Crawford Technologies Partners with Customers for Success

Published August 1, 2014

Jonathan McGrew, MarComm Manager at Crawford Technologies, talks to Cary Sherburne about how they are focused on being partners to their customers and giving back to the community.

A2Z Printing Grows Offset Business by Offering More with Digital

Published July 29, 2014

Allen Taheri, President of A2Z Printing, talks to Cary Sherburne about the growth of the company and their acquisition of HP digital devices which enables them to get business they otherwise wouldn't.

Catching up with RISO: Envelope Wrapper System and New Inks

Published July 29, 2014

Jeff Bianca, Senior Development Manager at RISO, talks to Cary Sherburne about their being awarded a Must See 'Em at Print 2013 for their envelope wrapper system. He also gives us the latest happenings at RISO.

Konica Minolta Pushes Up-Market with Three New Digital Presses

Published July 25, 2014

Konica Minolta used the launch of three new digital presses as an opportunity to brief a media and analyst group at its Manhattan showroom earlier this month. In addition to learning about the new presses as they were launched, the group also received a strategy update from the company. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne was there and shares her thoughts.

Aizikowitz on XMPie Integration within Xerox and the Circle Product

Published July 25, 2014

Jacob Aizikowitz, President of XMPie, talks to Cary Sherburne about how integrated XMPie is within Xerox since the acquisition 7 years ago. They also discuss the Circle product and what they are learning about multi-channel campaigns.

The Impact of Creative Cloud on the Creative Community and Printers

Published July 24, 2014

Russell Viers, Speaker/Trainer/Digital Handyman, talks to Cary Sherburne about teaching and the impact Creative Cloud has had on the creative community and printing industry.

Greg Salzman of Aleyant Systems Talks Open Architecture and Partnerships

Published July 23, 2014

Greg Salzman, President of Aleyant Systems, talks about their main products and winning a 2013 InterTech Award. He also discusses how they leverage partnerships to offer customers the best software solutions possible.

PTI's Forrest Leighton on How Printers Need to Adapt to Change

Published July 22, 2014

Forrest Leighton, VP of Strategic Alliances at PTI, talks to Cary Sherburne about how printers need to evolve to keep pace with the changes in technology and the shift of content to the digital space.

Xeikon Trillium Becomes Available in North America

Published July 21, 2014

Mike Ring, President of Xeikon America, talks to Cary Sherburne about the Trillium technology and its availability in North America. View the white paper discussed in the video here.

Pinnacle Data Systems Leverages Canon Solutions America

Published July 15, 2014

Rob Reddinger, Owner of Pinnacle Data Systems, talks to Cary Sherburne about the business and the production platform they use. They also discuss what sets Canon Solutions America apart and why they partnered with them.

Paul Tykodi on the Printer Working Group Standards

Published July 15, 2014

Paul Tykodi, Principle at Tykodi Consulting Services, talks to Cary Sherburne about his work with the Printer Working Group. More information at www.pwg.org

New Presstek CEO Shares Strategy, Business Updates

Published July 14, 2014

Nearly two years after its acquisition by AIP, Presstek named Jeffrey A Beck as CEO. Previously, the company had been managed by AIP executives as they restructured the organization and set a go-forward strategy. Prior to Presstek, Beck was COO of Boston-based iRobot. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne visited with Beck to learn more about his background and Presstek’s strategies for future success.

An Update on Xeikon with Mike Ring

Published July 11, 2014

Mike Ring, President of Xeikon America, talks to Cary Sherburne and gives us an update on where the company is in terms of sales and recent projects. They also discuss their presence in the labels and packaging vertical as well as their roots on the document side.

SG360's Bob Radzis on Canon Solutions America

Published July 10, 2014

Bob Radzis, Chief Customer Officer at SG360, sits down with Cary Sherburne and talks about the acquisition of RT Associates by Segerdahl (now SG360), their use of Canon Solution America and what drew him to them as a vendor.

The Challenges of Today's Multi-Channel Output Management

Published July 9, 2014

Ron Friedman, COO of Compart, talks to Cary Sherburne about the challenges end users face relative to output management. Today, there is a greater demand for multi-channel input and output making it a more complex process.

