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FuturePrint Podcast#349 - Ink at the Centre: James MacDonald on Why Partnerships Will Define the Future of Industrial InkjetSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with James MacDonald, Vice President of Nazdar’s OEM Inks business, about why collaboration is becoming essential to the future of industrial inkjet.James explains how ink has traditionally been introduced relatively late in machine development—after decisions about printheads, curing systems and equipment architecture have already been made. As industrial applications become more complex, however, OEMs increasingly recognise that ink must be considered from the outset as a fundamental part of the complete system.The discussion explores how Nazd...
2026-09-0222 minFuturePrint Podcast#346 - Beyond the Lamp: Rob Karsten on Building the Integrated Manufacturing Systems of the FutureSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Rob Karsten of Excelitas Technologies about the evolution of industrial inkjet and why its next revolution will depend on the complete manufacturing system—not any single component.Drawing on more than two decades of experience in UV LED curing, Rob explains how the technology has developed from a specialist proposition into a reliable industrial platform. He also explores how Excelitas’s wider capabilities in UV, infrared, microwave and excimer technologies are helping the company support increasingly complex printing, drying, curing and...
2026-08-131h 13FuturePrint Podcast#344 - The New Canvas of Manufacturing: How Digital Printing is Redefining Decor with Nino Speranza from InterprintSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Nino Speranza from Interprint about how digital printing is transforming the global decor industry. The discussion explores the structural shift taking place across decor printing as manufacturers respond to changing consumer expectations, shorter production runs, expanding product variety, and the growing demand for customization. Nino explains how digital printing has evolved from a sampling technology into a true industrial production platform, enabling greater flexibility, faster time-to-market, and entirely new creative possibilities.The conversation also examines the continued importance o...
2026-07-2134 minFuturePrint Podcast#341- How Sustainable (Wide-Format) Print Became Key to the Experience at La Gacilly Photo FestivalSend us Fan MailPerhaps surprisingly, the best wide format print projects rarely begin with print.Rather, they begin with an idea, a vision, a story, and a shared ambition to create something that moves people.In this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson is joined by Stanislas de Missolz from Groupe MediaGraphic to explore the remarkable story behind their second consecutive success at the Kavalan Green Leader Awards. The discussion centres on the spectacular La Gacilly Photo Festival, Europe's largest open-air photography exhibition, where more than 800 large-format photographs transform a...
2026-07-1024 minFuturePrint Podcast#337 - Beyond the Grey Box: Why Storytelling, Trust and Human Connection Matter More Than Ever in PrintSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Mark Stephenson about the launch of his new venture, The Spark Organisation, and why storytelling has become one of the most powerful differentiators in the print and technology industries.Drawing on nearly three decades of experience at Fujifilm, Mark reflects on the shift from traditional corporate communications toward more human, intuitive and emotionally resonant storytelling. In a world filled with “another grey box”, technical specifications alone are rarely enough to inspire confidence, build trust or create lasting customer relationships.Th...
2026-05-1531 minFuturePrint Podcast#325 - The Global Reset For Print: A Conversation with Dario Urbinati, CEO, GallusSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson welcomes back Dario Urbinati, CEO of Gallus Group, for a timely and far-reaching conversation about the structural changes reshaping print, packaging and the wider industrial economy.Two years ago on this podcast, Dario predicted that the market was not simply going through a temporary downturn, but entering a more fundamental reset. In this follow-up discussion, he explains why he still believes that this is happening now - and why the old pre-2019 model of global stability...
2026-03-301h 09FuturePrint Podcast#322 - Polytype: Precision, Packaging and the Journey to Digital. A conversation with Julien Bianchi, CEOSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Julien Bianchi, CEO of Polytype, to explore the remarkable evolution of a company whose roots stretch back more than a century.Originally emerging from Switzerland’s precision engineering tradition and the newspaper press industry, Polytype has transformed itself into a global leader in direct-to-shape packaging decoration. Julien explains how the pivotal founding of Polytype in 1962 marked the moment the company shifted its focus toward packaging, applying high-speed printing ex...
2026-03-1635 minFuturePrint Podcast#301 - Industrial Print Unpacked: Decor, Packaging and Direct-to-Product with AgfaSend us Fan MailIn this FuturePrint Podcast episode, host Marcus Timson reconnects with long-time partner and industry voice Marc Graindourze of Agfa to explore where industrial inkjet really is in late 2025 – and what comes next.Graindourze starts by defining industrial print in simple, concrete terms: print that becomes part of the product, not just a label or message. Using décor laminates as a benchmark, he explains how inkjet has successfully replaced gravure by slotting into existing impregnation and pressing lines without forcing manufacturers to re-engineer their plants.The conversation ranges across Agf...
2025-12-1235 minFuturePrint Podcast#290 - Bonus Episode: Inside the Launch of FuturePrint Industrial Print MunichSend us Fan MailIn this special edition of the FuturePrint Podcast, co-founders Marcus Timson and Frazer Chesterman sit down together to discuss the launch of FuturePrint Industrial Print, taking place 21–22 January 2026 at Motorworld Munich.Drawing on more than 20 years working together across major industry events - from FESPA to the original InPrint show - Marcus and Frazer explore why now is the right moment to launch a new event specifically focused on industrial manufacturing.They discuss how the industrial print landscape has evolved dramatically since the early 2010s. What was once an ex...
2025-11-2624 minFuturePrint Podcast#282 - Connected Packaging Moves Centre StageSend us Fan MailThe discussion in this episode draws on findings from io.tt’s latest Connected Experiences Report (CXR3), a global study exploring how brands, designers, converters and consumers are really using connected packaging today. The report digs into adoption trends, preferred use cases, consumer expectations, sustainability communication, GS1-driven change and the shifting role of QR and NFC across the pack lifecycle. It also includes practical viewpoints from partners such as Team Creatif and Eurostampa, with concrete implications for packaging, print and brand teams planning their next steps in connected experiences....
2025-11-1953 minFuturePrint Podcast#280 Hybrid Thinking: How Kento Digital Is Reimagining CorrugatedSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Javier Quesada, CEO of Kento Digital Printing, about how hybrid technology is reshaping the corrugated packaging industry.With nearly two decades in the box-making business at companies like Saica and DS Smith, Quesada brings a rare dual perspective: the pragmatism of a packaging producer and the vision of a technology innovator. He explains how this background shaped Kento’s mission to make digital printing work for the corrugated sector...
2025-11-1318 minFuturePrint Podcast#283 - The Shape of Things to Come: Xaar and the Rise of Functional InkjetSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Justin Noble, Director of Sales at Xaar, about the company’s evolution from a pioneering printhead manufacturer in graphics to a driving force in industrial and functional inkjet.Justin’s journey from engineering to leadership mirrors Xaar’s transformation – from developing printheads for décor and ceramics to enabling digital deposition in manufacturing, electronics, and energy. The conversation explores how inkjet’s second act is unfolding not on paper or packaging, but inside factories: coating EV...
2025-11-0630 minFuturePrint Podcast#277 - How Sustainability is Writing the Next Chapter in Book PrintingSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Lisa Faratro, Director of Environment and Sustainability at CPI Group, Europe’s largest book manufacturer. With over 400 million books produced annually across 14 sites in the UK and continental Europe, CPI sits at the heart of an industry often assumed to be in decline—yet books are proving more resilient and more sustainable than many imagine.Lisa shares her journey from production management to leading sustainability strategy across CPI’s European operations. She explains how the role evolve...
