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It's always great to meet new people, and Dave Boles, President of Atlantic Packaging Products, is no exception. Experience, knowledge, and a strong focus on achieving goals drive him and the group of companies he manages. Under the Atlantic Group name, Dave Boles is responsible for paper production, converting, and print; the group even has other specialties they service. During the interview, Dave Boles also explained that everything is measured and that the companies operate under an almost zero-error policy, which gave the company a lot of advantages during the pandemic. Seems to be a good place to be :-) Dave Boles also said during the interview that they recently placed two VERY large orders with BHS - so all in all - great :-)

Datta Deshpande is the CEO and Owner of Pratham Technologies out of Pune, in India. Pratham Technologies is focusing on the production of folding machines for thin-paper, and small formats - with a focus on the inlay notes found in pharmaceutical packages. Datta Deshpande has a strong focus on a quality product, and mention in the interview, that Pratham Technologies only see two-three competitors in this segment. With over 5.000 installations globally, the company have to build a reputation for delivering high-quality folding machines. Sit in and listen - very interesting. 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! Thank you to INKISH India and Country Manager K.S. Ashik

Wayne from INKISH is at The Print Show in Birmingham, where he speaks with Darren Shepard, National Membership Director of the BPIF. Darren has been with the organisation for 11 years and explains that his primary responsibility is to look after members and grow the federation’s network. The first day of the show has been very positive, with plenty of good conversations both with existing members and with companies who are discovering the full scope of BPIF’s services. Darren explains that the BPIF recently refreshed and rebranded its membership structure. At its core, trade association membership focuses on lobbying government, providing regulatory support, and gathering industry data. Members can then add value through gold and platinum tiers, which include HR, health and safety, environmental, and legal support. Associate membership is also available for suppliers looking to connect with print businesses. The federation currently represents around 1,000 companies, covering roughly 55% of the UK print industry by turnover, and is working to expand its offer to smaller companies to reach more of the 6,800 businesses identified in the sector. On training, Darren highlights that BPIF Training is the largest provider of apprenticeships in the print sector, with nearly 400 learners across the UK. Their courses cover all key areas of print, including press, prepress, and postpress, as well as specialised areas such as flexo, digital, litho, and bookbinding. They also offer apprenticeships in customer service, business administration, leadership, and even signage manufacturing. The training is delivered via companies themselves, but BPIF also works hard to promote careers in print to schools and young people, producing publications to highlight opportunities, earning potential, and the wide variety of roles available. Although the average age in the print industry has remained at 42 for the past decade, Darren notes that the balance is shifting. Shop-floor roles are often filled by older staff, while younger entrants are joining through marketing, customer service, or creative roles. The BPIF continues to champion print to the next generation and provide vital support to businesses of all sizes. A comprehensive look at the role of the BPIF in membership, advocacy, and training for the UK print industry, filmed live at The Print Show in Birmingham.

Will all labels be printed digitally within the next 20 years? How will it be when Ferdinand Rueesch III steps down from Gallus? How is the market developing, and what does the future look like? Gallus CEO Dario Urbinati answers the above questions in this very open-minded interview with Editor Morten B. Reitoft from INKISH. Enjoy!

Editor Morten B. Reitoft sat down with Daragh Whelan a few months ago. Whelan has a lot of experience in the label/flexible market and has managed one of the larger UK-based label-converting companies, taking them from one position in the market to the next. Now he works for BOBST and has the title of OneECG Process Manager. OneECG is a BOBST term, but nevertheless extremely interesting to learn from, as the flexo-technology evolves so fast and in such a quality that ECG or extended color gamut is becoming a game changer in the industry. Faster setup times, a higher level of automation, and great opportunities for Converters to make more money. In this interview, Whelan shares his insights, and we are pretty sure you will both learn and enjoy.

It was a great pleasure meeting Daniel Velema, as always, this time at SuperCORR in Orlando. In this interview, we are updated on the progress of the VarieJet 106, how SPC-130 is doing in the market, and, of course, how the market, according to Daniel Velema, is developing. We are getting closer and closer to the launch of the VarieJet, but listen to Daniel Velema here and learn! LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielvelema/

Daniel Velema was recently announced as Managing Director of Koenig & Bauer Durst - and that journey is interesting as Velema has great experience bringing the joint venture forward. In this interview, we get a chance to talk about the market and the potential - and though Velema is busy with customers, there are still a few things to learn, we believe - Enjoy!  

Daniel Sugg of Robos Labels in Germany is a long-time DURST user. His interest in the Expo was to learn directly from the DURST technicians about the new ink heads, color fidelity, and speed. Robos concentrates on the industrial label market and those features and capabilities are critical.

Reconfirmation from CEO Daniel Erni about Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 - but also an interesting conversation about how the acquisition by Müller Martini will strengthen the R&D. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni/

It is always good to meet friends at events, and Dan Brunton is no exception. With Dan Brunton's knowledge, industry experience, and being a fifth-generation publisher, we are not surprised to meet him at FEFCO. Everybody at FEFCO knows him, and in this short interview before the opening session at FEFCO, we talk briefly about the industry. Enjoy!

