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Interview – Organizing Print

Produced by INKISH – Morten B. Reitoft.

In the first INKISH episode of 2025, Patrik Knutsson from Norway discusses his work in the printing industry. With a background rooted in a family printing business, Patrik Knutsson transitioned from running his own ventures, such as co-founding Copycat, a successful printing chain, to developing groundbreaking projects, Print.page. The conversation explores the industry’s ongoing challenges, particularly the difficulty of effectively communicating product specifications to customers in a predominantly digital era.

Patrik Knutsson introduces the Periodic Table of Print and Graphic Elements (PTPGE), a structured and visual classification system inspired by the periodic table in chemistry. The PTPGE is designed to simplify and standardize the understanding of printing processes and materials, benefiting professionals and customers. The discussion highlights the PTPGE’s potential to enhance e-commerce solutions, improve customer experiences, and support sustainability by providing transparency in the production process. Patrik Knutsson emphasizes the collaborative nature of the project, inviting industry professionals to contribute to its development.

The initiative is presented as a valuable tool for driving innovation and efficiency in the printing industry.

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PTPGE’s Periodic Table was showcased at the INKISH Non-Event

At the recent Inkish Non-Event 2024, in Copenhagen Denmark, PTPGE (Periodic Table of Print & Graphic Elements) was proudly showcased through these expertly crafted print samples. The display highlighted the taxonomy’s structure and its focus on key aspects of print and graphic products.

These samples underline PTPGE’s mission to foster innovation, collaboration, and clarity in the global print and graphic industry, setting new standards and inspiring creativity across the field.

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PTPGE Cards Updated

PTPGE has recently updated both the front and back of its standard edition card. The front now displays elements used in the global printing industry’s manufacturing process, while the back highlights products available in the global printing industry. These enhancements aim to provide a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of the industry’s components and their applications.

For more information, please visit https://ptpge.org

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PTPGE Unveils Improved Structure and Colors

PTPGE has introduced version 2.0 of the Periodic Table of Print & Graphic Elements, featuring an improved structure and enhanced color schemes. This update aims to provide a clearer understanding of the relationships between elements in the print and graphic design industry. The table is now organized with horizontal groups representing the entire manufacturing process and vertical categories with subcategories, offering deeper insights into each stage. Additionally, the content has been expanded, and each element is assigned a unique identifier, ensuring the platform remains adaptable and up-to-date. The update also introduces a two-sided lens view, providing both industry professionals and end-users with clearer insights into the elements driving the print and graphic world. Furthermore, the latest version is optimized for seamless integration with AI tools like OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Bard, Adobe Sensei, Microsoft Copilot, and Apple Intelligence, offering users unprecedented access to information across the entire print and graphic landscape.

Explore more at https://ptpge.org

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Major Update PTPGE v. 2.0

PTPGE has announced a significant update to the Periodic Table of Print & Graphic Elements, introducing version 2.0 on November 14, 2024. This update enhances the table’s structure and color schemes to improve clarity and understanding of the relationships between elements. The table is now organized with horizontal groups representing the entire manufacturing process and vertical categories with subcategories, offering a deeper insight into each stage. Additionally, the content has been expanded, and each element is assigned a unique identifier, ensuring the platform remains adaptable and up-to-date. The update also introduces a two-sided lens view, providing both industry professionals and end-users with clearer insights into the elements driving the print and graphic world. Furthermore, the latest version is optimized for seamless integration with AI tools like OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Bard, Adobe Sensei, Microsoft Copilot, and Apple Intelligence, offering users unprecedented access to information across the entire print and graphic landscape.

Explore more at https://ptpge.org

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PTOGF.org® is further developed and rebranded to PTPGE.org®

We are thrilled to announce that PTOGF.org® (Periodic Table of Graphic Formats) is further developed and rebranded to PTPGE.org® (Periodic Table of Print & Graphic Elements. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to growth, innovation, and expanding our services within the printing industry to better meet the needs of our community. Our new name represents a broader scope that encompasses all elements of printing, not just graphic formats. Additionally, we are proud to announce that we have successfully registered our trademark, further solidifying our brand’s identity and protection

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Digitaliserer trykkeriene: “Har funnet et hull i markedet”

I mars deltok Patrik Knutsson som foredragsholder på Online Print Symposium i Tyskland. Foto: Online Print Symposium / Nadja von Prümmer

Som en blanding mellom Foodora og Gule sider. Slik beskriver entreprenøren Patrik Knutsson sin forretningsidé, den digitale markedsplassen for trykking, Print.page, som er i ferd med å lanseres.

– Jeg har funnet et hull i markedet, noe som jeg har savnet i løpet av mine år i den grafiske bransjen. Jeg skulle ville påstå at dette er verdens første åpne markedsplass for online print, sier Patrik Knutsson.

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Join Print.page’s Startup Adventure in the Printing Industry!

We are seeking a talented and motivated part-time WordPress Guru to join our team. If you are a student or freelancer with a passion for SaaS and new technology, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent computer skills, including proficiency in WordPress and WooCommerce, as well as a solid understanding of dynamic content and CSS. Strong English language skills, both written and verbal, are also a requirement.

This is a flexible part-time position, offering a workload of 10-50%, with the option of working from home or at the knowledge center Rebel in central Oslo.

If you are interested, please send your application to patrik@print.page

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Print.page invited to the Spring Event of Norwegian Graphic Industry Association (Grafisk Øst)

The event will take place 27. – 28. April at Leangkollen Asker.

Together, we will visit CopyCat’s impressive facility in Billingstad. You will hear about HG Media’s development. Patrik Knutsson from Print.page will show his new, international sales and marketing portal for graphic companies. Our new branch manager Robert Wright will inform us about what the trade association is working on. Energy prices, the environment and sustainability are also important topics for this year’s spring seminar. The program is in progress.

Read the full story at Norwegian Industry.

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Grafkom Media Monitor writes about the Print.page® platform

Grafkom Media Monitor

The industry veteran will make it easier to order printed matter Patrik Knutsson, former co-founder of Copycat, left the company some time ago after 25 years. But the visions for the graphic industry are still great. Media Monitor has had a chat with Knutsson about his new life project.

– Yes, after a “whole life” in the graphic industry, I modestly believe that I have an idea that can strengthen the industry and not least the independence of printers, says Knutsson, who is in the process of building up the print.page portal, a kind of “Foodora solution” for the graphic industry.

Read the full article in English here.

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Print.page® supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals

By building an innovative industrial infrastructure as an open multi-vendor marketplace for print production, Print.page® contributes to sustainable and local production with lower carbon emissions.

We support the following goals:

No. 9:
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

No. 12:
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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Trykkverk AS changes company name to Print.page AS

To better reflect the function of the Print.page® platform and to be positioned for global scaling, the company name is changing from Trykkverk AS to Print.page AS.

To ignite the market, Trykkverk® continue as a consumer brand and stand-alone online printer, to help developing new products and transform online print and the printing industry foreward.

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Patrik Knutsson was invited to participate the Inkish Non-Event 22

Together with 100 guests from all over the world from the printing industry, Patrik Knutsson from Tangerin AS, the founder of Print.page™, was invited to a three-day meeting in lovely Copenhagen, Denmark.

This was a great venue to discuss the current status and future of our industry. Innovation, technology, online print, marketing ++. All with people with the best global knowledge and experience, and all under the wonderful hospitality of the entire Inkish family.