2025-10-2934 minFuturePrint Podcast#270 Digital Inkjet Print for Packaging & Labels: Opening Minds & Changing the NarrativeSend us Fan MailIn this special episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, recorded ahead of Labelexpo, Marcus Timson is joined by Dr. Simon Daplyn and Allan Bendall from Sun Chemical to explore a bold new campaign designed to showcase the true potential of digital inkjet in packaging and labels.Simon explains why Sun Chemical has shifted the conversation away from technical minutiae toward the bigger story: how inkjet can deliver real business value for converters and brands. From flexible workflows and SKU agility to connected packaging and data-driven engagement, digital print is positioned not as...
2025-09-0924 minFuturePrint Podcast#267 Lighting Up New Possibilities with Excelitas at LabelExpoSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson is joined by Rob Karsten, EMEA Director for Advanced Lighting Systems at Excelitas, to explore how the company’s expanded product range is transforming print curing.Since acquiring Phoseon Technology nearly three years ago—and later Noblelight from Heraeus—Excelitas has built one of the most comprehensive curing portfolios in the industry. By uniting UV, LED, infrared, excimer, and thermal technologies under a single brand, Excelitas now offers printers and converters an unparalleled ability to tailor solutions to their specific needs...
2025-09-0217 minFuturePrint Podcast#265 Beyond the Barcode: How Connected Packaging is Redefining Print, Technology and Consumer TrustSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson speaks with Stefan Casey, Head of Ecosystem at io.tt, whose career journey spans design, packaging, academia, FMCG innovation and now the cutting edge of connected packaging.Stefan’s story is far from conventional. From early days in publishing and advertising, through pivotal roles at Nestlé where he pioneered digital print and sustainable packaging innovation, to his current role helping brands embrace connected packaging, his eclectic background reflects a rare ability to bridge creativity and technology.The...
2025-08-291h 14FuturePrint Podcast#245 Industrial Printing's Renaissance: FuturePrint Industrial Print at Munich's Motorworld Beckons a New EraSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Marcus Timson and Frazer Chesterman unveil an exciting new venture: FuturePrint Industrial Print, taking place on January 21–22, 2026 at Motorworld Munich.Drawing from two decades of experience transforming the print industry – from building FESPA into a global brand to launching the influential InPrint event – Marcus and Frazer discuss why now is the perfect time to reimagine industrial print. Against a backdrop of supply chain disruption, skill shortages, and rising consumer demands, technology is not just a tool but a soluti...
2025-04-3017 minFuturePrint Podcast#242 STAND OUT! How HP Digital Print is Reinventing Brand Engagement for PackagingSend us Fan MailThis podcast was originally broadcast on FPTV. If you would like to view the podcast go to this link! It is worth doing given the visual impact and focus of the content. That said, it is still a super interesting audio podcast which is why we are sharing it here too!Show NotesIn this eye-opening episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we dive into the transformative power of digital print with two of the industry’s leading minds: Abel Sanchez Hermosilla-Martinez, Head of Brands & Agencies In...
2025-04-181h 13FuturePrint Podcast#241 Black Magic and Bright Futures: How Cabot Is Quietly Shaping Inkjet's Digital Packaging RevolutionSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, we explore the quietly powerful role Cabot Corporation plays in shaping the future of inkjet for packaging. Host Marcus Timson is joined by Lionel Petton, Senior Technical Services Manager, and Susan Hipsky, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, for an in-depth conversation spanning innovation, sustainability, and the complex demands of digital print.With over 25 years of experience in water-based pigment dispersions, Cabot is uniquely positioned as the only inkjet dispersion supplier vertically integrated into carbon black manufacturing. Lionel discusses how Cabot’s dual-technology portfolio, high re-dispersibility, an...
2025-04-0827 min
The PrinterviewsEpisode 19 - Marcus Timson of FutureprintIn this episode, Colin Sinclair McDermott speaks with Marcus Timson about his extensive career in the printing industry, the evolution of events from traditional to virtual during the pandemic, and the exciting future of digital printing technology. They discuss the challenges faced in event management, the importance of early adopters in driving innovation, and the upcoming Futureprint events focused on packaging and industrial print.
In this conversation, Colin and Marcus discuss the complexities of ADHD, its impact on creativity and organisation, and the importance of dialogue around mental health, particularly for men. They share insights on the...
2024-12-0554 minFuturePrint Podcast#214 - What's the Point? In Market Research, With Brendan Perring, IPIASend us Fan MailIn the third in a series entitled 'What's the Point'? Brendan Perring, (General Manager of the IPIA) and I discuss market research. This is something both the IPIA & FuturePrint are committed to, but I was keen on discovering more about IPIA's new national print research and advocacy project, A New Narrative for Print!Brendan talks about the key findings of the research and outlines the project’s aim, which is to positively shift the perception of print among UK consumers and businesses.This initiative has been made possible by a...
2024-11-1832 minFuturePrint Podcast#204 - Leading Sustainability, With Peter Bragg, Canon EMEA Sustainability and Government Affairs DirectorSend us Fan MailPeter Bragg is Canon EMEA Sustainability and Government Affairs Director. In this interview, Marcus Timson talks to Peter about his background and role and Peter outlines Canon’s deep commitment to sustainability, and environmental strategy, driven by both genuine care and commercial responsibility, and explores the main forces shaping the industry, from climate change to shifting consumer expectations. The discussion covers the print industry’s efforts towards sustainability, the challenges of balancing cost with environmental goals, and how Canon is helping customers align with future regulations like Scope 3. Peter also highlights Canon...
2024-09-3052 minFuturePrint Podcast#203 - Dantex: The Art of Leading Creatively, With Richard Bunney, DantexSend us Fan MailI had a great conversation with Richard Bunney who has had a fascinating and inspiring journey to become Group Managing Director for Dantex. In the discussion we cover some wide-ranging ground including the importance of creativity for effective leadership in a VUCA world, the new sectors to watch for growth in inkjet, the problem of skills shortages, how packaging is changing and dealing with sustainability, and how critical collaboration is for creating opportunities for industry development and business growth. Dantex is a leading supplier of digital printing systems and photopolymer plates f...
2024-09-2639 minFuturePrint Podcast#186 - FuturePrint Drupa Headline Review, With Marcus Timson & Frazer ChestermanSend us Fan MailThis podcast is a headline review of Drupa based upon our visit, our discussions and observations of the show. While Drupa will always be judged to some extent on the attendance figures, the reality of the experience is far more than that. Drupa will always be the event for the global print community to attend en-masse, and the best snapshot of the market in its entirety!Frazer and I talked about the things we felt were interesting and trends that marked out this edition of drupa as different...
2024-06-1127 minFuturePrint Podcast#155 - FuturePrint Vision Report 2024: Navigating Volatility, With Marcus Timson and Frazer ChestermanSend us Fan MailIn this podcast, Frazer and Marcus discuss some of the headline themes from the FuturePrint Vision Survey which was conducted between the end of November 16 to December 2, 2023. 156 people from over 30 countries completed the survey and respondents mostly came from print technology businesses and print production businesses.Results revealed that AI, Sustainability, and Skills Shortages are the defining issues of 2024, while unprecedented geopolitical events continue to have a significant impact on confidence within the print sector. Indeed, many people believe this level of volatility will become normalised.But w...