Communicorp (AFLAC) Uses HP to Automate Workflow

Published July 8, 2014

Greg Weaver, Print Production Manager at Communicorp (AFLAC), talks to Cary Sherburne about the business and their production platform. They discuss ways they've automated their workflow to enhance efficiency.

Ricoh Invests in Avanti and PTI to Complete Workflow Automation

Published July 7, 2014

Sam Hosoe, EVP at Ricoh, talks to Cary Sherburne about their investment in Avanti and PTI in order to help their customers to automate their workflow.

Veritiv: A New Company with a Heritage of Service

Published July 3, 2014

On July 2nd, Veritiv, the result of the Unisource/Xpedx merger, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: VRTV). WhatTheyThink’s Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Chairman and CEO Mary Laschinger shortly after she rang the Stock Exchange’s Opening Bell.

How Canon Solutions America Engages with Customers

Published July 1, 2014

Eric Hawkinson, Director of Marketing at Canon Solutions America, talks to Cary Sherburne about customer engagement and Canon's commitment to the customer. They also discuss efforts to build customer community and preview a fall announcement.

Canon Solutions America: What’s New?

Published June 27, 2014

WhatTheyThink recently attended a Canon Solutions America customer event at Canon’s Customer Experience Center in Poing, Germany. We had an opportunity to speak to several executives about the future of the company and its achievements to date.

How Printers Can Adjust to the Trend Toward Digital Marketing

Published June 27, 2014

Andy Jacobs, CTO at MRM McCann, talks to Cary Sherburne about print's role relative to digital marketing. They discuss connecting print with the digital world. Andy also gives printers advice on how to handle the digital marketing trend.

What's New with HP Indigo in Packaging and Folding Cartons

Published June 26, 2014

Alon Bar-Shany, VP & GM of HP Indigo, joins Cary Sherburne again to talk about new products for flexible packaging and folding cartons. They discuss the new 20000 and 30000 presses.

Canon Solutions America Off to a Strong Start

Published June 24, 2014

Cary talks to Francis McMahon, VP of Marketing at Canon Solutions America, about the smooth integration of Canon and Oce in creating Canon Solutions America and the company's strong 2013.

Aleks Zlatic of X-Rite on how color management is changing in the packaging industry

Published June 20, 2014

Aleks discusses how color management is changing with the variety of substrates that are being printed on.

The Evolution and Growth of Variable Data Printing

Published June 17, 2014

Mike Chiricuzio, President of VDP Direct, talks to Cary Sherburne about how the variable data printing market has evolved and changed in the past few years.

What's New at Scodix with Ziki Kuly

Published June 6, 2014

Ziki Kuly, Vice President at Scodix, talks to Cary Sherburne about their technology and what's new at the company. They discuss some of the applications being used with the technology including what Tukaiz is doing.

Xerox Unveils Expanded Impika Inkjet Innovation Center

Published June 5, 2014

Xerox announced the grand opening of its expanded Impika Inkjet Innovation Center in Aubagne, France, with a customer Inkjet Summit on June 4th. Chairman & CEO Ursula Burns was on hand to officially open the new center. WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Andrew Copley, President of Xerox’ Graphic Communications Operations, to understand the extent of the expansion and what it means for the Xerox production inkjet business.

Alphagraphics Boosts Bottom Line Using EFI Print Software

Published June 5, 2014

Chuck Stempler, President & Owner of Alphagraphics Seattle, talks to Cary Sherburne about their use of EFI's Pace MIS system. Their use of data from the system has allowed them to add to their bottom line. They also discuss using the OPS web-to-print software and their Vutek acquisition.

One Year Later: X-Rite Pantone President Ron Voigt

Published June 4, 2014

About a year ago, we interviewed X-Rite Pantone President Ron Voigt shortly after he took on the leadership role. In this interview with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne, he updates our readers on what has transpired in that year and strategies moving forward.

How X-Rite, Pantone, and Esko are Changing the Landscape of Color Management in Packaging

Published June 4, 2014

Aleks Zlatic (VP of Sales Americas at X-Rite) talks to Cary Sherburne about how the company, along with Pantone and Esko, is changing the way color communication and color management is done within the packaging industry.

