Press release submitted on behalf of Girls Who Print

Girls Who Print, the print industry’s largest and longest-running network for women, is making a powerful impact at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 with a bold schedule of events and the official launch of Girls Who Print Europe.

For more than 15 years, Girls Who Print has supported and elevated women in print and graphic communications through mentorship, education, and career-building opportunities. Now a global non-profit led by Executive Director Deborah Corn, VP & Program Director Kelly Mallozzi, and Managing Director Pat McGrew, Girls Who Print is taking the mission worldwide, bringing its signature energy, insights, and inspiration to the global FESPA stage.

FEATURED EVENT: Lunch and Lead
Tuesday, May 6 | 12:30–14:00 | FESPA Berlin
Free Event | Limited to 100 Attendees

Hosted by Girls Who Print in partnership with FESPA, the Lunch and Lead event is an exclusive networking experience where meaningful conversations meet actionable insights.

Attendees will hear from and engage in roundtable discussions with leaders who are shaping the future of print, gain new perspectives on navigating industry challenges, and discover how Girls Who Print’s programs and resources can empower professionals and strengthen businesses.

This dynamic event will be hosted by:

• Deborah Corn, Executive Director, Girls Who Print
• Kelly Mallozzi, VP & Program Director, Girls Who Print
• Nicole Spencer, Managing Director, RMC Digital Print & FESPA Board Member
• Danna Drion, GM, Marketing and Product Management, Mimaki Europe B.V. & Advisory Board at Girls Who Print Europe
• Jennifer Kolloczek, Sr. Director, Marketing and Innovation, Canon EMEA & Advisory Board at Girls Who Print Europe

This luncheon also marks the official launch of Girls Who Print Europe, expanding the organization’s reach and impact across the region.

“We’re incredibly grateful to FESPA for supporting Girls Who Print and giving us a global platform to expand our mission,” said Deborah Corn. “Launching Girls Who Print Europe at FESPA 2025 is a major milestone, and we’re proud to align with the FESPA Foundation and its Print For Good initiative. Together, we’re working to empower people and create lasting, positive change for the industry.”

All FESPA attendees and exhibitors are welcome to attend the luncheon. Seats are limited. Register now to secure yours at fespaglobalprintexpo.com.

ALSO AT FESPA: Smart Hub Sessions with Deborah Corn

Lock Down Profits by Selling the Security of Print, and the Power of Personalisation
Wednesday, May 7 | 2:30 PM

Digital overload is real, and so are data breaches. Learn how to position print as a trusted, secure marketing channel and use personalisation to build long-term customer relationships and grow revenue.

Student Conference: The Power of Print to Wow the World
Friday, May 9 | 11:00 AM

Deborah Corn takes you on a fast-paced tour of mind-blowing print applications, technology mashups, and sustainability breakthroughs. Expect to be printspired and maybe a little obsessed with ink on everything.

PLUS: Girls Who Print Networking Event
Thursday, May 8 | 3 PM Club FESPA

Connect with Girls Who Print leaders and print pros from around the world in a casual setting. Open to all attendees and exhibitors.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Visit fespaglobalprintexpo.com to register for Lunch and Lead and add events and sessions to your schedule.

Learn about year-round programming at girlswhoprint.org, including member benefits, career workshops, events, mentorship, the Girls Who Print Podcast, and more.

Press release submitted on behalf of the Museum of Printing

Over the next year and a half, the Museum of Printing, Haverhill, Massachusetts, is celebrating the start of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) with a series of talks and workshops, including some that are sponsored by a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

Our preparations for this began with the arrival in February of an authentic replica of an English Common Press, courtesy of our friend Gary Gregory, proprietor of the Printing Office of Edes & Gill. The English Common Press is a wooden hand-press that was used for printing in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was the first press that came to America. It was the press that printed the pamphlets, broadsides, and newspapers that energized the revolution and the press that printed the Declaration of Independence. The printing press helped create America and this kind of press is an extremely important part of our history.

