Industry Outlook & New Innovations

Join hosts Aaron and Terry as they recap key moments from the recent Printing United show, featuring exclusive clips from interviews with industry leaders. Discover what the latest equipment launches signal for the future of garment decorating and the overall state of the industry. This episode is all about reflection and engagement—bring your questions and share your business insights. Let’s discuss what’s ahead and how you’re navigating the changes and opportunities in this evolving landscape.

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News

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Dad Joke

Terry: Know what the walk of shame is for a full grown man?

Going back for a shopping cart when you realize you can’t carry 23 items to the grocery store check out.

Garment Printing Innovation

Terry: Introduce the idea of the show – why it is important to recap.

• “Came here to buy…”

Aaron: Printing United Media Day (Explain how it was different)

• Stahls – Asked 4 Questions
  • Challenges of Hiring – How Is Group Stahls Offering Tech To Help With That?
    • Fulfill Engine removes paper, and reduces the need for on-floor production managers. Barcodes / Automation
    • Pro Place IQ – Lower talent requirements. Makes it faster and more productive too.
  • What Separates Ultra Color Max from the Competitors
    • “Lots of printers, not a lot of good printers” 
    • Doing it before DTF was a thing. 
    • Inks Oeko Tex Certified, made in the US, with Safety at the forefront of the operation.
  • How do they see heat printing at the forefront of Sustainability – (Clip about sustainability)
  • What is Fulfill Engine
    • Software for production management, web store building, and even outsourcing to a Network of approved partners

Aaron: Printing United Media Day Continued

• Kornit – Spoke to Ilan Elad, President of Kornit Americas, and Merav Zimmerman, VP of Marketing at Kornit Digital
• Started by verifying their name – I got it right. – (Clip about Kornit Name)
• Also talked to them about Sustainability. Cassie would be proud. – (Clip about Kornit Sustainability)
• Talked a bit about the Kornit Max
• Talked about some new customers they are bringing on board that they are excited about
• Talked about trends they are seeing – (Clip About Kornit Trends)
• We are attempting to get them on the regular show to talk about these things more. 

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