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‘Don’t see digital as a threat to print – merge them to unlock cross-media potential’

2025-04-29. In an exclusive interview, Dick Ranzijn, Managing Director of the Netherlands-based Rodi Group, talks about the company’s growth, latest investments, ongoing challenges and the outlook for 2025.

World Printers Forum names Andreas Gierth as new Board chair

2025-04-16. The World Printers Forum has announced the election of Andreas Gierth as its new Board chair, alongside the election of two Vice Chairpersons: Gundula Ullah from Funke Medien and Marcel Binder from Ferag.

Germany’s Boxit bets on last-mile delivery as publishers seek new revenue

2025-02-20. Bastian Schweiger, Managing Director of Boxit, shares how publishers can revamp their logistics, explore new market potential, and learn from successful transformations in the industry.

How India’s Times Group has substantially cut its carbon footprint

2024-12-06. The Times Group, one of India’s leading media conglomerates, is taking bold steps in energy management to reduce its carbon footprint. Muralidharan K, the company’s Associate General Manager, recently explained how energy management can be a strategic tool to achieve environmental and business objectives.

How newspaper printers can tap into new revenue with existing equipment

2024-11-27. Sudeep Bhattacharjee, Managing Director of Manroland Goss India, recently discussed how traditional newspaper and commercial printers can leverage their existing assets for growth in the packaging and flexible book markets.

For The New York Times, print profits help fuel digital growth

2024-11-05. With print generating over $750 million in revenue in 2023 – roughly one-third of the company’s overall total – The New York Times is focused on maintaining its print operations while investing in digital growth. Todd Socia, Senior Vice President at the Times, explains how the organisation is adapting to remain a leader in both print and digital journalism.

How Germany’s Funke Mediengruppe is prioritising sustainability

2024-10-17. Amid declining subscriptions and evolving demographics, Funke Mediengruppe is setting a clear path toward sustainability, aiming for CO2 neutrality by 2035 and net zero by 2050. Gundula Ullah, the company’s Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer, explains how.

World Printers Summit unites global print leaders in Vienna

2024-10-16. Around 120 print experts – printers, publishers, print specialists and suppliers – from more than 65 companies and 23 countries came together to meet and discuss in the Palais Niederösterreich in Vienna on 8-9 October.

Winners of the Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards Announced at the World Printers Summit in Vienna.

2024-10-15. The World Printers Forum proudly announced the annual Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards winners during Vienna’s prestigious World Printers Summit. This year’s awards celebrated outstanding achievements in three distinct categories, alongside a special accolade for the Young Leader of the Year.

How automation transformed newspaper production at India’s ABP

2024-10-04. “Adapting to changing consumer preferences and leveraging new technologies is crucial for survival and growth of the newspaper printing industry,” Pradyumna Mitra, General Manager – Engineering, ABP, told participants at WAN-IFRA’s recent Indian Printers Summit.