This replica will be used to print copies of the Declaration of Independence for Museum of Printing visitors. It is only one of two operational wooden presses in New England. This is the same press that was in the lobby of our previous building in North Andover, Massachusetts. Most recently it has resided at Old North Church in Boston where it was seen by thousands of visitors over the years at the Printing Office of Edes & Gill.

The grant that we received from the Massachusetts Office of Tourism (MOTT) has allowed us to offer four free events to Museum visitors. The first of those has already taken place on March 15th. Entitled “Wood Type Use, History, & Identification,” it was led by lecture/workshop led by James Grieshaber of Virgin Wood Type in Rochester, New York.

Three more events will follow:

• Printing Paul Revere – On Saturday, May 10th, between 11 am and 3 pm, Andy Volpe will be printing some of his Paul Revere replica copperplates, including his latest 250th commemorative print project: 3 Promissory Notes (paper money) that Revere secretly engraved & printed for the Massachusetts patriots in May 1775. He will have some other prints, plates, tools and other visuals to discuss the work of Revere leading up to the American Revolution.
  
• Trumpeters of Sedition: How the Printing Press Created a Revolution! On Saturday May 17th at 1 pm, Gary Gregory, proprietor of the Printing Office of Edes & Gill, will talk about the role of the printing press in the American Revolution. Printed pamphlets, broadsides, and newspapers energized the revolution, and it was the printing press that produced the Declaration of Independence. Gary will use his replica of an English Common Press, a wooden hand-press that now resides at the Museum of Printing, to demonstrate the technology in use at the time of the American Revolution.
  
• Happy Accident Broadsides – On Saturday May 24th at 1 pm, letterpress artist Mitch Cohen and Museum of Printing Director Operations Mitch Ahern will lead the Happy Accident Broadsides workshop. A broadside is a single sheet of paper (often large) that is printed on one side only for purposes such as the announcements or posters that were such an important means of communication during the American Revolution.

The MOTT grant is part of the Massachusetts 250 (MA250) initiative, the name for Massachusetts’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It is part of a series entitled “Revolution: Then and Now.” The Museum of Printing is delighted to have been chosen as a partner in this endeavor.

In addition to the events sponsored by the MOTT grant, the Museum of Printing will be hosting multiple events related to the anniversary. Two of these have already occurred. The first was Andy Volpe’s March 15th lecture and demonstration entitled “Re-Engraving Paul Revere’s Boston Massacre.” Volpe described how he replicated Paul Revere’s famous print, “The Bloody Massacre as perpetrated in King Street Boston on March 5, 1770 by the 29th Regt.” using the same methods as Revere. Then on April 5th, Museum of Printing President Frank Romano gave a lecture entitled “Printing and the American Revolution,” in which he told the story of the newspapers and pamphlets that influenced public opinion and created America. Attendees received a free booklet: “Printing Created America.” Romano will repeat this lecture on Saturday July 5th at 1 pm.

Please visit the Museum and join us for upcoming events as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While you are here, pick up your own copy of the Declaration of Independence.

About the Museum of Printing
The Museum of Printing is dedicated to preserving the history of printing, graphic arts, and typography while showcasing their continuing influence on our culture. The Museum is located at 15 Thornton Avenue in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

You can find us on the web at www.museumofprinting.org and follow our social media activity on Bluesky (@museumofprinting.bsky.social), Facebook (@TheMuseumofPrinting), Instagram (@museumofprinting), LinkedIn (museum-of-printing), YouTube (@museumofprinting) and X/Twitter (@MOPrinting).

Press release submitted on behalf of IMPACK

IMPACK, Quebec, Canada, has announced its participation at Odyssey Expo 2025, taking place May 7–9 in Atlanta, Georgia. This year marks a milestone for IMPACK, as we present the GENIECUT live for the very first time in the U.S. — a revolutionary system redefining window application in the packaging industry.