Why Moti Chose HP as a Partner in their Digital Operation

Published May 27, 2014

Alberto Garcia de Quevedo, Director of Commercial Printing at Moti, talks to Cary Sherburne about his company and why they chose HP as a business partner.

Why Moti Chose HP as a Partner in their Digital Operation (en Español)

Published May 27, 2014

Alberto García de Quevedo, Director de Impresión Comercial en Moti, conversa con Cary Sherburne acerca de su empresa y por qué se eligió a HP como un socio de negocios.

Mound Printing Uses EFI to Manage Workflow and Enter Wide Format Market

Published May 22, 2014

Cary Sherburne talks to Dennis Riggs, President and CEO of Mound Printing in Miamisburg, Ohio. They discuss why they got into wide format with the Vutek line. They also discuss their use and experience with the Pace MIS system.

David Zwang Talks About His New Article Series

Published May 19, 2014

Cary Sherburne talks to David Zwang about what's next in his article series on WhatTheyThink. 2012 looked at production inkjet. 2013 looked at workflow options. They discuss his series this year that focuses more on application - how are people using all these products?

EFI's OPS Helps Modern Litho Stay Ahead and Grow

Published May 15, 2014

Jim Tomblinson, VP of Operations at Modern Litho, talks to Cary Sherburne about what is new at the company. They talk about a recent acquisition and how that's affecting their operations using EFI OPS web-to-print solution.

Nosco Leverages HP Technology in Labels and Packaging Business

Published May 13, 2014

Craig Curran, VP of Sales at Nosco, talks to Cary Sherburne about the company and their production platform. We learn about Nosco's position in the labels and packaging segment and how they are utilizing HP technology.

Future-Proofing Your Business: People. Process. Technology

Published May 8, 2014

In Part One of this two-part series, we discussed how printing companies are responding to changing market dynamics to future-proof their businesses, and offered some of the questions you may consider asking to stimulate new customer conversations. In Part Two, we look at people, processes and technology required to successfully and profitably change the conversation and deliver new services.

Marc Olin on Expanding EFI Into New Areas

Published May 8, 2014

Marc Olin, COO at EFI, talks to Cary Sherburne about his stint as interim CFO and now Chief Operating Officer. They discuss new ideas about expanding the company into new areas and how they are handling different integration issues internally.

What to Expect from WhatTheyThink's New Print Software Section

Published May 6, 2014

Jennifer Matt talks to Cary Sherburne about the launch of WhatTheyThink's new Print Software special focus area. Jennifer talks about what areas the section will cover and her philosophy in both content direction for this new area of WhatTheyThink.

The Latest on Adobe's Digital Publishing Suite

Published May 6, 2014

Cary Sherburne speaks with Lynly Schambers-Lenox, Group Product Marketing Manager at Adobe, who gives us an update on their Digital Publishing Suite.

Adobe Summit: The Digital Marketing Conference

Published April 29, 2014

Recently, WhatTheyThink joined more than 7,000 marketing professionals from more than 30 countries at the Adobe Summit in Salt Lake City. This is the world’s largest digital marketing conference, according to Adobe. It was a great place to network with marketers, benefit from great content and learn what marketers are thinking about the future of business communications and where their challenges lie.

GLS Develops Unique Applications with New HP 10000

Published April 29, 2014

Jim Benedict, Direct of Marketing at GLS, talks about the different applications they've developed using their newly acquired HP 10000 press.

Fourth Generation Printer PSP Transitions to Digital with HP

Published April 17, 2014

Robbie McDaniel, President of PSP, talks to Cary Sherburne about his business and their full transition to digital using HP technology. They also discuss why PSP picked HP as a partner.

Hudson Printing: Innovation and Inspiration

Published April 15, 2014

On a recent visit to Salt Lake City, I had the pleasure of spending time at Hudson Printing. The company’s tagline is Reinvent Print, and it boasts a Director of Innovation. Read more about my visit and the great things happening at Hudson Printing.

