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Gelato releases 2025 state of print production report
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elato’s 2025 State of Print Production report has found that 80% of print professionals say AI and automation are essential for workflow improvement. The report reveals key insights into the evolving print production landscape and highlights major industry trends. CEO and founder, Henrik Müller- Hansen, said: “The print industry is positioned for massive growth. “Just as Netflix anticipated the streaming revolution and redefined how we consume content, print producers have the power
printers adapting to deliver unique, on-demand experiences and restructure processes for micro orders.
And an impressive 70% of respondents also indicated increasing customer demand for sustainable, eco-friendly products.
to reimagine how goods are created and delivered. This year is about more than technology – it’s about mindset.” Another key finding in the report was that 70% of printers noted that personalisation and customisation are driving customer preferences, with
FESPA launches new foundation to promote sustainable practices
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ESPA has announced the launch of a new sister organisation, The FESPA Foundation.
The group has been created as a way to encourage sustainable practices throughout the print and visual communications industry. Using the strapline ‘Print for Good’ the foundation will channel resources into community support and educational outreach programmes. Its main activities include:
• Encouraging exhibitors to produce print applications that can enrich educational environments for children in underprivileged communities, thereby reducing printed waste from FESPA exhibitions worldwide.
• Facilitating the collection, transportation, distribution and installation of these print materials
in the beneficiary communities, via international and local partners
• Collecting in-kind and monetary donations that further support the beneficiary communities, for distribution via credible local charities and community outreach programmes.
The FESPA Foundation’s first major initiative will be to collect printed materials and in-kind donations at the FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin between May 6 and 9, which will be distributed to community projects in southern Africa.
Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA and founder of The FESPA Foundation said: “Through The FESPA Foundation, we can bring FESPA’s core values to life beyond our day-to-day work, encouraging practices that reduce waste and environmental impact while creating long-term value for communities. “By creating the Foundation, we want to harness the combined strength of our global exhibitor and visitor base and demonstrate how, together, we can channel the power of print to drive positive change globally.”
The aim of the FESPA Foundation is to encourage sustainable practices
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The foundation has already revitalised Evane Intermediate School, a rural school serving 90 children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, through a project overseen by associate Steve Thobela ka Mdlalose.
COO, Rebecca Razulis, added: “Consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z, demand transparency. They want to know where their products come from, who made them, and how they were produced.
“Sustainability considerations are critical for today’s print producers.”
Prime Line welcomes experienced industry veteran to team
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risti Meyer has been appointed the new director of national/ strategic accounts at Prime Line.
With 30 years of experience on both the distributor and supplier sides, Ms Meyer brings a wealth of expertise and deep industry relationships to the role. She has built an impressive career, spending 15 years at Staples Promotional Products, 13 years at Sweda (now SnugZ), and two years at AAA Innovations. Throughout her tenure, she has been dedicated to working
Cristi Meyer joins Prime Line
with top national accounts, forging strong relationships with account executives, and delivering a solution-based approach. In her new role Ms Meyer will be travelling across the country to represent the company with several elite strategic accounts, continuing to strengthen partnerships and drive growth.
Eric Levin, general manager, said: “Cristi is a fantastic addition to our team. Her deep industry knowledge, extensive network, and strategic mindset make her the perfect fit to support our national accounts. We’re confident that her passion and expertise will enhance our partnerships and bring incredible value to our customers.”
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