2024-01-0931 minFuturePrint Podcast#135 - LabelExpo, Environment & Economy, With Rob Karsten, Phoseon TechnologySend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Rob Karsten, Regional Director EMEA at Phoseon Technology, about their exciting product launches at LabelExpo, the recent acquisition of Phoseon by Excelitas, the environment and economy!Phoseon™, An Excelitas Technologies® Company, will showcase the latest UV LED curing solutions for printing applications at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe 2023 event in Brussels, Belgium. Visit the Phoseon exhibit, 5B17, to learn how LED technology is a perfect fit for printing applications due to ease of integration, low energy consumption, and hig...
2023-09-0521 minFuturePrint Podcast#129 - How to Tell Your Story, With Marcus Timson, FM FutureSend us Fan MailListen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint?FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per month read our articles, listen to our podcasts, view our TV features, click on our e-newsletters and attend our in-person and virtual events. We hope to see you at one of our future in-person events:FuturePrint Packaging, Labels & DTS Summit, 29-30 September '26, Valencia, Spain
2023-06-2023 minFuturePrint Podcast#126 - Sustainability, Print, Embellishment and EcoLeaf, with Paolo Grasso, Actega (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailIn this podcast interview, Marcus talks with Paolo Grasso who heads up EcoLeaf, an innovative technology owned by Actega Metal Print that has amazing sustainable attributes as well as high-quality metallization for prestige labels and packaging. They discuss sustainability, print, embellishment and EcoLeaf!Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the FuturePrint websiteVisit the EcoPrint websiteVisit the EcoLeaf by Actega websiteConnect with Paolo Grasso on LinkedInConnect with Marcus Timson on LinkedInListen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat i...
2023-06-0128 minFuturePrint Podcast#124 - Leading in Uncertainty, Software and Sustainability, with Mike Rottenborn, Hybrid Software Group (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Marcus Timson talks to Hybrid Software's CEO Mike Rottenborn and discovers a curious, unexpected, but positive coincidence.The two talk about how as CEO, Mike has helped Hybrid Software Group to navigate a challenging few years while growing and expanding. They discuss the growing role of software as a key to success for any business and why a commitment to sustainability is more than just business. Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the EcoPrint websiteVisit the FuturePrint websiteVisit the Hybrid Software Group websiteConnect with Mike Rottenborn on L...
2023-05-2537 minFuturePrint Podcast#120 - Print, the Environment and Saving Our Species, with Rick Bellamy, Dscoop (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailIn this podcast interview, Marcus talks with Rick Bellamy, the Dscoop Executive Chair & Managing Director at Inflecton, LLC in the USA. Prior to Dscoop, Rick was CEO at RPI, providers of personalized print services for businesses worldwide. He also held positions as CEO of Ivey Imaging, a marketing services company providing brand solutions for retail stores; Chief Applications Architect for RR Donnelley’s Premedia technologies group; partner and VP of Technology for Iridio; and founder of E.pr, an early internet startup and pioneer in content management and high resolution distribution services to med...
2023-05-1132 minFuturePrint Podcast#117 - Zaikio: Integrating Less & Achieving More, with John Maxwell and Christian Weyer, ZaikioSend us Fan MailJohn Maxwell is Division Head of Data Platform at Zaikio, the open platform for digitisation and productivity in the printing industry. He is an experienced technologist, with more than a decade of experience leading development teams in sectors as diverse as data security, e-commerce, and music technology. Christian Weyer, Managing Director Technology at Zaikio, is a “Digital Native” and developed his first programmes as a young teenager. Since then, he gained more than ten years of experience as a CTO for web, cloud, and distributed computing projects.In this episode, Marcus Tims...
2023-05-0234 minFuturePrint Podcast#114 - Yogacycled, Collaboration and Scope 3, with Oxana Saimo, YogacycledSend us Fan MailOxana Saimo is the co-founder of Yogacycled Wear, an eco-friendly activewear start-up, and the community specialist for Energy, Materials, and Infrastructure at the World Economic Forum, where she supports the engagement of industry partners in the Forum’s programs and activities.Oxana has over a decade of project management experience and has worked in China, France, and Switzerland. Oxana speaks French, Russian, English, Chinese, and Japanese fluently, and holds a Chinese language and culture Master’s degree from Liaoning Normal University (China), and a Master’s degree in International Public Management from S...
2023-04-0423 minFuturePrint Podcast#112 - Creating a Sustainable Vista, with Jeff Freeman, Cimpress (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailCimpress is a huge success story and possibly one of the largest print production companies in the world. Cimpress owns Vistaprint, Buildasign, Trade Print to name a few and employs over 18,000 people across the world.Jeff Freeman, based out of Ontario, Canada, heads up sustainability for the business, and in this very interesting discussion, Marcus Timson speaks with Jeff about the challenges that sustainability poses, the progress made thus far and future trends and challenges.Get your tickets to the EcoPrint Summit nowVisit the EcoPrint websiteVisit the FuturePrint websiteVisit the...
2023-03-2328 minFuturePrint Podcast#107 - Inspiring A Global Decor Community, with Robin Sprong, Robin Sprong WallpaperSend us Fan MailRobin Sprong is the owner of Robin Sprong Wallpaper (RSW) based in Cape Town, South Africa and is passionate about the environment, focusing on reducing waste and minimising the use of plastics and PVC materials. RSW is wallpaper printing and creative platform for artists producing wallpapers and fabrics. Specialising in products for the interior market, RSW produces surface design and bespoke creations for their clients and has partnerships with several printing companies around the world. In this episode, Marcus speaks with Robin about building a brand around printing for de...
2023-03-0633 minFuturePrint Podcast#106 - Green Swans, Regenerative Capitalism and Print, with John Elkington (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailIn this special EcoPrint episode, Marcus Timson had the pleasure of being joined by John Elkington, one of the founders of the global sustainability movement, an experienced advisor to businesses, and a highly regarded thought leader and keynote speaker.In 2008, The Evening Standard named John among the ‘1000 Most Influential People’ in London, describing him as “a true green business guru”, and as “an evangelist for corporate social and environmental responsibility long before it was fashionable”. He was a faculty member of the World Economic Forum from 2002-2008 and has served on over 70 boar...
2023-03-0227 minFuturePrint Podcast#104 - Sustainability in the Print Industry: Part 2, with Marcus Timson & Simon Lewis (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailRecently, we conducted an EcoPrint sustainability survey in partnership with Highcon and discussed the results in a live webinar, where Karis Copp was in conversation with Marcus Timson and Simon Lewis, VP of Marketing at Highcon.We release the second half of the webinar this week, focused on what businesses have to do to become more sustainable. Marcus and Simon emphasise the need to take action now and why collaboration is key. They also touch on digital finishing and its role in having a sustainability strategy.To learn more about...
2023-02-2333 minFuturePrint Podcast#103 - M&A, Disruption, and Advice for Buyers & Sellers, with Ken Stack, ProximusSend us Fan MailKen Stack is President & Owner of Proximus LLC. Originally an innovator and entrepreneur with notable success with the launch of Jetrion, more latterly, Ken has become an expert in M&A with a specialist in technology businesses, specifically, inkjet.In this episode, Marcus and Ken talk about M&A in 2022 and the projections for 2023 and how the market has changed and developed. What do buyers look for? And what should sellers be concerned about? Take a listen to hear Ken's insights. Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the FuturePrint websiteVisit t...
