According to Fujifilm, Harris has spent many years in executive roles at Letraset and Agfa, as well as a number of other high-level and hands-on roles in the print industry.

Harris says while the industry has not yet seen the total demise of film, large printers are moving into digital to cover their short run printing.

He says, “For me, digital is the future. Besides my managing large accounts, another part of my role is in helping printers realise the benefits of going digital. It’s the imagination of the users of the products we sell, that’s the only boundary.”

Meanwhile, Stallbaum who has more than 20 years experience in the print business has spent five years in the self-adhesive label industry as well as 16 years in technical sales in capital equipment, mainly in the offset field.

Stallbaum believes the time is right for companies to consider the benefits of digital, to either compliment the existing screen process or in some cases to take over from it.

He says, “I see tremendous possibilities for companies to get themselves involved in wide format digital printing. For years that business has been screen based, but the digital side complements it beautifully, and that includes offset printers and even pre-press design houses.”

Stallbaum concludes, “We have a perfect opportunity to show printers the benefits of taking on the new technologies with a focus on the latest digital flatbed equipment. To progress, there is a need to invest and move ahead with the times.”

Comment below to have your say on this story.

If you have a news story or tip-off, get in touch at editorial@sprinter.com.au.  

Sign up to the Sprinter newsletter