How does an ink manufacturer differentiate, and what are the challenges in developing INK? Daniel Boronat from Kao Chimigraf is in this interview from IST UV-Days, giving open answers to editor Morten B. Reitoft. Enjoy the film - it's a good one :-)

Great interview with Daniel Boronat from Kao. They contribute to the printing industry with their expertise in creating the right inks for the right machines and applications. They seem very well placed to follow the industry's shift from traditional printing to inkjet, so we had to ask them. Good insights, and also interesting to hear from the chemistry side of printing.

The first Graphics Canada show after the pandemic was anticipated by many, and of course, maybe most by the event director, Dan Mustata. All the exhibitors we've been talking to talk about highly qualified leads are generally very positive about Graphics Canada, and so is the show's boss, Dan Mustata - Enjoy!

Dan Brunton is the owner and Managing Director of Brunton Business Publications - a dedicated B2B publisher for the global fibre-based packaging industry, with magazines 'International Paper Board Industry,' 'Corrugated Today,' ‘Packaging Portal,' 'Folding Carton Industry,' and 'Recovered Fibre News.' In this context, we have invited Dan to join us for a conversation about one of the first 3D virtual events for the global corrugated industry - namely ConneXion - why did he did this, the considerations, and the takeaway. Hopefully, an exciting conversation looking at how and why vendors need to use new and innovative methods of staying in touch with packaging converters and Brunton's ability to deliver on this.

At the recent SPICYtalks 2019 in Berlin, one of the speakers was Theresa Regli. She is a specialist in DAM (Digital Asset Management) Systems. In this interview, she speaks with editor Morten B. Reitoft about IP rights, what size companies should look into DAM's, and many more very exciting topics. Dig in, Enjoy, and remember to share.

Damien Hachet is asked the impossible question - print or finishing first? Of course, referring to the name of the Horizon Finishing First event also puts Hachet in a "difficult" situation as he represents Ricoh Europe. I won't reveal the answer, but he answers perfectly, so take a look at this interview filmed from The Horizon Finishing First event in Quickborn, Germany!

Xerox was located quite far away from some of the other vendors at PRINTING United, so we apologize for the entrance editor Morten Reitoft has in the interview. Nevertheless, Chris Irick from Xerox is in place and ready to talk about the great technologies that Xerox offers. Though Chris Irick is responsible for the inkjet business, he is so kind to show us some of the great samples of the Iridess 6-color digital printer as well as some of the great samples showcasing neon yellow colours. But see for yourself and enjoy.

No question that new technology paves its way into several business areas. In this Print Sample TV host, Pat McGrew is eagerly telling about the possibilities with laser die-cutting, but also about why making your own print samples is SO important. The samples in this Print Sample TV came from a Landa S10 and a Highcon Beam machine and was presented by the lovely folks from Virtual Packaging in Dallas. Enjoy!

At the Think Smart Factory event in Kyoto, we got the chance to talk to VP Marketing & Partnering, Hans Gut from Hunkeler. Hunkeler and Horizon have been working together for years, and of course, it makes sense for both companies to exhibit at each other's events like Think Smart Factory and Hunkeler Innovationdays. Where Hunkeler has focused on reel-based finishing equipment, Horizon has focused on sheets - and of course, their equipment interfaces with both printers, and other finishing equipment. In this interview, Hans Gut speaks about the automation opportunities, and that the need for even more automation is a huge demand from printers. Enjoy this interview!

Hudson Printing has been featured in our famous Print Sample TV episodes by Pat McGrew more than once because of the intense focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Hudson Printing has also got quite a lot of media coverage because of the company's investment in two Landa S10P presses. So we believe now it's time to visit the company to understand more about it, what drives it from a technology perspective, a human perspective, and of course, a business perspective. We nail it pretty well in this film from Salt Lake City. Enjoy it! https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hudson-2b170016/  

The rebirth of Crown Van Gelder papers. After a few restless weeks, it is now officially a fact Crown Van Gelder is back in business! Today at 15:00, INKISH was invited to the Crown Van Gelder booth at the Hunkeler Innovationdays in Switzerland to hear and cover what went on at the Dutch Paper producer. It’s GOOD NEWS, so let’s find out together. Enjoy! LinkedIn Profile: Rodney Jansen

At the Komori Open House in Utrecht, EMEA Product Manager Craig Bretherton got the chance to represent Komori for the first time. He got into the position of Product Manager less than a year ago. At the Open House, he spoke about the Auto Pilot solution that according to Komori is similar to what other manufacturers have on their machines, but with a few VERY smart things that according to Bretherton is better. Listen for yourself.

Fast, good & Cheap is the slogan of this truly dense printing company in the San Francisco Bay Area, where almost all types of print production are possible. RGMT offset press, HP Indigo, Xerox Iridesse, Fujifilm Wide Format, and tons of binding equipment from Horizon enable the company to deliver fast, well, and cheaply. The two Nag brothers have a background as software engineers at Intel but decided to start their own business year's ago - and here we are with PrintPapa in the Bay Area - amazing how much technology you can fit into premises this size. Great meeting the brothers :-) LinkedIn Profile: Shawn Nag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-nag-4839508/ Pallob Nag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallob-nag-555254b/