Immerse yourself in this 3 day “Deep Dive” inside look into a truly futuristic modern day printing plant. Within the 105,000 square foot facility based in Sussex, Wisconsin, you'll see a wide range of digital printing technologies being incorporated throughout the plant. Talk directly to managers, production staff and sales staff.
If you are a decision maker, owner, or operations person within your print organization, this is the perfect opportunity to hear the unvarnished truth regarding digital printing and the challenges/opportunities associated with it.
LINKS: AGENDA | PRESENTERS | REGISTRATION | CONTACT
DESCRIPTION
This event will address...
- What are the startup costs and obstacles you faced? Who did you train to run the equipment?
- Does the quality measure up to your customer’s demands? What is your ROI? What are the financing terms?
- How do your margins compare to conventional print production processes?
- What are the cultural changes required when embracing digital? Are there any special infrastructure requirements or hidden costs? How do you estimate digital? How do your salespeople sell it?
- ...and many more!
Every printing operation is different and we realize that there are a variety of solutions available in the marketplace today. With that said, as an attendee you will be provided an up close and personal look at the following digital solutions:
- FujiFilm J Press 720S (B2 format cut sheet production inkjet press)
- Komori Impremia IS29 (23” x 29” format cut sheet production inkjet press)
- FujiFilm Inca SpyderX (64” x 126” flatbed UV inkjet digital printer) Zund G2 Digital Routing/Cutting system
- MGI JetVarnish 3DL with iFoil Agfa Apogee Workflow solution
- Cimex CAD software for packaging Kasemake Software for structural design Design Merge variable data software
- Kasemake Software for structural design
- Design Merge variable data software
Agenda
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Monday, June 3
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Cut-Sheet Inkjet Digital Press Operations
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| 9:00-9:30 |
Introductions |
| 9:30-11:00 |
Plant Tour |
| 11:00-11:15 |
Break |
| 11:15-12:00 |
Digital Workflows |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch-Vendor Presentations |
| 1:00-2:30 |
Overview of Fujifilm J Press & Komori IS29 |
| 2:30-2:45 |
Break |
| 2:45-4:00 |
Tips & Tricks |
| 4:00 |
Transport back to hotel |
| 6:00-9:00 |
Dinner |
Tuesday, June 4
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Wide Format Printing & Digital Finishing |
| 9:00-9:30 |
Breakfast, Coffee, Q&A, Vendor Presentation |
| 9:30-10:15 |
CAD Design |
| 10:15-10:30 |
Break |
| 10:30-12:00 |
MGI JetVarnish |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch-Vendor Presentations |
| 1:00-2:30 |
Wide-Format Flatbed Digital Printing & Routing |
| 2:30-2:45 |
Break |
| 2:45-4:00 |
Tips & Tricks |
| 4:00 |
Transport to Hotel |
| 6:00-9:00 |
Dinner |
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Wednesday, June 5
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Staffing, Pricing, ROI & Cost Modeling for Digital
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| 9:00-9:30 |
Breakfast, Coffee, Q&A, Vendor Presentations |
| 9:30-10:30 |
Consumables, Service Agreements, Training, & Maintenance |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45-11:30 |
Estimating and Costing Models for Digital Printing & Embellishing |
| 11:15-12:00 |
Value-Added Services |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch-Vendor Presentations |
| 1:00-1:30 |
Capital Financing, ROI & Profit Margins |
| 1:30-2:00 |
Q&A-Group Discussion |
| 2:00 |
Transport to Airport |
PRESENTERS
Randy Klibowitz-Creative Director
- Over 45 years of experience in printing & marketing
- Key player in the startup of print operations of Color Ink in 1984
- Benny Award winner for Cross Promotional Marketing Campaign
- Winner of numerous GLGA Graphic Excellence Awards
- Holds 9 Design Patents
Todd Meissner-President of Color Ink & FunDeco
- Over 34 years of experience in the printing industry
- 2nd Generation Owner of Color Ink
- Began career at Color Ink as a press operator in 1984
- Frequent speaker/presenter/participant at numerous industry events
- Early adopter of numerous digital print technologies dating back to 1994
- Full P&L responsibility
- Experienced in vendor and customer contract negotiations
Austin Meissner-Sales & Sourcing Manager
- 3rd Generation Owner of Color Ink
- Responsible for staffing, scheduling, & training on our digital equipment
- Key player in the cultural shift to digital from conventional to digital
- Directs the sales & marketing efforts at Color Ink
- Sales representative on key accounts
Scott Siegrist-Technology Director
- A Programming “Superstar”!
- Color Ink employee for over 20 years
- Broad range of computer knowledge in systems, web and app development
- Creative solutions to improve workflows
- Develops apps for data processing, web portals for scheduling, online ordering sites and digital displays, using Xojo cross platform tool for most projects.