The GENIECUT allows packaging producers to add windows to packaging right on the folder-gluer. This eliminates the need for additional operators, space and logistics. Join us for live demonstrations in the TECHSHOP and see firsthand how GENIECUT can transform your workflow. You’ll see how the GENIECUT’s cutting-edge design reduces changeover time and increases efficiency.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet IMPACK’s Director of Sales, Bertrand Beaulieu, who will be available throughout the event for personalized consultations. This is your chance to discuss your automation goals, challenges, and potential ROI directly with a key decision-maker.

Supporting our growing presence in the U.S., Sales Agent Doug Herr will also be on site to connect with attendees and address the unique demands of the American market. Doug’s expertise and local insight make him an essential part of IMPACK’s commitment to helping U.S. clients automate with confidence.

“Expos like Odyssey give us the opportunity to showcase how IMPACK’s automation technology and collaborative approach can support manufacturers in meeting their evolving production and safety needs,” said Bertrand Beaulieu, Director of Sales at IMPACK. “It’s about working together to find the right solutions for more efficient and secure operations.”

Booth #: 304 Location: Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA USA Dates: May 7–9, 2025
For more information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting at the show, visit https://impack.ca/odyssey-expo-2025 or contact us directly.

About IMPACK
IMPACK is an engineering company that designs and manufactures automated folder-gluer peripherals for folding carton and corrugated box packaging producers. Our comprehensive product range includes in-line window patchers, pre-feeders, box turners, packers, stackers, batch inverters, as well as counting and separating modules. Our collaborative approach ensures that our clients get tailored solutions that eliminate bottlenecks and optimize workflows.

With over 20 years of experience analyzing packaging production workflows and methods, our machines are meticulously engineered based on insights gained from thousands of client interactions. We design solutions that help operators and packers to work more ergonomically and efficiently so that they can increase folder-gluer speed and ultimately production capacity.

For more information, visit www.impack.ca.

Press release submitted on behalf of API Transfer Technologies

API Transfer Technologies (API), Waalwijk, The Netherlands, has introduced its new GHN grade, the latest innovation in hot stamping transfer products. Specially developed for fine to medium detailed stamping designs, GHN sets a new standard for performance, versatility, and value in the market.

GHN delivers a brilliant metallic finish with sharp, clean detail, making it ideal for a wide range of print and packaging applications. Designed to work flawlessly with dry, uncoated paper, coated paper, and laminated substrates, GHN enables both hot stamping and embossing in a single pass – saving time and increasing efficiency.

Whether a company is running short batches or high-volume production, GHN offers seamless compatibility with almost every machine used in the graphic industry today. Its superior adaptability means you can replace multiple grades with a single solution, simplifying your inventory and reducing costs without compromising on quality.

Available immediately in a wide range of vibrant colours, GHN is ready to meet the demands of its customers’ next project – no matter the scale or substrate.

Expert Support at Your Service
To ensure customers get the most out of their hot stamping operations with API’s new GHN, or if you would like support and advice with your hot stamping jobs, we are pleased to introduce our new Head of Technical Service Hot Stamping, William Strutjens.

With his extensive expertise in hot transfer technologies, William offers:
• In-depth technical advice tailored to your production setup
• Custom product and application recommendations for high-efficiency results
• Troubleshooting support from the earliest planning stages of complex stamping projects
• On-site training to help your teams master the hot stamping process across your machine fleet

Contact William at w.strutjens@apitransfer.com. For more information, visit www.apitransfer.com.

Press release submitted on behalf of INX International Ink Co.

INX International Ink Co., Schaumburg, Illinois, announced the Board of Directors has approved the promotions of seven key people to Vice President positions. Combined, they average more than 22 years of experience working at the company.

The seven executives are Yassan Adachi, executive officer and vice president of Site Operational Excellence; Jeff Bojarski, vice president of Liquid Ink Sales; Mike DeRosa, vice president of Liquid Operations; Jim Garvey, vice president of Coatings; Rebecca Lipscomb, vice president of Regulatory Affairs; Chris Rodgers, vice president of Operational Excellence; and John Sweeterman, vice president of Digital Sales.

