PRINTING United Expo

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.

PRINTING United Expo was everything we had hoped it would be. It was an enthusiastic reunion of industry friends, an opportunity to see the latest technology in person, and an enlightening educational experience.

At PRINTING United Expo, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer caught up with Chad Simpson, supervisor of Print Services at East Baton Rouge Parish School System, who was scoping out wide-format printers to replace the aging models in his shop. The Expo was a perfect place to do this, he said: “You come to one spot, see it all.”

“Larger. More equipment. More people.” That was how Louis Ferrell, manager of the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority’s in-plant, described PRINTING United Expo to IPI Editor Bob Neubauer when they talked at the show. He was there to find replacements for three wide-format roll printers and a flatbed. But he also made a few unexpected discoveries on the show floor. 

Julio Rosado, director of the New York Police Department's Printing Section, was at PRINTING United Expo, and IPI Editor Bob Neubauer caught up with him to find out why he came to the Expo and what he took away from the experience.

During PRINTING United Expo, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer sat down with Government Publishing Office Director Hugh Halpern to get his take on the show, learn about the latest technology developments at GPO, and hear his advice for fellow in-plant managers.

“The size of the Expo really stood out to me,” noted Wes Troup, of The World Bank Group’s in-plant. “Two massive conference hall floors filled end to end with vendors and attendees was impressive." He was one of several in-plant managers who came away amazed and satisfied after attending PRINTING United Expo.

During the In-plant Impressions Forum at PRINTING United Expo, print shop managers talked candidly about their experiences adding services such as wide-format printing, promotional products, or garment printing to their product offerings. Here is what they had to say.

At the In-plant Forum held during PRINTING United Expo, speakers Pat McGrew, managing director of McGrew Group, and Greg Salzman, CEO of Aleyant Solutions, spoke about the opportunities that workflow automation can provide for in-plants. Here are their strategy recommendations.

Southern University’s president issued a mandate to introduce more automation to university processes to drive improved efficiency, reliability, and convenience. To respond with speed and innovation the university turned to Ricoh to help uncover opportunities to deliver better experiences. 

Space was limited, so a small footprint was essential. That’s one thing Richard Beto knew for sure when he started making plans to add flatbed inkjet printing to his in-plant’s portfolio of wide-format equipment at The University of Texas at Austin.

Komori America and MBO America will demonstrate the synergies between the two companies and their singular focus on advancing print solutions by delivering high-performance offset and digital printing and finishing technology at PRINTING United Expo.

PRINTING United Alliance and the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation are pleased to present “Ink Your Future,” a special day for students featuring a guided tour of the show floor, attendance at keynotes, and a chance to meet with industry leaders.

The countdown is on for this year's PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas. Here are some tips to help attendees maximize the value of the annual event.

The U.S. Government Publishing Office will have a booth at PRINTING United Expo, and director Hugh Nathanial Halpern will be on hand to talk with show attendees.

At PRINTING United, Kyocera will host a live demonstration of the TASKalfa Pro 15000c sheetfed inkjet printing press.

Rochester Software Associates' latest production print workflow software releases benefit digital print shops and provide increased efficiency, productivity, and time and cost savings.

Duplo is set to exhibit its growing portfolio of automated print embellishment, packaging, and finishing solutions with B2-format equipment at PRINTING United Expo. A wide range of products will be making their North American debut.

In the Ricoh booth at PRINTING United Expo, attendees will get an immersive look at how coupling today’s advanced digital technologies with the physical world of print can unlock the power of information and uncover new opportunities for growth.

Sun Chemical will showcase its full range of digital inks for textiles and graphics at PRINTING United Expo, including a selection of its Streamline inkjet inks designed for a variety of wide-format solvent based or aqueous printers.

Graphco will be running live laminating and foiling jobs at the PRINTING United Expo using its Foliant Mercury 530NG industrial laminator.

Michael Czerepak is just one of many managers excited to get out of his in-plant for a few days to see all the new technology on the PRINTING United Expo show floor. Find out what he's planning to check out at the Expo.

During PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas next month, In-plant Impressions will once again host our popular In-plant Forums to bring in-plant managers together to network and learn about new opportunities while enjoying free breakfast and lunch.

PRINTING United Expo will feature a dedicated area on the trade show floor for garment decorators. The Apparel Zone will offer hands-on education, a podcast corner, and a café and beer garden for networking.

When PRINTING United Expo opens its doors in October, Koenig & Bauer will be exhibiting for the first time, showing off its range of sheetfed offset presses, diecutters, folder-gluers, inkjet presses and more.

Standard Finishing Systems’ 4,000 square feet of exhibit space will host live demonstrations in die-cutting, perfect binding, creasing, folding, saddle stitching, and more.

Business owners need to arm themselves with the most up-to-date and relevant market information and position it alongside the hardware and technology required to bring those plans to fruition. The best place to accomplish all those goals will be at the 2022 PRINTING United Expo.

By attending PRINTING United Expo, you support the critical work PRINTING United Alliance does to help the industry flourish. In this video, CEO Ford Bowers and President Dave Leskusky discuss this important work, such as lobbying on the industry’s behalf, sharing compliance advice, and supporting our next generation of talent.

IPI Editor Bob Neubauer talks with Donna Horbelt, director of ReproGraphics at the University of California, Davis, about her plans to attend PRINTING United Expo in October.

SCREEN Americas has formed an Executive Customer Council comprising key customers across a variety of print markets. The council will meet as part of the Printing United User Experience event taking place prior to the PRINTING United Expo 2022.

PRINTING United Expo will feature a powerful lineup of leading organizations showcasing their solutions and offer a venue where groups like IPMA can reconnect with the industry.

ENFOCUS announces that it has joined a record number of exhibitors who have signed up to display its latest solutions in printing at PRINTING United Expo 2022, the largest, most comprehensive gathering for printers around the world.

Marketing industry guru, Joe Pulizzi, will present a powerful Keynote Education Program Series,“6 Steps to Building a Loyal Customer Base (that Will Continually Buy from You),” at PRINTING United Expo this October in Las Vegas.

HP Inc. announced its commitment to PRINTING United Expo 2022 as a title sponsor of the event, along with its plans to build its own elaborate show hall encompassing 21,000 sq. ft. at the Expo — over three times the size of any previous HP booth space.