The Key Point Blog

09/25/2025
Marc Mascara

My digital press OEM knows print, but not my business

LabelExpo Europe 2025, held in Barcelona, was buzzing with one theme above all: productivity. This shows a shift from chasing the illusion of nonstop operation in the commercial print world to measuring real, chargeable output.
09/16/2025
Mark DiMattei

AI, challenges, and joint ventures in another Interview Insights

In our latest Interview Insights, Carsten Bruhn, President and CEO of Ricoh North America discusses several topics related to dealers, including what Anthony Sci referred to as a “Culture of Excellence” at Ricoh.
09/04/2025
Bridget Dedian

Here’s what sizzled during the last stretch of summer

Staying up to date with the news is beneficial from an educational standpoint, but it can be very difficult to maintain. This blog discusses the top news stories collected by our News Service for August 2025.
08/26/2025
Johnny Shell

Why SMEs are reshaping the future of wide format printing

In wide format printing, much of the conversation tends to focus on large commercial print operations, often overlooking SMEs that form most of the market in terms of number of companies.
08/20/2025
Lindsey Naples

Historically speaking, the ripples of trade can make big waves

 

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08/18/2025
Mark DiMattei

A primer on economic encouragements and punishments

While the concept of tariffs has been in the news a lot more recently, not a lot of people really understand what they are or what they do. Here's quick guide here to help you out.
08/07/2025
Lindsey Naples

With material costs climbing, packaging leaders are rethinking things

In 2025, an aggressive wave of US tariffs has disrupted supply chains, inflated costs, and left manufacturers scrambling to adapt within the packaging world.
06/26/2025
Eve Padula

Standing out with unique colors, finishes, and textures

Thanks to ongoing technological advancements, it has never been quicker or easier to enhance printed communications with embellishments. We discuss here findings from a recent Keypoint Intelligence study on embellishments.
06/12/2025
Mark Davis & Priya Gohil

Where do print’s key players stand after another year in the books?

Our annual look into vendor financials is one of the most popular deliverables we publish to the InfoCenter. We discuss here highlights of this comprehensive offering that evaluates the financial health and strategic direction of 19 major manufacturers operating in the global office and production equipment sectors.
06/02/2025
Johnny Shell

Hardware innovations reshape the printing landscape

The FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 reaffirmed its role as Europe’s leading venue for showcasing technological advancements in digital, textile, and wide format printing. We discuss here the key features of the event.