2023-02-2034 minFuturePrint Podcast#102 - Sustainability in the Print Industry: Part 1, with Marcus Timson & Simon Lewis (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailRecently, we conducted an EcoPrint sustainability survey in partnership with Highcon and discussed the results in a live webinar, where Karis Copp was in conversation with Marcus Timson and Simon Lewis, VP of Marketing at Highcon.In this week's EcoPrint special, we release the first half of the webinar. Marcus and Simon talk about sustainability strategies - why they're necessary, what it means from a business perspective and more as they analyse the data collected from the survey.To learn more about the sustainability survey, download a copy of...
2023-02-1629 minFuturePrint Podcast#101 - Building a Successful Brand & Franchise, with Nigel Toplis, Kall KwikSend us Fan MailNigel Toplis is Managing Director of The Bardon Group stable of franchises which includes Kall Kwik, Recognition Express and Techclean. The Group specialises in developing and growing franchised businesses in the UK.Nigel started his franchise career with Kall Kwik, and has since acquired the master licence for Kall Kwik (from the US) and expanded The Bardon Group portfolio. In addition to running The Bardon Group, Nigel has written several business books including three on franchising, is a past Chairman of the BFA and is a Fellow of Lancaster University.
2023-02-1340 minFuturePrint Podcast#100 - The Challenges & Opportunities of Sustainability for Global Business, with Courtney Lorenz, Matthews International (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk to Courtney Lorenz, the Senior Director - Global Environmental Sustainability, for Matthews International. Courtney leads the sustainability programme for this large multinational business who is a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial technologies. The SGK segment is a leading provider of global packaging solutions and brand experiences.Courtney is a dedicated environmental professional, with over 15 years of corporate sustainability experience. She focuses on internal cultural and performance changes, as well as external partnerships to improve client sustainability results. Courtney keeps environmental, social, and e...
2023-02-0944 minFuturePrint Podcast#99 - Addressing the Skills Gap, with Sue LaVerne, XaarSend us Fan MailSue LaVerne is Xaar’s Chief People Officer, and in her newly created role leads Group HR. Together with her team, Sue ensures Xaar delivers on its ambition of becoming an ‘employer of choice’, a key part of the People pillar within the Group’s Sustainability Roadmap launched earlier this year.In this discussion, Marcus and Sue talk about the importance of people in delivering every company’s strategy. From investing in apprenticeships and attracting new talent to developing those already within a business, there is a need to focus on people and...
2023-02-0629 minFuturePrint Podcast#97 - Creating Customers in Difficult Selling Markets, with Chris Jordan, ExedraBridgeSend us Fan MailChris Jordan is a product launch expert with a passion for selling and marketing tech, particularly print related. In his career, Chris has worked with leaders and amazing individuals over the decades which has given him the knowledge and flexibility to adapt at speed, read, translate and continually identify and deliver new opportunities. During the second half of 2022, many triggers moved Chris towards more of an interest in sustainability, with packing and labels being the main area of focus. In this episode, Marcus and Chris discuss software, marketing in the digital a...
2023-01-3044 minFuturePrint Podcast#96 - Sustainability: Much More Than Just Image, with Nathan Swinson Bullough, Imageco (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailHaving been in the wide format print industry for 20 years, Nathan Swinson Bullough has acknowledged the need for change in order to limit our environmental impact. Driven by creativity and sustainability, his mission is to do cool stuff whilst limiting environmental damage and wants to help influence change for the greater good.In this podcast episode, Marcus talks to Nathan about how he arrived at the decision to become a leader in sustainability and what kind of things he has done to improve sustainable processes and products.Subscribe to the...
2023-01-2634 minFuturePrint Podcast#95 - Manufacturing Through Permacrisis, with Charlotte Horobin, Make UKSend us Fan MailMake UK is the largest voice supporting UK manufacturing. Charlotte Horobin’s role as Region Director is to engage Make UK’s members and assist them in advancing as a manufacturer by providing bespoke introductions, providing industry insight, attendance at events & networking, promoting their business and ensuring their views are heard. In this fascinating episode, Marcus talks to Charlotte about how the manufacturing sector is developing and changing, particularly in relation to the challenges facing the industry including: supply chain, rising energy prices and a shift to digitalisation.Subscribe to the F...
2023-01-2322 minFuturePrint Podcast#93 - FuturePrint 2023: The Year AheadSend us Fan MailFollowing a successful 2022, FuturePrint is gearing up for an exciting year of face-to-face events! In this episode, Karis Copp talks to Marcus and Frazer about what FuturePrint has in store for 2023, discussing why sustainability is the major theme for this year. They preview the agenda for the EcoPrint Summit in June as well as introduce the numerous other events lined up for the year.We hope to see you at one of our events in 2023!Be a part of the community and the growing conversation around sustainability:Subscribe...
2023-01-1620 minFuturePrint Podcast#92 - Making Sustainability a Reality with Bluetree Group, with Elsie Hargate, Bluetree Group (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailElsie Hargate is the Sustainability Manager for Bluetree Group, one of the UK's leading print service providers. Bluetree employed Elsie in March 2022 to lead their sustainability programme, and since then has already become one of the UK Printing Charity's Rising Stars. Elsie is taking Bluetree on a journey to improve its sustainability performance by initiating a strategic programme to measure its success, the impact that they have on society, aligning its supply chain, and its contribution to the planet and people.In this conversation, Elsie offers some great advice for being...
2023-01-1233 minFuturePrint Podcast#91 - FuturePrint 2022 Year in ReviewSend us Fan MailWhat a year 2022 has been for FuturePrint as the world emerges from COVID. In this episode, Karis Copp talks to Frazer and Marcus as they reflect on the past year discussing the return to in-person events and major industry trends, including sustainability.Frazer and Marcus also highlight notable themes and talks from the FuturePrint Leaders' Summit in June 2022 and the recently launched FuturePrint TECH: Digital Print for Manufacturing Conference in November 2022.Stay tuned for part two of this episode as we preview what's to come for 2023!Subscribe to...
2023-01-0929 minFuturePrint PodcastThe Ink Journey for Digital Print Innovation with Pete Saunders, Sun Chemical (Ep. 59 Replay)Send us Fan MailPete Saunders is the Global Director for Digital Business at Sun Chemical, an important leadership role with responsibility for digital business for one of the largest manufacturers of ink in the world. In this discussion we talk about development of digital printing, the role ink has to play in the journey of innovation for new printing technologies. Pete is an industry pioneer and a leader and supporter of innovation, well worth a listen!Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the FuturePrint websiteVisit the Sun Chemical websiteConnect with Pete Saunders on LinkedInConnect with...
2022-12-2040 minFuturePrint Podcast#90 - Climate Change, Sustainability and HelloPrint with Isabelle de Wolf (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailExactly one year ago, Isabelle joined the print industry - to move it forward for the better. Isabelle is Sustainable Business Officer at HelloPrint, the online marketplace for customized print, which is active in 13 countries all around Europe. Being in the middle of the value chain of the print industry, she aims to collaborate with HelloPrint's partners, in order to achieve sustainable development and ensure our business' license to operate.In this episode, we talk of climate change, goals for reducing carbon, collaboration and what this means for HelloPrint.Subscribe...
