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Philip Chu Visit Author's Page

Philip Chu is the product manager for UV and specialty devices at Roland DGA.

Beth Powers Visit Author's Page

Beth Powers is an accomplished entrepreneur and business executive with a career spanning more than 20 years in operations, business development, and strategic leadership. Today, she owns and operates Signarama Flint and Novi, leading a talented team that specializes in custom signage and graphics for businesses, schools, and municipalities across Michigan. From concept through installation, Beth ensures her companies deliver quality, creativity, and service at every step.

Chris CrawfordVisit Author's Page

Chris Crawford is Drytac'a territory sales manager for the Southwest U.S.

Dawn BentVisit Author's Page

Dawn Bent is the owner of Signarama in Huntington, NY and over the last 36 years, she has grown her location to one of the largest Signarama stores in the world. Today, her business employs around 30 artisans, craftspeople, and welders, and is recognized as a full-service design and manufacturing hub in the NYC/Tri-state area.

Matthew RhomeVisit Author's Page

Taylor LandesmanVisit Author's Page

Taylor Landesman is the Vice President of Lawson Screen & Digital Products. He is proud to be a third-generation partner at Lawson Screen & Digital Products.

Having started building exposure units at Lawson during his summer breaks from middle school, Taylor worked in various positions throughout the manufacturing process but took the long way to a full-time career at Lawson. After graduating from Fordham University, Taylor managed research grants for Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York City before getting his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was an editor on the Journal of Law and Policy. After graduation, he practiced law in Chicago, specializing in the changing dynamics of insurance law and regulated public pension investment.

Missing the draw of screen printing and fascinated by the advancements in the imaging industry, Taylor rejoined Lawson in 2016. At Lawson, Taylor focuses on marketing, sales and helping screen printers achieve more.

Kalie VanDewaterVisit Author's Page

Kalie VanDewater is associate content and online editor at NAPCO Media.

Kieran BlacknallVisit Author's Page

Kieran Blacknall is the UK Academy Manager at Drytac.

Allee BruceVisit Author's PageAllee Bruce is a content editor for NAPCO Media.

Omer KulkaVisit Author's Page

Omer Kulka has served as Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Kornit Digital since July 2017. He joined Kornit in 2011 with years of extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, holding positions spanning R&D to Marketing and Business Management. Since joining Kornit, he has held several managerial positions at the company, including Director of the Wide-format division and Director of Product Marketing.

Omer holds a BSc in Computer Science, a BA in Philosophy, and an MA in History and Philosophy of Sciences and Ideas from Tel Aviv University.

February 16, 2026UV Ink Adhesion 101: Mastering Glass, Plastic, Wood, and Metal

UV and UV DTF printing work on nearly any surface — but long-lasting results depend on proper ink adhesion. Discover the key factors, substrate challenges, and proven best practices to ensure vibrant, durable prints on glass, plastics, wood, and metal.

January 14, 2026Lessons Learned from Recent A.I.-focused Research Study

Lisa Cross, principal analyst for Alliance Insights, the research wing of PRINTING United Alliance, shares three key lessons learned from interviews conducted with PSPs currently using A.I. in their operations.

January 5, 2026Work Smarter: Simple Tips to Boost Uptime and Reduce Changeovers

From standardizing setups to staying ahead on maintenance, these practical tips can help you keep production moving — even with short runs and personalized orders.

November 24, 2025Under Pressure — Trends in Pressure-Sensitive Media

A look at the trends driving the pressure-sensitive media space right now, and into 2026 and beyond.

July 29, 2025Data-Driven Decisions: Top KPIs for Sign Shop Success

Discover how tracking - and leveraging - key performance indicators can transform your sign shop’s operations, boost your profitability, and sharpen your decision-making.

April 22, 2025Maximize Impact with Short-term Event Graphics

Print providers need to ensure the graphics they produce for these events make a big impact in the short time they're on display — here's how to do it.

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