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Mark Andy and UPM renew strategic partnership in the Americas
Mark Andy, a leading global supplier of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with UPM Adhesive Materials, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products. The agreement marks the seventh consecutive year the companies have renewed their collaboration in the Americas, reinforcing a shared commitment to […]
ExpoPrint & ConverFlexo 2026: Industry Gathers in São Paulo
The global printing and converting industry is turning its attention to Brazil. Just days before opening, ExpoPrint & ConverFlexo Latin America 2026 is positioning itself as a key platform for investment decisions and technology trends shaping the years ahead. Fully booked exhibition space Taking place from 24–28 March 2026, at Expo Center Norte in São […]
Valco Melton highlights Kube Zero at interpack 2026
Valco Melton will be present at the 2026 edition of Interpack, welcoming all visitors at Stand C74 in Hall 14. Six months after the launch of the new Kube Zero melt-on-demand system at Fachpack 2025, the company is celebrating a strong market response. High melting capacity The Kube Zero’s high melting capacity offers multiple benefits […]
LG Display earns “100% dimming consistency” verification
LG Display, a leading innovator of display technologies, recently announced that all of its large-sized OLED panels, including those for TVs and monitors, have been recognised for their “perfect dimming technology” – earning the industry’s first “100% dimming consistency” verification from UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. This performance, as validated by […]
VTT-originating startups attract €445M equity funding in 2025
In 2025, six VTT-originating startups secured a combined €445 million in equity funding. Notably, each of these funding rounds exceeded €10 million. The Finnish startup sector has grown to over 12.5 billion euros in turnover and offers high-value-added jobs to over 50.000 people. The year 2025 was record-breaking for Finnish deep tech companies that are […]
Live Vlogs from LOPEC 2026
The Voice of Converting | Leadership starts in your head
What really determines competitiveness today – technology or psychology? In this episode of the podcast ‘The Voice of Converting,’ editor-in-chief Martin Hirschmann talks to Wolfgang Drexler, managing director of foresmind GmbH, about neuropsychological leadership and why ‘people still think like they did in the Stone Age’ even though we live in an AI-driven world.
Between Generation Z, AI and the shortage of skilled workers
Drexler explains how his bioLogic method distinguishes between three basic modes of thinking – analytical and past-oriented, future-oriented and consequence-conscious, and impulsive and present-oriented – and why communication often fails not because of content, but because of the wrong ‘input’ into the brain. Especially in technically oriented industries such as the converting industry, even highly qualified specialists often talk past each other. The key lies not in more control, but in a tailored approach.
Another focus of the conversation is generational change. Drexler argues that Generation Z should not be misunderstood as less willing to perform, but rather as purpose-driven and responsible. At the same time, he sees artificial intelligence not as a threat, but as a tool – provided it is used in a humane way. Standard processes should be automated, while creative and critical thinking remain the task of humans.
Cognitive fitness vs. digital overload
Finally, the discussion turns to cognitive fitness, critical questioning and the surprising role of traditional media in a world of digital overload. An episode about motivation, personality structures and the question of why psychological leadership will become a decisive competitive factor in the future.
1. Connecting Professionals
Networking is our bread and butter. We connect people and companies from all parts of the supply chains of the industries we serve and thus make a significant contribution to their success. We not only know our industries on a technological level, but also know what makes the people behind the machines tick and what really moves them.
2. Multi-channel communication
Print media continues to be highly relevant for our specialist audience. At the same time, more and more digital media formats are being developed, which are being introduced by providers of specialised media with very different levels of success. When it comes to our digital platforms, we always focus on the formats that really suit our target groups! In addition to the “classic” online news, these are primarily podcasts, video reports, webinars and email newsletters. For our social media activities, we rely entirely on LinkedIn, where we can reach the relevant people and target groups for our media brands in a targeted manner.
3. Global presence, special events
By travelling to trade fairs, conferences and industry events around the world, we always have our finger on the pulse of the industries we serve. We believe in the “magic” of personal contacts and cultivate these as often as possible. In addition, we offer our own face-to-face and online events that enable in-depth networking in a more intimate atmosphere. Internal and external experts who speak at our events should always offer real added value, beyond sales presentations and “empty business-speak”!
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As a company, we stand up for democracy, human rights and freedom of the press. We want all people to be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual identity, skin colour, origin, religion and age. We are firmly opposed to racism and anti-Semitism and reject extremism of any kind.
5. Sustainability
We recognise our responsibility to do our part to curb man-made climate change and develop constructive solutions for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. On a journalistic level, we accompany “green” innovations in the sectors we serve with a critical distance. We reject “greenwashing”. As a company, we include sustainability aspects in all investment decisions and favour climate-neutral means of transport for business trips whenever possible.