2022-12-1627 minFuturePrint Podcast#89 - Leading Technology Development with Inkcups, with Mingming Guo, InkcupsSend us Fan MailMingming Guo is the newly appointed Director of Imaging Technology at Inkcups, which is one of the leading US developers of machinery and technology for direct-to-shape printing with both pad printing and inkjet technology.In this episode, we talk about her experience in inkjet over the years and what it has taken for Mingming to reach this leadership position for Inkcups. While the print industry is not yet balanced in terms of women in leadership positions, Mingming is also originally from China, making her success even more impressive! We also talk...
2022-12-1226 minFuturePrint Podcast#88 - Sustainability, the Importance of Transparency and Why the Print Industry Has to Reduce Carbon Output, with Jenny May, CarbonQuota (An EcoPrint Special)Send us Fan MailJenny May is Client Services Manager for CarbonQuota. The business was initially launched to help the packaging and print sector do a lot more in sustainable production because 'it’s a sector that has a tendency towards greenwash to protect its interests'.Jenny is responsible for the development of sustainable relationships with all CarbonQuota clients and serves as the liaison between those clients and the rest of the business team. Before joining the CarbonQuota team, Jenny spent 25 years working within the print manufacturing and management sectors, working with a number of bl...
2022-12-0832 minFuturePrint Podcast#87 - A Career Reinvention Journey, with Nancy Janes, Hahnemühle FineArtSend us Fan MailNancy Janes has had a long career in innovation with HP before making the decision to have a career break and reassess her life and career.In this episode, Marcus and Nancy discuss her background, her time in print both with HP and the various innovative and global roles, and now in her new position as UK&I MD for Hahnemühle FineArt - Paper.Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the FuturePrint websiteVisit the Hahnemühle FineArt - Paper websiteConnect with Nancy Janes on LinkedInConnect with Marcus Timson on Lin...
2022-12-0535 minFuturePrint Podcast#85 - Marketing, Culture, and People, with Rachael Hunt, Visual Print and DesignSend us Fan MailRachael Hunt is Head of Marketing and Business Development for Visual Print and Design, a leading business serving the wide format marketplace in the UK.In this podcast, Marcus talks to Rachael about marketing, adaptation, and how Visual Print has navigated the COVID crisis and came out stronger and more successful than ever. Rachael is one of the Printing Charity’s Rising Stars in 2021, and has also been recently recognised as one of Lincolnshire’s 30 under 30.Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the FuturePrint websiteVisit the Visual Print and Design webs...
2022-11-2828 minFuturePrint Podcast#84 - (Re)-Introducing EcoPrint!Send us Fan MailSustainability is now top of the agenda and it is the issue of our times.In this podcast, we talk about the background of the launch of the EcoPrint Summit which takes place 6-7 June 2023 in Geneva, following the first iteration of EcoPrint which took place in Berlin in 2012. In the period (of a decade) since, sustainability is no longer regarded a side issue but a hugely important issue that the entire print industry is concerned about and keen to improve on. We hope the EcoPrint Summit and platform,will become...
2022-11-2411 minFuturePrint Podcast#79 - Manufacturing in a Fast-changing World, with Scott MacMillan, FujifilmSend us Fan MailScott MacMillan is the Group Operations Director at Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group & Chairman of Fujifilm Sericol India. He has led the operations for Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group for the past 3 years and joined not long before the start of the COVID crisis. He was instrumental in leading the manufacturing operation by navigating the many unprecedented challenges the business faced. The business has 4 main sites across the world! Scott's role includes ensuring the product continues to meet demands, controlling the supply chain, and ensuring quality continues to excel regardless of these challenges. His responsibility...
2022-10-3147 minFuturePrint Podcast#77 - Networking, Lobbying & Leading an Industry, with Brendan Perring, IPIASend us Fan MailBrendan Perring joined the print industry over a decade ago as he became editor of the Print Monthly Magazine and was also a key part of the team who launched the Print Show in the UK. Since then, for the past three years, he has become General Manager of the IPIA and Chairman of the BAPC, two leading UK associations that serve the print industry. Brendan has been super successful at leading these associations, collaborating and creating value for members, not to mention hosting innovative virtual networking events and successful in-person events.
2022-10-2448 minFuturePrint Podcast#75 - The Importance of R&D in Driving Inkjet Innovation, with Karl Forbes, XaarSend us Fan MailKarl Forbes is Xaar's Group R&D Director and, in his newly created role, heads up a 75-strong development team. Bringing together the engineering skills from across FFEI, Megnajet and Xaar’s printhead business, Karl and his team are ensuring Xaar delivers on its development roadmap and are enabling sustainable growth for its inkjet customers.In this discussion, Marcus Timson and Karl talk about the importance of R&D in driving innovation and how Karl’s background is helping the development of printing technologies in both existing and new industrial and func...
2022-10-1724 minFuturePrint Podcast#71 - Taking Back Control in a Time of Great Uncertainty - A Wellbeing Journey, with Marcus TimsonSend us Fan MailIn this special episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Karis Copp sits down with Marcus Timson, co-director of FuturePrint, in an honest discussion about Marcus's own mental health journey.The COVID lockdown period had a huge impact on mental health. According to the Independent, the UK Government’s CORSAIR study, which ran from April 2020 to April 2022, anxiety and depression have almost doubled. Between 50 to 60% of women and 40 to 50% of men in England were reporting signs of psychological distress from April 2020 to April 2022, with that proportion unlikely to have significantly dropped given its st...
2022-10-0333 minFuturePrint Podcast#69 - How to Create Sustainable Print Technology, with Rob Karsten, Phoseon TechnologySend us Fan MailIn this podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Rob Karsten of Phoseon Technology about how printing technology is faring during these uncertain times. Almost as soon as COVID restrictions passed, the war in Ukraine placed even greater strain on supply chains, and the cost of energy is skyrocketing, leading to rising inflation and frightening cost increases.Sustainability has always been an ethical imperative, but now it is an economic necessity.Rob talks about how to create sustainable technology and processes and how to optimise efficiency and overcome rising costs while s...
2022-09-2618 minFuturePrint Podcast#65 - Leading in Uncertain Times Panel Discussion (from the FuturePrint Leaders Summit 2022, Geneva)Send us Fan MailThe FuturePrint Leaders Summit took place 29-30 June in Geneva and featured some inspiring and practical content designed to provide insight into how the world is changing and what it is we can do as leaders to navigate the future successfully. In this panel discussion, Marcus Timson is joined by Peter Bergstein of Bergstein, Serkan Ceyhan of Fujifilm Ink Solutions Group, Matthieu Carni of Siegwerk and Keith McMurtrie of Tharstern.The panel discuss some of the new ideas and initiatives they have deployed successfully during the COVID lockdown to motivate and...
2022-09-1244 minFuturePrint Podcast#60 - 10 Key Themes from the FuturePrint Leaders Summit 2022Send us Fan MailWe all left Geneva buzzing with new ideas and perspectives. In the latest podcast, we outline 10 themes to take away from two days of thought-provoking presentations and discussions. Read the summary here.Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the FuturePrint websiteConnect with Marcus Timson on LinkedInRegister your interest for the 2022 FuturePrint Tech conferenceListen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint?FuturePrint is a digital and in person platform and community dedicated to future print technology. Over 20,000 people per m...
