The new ‘look’ issue was launched at drupa which marked the announcement of our new name ‘manroland’ as well as the magazine’s tenth anniversary. The magazine’s appearance reflects the new manroland brand, its values and all that constitutes a fresh start for a strong brand.

As far as its content is concerned, expressis verbis has remained the same. The proven mix of facts and stories from and about the printing industry remain a characteristic of this latest issue. 2008 is a drupa year and we naturally provide detailed reports on the groundbreaking innovations from manroland. This issue also looks at the growing significance of packaging as a marketing tool, and presents some successful business models used by customers from around the globe. Within this issue there are also a few surprises, for all those who are fascinated by old printing and craftsmanship, yes they are still out there, the last of the copper, steel and wood engravers.     Click here to download this PDF

This issue looks to offer print buyers something out of the ordinary, the production processes must be perfect. Consistently high quality results and the capability to match customer requirements with production possibilities can only be realized with standardized processes. These include checked plates and coordinated substrates, inks and consumables. Along with a suitable proofing process, creative production solutions and efficient production methods using modern color control systems, this ensures customer satisfaction and healthy results for the printing company.

In this latest issue of expressis technics, we explain what needs to be observed and the new tools available to you from manroland for reliable color management.     Click here to download this PDF

What are the benefits of networking? This is a question many printing companies are asking themselves. It is clear that most companies have already considered further steps to make their production workflows more effective.

In many cases networking already goes beyond digital prepress. Costing and quotations, evaluation of time sheets and calculation of key performance indicators are done at a computer. But these are often still isolated applications, which employees have grown accustomed to and believe are adequate to the tasks at hand.

This new issue of "expressis business" gives examples of companies who have implemented comprehensive networking. Read about the opportunities, benefits and experiences identified by students in the Print Media Management course at the Stuttgart Media University during their research in four printing companies.     Click here to download this PDF