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Labelexpo Europe 2023 Opens in Brussels

David Zwang talks with Jade Grace, Managing Director of Labelexpo, about Labelexpo Europe 2023, running this week in Brussels, Belgium. Though called "Labelexpo Europe," the Brussels event is the global event for the labels and packaging market, drawing attendees from 140 countries. Watch Video

Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Lisa Brooks

This week, Warren talks with Lisa Brooks, President of Brooks Litho and Digital Group Inc., a family-owned and operated full-service printer founded in 1998 by Brooks’ father David. Projects range from anything from basic print jobs to more complex projects—they’ll “put ink or toner on anything.” Watch Video

Revolutionizing Digital Embellishment: How a Century-Old Mexican Print Shop Defies the Odds While Having Fun

In the latest episode of The Digital Embellishment Podcast, host Kevin Abergel from Taktiful interviews Jose Gerardo, a trailblazer in the digital embellishment industry from Felicitos Leal in Monterrey, Mexico. The century-old, family-founded business has managed to stand out in a modern world, thanks to its early adoption of digital print embellishments. The episode covers a range of topics including the business's rich history, competitive edge, and strategies for success. Watch Video

BMC.fashion Sees Continued Growth in On Demand Fashion

Kirby Best is a veteran of on-demand, including his days running an on-demand book printing business, and now with a successful cut-and-sew factory in Arizona. Best shares the latest updates, including an exciting project in the bridal industry. Watch Video

Frank and the Good Book

Frank discusses the most printed book in the world: the Bible. He talks about some of the rare Bibles at the Museum of Printing. There is one leaf from every Bible printed in Colonial America and complete originals of about 50 Bibles. A number of reference books are also available. Watch Video

Maritime Labels and Packaging Expands into Digital Flexible Packaging

In this video, sponsored by HP, Kevin Abergel talks with Paul Sproule, President and Owner of Maritime Labels and Packaging, a family-owned business founded in 1970. Initially flexo-based and specializing in labels, Maritime bought its first HP Indigo press in 2003, and has grown their digital capabilities since. They recently acquired an HP Indigo 25K to expand into digital flexible packaging. Watch Video

Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Al Kennickell

This week, Warren catches up with Al Kennickell, President and CEO of Savannah, Ga.’s The Kennickell Group. It had been two years since Warren and Al last spoke—and The Kennickell Group has been up to a lot in that time. The biggest challenge had been the year of supply chain disruptions, and he talks about some of the lessons learned. Watch Video

Etiflex’s Ari Vonderwalde on the Flexo-to-Digital Transition

David Zwang talks with Ari Vonderwalde, Director General of Etiflex, a 42-year-old Mexican label printer that has expanded into many different verticals, including food, pharmaceutical, and automotive. The company has 21 flexo presses and has added three digital presses as the company transitions to digital. Watch Video

Frank Against the Establishments

Frank looks into statistics reporting the number of printing establishments. Government data for NAICS 323 does not include Staples and FedEx Office, about 3,000 U.S. sites. Very small printers may self-categorize. We need more accurate industry sizing. Watch Video

Signarama Leads By Example

Signarama President A.J. Titus talks about how the franchise network fared in 2022, where they see growth in 2023 and beyond, and how their leadership approach is "lead by example." Watch Video

The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price

In a departure from his normal format, this week Warren stresses the importance of protecting your bottom line—and that starts with not lowering your price. Watch Video

Label Source's Journey from the Basement to Production Inkjet

Label Source started in a basement in 1991 and has since expanded organically and through acquisition with a host of different types of printing equipment, including production inkjet. David Zwang talks with COO Michael Wrigley about the company's journey. Watch Video

The Panther at Xeikon Keeps On Growing!

Xeikon has been developing high-resolution digital (EP) presses since 1988, They decided to dive into production inkjet in 2017. David Zwang and it has been an interesting journey. David Zwang talks with Johan Van de Velde,Inkjet Product Manager, about Xeikon's journey. Watch Video

Strawbridge Studios Takes School Pictures and Yearbooks into Digital

David Zwang talks with Brendan Collopy of Strawbridge Studios, a 100-year-old school picture and yearbook printer. The company had been operating offset presses and has replaced them with digital equipment including a Canon Prostream 1800. Watch Video

Design Lab Miami Offers Sewing Education in Refugee Camps Around the Globe

Angie Cohen founded Design Lab Miami nearly 15 years ago, starting with a studio whose goal was to educate children about sewing, life skills, sustainability, and more. Today, she not only runs the studio, with students as young as 7, but she also travels the globe, primarily visiting refugee camps and developing countries to share those skills with young women, giving them the tools to make their way to a better life. In this interview, Angie shares the Design Lab story and some of her plans for the future. Watch Video

Frank on Broadway

Frank reviews a show coming to Broadway for a second time called “Gutenberg! The Musical!” In the upcoming 20-week run, two actors pitch a proposed show to Broadway investors. The show ran off-Broadway eight years ago and is being heavily promoted for its encore performance. Watch Video

Unboxing Magic: Our 7-Year-Old VP Explores Italic's New 3D Emblem Line Impress!

Join Taktiful's 7-year-old Vice President, Aaron, as he unboxes a special package from Italic Press! Get a peek at their brand new 3D Emblem line called "Impress by Italic" through the delightful perspective of a 7-year-old. From the initial touch to the intricate details, experience the magic and wonder as only a child can express. What makes these 3D emblems so unique? How does Aaron react to seeing them for the first time? Watch Video

Phoenix Innovate’s Inkjet Journey from the Perspective of the Customer

David Zwang speaks to Chris Dubach of Phoenix Innovate about how the company and its sales reps talk with customers about production inkjet printing vs. other technologies such as offset and electrophotography. Watch Video

From Broker to Printer with HP Indigo Digital Printing

In this video sponsored by HP, David Zwang talks with Dan Thompson, founder and CEO of Italic Press. Italic Press started as a print broker, but realized that to take advantage of digital printing, they needed to own the equipment. They started down their digital printing journey with HP Indigo. Watch Video

Frank Is Free-Standing

Frank talks about the free-standing inserts (FSIs), the promotions that were once inserted in newspapers. Because email addresses are not linked to specific ZIP-coded areas, the U.S. Postal System is now the major distributor of FSIs. Watch Video