Hudson Printing: 100 Year Old Commercial Printer Reinventing Print with Digital

Published April 15, 2014

Hudson Printing's Paul Gardner talks to Cary Sherburne about taking a legacy commercial printing company in a digital direction. Paul is Director of Innovation and thinks Hudson will become a digital printer with offset capability. See also: Hudson Printing: Innovation and Inspiration

New Kodak CEO Jeff Clarke Briefs Trade Media

Published April 10, 2014

Three weeks into his new job as Kodak’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors, Jeffrey L. Clarke conducted a briefing with the printing trade media. WhatTheyThink’s Senior Editor Cary Sherburne was on the line and shares some of the thoughts and insights from the call.

Visual Marking Systems Acquires HP Latex 3000

Published April 8, 2014

Ron Gizzo, COO of Visual Marking Systems, talks to Cary Sherburne about the business and their acquisition of an HP Latex 3000.

Dscoop University: A Competitive Advantage

Published April 3, 2014

At Dscoop9, the organization debuted Dscoop University, a member educational initiative announced last year that has come to fruition in a big way. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne provides insight for our readers into the competitive advantage that this offering provides for Dscoop members.

Future-Proofing Your Business

Published April 2, 2014

In Part One of this Two-Part series, learn how to “up your game” in sales by changing the customer conversation. Are you “talking the talk” and “walking the walk” in a way that reflects the way marketers approach their day? In Part Two, we will look at the people, process and technology required to successfully and profitably change customer relationship dynamics.

Sandy Alexander Innovating with HP Indigo 10000

Published March 25, 2014

Rob Mayerson, General Manager of Digital for Sandy Alexander, talks to Cary Sherburne about the company and their growth into digital services. Rob also discusses being the beta for the HP Indigo 10000 and the current largest install base.

EFI's Arieli on Innovations in Workflow

Published March 20, 2014

Udi Arieli, Senior Director of Product Managment at EFI, talks to Cary Sherburne about innovations in workflow and removing steps from the process.

How Marketers Can Better Understand Customer Communication Channels

Published March 17, 2014

John Foley, CEO of InterlinkOne, talks to Cary Sherburne about how marketers can better understand current and emerging technologies for customer communications. They also discuss what's new with InterlinkOne.

Gary Garner of GLS on Success Through Product Diversification

Published March 13, 2014

HP's David Murphy kicks off a series of HP sponsored videos as Cary Sherburne talks to Gary Garner, Chairman and CEO of GLS, about the GLS business and how the leverage HP equipment to diversify their product offerings.

How Neenah Paper is Dealing with Today's Hybrid Printing Environments

Published March 12, 2014

Greg Maze, Senior Digital Marketing Manager for Neenah Paper, talks to Cary Sherburne about the demand for paper in the digital world and Neenah's strategy to deal with the needs of hybrid environments.

New Travel Planning Apps are the Star of the Celebrity Cruises Marketing Show

Published March 7, 2014

Senior Editor Cary Sherburne interviews Celebrity Cruises about its first-ever set of digital vacation planning apps and what they mean for brochures and other printed materials. Most of what we have written about Adobe DPS and other publishing app makers has been focused on digital magazine issues. This story takes digital publishing deeper into print territory. Is it good news or bad for print?

Industry Veteran Ramesh Ratan Joins Bell and Howell as CEO

Published March 5, 2014

Industry veteran Ramesh Ratan joined Bell and Howell as its CEO in January of 2014. He previously held executive positions with the DMA and Pitney Bowes, among others. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne speaks with him about Bell and Howell’s current state and it strategies for the future.

Mohawk Honors Craftsmanship by Celebrating Makers

Published February 27, 2014

Chris Harrold, VP of Business Development and Creative Director at Mohawk, talks about the emerging cultural movement of "makers" which is bringing craftsmanship to the forefront. He also discusses moo.com, which is growing print using the web.

Catching up with New CalPoly Graphic Communications Department Chair at CalPoly

Published February 24, 2014

Ken Macro, new Department Chair of Graphic Communications at Cal Poly, talks to Cary Sherburne about what it means to be the department chair and his vision for the future.

