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Unlocking Growth: Print MIS and The Wide-Format Opportunity

Presenters:
Geoff Barker, Richard Thompson

Print Service Providers (PSPs) are currently navigating a challenge: how to deliver powerful visual communications in an increasingly competitive market. Clients from various industries seek visual solutions that not only grab attention but also enhance their brand and leave a memorable impact — all while being budget-friendly. This is where large format printing plays a crucial role.

Join our Avanti and Ricoh specialists, Geoff Barker and Richard Thompson, on February 26th, as they explore the opportunities for PSPs aiming to boost their capabilities and profitability in this free webinar, including:

The growing applications of large format printing beyond conventional signage, which create new business possibilities.

  • The emergence of hybrid printing technologies and the benefits of UV inks.
  • How Ricoh’s co-innovation strategy supports businesses in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
  • An insight into the future of the large format printing industry and the significance of personalization.

Join us and gain valuable insights from Geoff and Richard’s extensive expertise as we discover what the future holds for large format print providers.

The Avanti Team

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Meet the Presenters

Geoff Barker

Geoff brings a wealth of industry experience to Avanti, with close to 25 years in the printing industry in litho, web and large format. He has worked in Production, Operations and Account Management roles over the course of his career and has utilized both commercial and homegrown MIS.

Before joining Avanti in early 2017, Geoff spent 15 years in the Large Format Digital segment, most recently as General Manager overseeing Sales, Customer Service, Production and Shipping / Distribution. His team’s use of their MIS system drove significant process and margin improvement.

This extensive background brings a real-world perspective to the Quality initiatives at Avanti, where Geoff’s focus is driving continuous improvement and test automation.

Geoff holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Ryerson University in Toronto. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and tennis and has been known to sample local Ontario whiskey, but only on occasion.

Richard Thompson

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