Podcasts From The Printerverse

Stefano Formentini, Marketing Manager at Meccanotecnica, shares about their new generation book folding and sewing unit, and how their innovation is focused on automation and integration for the evolving digital printing environment. Recorded at Hunkeler Innovation Days 2019. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Stefano Formentini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanoformentini/ Meccanotecnica: https://www.meccatec.it/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Michel Hunkeler, CEO of Hunkeler, discusses their entry into cut-sheet finishing, the importance of partnership for innovation, and some highlights from Innovation Days.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Michel Hunkeler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-hunkeler-23881b9/ Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Kelly Mallozzi, author and sales coach from Success.In.Print, shares about her book Who’s Making Money at Digital/Inkjet Printing…and How?, what Print HERstory Month is all about, the Women’s Print Mentoring Network and its objectives, and how men can practically contribute to gender equity in the workplace. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kelly Mallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969 Success.In.Print: http://successinprint.net/ Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.printmediacentr.com/ Women’s Print Mentoring Network: https://womensprintmentoring.com/ Who’s Making Money at Digital/Inkjet Printing…and How? on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Money-Digital-Inkjet-Printing/dp/0999895028

Skip Henk, President and CEO at Xplor International, discusses the org, the new format for the XPLOR19 conference, their co-location with SignExpo in Las Vegas, First Timer Recognition Program and more. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Skip Henk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-henk-2061851 Xplor International: https://xplor.org/ XPLOR19 Conference: http://www.cvent.com/events/xplor19/event-summary-46033745ac6642a49a485a92426f24eb.aspx Sign Expo: https://www.signexpo.org  

Stephan Reiter, Head of Strategic Alliances at OneVision, shares why the automated PDF workflow is the core of their business and how they support print customers through three central pillars of automation. Recorded at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Stephan Reiter: https://de.linkedin.com/in/streiter OneVision: https://www.onevision.com/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Mary Ann Rowan, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Solimar Systems, shares her journey as a woman in the software world and how Solimar's intelligent batching tool, SOLitrack Batching, helps their customers increase efficiency for greater profitability. Recorded at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019 Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Mary Ann Rowan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannrowan/ Solimar Systems: https://www.solimarsystems.com/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Sarah Markfield, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Association for Print Technologies (APTech), shares how she came to current position at APTech, the evolution of the organization and the support they provide, and why they are participating in Project Peacock Print Fair.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sarah Markfield: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmarkfield Association for Print Technologies: http://www.printtechnologies.org Project Peacock Print Fair: https://projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com/

Andrew-Bailes Collins, Senior Product Manager at Enfocus, shares his perspective on the challenges of emailing PDF proofs and how Enfocus inadvertently came up with an add-on for Switch that will optimize the process to maximize profits. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andrew-Bailes Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abailescollins/ Enfocus: https://www.enfocus.com

Jason Frueh, the owner of My Creative Shop, shares how he started his company through an internet search, how he capitalized on the growing number of online print customers and the importance of e-commerce and SEO for all print businesses. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jason Frueh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-frueh-807b6930 My Creative Shop: https://www.mycreativeshop.com

Amit Shvartz, Chief Marketing Officer at Scodix, shares about their digital print enhancement technology, its adaptability to many printing platforms, and how they answered the call of the marketplace by tailoring their options to offer the more affordable Scodix 101. Recorded at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Amit Shvartz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-shvartz-95b7b35 Scodix: https://scodix.com/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Ellen Manning, Vice President of Sales at Eagle Systems, shares her thoughts on the growth of opportunity for cold foil in print, packaging, and publishing, and how attending drupa changed her life - literally.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ellen Manning: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-manning-81b0717 Eagle Systems: https://thefoilexperts.com drupa: https://www.drupa.com

Cathy Bittner, Business Development Manager at Canon, shares how the ProStream is helping Canon achieve notoriety in the graphic arts and publishing arenas. Recorded at Hunkeler Innovation Days 2019.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Cathy Bittner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-bittner-40629428 Canon Europe: https://www.canon-europe.com/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Stefan Hunkeler spends a few moments during Innovation Days to talk about Hunkeler history, the growth of the show and their new cut-sheet finishing equipment. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Stefan Hunkeler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanhunkeler/ Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Helene Blanchette, Global Vice-President of Marketing for Graphic Communications at Xerox, shares her journey to becoming a specialist in one-to-one marketing, the power of inkjet technology for customized communications, and why thinking #BeyondCMYK is imperative for printers, and their customers. Recorded at Hunkeler Innovation Days 2019. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Helene Blanchette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heleneblanchette Xerox: https://www.xerox.com/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Ford Bowers, President & CEO at SGIA, discusses the evolution of digital printing and advances in technology and shares more about PRINTING United. Recorded live at THREADX 2019 with the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ford Bowers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ford-bowers-5b5b646 SGIA: https://www.sgia.org THREADX: https://sgia.swoogo.com/threadx19/ 2 Regular Guys: https://2regularguys.com

Tom O’Brien, President at AccuLink, shares some background on his company, the reasons behind AccuLink’s reputation as early adopters of new and exciting technologies, and how they have become a big name in the sublimation game. Recorded live at THREADX 2019 with the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tom O’Brien: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfobrien AccuLink: https://www.acculink.com SGIA: https://www.sgia.org THREADX: https://sgia.swoogo.com/threadx19/ 2 Regular Guys: https://2regularguys.com

Dan Marx, Director of Content Development at SGIA, shares his thoughts on THREADX 2019, changes in the industry, and the convergence opportunity for  SGIA members. Recorded live at THREADX with the 2 Regular Guys Podcast.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dan Marx: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-marx-99ab042 SGIA: https://www.sgia.org THREADX: https://sgia.swoogo.com/threadx19/ 2 Regular Guys: https://2regularguys.com

Phoebe Cornog and Roxy Prima, Founders at Pandr Design Co., share their passion for lettering, building a business and their own podcast, Drunk on Lettering. Recorded live at THREADX 2019 with the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Phoebe Cornog: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebecornog Roxy Prima: https://www.instagram.com/roxyprima/ Pandr Design Co.: https://www.pandrdesignco.com SGIA: https://www.sgia.org THREADX: https://sgia.swoogo.com/threadx19/ 2 Regular Guys: https://2regularguys.com  

Matthew Parker, the founder of Profitable Print Relationships, shares how printers can get better engagement with their print customers, and some of the sales tips he provides through his website, newsletters, workshops, industry events and his new book. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Matthew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/ Profitable Print Relationships: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/

Frank Cannata, Publisher & Editor in Chief and CJ Cannata, CEO at The Cannata Report share their opinions on the recent developments at Xerox, and how all of this might work out in the best interests of the dealers.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Frank Cannata — https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-cannata-b0407328 CJ Cannata — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcannata The Cannata Report — http://www.thecannatareport.com/