements pour une imprimerie « traditionnelle » qui souhaite appréhender ce canal de prise de commandes en ligne de plus en plus sollicité par les clients qu’ils soient des particuliers, des TPE, des PME ou des grands comptes. Profitez des enseignements de l’Artésienne et visitez le premier étage de la fusée de sa boutique en ligne Web-to-print : http://impriscop.fr/covid19/

At Printpack India 2025, Wayne Beckett speaks with Appadurai, Country Manager for HP Industrial Print, about the company’s latest innovations and market strategies. With HP celebrating the 25th installation of a B2 digital press in India, Appadurai highlights the flagship 15K press and virtual demonstrations of the 100K, showcasing HP’s expanding role in commercial and packaging print. The discussion explores the evolving digital print landscape, emphasizing how Web2Print and cloud-based applications are transforming workflows. Appadurai sheds light on India’s massive wedding photobook market, where 16 million albums are printed annually, driven by HP’s cutting-edge technology. With non-tearable media, vibrant color accuracy, and duplex printing, HP has revolutionized the industry, making wedding albums slimmer, more durable, and built to last for generations. Beyond photobooks, HP is making strides in textile transfers, direct-to-garment printing, and high-end commercial applications. With advanced seven-color Indigo technology, invisible ink for security printing, and precise color matching under Delta E standards, HP continues to push the boundaries of digital printing. With live demonstrations running every hour, Printpack India is the perfect platform for HP to showcase its latest innovations and future-focused solutions for the printing industry.

At C!Print, C.P. Bourg presented a new Super Stacker module to its already impressive line of modules and products. In this walkthrough, Armen Snkhtchian will show our viewers a production flow very suitable for book-of-one printers :-)

Koenig & Bauer is one of the world's oldest offset printing companies - and a market leader in many segments. In digital, Koenig & Bauer have followed a few different strategies, like partnering with HP to build technology for corrugated and Durst for folding cartons, along with their own development of the Rotajet. Stephen Kirk Sanker's role is Digital Printing Manager, and in this interview, he explains that Koenig & Bauer have a well-planned strategy for how Koenig & Bauer will get their share of the future market!

English Subtitled. Technology development in the graphic arts sector is in full expansion. Smart factory, Print Industry 4.0 focuses on digital technologies that facilitate the inter-connectivity between printing companies among themselves and those with their preferred “strategic” EXTERNAL partners. Classic models that acted as intermediaries between supply and demand, buyers and sellers, are being replaced by scenarios of transparent networked digital technology. The result: Suppliers, producers and consumers find each other (to a large extent) automatically. Business processes, services, product offerings and communication will also become transparent and interactive in equal measure. What does this mean in concrete terms for the graphic arts industry in Europe? Well, the focus is shifting from the usual INTERNAL optimizations and digitization of our value creation and production processes (rather the 3.0 model), to OPEN and EXTERNAL networked Industry 4.0-compliant “Partnerships”, with those who can deliver added value, expertise and connectivity in the graphic value chain. All this under the collective name “Print 4.0”. For those looking for more information on this topic, I invite you to read our articles about this on INKISH.NEWS: https://inkish.news/article/NDcy Also watch our video series “Replays” about the INKISH Smart Factory - PRINT4.0 Webinar, packed with valuable insights and interviews with specialists and Industry leaders: https://inkish.tv/playlists/smart-factory-replays/ --- De technologieontwikkeling in de grafische sector is in volle expansie. Smart factory, Print Industrie 4.0 legt de focus op digitale technologieën die de inter-connectiviteit van grafische bedrijven onderling, en die met “strategische” EXTERNE partners bevorderen en samenbrengen. Klassieke modellen die fungeerden als intermediair tussen vraag en aanbod, kopers en verkopers, worden vervangen door scenario’s van transparant genetwerkte digitale technologie. Het resultaat: Leveranciers, producenten en consumenten vinden elkaar (voor een groot deel) automatisch. Bedrijfsprocessen, diensten, productaanbod en communicatie worden in gelijke mate ook transparant en interactief. Wat betekent dit nu concreet voor de grafische industrie in Europa? Wel, de focus wordt verlegd van de gebruikelijke INTERNE-optimalisaties en digitalisering van onze waarde creatie en productieprocessen (eerder het 3.0-model), naar OPEN en EXTERN genetwerkte Industrie 4.0-compliant “Partnerships”, met diegene die meerwaarde, expertise en connectiviteit kunnen leveren in de grafische waardeketen. Dit alles onder de verzamelnaam “Print 4.0”. Voor wie meer informatie zoekt over dit onderwerp, nodig ik uit om onze artikels hierover te lezen op INKISH.NEWS: https://inkish.news/article/NDcy Bekijk ook onze videoreeks in “Replays” over het INKISH Smart Factory - PRINT4.0 Webinar, boordevol waardevolle insights en interviews met specialisten en Industry leaders: https://inkish.tv/playlists/smart-factory-replays/

Canon is, for good reasons, a frequent guest at Print Sample TV. Our beloved host, Pat McGrew, is thrilled about the do-it-your-self Canon Pro Stream 1800 kit that gives you an impression of the technology Canon sells. However, more importantly, she is impressed with the print samples delivered - so ladies and gentlemen - it's time to watch again!

