In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Josh, Mitch, and Max Kaneff about the history and future of Arkay Packaging. They discuss raising the next generation in a family business, the impact of technology and AI, and transitioning from commercial printing. Mitch shares insights on Arkay's legacy, while the family discusses adapting to customer demands and innovation in design. The conversation also covers customer education and Arkay's future, including expansion and process innovation. The episode wraps up with reflections on family business challenges and future podcast plans.
00:00 Meet Arkay Packaging
01:50 104 Years of Legacy
03:43 What Arkay Actually Makes
06:26 Printers Enter Packaging
08:44 Packaging Pitfalls to Know
14:11 Raising the Next Gen
17:22 Max Joins the Business
21:19 Josh on Sales and Growth
28:03 Customers and Expectations Shift
32:33 Selling Through Education
33:06 Paint Off Press Demos
34:00 Packaging Trends Like Fashion
35:23 Building Teacher Culture
37:38 Bringing Back Arkay University
39:39 Designing For Manufacturability
42:40 Factory Tours Win Trust
45:50 Succession And Strategy
47:41 Tech Robotics And AI
52:26 Family Legacy And Wrap Up
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