Yassan Adachi joined Sakata INX in 1987. Early in his career, he spent five years at the INX R&D facility in West Chicago before returning to Japan in 1994. He has been involved in R&D, production technology, offset and liquid manufacturing, factory management, and has promoted production and supply chain management efficiency. A pillar leader of various subcommittees, he was recognized with the TPM Excellence and TPM Special Awards.

Jeff Bojarski began in the Quality Control department at INX in 1994 and was promoted to lab technician seven months later. After becoming the Technical Services Manager in 1999, he served in several capacities as a Field, Corporate and Solution Sales representative and earned an INX Circle of Success award in 2008. Prior to his Vice President promotion, he was the National Accounts Manager and has consistently increased sales every year since 2019.

Mike DeRosa joined INX as a divisional In-Plant Director in 2003 after working for Menasha Packaging Company. When he added the title of Water-Based Liquid Technical Service to his responsibilities in a dual capacity in 2008, he was managing 70 employees. That experience led to his 2020 promotion to General Manager of INX’s facility in Homewood on Chicago’s south side. He has served as the Senior Director of Liquid Operations since 2024, providing leadership to strengthen start-up support and press trials.

Jim Garvey was hired by INX as an In-Plant Technician in 1999 and became an In-Plant Manager three years later. In 2011, he was promoted to National Account Sales Manager and soon took advantage of INX’s tuition and educational reimbursement program to pursue MBA courses. Throughout his career, he has supported the sales integration process and helped drive growth.

Rebecca Lipscomb was hired at INX as a Product Steward for EH&S in 2011 and became the Regulatory Manager for Food and Pharma two years later. After being elevated to Assistant Director of Regulatory Affairs in 2019, she was promoted to Director of the department the next year. In her role, she has demonstrated global leadership and managed Food Packaging and chemical compliance. She has also devoted significant time to INX’s European compliance and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.

Chris Rodgers matches Jeff Bojarski for the longest tenure with INX at 31 years. After completing his degree requirements at the University of Southern Mississippi, he was hired as a Research Chemist for INX’s R&D facility. Two years later he became a National Metal Decorating Chemist and officially transferred to become a full-time member of the Metal Technical Service team in 2001.

Rodgers became the company’s first Corporate TPM Assistant Manager in 2005 and was named TPM Manager in 2011. Awarded a Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt in 2015, he was promoted to Corporate Director of TPM in 2020 and his job title was expanded to Director of Operational Excellence last year. Two months ago, he completed his Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership.

John Sweeterman joined INX in 2016 after working for Chromatic Technologies. He managed INX’s facility in San Leandro, California, and led the business development efforts to grow digital sales. Two years later in his new role as Sales Manager, he successfully introduced the Prodigy and Evolve brands and was instrumental in helping traditional customers convert their own businesses to digital solutions. He has since expanded digital sales and helped with cross-functional sales efforts in other divisions.

About INX International Ink Co.
INX International Ink Co. is the third largest producer of inks and coatings in North America, with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America and is part of SAKATA INX worldwide operations. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging, and digital applications. As a leading global manufacturer of inkjet inks, we provide a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies and integrated services.

For more information, visit www.inxinternational.com.

Press release submitted on behalf of Mark Andy

The annual Student Open House, organized by Mark Andy at its Technology Center in Warsaw (Poland), was a resounding success.  This year’s event, which took place on April 11, gathered a record number of participants, with more than 170 students attending from print-oriented high schools and technical universities, accompanied by faculty representatives.  Five institutions were represented: the Department of Printing Technology at the Institute of Mechanics and Printing at Warsaw University of Technology, the Armia Krajowa Printing and Mechanical School Complex in Katowice, the Center for Vocational and Continuing Education in Pionki, the Ignacy Moscicki School Complex in Zielonka, and Technical School No. 11 named after Piotr Wysocki in Warsaw.