Inkjet technology is revolutionising the production print market and the production print industry has been in search of productive and reliable products, both of which are synonymous with the Kyocera brand. This makes us confident that the TASKalfa Pro 15000c will not disappoint as a unique business partner, no matter the company size, especially in consideration of this device’s small footprint, affordability, and exceptional productivity. Just ask the European Digital Press Association’s panel of experts who have just awarded this innovative device with the Best in Colour for SRA3. In this session, we will introduce you to our latest flagship product, a truly innovative and technologically advanced device that supports an array of media types and is kind on the environment with its low energy consumption. Let us welcome you to your brighter tomorrow. For more information on Kyocera’s latest inkjet device, click on this link.

YouTube Description: In this episode of Taktiful Tuesdays, host Eric Vessels interviews renowned print industry analyst and consultant David Zwang to discuss the rapidly evolving world of digital embellishments, workflow automation, and what’s next for the printing industry. Topics Covered: How digital embellishments moved from niche novelty to industry game-changer Why packaging leads the way in eye-catching, tactile print innovation Common production workflow inefficiencies and strategies for optimization The power of automation and data-driven processes in modern print manufacturing The importance of industry standards (including the Ghent Workgroup) for consistent, reliable results Practical steps for PSPs to implement new technologies—and boost profitability A fun wrap-up on their favorite cocktails (tequila and mezcal, anyone?) This episode is a must-watch if you’re looking for insights on enhancing print with special effects, improving workflow efficiency, and staying competitive in a connected, digital world. Subscribe for more Taktiful Tuesdays episodes, where we break down the latest trends and best practices in the print industry. Like & Share if you found this conversation valuable. Thanks for tuning in—see you next Tuesday!

If you play your cards right, you can become a winner—no question about that. If you in Vegas, it's about money, but the cards that Print Sample TV host Pat McGrew show off, there are only winners. Use the deck of cards to show the go's and the no-go's and have a bit of fun while doing it. Watch this!

At DRUPA we asked web-to-print exhibitors in Hall 8A to tell in 60-seconds why to choose their specific web-to-print solution - In the following weeks, you will see for yourself. This episode is with Steve Ciesemeir from Aleyant Systems - maybe best know from Pressero.

Please welcome Frank Siegel from Obility in this 60-seconds Web-to-Print episode. At DRUPA 2016 we asked web-to-print exhibitors from Hall 7 to give 60-seconds good reasons why to choose their solution.

In our 60-seconds Web-to-Print series INKISH.TV proudly presents André Hausmann from German web-to-print supplier LeadPrint. Germany is maybe one of the leading countries when it comes to web-to-print and André Hausmann here explains why you choose LeadPrint as you future solution. On the client list, you find prominent clients like AirBus and a whole lot of more well-known names.

At DRUPA we asked web-to-print exhibitors in Hall 8A to tell in 60-seconds why to choose their specific web-to-print solution - In the following weeks, you will see for yourself. This episode is with John Weissberg from Print Science.

At DRUPA we asked web-to-print exhibitors in Hall 8A to tell in 60-seconds why to choose their specific web-to-print solution - In the following weeks, you will see for yourself. The first episode is with Igor Kluz from Key2Print.

During this session, we will pinpoint the main bottlenecks in print production, and we will share how our customers overcome these through different levels of automation.

In this episode of Print Sample TV, host Pat McGrew gives you an example of a super DM campaign made by Absolute Vodka in Toronto. Absolute is one of the strongest alcohol brands in the world, and what you may not know is from a small city in Sweden, Aarhus, where they use the same water, the same technology, and the same ingredients as ever. They are today the largest "food exporter" in Sweden - so seeing them being innovative in DMs like here - just whau!

With well-known brands like DIBOND, FOREX, HYLITE, FOAM-X and many more, 3A composites emblazoned being part of Schweiter Technologies AG. As leading manufacturer of sheet materials in the field of visual communication materials it immediately became clear that all were happy to return to a more human and personal interaction. With some interesting new products in their portfolio the group is clearly putting environmental challenges and sustainability high on the agenda. LinkedIn Profile

After a slow start, LabelExpo took off, and for the people we spoke to, everything was great! The number of visitors, along with the quality, was two significant important comments. The media people we met in the Press Office were positive, though a few commented that there weren't that many new technological breakthroughs. I am not sure if that is 100% correct since shows don't only show products, but also represent trends. One of the more important trends at LabelExpo is the adaption of IoT and Industry 4.0. For many printers, this is most likely words with little resemblance, and we will, of course, tell more about what this is and how this can influence you as a printer.

Sabine Geldermann was awarded with the Girls Who Print 'Girlie Award 2019.' In the motivation for the price the Intergalactic Ambassador Deborah Corn states the importance of Sabine Geldermanns work, and how she is seen as a role model for women globally. We congratulate Sabine Geldermann and are proud of supporting women who prints.