Getting PDF Files Right the First Time

Published February 20, 2014

Fabian Prudhomme, VP at Enfocus, talks to Cary Sherburne about how they help printers create good PDFs for the printing process. Their collaboration with Monotype will help prevent one of the biggest problems with PDF files: missing fonts.

What the Kodak/EFI Partnership Means to Customers

Published February 18, 2014

Patrick Kerr, Technical Product Manager for Kodak, talks to Cary Sherburne about their partnership with EFI and what that means to their customers.

Storefronts and Digital Magazines

Published February 17, 2014

Since its launch in March of 2011, Adobe’s Digital Publishing Suite has captured a significant market share of digital magazine issues (Adobe claims 80% of top 100 magazines on iTunes) and we have followed its progress both in terms of added features and results for publishers. This article by Senior Editor Cary Sherburne takes a look at another option for digital magazine publishing. Mag+ launched in 2010. Mag+ premiered on the first iPads in April 2010 with PopularScience and has recently attracted former MPA Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy & Initiatives Ethan Grey as its Director of Product Strategy.

EFI Highlights “Big Bets” at Connect 2014

Published February 13, 2014

About 1,500 people descended on the Wynn Las Vegas for Connect 2014 at the end of January. WhatTheyThink captured lots of video interviews (watch for them!) and had an opportunity to participate in the event as well. Here are a few Connect 2014 thoughts, including an interview with Benny Landa, who joined EFI CEO Guy Gecht in making an exciting announcement re: Landa Digital Printing.

Dscoop University to Debut at Dscoop9 in Orlando

Published February 11, 2014

In Part Three of our Dscoop series, WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne speaks with John Tenwinkel, Director of Dscoop University, for a sneak peek into its debut at the upcoming Dscoop9 conference and what it will mean for Dscoop members worldwide.

Chris Petro Discusses Global Aspects of Dscoop

Published February 4, 2014

Chris Petro is an innovator and thought leader in the digital printing industry and has given selflessly of his time to Dscoop over the past several years, currently serving as the Chairman of the Global Board of Directors as well as running his own multinational business, GlobalSoft Digital Solutions. WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne recently spoke with Petro to learn more about what is happening with Dscoop on a global basis, and new developments he expects for the future.

Inside Ricoh's Recent Acquisition of Avanti and PTI

Published February 4, 2014

Cary Sherburne interviews Sam Hosoe, EVP of Production Print Solutions for Ricoh. They discuss their recent acquisition of Avanti and PTI and how that impacts their production systems group and strengthens their product portfolio.

Benny Landa on the Development of the Nanographic Printing Process

Published February 3, 2014

Benny Landa talks to Cary Sherburne about the development of the nanographic printing process and discusses the quality progress as he explains the S-curve of technology developments. They also discuss the timing of the press shipments.

David Zwang on the New Workflow Article Series

Published January 31, 2014

David Zwang talks with Cary Sherburne about his new article series for 2014. David plans to take the workflow series to the next level by looking at specific products and applications.

Dscoop9 Shaping Up to be “Best Ever”

Published January 28, 2014

It’s hard to believe that we are already in the 9th year of the Dscoop conference, the highly successful annual event for the Dscoop independent HP user group. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with both the Executive Director of Dscoop Mike Fogarty and Conference Chair Gary Garner, Chairman & CEO of GLS Companies, to find out why Dscoop9 is being positioned as the “Best Ever” and what the organization has done to keep its momentum going.

Meeting EFI's New CFO David Reeder

Published January 28, 2014

Cary Sherburne gets a chance to meet EFI's new CFO David Reeder on the final day of Connect. We learn a bit about David's background and get more insight into the reasons for his decision to accept the position.

EFI Connect 2014: That's a Wrap!

Published January 27, 2014

Cary Sherburne speaks with Marc Olin, COO of EFI, as they wrap up another EFI Connect at the Wynn in Las Vegas. They discuss the announcement with Landa, which was the big highlight this year at the show. They also discuss what attendees are saying about the event.

NAPL's Joe Truncale on Industry Association Consolidation

Published January 24, 2014

NAPL President and CEO Joe Truncale talks to Cary Sherburne about combining NAPL and AMSP and what the combination does to benefit both memberships. They also discuss the subject of association consolidation in general.