You can watch a video of the event on Mark Andy’s LinkedIn profile

“Events devoted to young people entering the world of print are always special to us,”  said Lena Chmielewska-Bontron, European Marketing Manager Mark Andy, who welcomed guests to the Technology Center.   “We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s event exceeded our greatest expectations.  We enjoyed record-breaking attendance, with more than 170 students and pupils visiting us in a single day.  That’s 50% more than we hosted last year in two separate events.  

Chmielewska-Bontron adds that the attendance reflects the growing appeal of the printing and labeling industry and an increasing awareness among educational institutions that practical experience is as important as theoretical knowledge.
Mark Andy prepared live demos for two of the narrow-web printing presses installed at its Technology Center.  The presentations, led by Sales Manager Lukasz Chruslinski, introduced students to the unique features of each press.  The demos included Mark Andy’s Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 – the world’s fastest hybrid UV inkjet press dedicated to label production; and Mark Andy’s ProSeries flexo model.  The ProSeries demos were supported by DuPont, a partner for the event, who supplied the flexo printing plates.

Lukasz Chruslinski explained the construction of each press, their target markets and applications, and how these impact on Mark Andy’s diverse product portfolio.  In his introduction, he also referred to the current trends in the label industry.  “Our lives, both personal and business, are driven by constant change.  We’re bombarded with stimuli and factors beyond our control.  This naturally affects our behavior as consumers responding to packaging and labels.  Ultimately, technological change affects production for printers and converters.  That’s why we’re seeing the growing popularity of linerless labels, fueled by increased demand for food-to-go/ready-to-eat meals, and RFID tags, which are becoming standard in a wide range of retail stores.”  

He adds that as a leading manufacturer of narrow-web presses and complementary solutions, Mark Andy is focused on staying ahead of these changes, aligning with its belief that ‘Your Growth is Our Growth’.   

 Mark Andy sales, printing, and service specialists made themselves available for several hours to engage with students, and the interest was high: “To see so many students and pupils actively engaged, asking questions, joining discussions, and looking closely at the presses made for a great day, adds Chmielewska-Bontron.”  The samples of various designs of printed labels, substrates, and finishing/embellishment options also attracted huge interest.  One of the highlights was real-time label printing on Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 hybrid press, with plenty of photos taken during the event.  

Przemyslaw Polkowski, General Manager at Mark Andy Europe concluded:  “We’d like to thank all the students, pupils and faculty staff for their attendance.  Their interest, enthusiasm and engagement were of a truly high level this year.  This fills us with pride and gives us hope for the future development of our industry.  Training and education are key factors in this process, and we are committed to playing an ongoing role, which means we are already looking forward to welcoming print-oriented schools and universities to the next Students Open House in 2026 – so, see you then!”

For more information, visit

Press release submitted on behalf of Duplo USA Corporation

Duplo USA Corporation, Santa Ana, California, is excited to announce its participation in the ISA Sign Expo 2025, taking place April 23–25 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees are invited to visit booth #3255 to experience live demonstrations of Duplo’s latest advancements in on demand print embellishment, packaging, and finishing technology.

Designed to help print providers elevate their business capabilities, Duplo will showcase a powerful lineup of automated solutions that deliver precision and versatility across a range of applications.

Featured equipment includes:
• DuSense DDC-8000 B2 Raised Spot UV Coater – Adds stunning tactile enhancements for prints that stand out.
• DSM-1000 B2 Platen Die Cutter – Engineered for efficient packaging and high-precision shape cutting.
• DPC-600 PKG Digital Die Cutter – Ideal for cutting thicker substrates such as corrugated, chip, and PVC boards.
• DC-648 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser – A versatile solution for precision finishing of digital print applications.
• Multigraf Touchline CF375 Creaser Folder – High-speed creasing and folding for high-volume workflows.
• DFL-700 Foil/Laminator – Applies toner and polymer foil as well as laminate for budget-friendly embellishments.