2022-08-0115 minFuturePrint Podcast#59 - The Ink Journey for Digital Print Innovation, Pete Saunders, Sun ChemicalSend us Fan MailPete Saunders is the Global Director for Digital Business at Sun Chemical, an important leadership role with responsibility for digital business for one of the largest manufacturers of ink in the world. In this discussion we talk about development of digital printing, the role ink has to play in the journey of innovation for new printing technologies. Pete is an industry pioneer and a leader and supporter of innovation, well worth a listen!Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the Sun Chemical websiteVisit the FuturePrint websiteConnect with Pete Saunders on LinkedInConnect with...
2022-07-0539 minFuturePrint Podcast#58 - Leading, Culture and Innovation with Alon Bar-ShanySend us Fan MailInnovator, leader and optimist, Alon Bar-Shany is interviewed for this edition of the FuturePrint Podcast. Alon shares his thoughts on what it takes to create a business with innovative products and why people coupled with an authentic culture are integral to success. We also talk of megatrends and whether we should be concerned about the future or optimistic that despite the challenges, there remains a bright future for print technology & production.Alon will be speaking at the FuturePrint Leaders Summit 2022 29-30th June.Visit the FuturePrint Leaders Summit WebsiteBook tickets...
2022-06-2336 minFuturePrint PodcastFutureThink Ep #10 - Building Trust and Becoming Future Excited with Jan van der SpoelSend us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Jan van der Spoel from Grip on Trust about the importance of building business cultures with a solid base of trust for all of our people. Jan explains just how important this is in order to create an adaptable and innovative business in the future. This, Jan believes is one of the critical roles of the leader to create a safe environment for people to create, and being permitted to fail while ultimately evolving by creating great products that solve problems and deliver value for all stakeholders...
2022-06-2236 minFuturePrint PodcastFutureThink Ep #9 - Is this the new normal? Part 1 with Roger Martin-FaggSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FutureThink podcast, Marcus Timson is rejoined by behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg, who we interviewed in 2021 about his forecast for the post-COVID economic boom. In this POD, we ask Roger about the post lockdown world, and the sense of relative chaos is in fact the new normal? We talk of the impact of mass media, geopolitical factors, the actual boom, and all of the continual challenges including supply chain, skill shortages, energy price increases, food price increases and the disruption and the distress of the war in Ukraine are...
2022-06-1722 minFuturePrint Podcast#55 - Is this the new normal? Part 2 with Mark Hanley, IT StrategiesSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Mark Hanley, President of IT Strategies, a consultancy serving the digital print vendor community. Marcus and Mark discuss the post COVID world and the impact on the digital print world and ask what the powerful factors outside of the print sector are having on the print sector. Should we be concerned? Or does the print sector actually have a robust and positive future?This podcast is part of a two-part series. Take a listen to part 1 on the FutureThink podcast...
2022-06-1716 minFuturePrint PodcastFutureThink Ep #7 - The New P&L 'Purpose and Principles in Leadership' with Paul SpiersSend us Fan MailPaul Spiers is the Founder of The New P&L® Brand Purpose Institute and host of the internationally respected business podcast, The New P&L®– Principles & Leadership in Business. Paul is focused on helping leaders to solve one of the today’s big business challenges: how to rediscover and re-engage their Purpose, then use it to underpin and drive their organisation’s commercial, strategic and operational arteries, what he regards as the critical cornerstones of any successful business. In this podcast we talk of leadership and what is needed to create a busines...
2022-06-1436 minFuturePrint PodcastFutureThink Ep #6 - The Age of Precision: Trends and Vision from the Future Navigator with Liselotte LyngsøSend us Fan MailLiselotte Lyngsø is Founding Partner in Future Navigator and is an inspiring speaker and thinker. For more than 18 years, Liselotte has travelled the world as a keynote speaker and moderator. Liselotte is a valued consultant for several global organizations and companies. She has recently been appointed to the Lifeboat Foundation – Safeguarding Humanity as a futurist advisor. Also, she is in the prestigious group of international thought leaders who will select the topics and inform the production of the NMC Technology Outlook and she is a Board Member of Specialisterne – enabling a million jobs for p...
2022-06-1047 minFuturePrint Podcast#50 - Sustainability, Packaging, Leadership & Working Hard with Joanna Stephenson, PHDSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Jo Stephenson from PHD Marketing to discuss the importance of marketing in print and packaging, and how the pandemic has impacted the business as well as the overall digitalisation of the industry.This episode uncovers Jo’s path into printing and packaging, and highlights the importance of championing women in the industry, as well as the unconscious biases and difficulties that women can face in a male-dominated space. Marcus and Jo also discuss the post-COVID demand for innovative technology, as we...
2022-06-0845 minFuturePrint Podcast#48 - A Life in Print & the Next Generation with Dave Gray, Ricoh EuropeSend us Fan MailIt is always an education talking with Dave Gray and I was delighted to get the chance to interview him for the FuturePrint Podcast. He won't mind me writing that he has seen the industry change significantly in his time working within print. As he says the only commonality is that he is still putting fluid onto a material!! From moveable type to cutting edge inkjet for wall coverings, Dave has a unique blend of experience and know how and a compelling vision of the future. Worth a listen! This episode...
2022-06-0151 min
The INKSPIRE PodcastDo More With Less – Exploring how print businesses have adapted after a crisisIn this episode, our host Ross Edwards and Tharstern CEO, Keith McMurtrie chat to Marcus Timson and Karis Copp from FuturePrint about their new vision report. The report explores The Great Acceleration and how this acted as a catalyst for change, the digitization of business and the importance of acknowledging the cyber security risks that come with it, diversification, culture and more.Find Marcus and Karis on LinkedIn, or download the full Vision Report.Find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & TikTok using @tharstern!
2022-05-2630 minFuturePrint PodcastFutureThink Ep #2 - Leading from the Jumpseat with Peter DockerSend us Fan MailPeter Docker is a leader, trainer, pilot, author and inspiring speaker. Peter has expertise in helping teams and people excel and he has a specialism in leadership.In this podcast episode, Marcus Timson talks to Peter about his career, his view on future leadership and lessons we can all take from his latest book, 'Leading from the Jumpseat'.Connect with Peter Docker on LinkedInConnect with Marcus Timson on LinkedInVisit the FuturePrint websiteListen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyWhat is FuturePrint?
2022-05-2641 minFuturePrint PodcastFutureThink Ep #1 - Awards, Authenticity and Iron Maiden with Simon BurtonSend us Fan MailSimon Burton is an entrepreneur and business leader in Award Campaigns and Events (physical, digital and hybrid). He is a super inspiring thinker, presenter and storyteller His particular, but not exclusive, market focus is on the Event Industry, Sport, Entrepreneurship, and Social Enterprise.Simon is a passionate believer in the storytelling power of events, using the totality of an event campaign to drive advocacy, build community, curate content and ultimately enable brands to engage meaningfully with audiences. He has created, built and sold 3 trade show businesses and 3 awards campaigns and I...
2022-05-2548 minFuturePrint Podcast#42 - Art, Culture, Fashion & Print Technology with Tejumola Butler AdenugaSend us Fan MailTejumola Butler Adenuga is a Nigerian born, London based multidisciplinary artist and designer whose practice focuses on the intentional removal of informational excess through a subtle, minimalistic approach. His work fixates on the significance of clarity in content, while upholding an uncompromising attitude towards achieving technical brilliance in a minimalistic art form. In this podcast interview, we talk to Tejumola about his background, his art, and the collaborative work that he has recently completed with Crocs and Perigon for the Shop of the Future at London's famous Selfridges store. Check ou...
