PRINTING United Expo

At PRINTING United Expo, In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer talked with Abbas Badani, of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, about how adding a hybrid flatbed printer has dramatically changed his in-plant, and how he plans to expand apparel printing and promo items to comprise 30% of the in-plant's business.

At PRINTING United Expo, we sat down with John Bartik of Western & Southern Financial Group to hear about his in-plant’s expansion plans and the recent installation of two new inkjet presses.

Here is a look at some of the key metrics and trends and how to use this information to position your business for success.

Xerox announced the Xerox PrimeLink C9200 Series color printers at the PRINTING United Expo 2024 in Las Vegas.

PRINTING United Expo pulled out a big victory this week, drawing thousands of printers from around the world. For in-plants alone it was a huge gathering place, with dozens meeting at a luncheon IPI hosted and also at an IPMA happy hour. Here's a look.

On Wednesday morning this week, more than 35 in-plant managers met for breakfast in the Las Vegas Convention Center, an event hosted by IPMA.

IPI Editor Bob Neubauer talked with Martin James of Deer Valley Unified School District at PRINTING United Expo to learn how apparel printing and promo products have greatly expanded his in-plant.

During a media preview day yesterday in the Las Vegas Convention Center, key exhibitors told print journalists from around the world what visitors will see at their booths.

Often when in-plant managers attend PRINTING United Expo looking for specific equipment, they end up spotting something completely different that would benefit their shop. Those serendipitous finds are commonly pieces of bindery equipment. Here are a few to look for.

More than 800 exhibitors will bring the show floor to life with technology unveilings, interactive displays, and hands-on experiences.

At PRINTING United Expo, Xerox will present its advanced end-to-end production ecosystem, from prepress to on-press to finishing.

From high-speed printers to substrates and cutters, the Expo offers a comprehensive look at the products shaping wide-format.

Duplo USA will be exhibiting print embellishment, packaging, and finishing equipment at PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas.

Built on the momentum of the past several years, the Apparel Zone powered by Apparelist Live at PRINTING United Expo is reimagined to take experiential learning and hands-on education to the next level.

We talked with Mark McCready, manager of Print, Mail and Distribution at Modern Woodmen of America, to learn why he’s excited about next week's PRINTING United Expo.

Set to display its lineup of digital technology, Canon U.S.A. invites attendees to Booth #C348 at PRINTING United Expo 2024.

At PRINTING United Expo 2024, Fujifilm will exhibit its end-to-end print solutions, highlighting its latest technologies for the industry.

Standard Finishing Systems will host its largest ever display of Horizon and Hunkeler feeding and finishing solutions at PRINTING United Expo.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. will showcase a number of devices at PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas to demonstrate how it is strengthening and expanding the business of commercial and industrial printing.

We're now less than three weeks away from PRINTING United Expo. Now is the time to start planning how you will spend your three days at the Expo.

With the lease on its digital color press coming to an end last year, the Palm Beach County Graphics Division needed to find a replacement. PRINTING United Expo came at just the right time.

We talked with Nikki Hiller, of Omaha Public Schools’ in-plant, to learn why she’s excited about next month’s PRINTING United Expo.

Not only will your peers and vendor partners be at the Expo, so will your favorite media brands!

Scott Proctor shares his reasons for attending the PRINTING United Expo, and what he’s most looking forward to at the event.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s in-plant purchased four pieces of finishing equipment after visiting PRINTING United Expo last year.

Sharp will be highlighting its range of production inkjet presses at PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas this September.

In-plant Impressions will host a free lunchtime In-plant Forum during PRINTING United Expo focusing on artificial intelligence.

We talked with Tina Wolfgram, manager of Printing Services at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, to learn what she’ll be looking for at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo.

As we prepare to open registration for two In-plant Forum luncheons at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas, here’s a look back at one of last year’s In-plant Forums, which brought several dozen in-plant managers together to discuss innovative applications their in-plants are producing.

Thousands packed the convention center for the industry’s largest event. For in-plants, there were tons of educational and networking opportunities.

I recently returned from Atlanta where I spent three action-packed days on the floor of PRINTING United Expo 2023. There was so much happening I can’t believe I fit it all in.

To give you a taste of what’s ahead at PRINTING United Expo, here’s a look back at last year’s show when IPI Editor Bob Neubauer talked with a dozen in-plant managers on the show floor to learn what equipment they were checking out.

The Expo, held Oct. 18-20 in Atlanta, welcomed attendees and exhibitors from around the world as the chosen platform for new product launches and a resounding number of sales from the show floor.

