Business Management - Industry Trends

Lane Kathryn Hickey-Wiggins, president and CEO of DPrint, has made a name for herself in the wide-format printing segment, where she she has proven herself as a business leader, an ambassador for printing, and a strong advocate for women in the industry.

The best part of wide-format printing is the innovative, creative, and sometimes astounding projects and installations it can produce.

Host Denise Gustavson come to us from the PRINTING United Leadership Summit in San Diego California; a recent article covers how many shops are rediscovering the value of hands-on expertise; we show print providers how they can show proof of environmental performance to potential clients and customers; a new case study shows a commercial printer using AI to boost productivity; and we catch up with past WFI rising stars. 

At this year’s PRINTING United Leadership Summit, leaders share strategies and challenges in an intimate summit format.

PSPs must meet changing market demands while still delivering products on time. Efficient workflows are becoming an essential answer.

With the 2026 Pinnacle Awards program open, Fiery reflects on its 2025 wins and highlights the program’s significance for the industry.

One of the more important things to consider among the evolution of these companies is that printing – the part our industry focuses so much of its attention upon – has become just another tool (albeit a very important one) they use to get the job done.

PDS Equipment is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious honor of #1 Mimaki Dealer in North America, based on sales volume, loyalty, and outstanding customer satisfaction.

Agfa will bring a selection of its wide-format inkjet solutions to FESPA Barcelona this May, demonstrating how its fully renewed portfolio now offers a powerful printing beast for every need.  

Each year, Wide-format Impressions recognizes its industry Rising Stars – printing professionals who are growing, flourishing, and impressing in their positions. For this episode, we’re talking with a couple of our previous Rising Stars to see where their careers have taken them and how they view today’s printing industry.