Print providers interested in attending the show can register for complimentary passes using promo code 134761 at www.signexpo.org.

Press release submitted on behalf of LabelExpo Mexico

Part of the Labelexpo Global Series, the Informa Markets event attracted industry delegations and experts from 52 countries in Latin America.

Labelexpo Mexico 2025 in Guadalajara delivered a larger event, with double the machinery, higher foot traffic and greater show floor sales than the previous edition. The move from Mexico City, strategically placed to better serve a fast-growing region and a thriving and dynamic hub for label and packaging converters, has been positively welcomed by the industry in the region.

Held at the Expo Guadalajara between 1-3 April, the event attracted 6,655 label and packaging converters and industry professionals, representing a 15% increase in visitors since the 2023 event in Mexico City. Attracting visitors beyond the host country, Labelexpo Mexico welcomed the wider Latin American community from countries such as Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru and Argentina with the total international presence spanning 52 countries.

Labelexpo Mexico Event Manager, Mirco Mazzarella, said: “Guadalajara has enabled us to expand Labelexpo Mexico to be our largest and most influential to date, providing the Latin American industry with the innovation, technology and intelligence necessary to bolster this fast-growing market. The location and scale of the 2025 edition, combined with a high quality of visitors in attendance, ensured more meaningful connections were formed and, consequently, the necessary links to evolve and transform the industry.”

Nearly doubling in size from the previous edition, the 2025 exhibition hosted more than 200 exhibitors representing all aspects of the label and packaging supply chain, including press manufacturers, material suppliers, pre-press specialists, and finishing technology companies.

This year’s event also marked a significant increase in technology on display, where visitors saw equipment from digital press manufacturers Domino, Durst, Flora, HanGlory Group, Konica Minolta, Sun Digital representing HP, Pulisi and Wiegang. Etirama, Flexi Vel, Mark Andy, Nilpeter and Rotocon brought flexo equipment, giving visitors to Labelexpo Mexico 2025 the opportunity to see live demonstrations of the latest printing and converting technologies.

Héctor Yáñez, Director of Marketing, graphic arts at Fujifilm de Mexico, said: “The event has gone very, very well. [We noticed] there have been many more visitors than the previous edition in Mexico City, with a strong, continuous flow.”

Amir Dekel, VP of Sales at GEW, Inc., commented: “Labelexpo Mexico this year was larger than previous shows in the region and showed the growth of this market in Latin America. The GEW booth was busy with existing customers and new prospects throughout the show. We successfully closed a significant amount of business in the booth and opened several new opportunities for the near and far future.”

Finishing and converting suppliers like A B Graphic, Brotech, Cartes, Dimatra, Hontec, Golden Laser, Lemorau, and Rhyugan showcased equipment for coating, die-cutting, slitting and embellishment, helping converters add value to their labels and packaging. Key materials suppliers presented innovative substrates, adhesives and coatings, offering converters new technologies to enhance print quality performance with companies such as Arclad, Avery Dennison, Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, Cosmo Films and UPM Raflatac represented. Software and ancillary suppliers also had a strong showing with innovations on display to help converters streamline operations and boost productivity.

Jade Grace, Managing Director of Labelexpo Global Series, said: “Labelexpo continues to be the preeminent event for the label and package printing industry around the world, providing our regional communities with the most comprehensive showcase of suppliers, technology and contacts indispensable to drive the industry forward. Seeing this edition nearly double in size and an increase of 15% in visitors is a testament to the relevance of having the entire value chain represented at the event. We will continue to serve our industry and bring the best and most relevant players in the industry.”

Labelexpo Mexico, a biennial event, alternates between Mexico City and Guadalajara. In 2027, it will return to Mexico City from 26-28 May at Centro Banamex. For more information, visit www.labelexpo-mexico.com.