At PRINTING United Expo, the editorial director for PRINTING United Alliance, Denise Gustavson, hosted a panel session taking a closer look at How to Survive and Thrive in Turbulent Times.

When it comes to the success — or failure — of a project, sometimes it doesn’t hinge on the installation, the print quality, or the turn around times. Instead, what can make or break a project is the choice of what substrate it’s produced on.

On the second day of PRINTING United Expo, IPI’s Bob Neubauer talked with Del Shankle of CHRISTUS Health about his in-plant’s impressive expansion, which allowed the shop to grow its wide-format area with a second flatbed. He came to the Expo with a checklist of technologies to learn about—a list that includes inkjet.

At PRINTING United Expo, an informative panel session took a deep dive into the myriad solutions commercial printers can utilize to address the labor crisis.

EFI hosted a press conference on opening day of PRINTING United Expo, highlighting the incredible breadth of technology solutions the company offers for different applications and markets.

On day two of PRINTING United Expo, the in-plant community gathered for a breakfast discussion about “Innovative Applications to Expand Your In-plant’s Services.” The forum provided managers with ideas and inspirations for new types of work and projects their shops can produce.  

IPI Editor Bob Neubauer was all over the PRINTING United Expo show floor last week in Atlanta, visiting vendors and learning about new equipment they launched at the Expo. Here are just a few of the impressive new printing, binding, and mailing technologies he checked out.

During PRINTING United Expo, IPI’s Bob Neubauer sat down with Frank Oliver, print supervisor at DCMO BOCES, for a friendly conversation about his in-plant, which recently added an inkjet press and prints student curriculum materials, newsletters, and even hard cover yearbooks. He was there looking at production color equipment and small-format flatbed printers.

On Oct. 19 during PRINTING United Expo, folks interested in digital textile printing — direct-to-garment and direct-to-fabric — gathered for the first-ever Apparelist Forum. The hour-and-a-half event featured lunch, education from Kornit, and a panel discussion on the opportunities and “whys” of digital printing.

As CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, Ford Bowers sheds some light on why the 2023 Expo is different than previous years, takes a look at the value of the Alliance, and shares what mindset can help keep businesses competitive.

The printing industry has continued to grow over the past year, albeit significantly slower than last year. Despite this, confidence within the industry has begun to increase. Andrew Paparozzi and Lisa Cross shared the trends and challenges facing print providers this year.

In a ceremony yesterday during PRINTING United Expo, John Sarantakos, director of University of Oklahoma Print and Mail Services, one of the country’s largest university in-plants, was inducted along with 14 others into the prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS).

At PRINTING United Expo, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer sat down with Christopher Donlon, senior manager of Digital and Print Production at Kohler Co. to discuss recent changes at his in-plant and learn about the automated bindery equipment he is investigating at the Expo.

During PRINTING United Expo 2023, In-plant Impressions editor-in-chief Bob Neubauer moderated the forum “Reaching the Pinnacle of In-plant Success,” which emphasized how and why in-plants should continuously add value to their operations.

At PRINTING United Expo, Enfocus will feature an interactive showcase where attendees can transform their snapshots into charming miniature versions of themselves, thanks to an automated flow using PitStop, Switch, and Griffin.

Fiery will showcase the latest DFEs and workflow products driving digital print operations at PRINTING United Expo. Attendees can experience the Fiery difference firsthand in Booth #C2646 and on digital production printers and presses installed at several partner booths across the exhibit floor.

Printware will introduce its most affordable HP powered iJetColor Envelope Press at PRINTING United. Featuring a next-gen benchtop envelope system and HP’s Page-Wide thermal inkjet technology, the iJetColor presses reflect Printware’s commitment to improve all parts of its exclusive inkjet bundle.

Today in Atlanta, hundreds of in-plant managers will join thousands of other print providers for the opening day of PRINTING United Expo. At noon, about 50 of those in-plants will meet at a luncheon hosted by In-plant Impressions.

On the days leading up to the PRINTING United Expo, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer toured three Atlanta in-plants: Georgia State University Paw Prints, Georgia Institute of Technology Printing & Copying Services, and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Print and Mail.

Roland DGA will be demonstrating its newest, most innovative technologies at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo 2023, October 18-20, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

At PRINTING United Expo, keynote speaker Eric Chester will be discussing best practices for attracting and retaining employees. As a special collaboration, Standard Finishing Systems and SCREEN Americas have printed and finished 250 copies of Chester’s book, “Fully Staffed.”