Editor's Note: Don't miss Pat Henry's article series on industry associations. The first talks about NAPL and PIA.

Jim Tomblinson of Modern Litho at EFI Connect

Published January 23, 2014

Jim Tomblinson, VP of Operations at Modern Litho, talks to Cary Sherburne about his 6th EFI Connect. They talk about the value the event brings to his company and why he returns year after year.

The Big Landa Announcement at the Big EFI Connect

Published January 22, 2014

EFI CEO Guy Gecht talks to Cary Sherburne about Connect 2014 - their biggest ever. Guy also talks about the big Landa announcement that Fiery will be the front end of all Landa nanographic devices.

How Technology is Changing Customer Communications

Published January 21, 2014

Jamie Harris, VP of Diversified Services at GMC, talks to Cary Sherburne about how technology is changing the landscape of customer communications across multiple channels.

Catching up with Warren Werbitt and Pazazz Printing

Published January 20, 2014

Warren Werbitt, Founder & Fisherman at Pazazz Printing in Montreal Canada, talks to Cary Sherburne about what's new at Pazazz. They've acquired a large format printer to extend their capabilities. They also talk about using the new X-Rite eXact in their shop.

Xerox Appoints Jacobson to New COO Role for Technology Business, Promotes Copley to President, Graphic Communications Business Group

Published January 14, 2014

Xerox announced a significant organizational change, creating a new position as Chief Operating Officer for its Technology (versus Services) Business for industry veteran Jeff Jacobson, who joined Xerox in 2012 as President of Xerox’s Graphic Communications Operation. Andrew Copley, who joined Xerox 18 months ago, will step into the role vacated by Jacobson. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with Copley in an exclusive WhatTheyThink interview to get the inside scoop.

Personalized Maps for Printing Applications

Published January 14, 2014

Rolf Richter, CEO of locr maps, talks to Cary Sherburne about the company and learns more about the technology of geodata and map personalization for printing.

Looking Forward to drupa 2016

Published January 13, 2014

Sabine Geldermann, new drupa director, talks to Cary Sherburne about her new role and the coming drupa trade fair in 2016. They discuss what's happening leading up to the show and the trends shaping the focus of the show.

Catching up with Catherine Monson at FastSigns

Published January 10, 2014

FastSigns CEO Catherine Monson talks to Cary Sherburne about what's happening at FastSigns and gets an update on their co-branding program launched just over a year ago.

KBA and the Analog to Digital Shift

Published January 6, 2014

KBA CEO Claus Bolza-Schünemann talks to Cary Sherburne about where they are strategically and how they are addressing the shift from analog to digital.

Wide Format Printing at Tukaiz

Published December 19, 2013

Cary Sherburne talks to Dan Defino, VP & Managing Partner at Tukaiz about their wide format business. Dan talks about why they got into the wide format sector and shares details about it.

How Technology Drives the Tukaiz Business

Published December 17, 2013

Cary Sherburne and Frank Defino Jr., VP and Managing Director of Tukaiz, discuss the history of the company and the growing range of output devices they have expanded to utilize.

Digital Publishing Model for Magazines Gaining Steam

Published December 11, 2013

Recent data published by Adobe sheds light on what’s happening with digital magazine publications. Since the launch of Adobe DPS less than three years ago, more than 150 million Adobe-DPS powered digital publications have been downloaded and read on mobile devices.  (Adobe DPS has 80% market share in digital magazine publishing). And more time is being spent with publications in digital form than in print. This is a trend our readers should be watching and looking for ways to capitalize on.

Printed Books versus eBooks: Telling the Story

Published December 10, 2013

Ricoh commissioned an I.T. Strategies study titled The Evolution of the Book Industry: Implications for U.S. Book Manufacturers and Printers. The study looks at the impact of ebooks on printed book volumes, reader preferences for print versus electronic formats and more. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with I.T. Strategies VP Marco Boer and Ricoh’s Worldwide Manager Inkjet Technologies, Mike Herold, to learn more.