2022-05-0932 minFuturePrint PodcastIntroduction - The FutureThink Podcast with Frazer Chesterman & Marcus TimsonSend us Fan MailFutureThink is the sister podcast for FuturePrint. In this introduction podcast Frazer and I talk about why we have launched FutureThink and what to expect with the people we will be interviewing in this podcast. The theme most certainly is the future, and we will be bringing together an inspiring bunch of people with discussions packed full of insight, optimism, innovation and leadership!Connect with Frazer Chesterman on LinkedInConnect with Marcus Timson on LinkedInVisit the FuturePrint websiteListen on:Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotify...
2022-05-0909 minFuturePrint Podcast#42 - Art, Culture, Fashion & Print Technology with Tejumola Butler AdenugaTejumola Butler Adenuga is a Nigerian born, London based multidisciplinary artist and designer whose practice focuses on the intentional removal of informational excess through a subtle, minimalistic approach. His work fixates on the significance of clarity in content, while upholding an uncompromising attitude towards achieving technical brilliance in a minimalistic art form. In this podcast interview, we talk to Tejumola about his background, his art, and the collaborative work that he has recently completed with Crocs and Perigon for the Shop of the Future at London's famous Selfridges store. Check out Tejumola's work on his websiteConnect wi...
2022-05-0529 minFuturePrint Podcast#39 - A Journey in Inks & Inkjet with Gary Barnes, Fujifilm Ink Solutions GroupSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speasks to Gary Barnes, Head of Marketing at Fujifilm Ink Solutions, as he celebrates 40 years of working in the print and coatings industry. Marcus and Gary discuss his career path, the rise of inkjet, the challenges and opportunities in formulating inks for a range of print processes and markets. Gary also comments on the future of inkjet as he sees it, provides some insight into focus areas for the future from a Fujifilm ink perspective, and offers advice for those at the o...
2022-04-1138 minFuturePrint Podcast#37 - Mountains, Clouds, Collaboration and Zaikio with Karl CizSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Karl Ciz, Head of Partnerships, Zaikio, about Zaikio’s unique democratisation of print, how the highly collaborative business is bringing the way the industry does business in line with how we manage other aspects of our lives in terms of connectivity, and why Zaikio values cooperation over competition.Karl also offers insights into how the tech works on a practical level, what the future may have in store for the company, and more on its open, collaborative, connected and interoperable ap...
2022-03-3123 minFuturePrint Podcast#36 - The FuturePrint Vision Report 2022 with Frazer, Karis and Marcus, FuturePrintSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson, Frazer Chesterman and Karis Copp celebrate the launch of the 2022 Vision Report, which features insights from FuturePrint partners into what they expect from the year ahead, how they are managing current challenges from supply chain issues to labour shortages, and a number of their planned product and technology highlights for 2022. Frazer, Marcus and Karis talk through some of the report’s key findings and identify and discuss the overarching trends and themes from FuturePrint research as well as analysis from FuturePrint’s expert...
2022-03-0925 minFuturePrint Podcast#38 - Building a Business in Curing with Rob Karsten, Phoseon TechnologySend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Rob Karsten, Regional Director EMEA at Phoseon Technology, about the path that led the company to a specialism in the inkjet space, the flexibility of LED, and how the digital technology thrives in a digital environment.Marcus and Rob also discuss the industries and applications that benefit from Phoseon’s technology, what sets the business apart from its competitors, and how a reliable curing platform can pay dividends as energy costs skyrocket.· Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.· ...
2022-03-0758 minFuturePrint Podcast#35 - Cloud, Culture and the Bionic Business with Keith McMurtrie from TharsternSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Keith McMurtrie, CEO, Tharstern about his background from video game development to rising through the ranks at the print MIS specialist, how the company got its start by identifying the need for an effective estimation solution, and how their ‘bionic business’ blends the power of tech with the power of people.This episode also covers Tharstern’s cloud-based solutions, their focus on boosting productivity in new markets, and how putting employee engagement and company culture front and centre has proved succes...
2022-03-0148 minFuturePrint Podcast#30 - Resilience, Growth & the value of Slow News with Katie Vanneck-Smith from Tortoise MediaSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Katie Vanneck-Smith, co-founder of Tortoise Media, and former president of Dow Jones and Chief Marketing Officer of News UK. Marcus and Katie discuss her career progression against the backdrop of the burgeoning internet age, and the important role she played in the evolution of British newspaper publishing.This episode also delves into the founding of Tortoise Media, and Katie’s decision to take a step back from her high-powered role to build a different, responsible, sustainable journalism business model....
2022-01-271h 13FuturePrint Podcast#29 - 2022: Inspiration, Pain and Purpose with Karis Copp, Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson from FuturePrintSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Karis Copp speaks to FuturePrint founders Marcus Timson and Frazer Chesterman, for a recap on some of the highlights from the FuturePrint community in 2021, and a sneak preview of some of what we can expect in 2022. This episode also delves into some of the trends that were observed in FuturePrint events and endeavours over the past year, how we may see those develop over the year ahead, and why 2022 is set to be ‘the year of inspiration’.· Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.
2022-01-1727 minFuturePrint Podcast#28 - Adaptability & Storytelling, hosted by Ross Edwards, Inkspire Podcast with Marcus Timson, FuturePrintSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Ross Edwards of Tharstern and the host of their popular Inkspire Podcast interviews Marcus Timson about the themes of Adaptability and Storytelling. 2021 was certainly a year of adapting to fast-changing demand and this discussion talks around what tools and mindsets are required for success in our super fast-changing world. In this discussion, Ross and Marcus also discuss storytelling and how this, along with adaptability, gives any business, in any sector, a greater chance of survival and success!Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.Follow F...
2021-12-2357 minFuturePrint Podcast#28 - Adaptability & Storytelling, hosted by Ross Edwards, Inkspire Podcast with Marcus Timson, FuturePrintIn this episode, Ross Edwards of Tharstern and the host of their popular Inkspire Podcast interviews Marcus Timson about the themes of Adaptability and Storytelling. 2021 was certainly a year of adapting to fast-changing demand and this discussion talks around what tools and mindsets are required for success in our super fast-changing world. In this discussion, Ross and Marcus also discuss storytelling and how this, along with adaptability, gives any business, in any sector, a greater chance of survival and success!· Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.· Follow FuturePrint on LinkedIn.· Follow FuturePrint on Twitter.
2021-12-2057 minFuturePrint Podcast#25 - Flexible Packaging, Inkjet and the Truepress PAC830FSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Juan Cano, Business Development Director Flexible Packaging, SCREEN Europe, about his journey into the world of flexible packaging, as well as challenges and opportunities for integrating inkjet into flexible packaging.Marcus and Juan also discuss SCREEN’s advancement into flexible packaging with the Truepress Pac 830F, the scalability of inkjet technology, and the impact of the pandemic on the flexible packaging market.· Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.· Register for Juan Cano’s Virtual FuturePrint and Packaging Su...
2021-11-3053 minFuturePrint Podcast#23 - The Blue Planet, Packaging & the Innovation Zone with Paul Jenkins, ThePackHubSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Paul Jenkins, Founder and Managing Director, ThePackHub, about the ‘Blue Planet’ impact on every area of packaging as sustainability in packaging becomes a prerequisite, and what the future of a sustainable packaging market will look like.This episode also sees Marcus and Paul discuss the ongoing impact of supply chain challenges as well as looking at ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone, a resource tracking the global packaging market’s most significant innovations and trends.· Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.·...