The PRINTING United Expo starts next week. We asked Michael Rhodes, manager of Washington & Lee University Copy Services why he is attending the Expo, what he hopes to learn, and what most excites him about the upcoming event.

Next week, thousands of printers will head to Atlanta for PRINTING United Expo 2023. In addition to the massive show floor featuring more than 800 exhibitors, the Expo will be packed with educational sessions and networking events. Some of these will be focused directly on the in-plant market.

PRINTING United Alliance celebrates 50 years of its Academy of Screen and Digital Print Technologies (ASDPT), also known as “The Academy.” The Academy will celebrate this special milestone during PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta as it additionally welcomes its newest members.

Bowe Systec comes to PRINTING United with the North American debut of its flagship Fusion Speed BOXIT Mail Tray Automation system. This is the fastest of its Fusion series and processes up to 30,000 letters an hour!

Mactac is showcasing its latest products for windows, walls, floors, and vehicles at PRINTING United 2023. Products will be debuted under a new, simplified brand platform that organizes print media and overlaminates by applications, windows, walls, floors, and wraps.

SCREEN and KYOCERA announce the development of the Truepress JET S320, an A3 sheetfed digital inkjet printer. The Truepress JET S320 prototype will make its debut at PRINTING United Expo, taking place Oct. 18–20, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.

For the first time in North America, Fujifilm will be showcasing four key new technologies in its REVORIA PRESS toner-based product line at PRINTING United Expo. This includes the REVORIA PRESS GC12500, the market’s first B2 size, cut-sheet digital press using dry toner technology.

BCC Software will demonstrate how the latest release of Mail Manager featuring a companion interface (ci) offers service providers flexible control in booth B14051 at the PRINTING United Expo.

Ricoh USA will debut new products and showcase real-world use cases of its latest technologies at next week’s PRINTING United Expo.

In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer chats with Greg Smith, president of Printed Specialties, about the brewery he opened inside his printing company. His Printers Ale will be served during PRINTING United Expo. Our resident “beer snob” offers his review.

Graphco’s booth at PRINTING United Expo will serve as the North American launching point for SD-Italy’s complete Augusta line of hybrid CNC routing and cutting solutions. Attendees will have access to live demonstrations of the company's Foliant laminating/foiling machines.

W+D North America will introduce for the first time the new W+D i-Jet 3 inkjet overprint press at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo. The W+D i-Jet 3 is the third generation of the company’s successful inkjet overprint press models.

At PRINTING United Expo, BCC will show how its latest mailing preparation solutions automate postal workflows, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize postal discounts.

The PRINTING United Expo is just weeks away. We asked Jonathan Lail of Catawba Valley Community College why he is attending the Expo, what he hopes to learn, and what most excites him about the upcoming event.

RMGT will be running live demonstrations of its flagship 970 8-UP+ press at PRINTING United Expo. The company continues to “Commit to Print” with the only offset press at this year’s event.

PRINTING United Expo is the perfect venue to show Rollem’s innovative systems designed to increase production while lowering labor costs.

Mimaki USA announced two new products: the UCJV330 Series UV-LED roll-based printers with improved productivity and image quality, and the UJV100-160Plus UV-LED roll-based, power-efficient printer. Both machines will make their debut in the Mimaki booth C2831 at PRINTING United Expo.

The Zünd G3 BHS 150 Flatbed CNC/Router/Cutter will be showcased at PRINTING United 2023 and it's a "must see." Coined an "all arounder" due to its modular design and myriad tool offerings, the G3 allows PSPs to select the perfect machine size for all production needs, no matter the area of application or run size.

Rochester Software Associates’ production print workflow software solutions offer next-level automation that extends through the entire print cycle. A range of new features will debut at the Expo.

The PRINTING United Expo is just weeks away. We’re asking in-plant managers why they are attending the Expo, what they hope to learn, and what most excites them about the upcoming event.

Lake Land College Print and Mail Services went to PRINTING United Expo last year to look at flatbed printers and engravers, but a booth visit to ask about an issue the shop was facing provided enough education to motivate an additional purchase.

Last year at PRINTING United Expo, Agfa showcased the Inca Onset X for first time since the company's acquisition of INCA. This year, Agfa is returning with updates, automation robots, and their "high-five" handoff. It's a must see!

Duplo USA will be showcasing its cutting-edge solutions at PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta. Attendees are invited to see live demonstrations of its growing line of automated print embellishment, packaging, and finishing equipment for both small and B2 formats.