Konica Minolta Partners to be Exceptional

Published December 10, 2013

Gavin Jordan Smith, VP of Solutions and Production Planning at Konica Minolta, talks to Cary Sherburne about their unique partner activity that allows them to position themselves to be exceptional.

How Process Automation Impacts Your Value Proposition

Published December 3, 2013

Gavin Jordan Smith, VP of Solutions and Production Planning at Konica Minolta, talks to Cary Sherburne about automation and removing waste out of production processes.

HP Boise Hosts Print Days for Media

Published December 2, 2013

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit HP’s Boise offices along with other members of the media. While the session focused on print solutions for small to mid-sized businesses, many of the solutions we saw have implications for commercial printers.

Konica Minolta's Business Transformation

Published November 26, 2013

Kevin Kern, VP of Marketing at Konica Minolta, talks to Cary Sherburne about the transformation of their marketing efforts.

Elli Cloots: Adding Value to Marketing at EFI

Published November 22, 2013

Elli Cloots, formerly Director of Product Marketing at Enfocus, recently joined EFI as Senior Product Marketing Manager in EPS, the company’s software group. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne talks with her about her new role and the importance of workflow and automation in the graphic arts industry.

Komori and Konica Minolta - Partners for 90 Years

Published November 21, 2013

Kevin Kern, VP of Marketing at Konica Minolta, talks to Cary Sherburne about the longstanding partnership between the company and Komori and how it's evolved over the years.

Managing a Mixed System Shop Floor in Today's Printing Industry

Published November 19, 2013

Bill Riley, President of Ironsides Technology, talks to Cary Sherburne about shop floor management and the intricacies of working with mixed systems.

John Roberts Looks to HP Indigo 10000 to bolster digital print offerings

Published November 14, 2013

Minneapolis-based John Roberts has installed the first 7-color HP Indigo 10000 digital press in North America. Senior Editor Cary Sherburne spoke with CEO Michael Keene to delve into why the company made this decision and what they expect to achieve going forward.

Understanding Changes Underway with Komori's Chambon Brand

Published November 14, 2013

Bob Buongiorno, VP of Web Sales for Komori, speaks with Cary Sherburne about the Chambon brand. Komori acquired Chambon in 1989 as a standalone business. The company specializes in packaging printing and is now being more integrated into the larger company.

Screen: The Maturation of High-Speed Inkjet Solutions

Published November 12, 2013

Mike Fox, President of Screen, talks to Cary Sherburne about what Screen is doing in the inkjet market, including wide format, UV, labels, high-speed web, and B2 sheetfed.

GTI's Bob McCurdy on Soft Proofing

Published November 11, 2013

Bob McCurdy, VP of Sales and Marketing at GTI, talks to Cary Sherburne about the company and winning a Must See 'Em Award at Print 13. They also discuss the future of soft proofing.

Answering the Age Old Question: What is the Crossover Point Between Offset and Digital?

Published November 7, 2013

Komori's Doug Schardt talks to Cary Sherburne about the crossover point between offset and digital. The answer is not as clear cut as some make it out to be.

Bill Lowe, Father of the IBM PC, Dies at Age 72

Published November 5, 2013

William C. Lowe, who supervised the creation of IBM’s first personal computer and went on to hold executive roles at Xerox, NEBS, Moore and Gulfstream, passed away on October 19th. He was 72.

What Will RRD Acquisition Mean for CGX Businesses?

Published November 4, 2013

The announcement of the intent on the part of RR Donnelley to acquire Consolidated Graphics sent a few shock waves through the industry. What will it mean for the 70+ CGX locations and its more than 5,000 employees?

AIP's Acquisition of Presstek: A Year Later

Published November 4, 2013

David Savage, CEO of Presstek, talks to Cary Sherburne about the year since being acquired by American Industrial Partners Capital Fund.

Screen USA Hosts Media Day to Showcase Digital Printing Advances

Published November 1, 2013

I recently joined about 30 of my press and analyst colleagues at a media event held at Screen USA headquarters in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Parent company Dainippon Screen celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Screen USA used the event as an opportunity to bring the press and analyst community up to date on its latest product offerings with a peek into its strategic future. Is there a new trend here among Japanese companies in our industry?