2021-11-1834 minFuturePrint Podcast#23 - The Blue Planet, Packaging & the Innovation Zone with Paul Jenkins, ThePackHubIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Paul Jenkins, Founder and Managing Director, ThePackHub, about the ‘Blue Planet’ impact on every area of packaging as sustainability in packaging becomes a prerequisite, and what the future of a sustainable packaging market will look like.This episode also sees Marcus and Paul discuss the ongoing impact of supply chain challenges as well as looking at ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone, a resource tracking the global packaging market’s most significant innovations and trends.· Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.· Register for Paul Jenkins’ present...
2021-11-1735 minThe INKSPIRE PodcastDon't underestimate the ability to be adaptableMarcus Timson from Futureprint joins Ross for this episode where they discuss adaptability and how businesses have needed this skill over the past two years to make sure they swim instead of sink. They also explain why you should try one of Trump's strategies when it comes to business storytelling... seriously!
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2021-10-2755 minFuturePrint Podcast#19 - Snacking, Packing, Stars and Inkjet with Patrick Poitevin from Mondelez InternationalSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to Patrick Poitevin, Principal Scientist at Mondelez International. Marcus and Patrick discuss his long career working with different types of packaging supply chains, the role of digital print and the potential of inkjet in packaging.Also in this episode, Marcus and Patrick talk about brand identity, personalisation and customisation, the role of tech such as augmented reality in the future of packaging, and the impact of COVID.· Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast now.· Visit the FuturePrint site.· ...
2021-10-0653 minFuturePrint Podcast#16 - Building Industrial Inkjet, Sting and the Future of Print with John Corrall, Industrial Inkjet LtdSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson talks to John Corrall, Managing Director of Industrial Inkjet Ltd. Marcus and John discuss his journey into the print industry and his long career at the forefront of inkjet development, leading up to the founding of pioneering inkjet developer IIJ.In this episode, Marcus and John also talk about some of the key challenges of inkjet, as well as some of the most interesting new opportunities that are opening up in new markets as they start to adopt inkjet more readily.
2021-09-1640 minFuturePrint Podcast#13 - The Funky Future of Industry, Innovation, and Technology with Dr. Jonas RidderstråleSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson speaks to leading business speaker and thinker Jonas Ridderstrale. Marcus and Jonas take a deep dive into the impact of COVID on a macro level, the importance of diversity in creativity, and the mindset shifts needed to embrace the future of innovation, industry, technology, and building a successful workforce.In this episode, Marcus and Jonas also talk about the significance of shared values in the future of work – as digitisation continues, the ingrained order of things left over from the industrial era ma...
2021-09-0338 minFuturePrint Podcast#11 - Head, Inks, Substrates - Don’t Forget the Software! with Martin Bailey, Global Graphics SoftwareSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Martin Bailey, Distinguished Technologist at Global Graphics Software. Marcus and Martin discuss his role in making standards work better for print so businesses can compete on the attributes that matter, and software’s role in solving complex problems and reducing manual touchpoints in workflows.In this episode, Marcus and Martin also discuss the evolution of software in line with hardware developments over the last few years, managing the increasing amounts of data needed to meet the demands of today’s prin...
2021-08-171h 02FuturePrint Podcast#10 - Inkjet, Digital-Analogic & Solving the Right Problems with Richard Darling, Ricoh EuropeSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Richard Darling, Strategic Business Development at Ricoh Europe, about the importance of reliability and commercial viability taking precedence over doing something new for the sake of it. As a technology led community, do we need to be more commercially focused?\This episode also covers first principle thinking and common sense in inkjet development, as well as seeing Richard draw on his long career in inkjet and inkjet printhead development to outline the innovation in the space, talk technically about the...
2021-07-2959 minFuturePrint Podcast#8 - Going PVC Free while Growing Sustainably. A discussion with Mark Chen, KavalanSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Mark Chen, Research Analyst at Taya Groups, manufacturer of the Kavalan range of PVC-free banner materials. Marcus and Mark discuss the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) process carried out on Kavalan materials, the outcome of the assessment, and the valuable data LCAs provide.In this episode, Marcus and Mark also talk about the Kavalan Eco Calculator, a useful tool in visualising how Kavalan materials measure up to their PVC counterparts, and demonstrating the eco-savings wide-format businesses can make by switching to...
2021-07-1442 minFuturePrint Podcast#7 - Post COVID Inkjet & Future Market Growth with Mark Hanley, President of IT StrategiesSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson talks to Mark Hanley, President of IT Strategies, a consultancy serving the digital print vendor community. Marcus and Mark discuss the consultancy’s approach to working with global print vendors to analyse and forecast new markets and industry trends, and the transformations Mark has experienced with more than 30 years of experience in the digital print space.In this episode, Marcus and Mark also touch on the post-COVID bounce back in the industry based on IT Strategies’ research – where will the positives be for gl...
2021-07-0140 minFuturePrint Podcast#6 - Celebrate the Future of Print Technology at FuturePrint Tech FestSend us Fan Mail | In this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Frazer Chesterman, Marcus Timson, and Karis Copp give a taste of what’s to come in the upcoming FuturePrint Tech Fest, taking place on the 29th and 30th of June. The episode outlines some of the highlights to expect from the forthcoming event, such as the studio panels focusing on 5 Critical Steps to Inkjet Success, sustainable digital manufacturing keynote, and a rundown of some of the outstanding individual sessions from FuturePrint partners.The team also take a look at some of the brand new speakers and par...
2021-06-1719 minFuturePrint Podcast#4 - Greed, Fear, Economy & the Coming Boom with Roger Martin-FaggSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, Marcus Timson talks to behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg, who previously presented a popular session at the FuturePrint Leaders Summit on preparing for the post-COVID economic boom. Roger joins Marcus for an up-to-date look at the projected boom, as well as discussing the human angle of major power shifts of the last few decades and taking a closer look at entrepreneurship and what are some of the driving forces behind innovation today.Roger also talks about greed vs fear, wealth vs income, and why he...
2021-06-0347 minFuturePrint Podcast#2 - Customers, Connections, and Chemistry with Mary Ann Rowan and Jonathan Malone-McGrew, Solimar SystemsSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, host Marcus Timson talks with Mary Ann Rowan, Chief Experience Officer, and Jonathan Malone-McGrew, Senior Director of Engagement, at FuturePrint partner Solimar Systems. In this episode, Mary Ann and Jonathan talk about their careers in the print industry, Solimar’s customer-first approach, and how their customer engagement focus informs their strategy. They also discuss their crucial place in workflow as a connector, enabler and optimiser of production and delivery.In this episode, Marcus, Mary Ann and Jonathan also talk about being a print software le...
2021-05-1958 minFuturePrint Podcast#1 - A Conversation on Leadership and Vision With Christoph Gamper, CEO of DurstSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the FuturePrint podcast, hosts Marcus Timson, Frazer Chesterman, and Karis Copp introduce the first ever episode and reflect on how a year of successful virtual events and a wealth of great content has inspired its launch, and revisit an insightful conversation from the FuturePrint Leaders Summit. Frazer Chesterman spoke with Christoph Gamper, CEO of digital print technology manufacturer Durst at the event, discussing his vision for the future of Durst as well as his thoughts on the future of the wider industry.Christoph discusses the opportunities presented...
2021-05-0833 min