Sharp will preview the first in a new line of digital production presses, which boast speeds of 120 ppm and print up to six colors in one pass, including CMYK, gold, silver, bright pink, textured and clear.

The Heidelberg Gallus One will be showcased at PRINTING United 2023 and it's a "must see." This all-digital roll to roll press is designed to offer a digital inkjet printing solution to flexo label converters as well as commercial printers looking to enter into digital label production.

Ricoh announced the launch of RICOH Pro C7500, the latest addition in the company's next-generation lineup of digital color sheetfed presses. The RICOH Pro C7500 will be on display at PRINTING United Expo.

The In-plant Printing and Mailing Association will exhibit at PRINTING United Expo and be part of the In-plant Hub on the show floor. IPMA also has plans to host an In-plant luncheon.

The Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI will be showcased at PRINTING United 2023 and it's a "must see." In addition to the UV press, Screen will also be debuting its new Digital Primer for the L350UV platform, designed specifically for porous stocks.

The W+D BB820+ inserter will be showcased at PRINTING United 2023 and it's a "must see." The W+D BB820+ is a servo driven inserting system delivering twenty thousand pieces per hour, making it one of the most productive inserters available.

Even well-equipped in-plants like Encompass Health Print Services are coming to PRINTING United Expo because there’s always something a busy in-plant needs. Danny Kirkland shares what he plans to look for at the Atlanta show and why he can't wait to be there.

In-plants interested in attending the two free In-plant Forums being hosted by In-plant Impressions during PRINTING United Expo will need to register soon. Seating is limited. Here are the registration links. The forums are an excellent opportunity for in-plant managers to network and learn about new opportunities while enjoying free breakfast and lunch.

The Kirk-Rudy FireJet 4C production inkjet press is a heavy duty full-color inkjet printing system, which has found its niche in full-color envelope printing, in addition to other specially printed products.

Paul Wannigman says every piece of equipment his in-plant at Coborn’s has implemented in recent years is a direct result of attending PRINTING United Expo – and he can’t wait to see what “shiny new toys” are on the show floor this year. We talked with him about the type of signage his shop is doing and what equipment he plans to investigate at the Expo.

After enjoying last year’s PRINTING United Expo, Julio Rosado, director of the NYPD Printing Section, can’t wait to return to the Expo in Atlanta this year, where he plans to check out workflow and embellishment technologies and network with his peers.

The Matik SEI Laser LabelMaster is making its North American debut at PRINTING United 2023 and it's a "must see." The LabelMaster is the fastest continuous feed CO2 laser system in the market, performing various laser-based processes all inline in a single pass.

The PRINTING United Expo is just weeks away. We’re asking in-plant managers why they are attending the Expo. Jim Strapp of Ohio State University’s in-plant shares his plans.

PRINTING United Expo welcomes leading mailing, shipping, and fulfillment companies from across the globe. New this year at the event is a dedicated Mailing, Shipping, and Fulfillment HUB anchored with activities lined up across all three days of the event.

With one of the largest displays of feeding and finishing equipment at PRITING United Expo, Standard Finishing Systems will host live demonstrations of die cutting, perfect binding and trimming, slitting and creasing, folding, saddle-stitching, and roll-fed print solutions.

The new version of QDirect output management software has a barcoding feature to optimize and automate post-print production for in-plant printers.

PRINTING United Expo begins two weeks from today in Atlanta. It promises to be a vibrant showcase of cutting-edge technologies, networking opportunities, and educational sessions. Here's what's in store.

IST America is set to exhibit at PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, taking place Oct.18-20. At IST America's independent booth, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss UV system applications and integration with the company's experts.

Registration is now open for PRINTING United Expo, taking place October 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia.

For cutting and binding low-volume jobs, in-plants turn to a variety of compact solutions. We asked several of them about their favorite machines.

Inkcups brought its Helix cylindrical inkjet printers to PRINTING United Expo. Learn how your in-plant can utilize direct-to-shape printing technology to print onto glassware, stadium cups, shot glasses, water bottles, candles, and more.

At PRINTING United Expo, IPI sat down with former manager Debbie Pavletich to learn how her team at Ricoh helps in-plants improve their operations by expanding their services, optimizing their workflows, developing standard operating procedures, and increasing their value.

“It’s been amazing!” enthused Laura Lockett, of California State University, Sacramento, on the third day of PRINTING United Expo. Walking the show floor gave her ideas for new services and inspired her to take the leap into apparel printing. Hear her observations as she talks with IPI Editor Bob Neubauer.