New year predictions: Paul Fox, Graphic Station

Graphic Station sales director Paul Fox predicts that UV printing will see further growth in 2015.

What’s at the top of your Christmas wish list this year?

The larger Mimaki flatbed.

What trend (business or technology) do you think 2014 will be remembered for?

The launch of the new Mimaki JFX 200 flatbed.

What do you think will represent the single biggest opportunity for printers in 2015 and why?

UV printing I feel will be massive this year.

What do you think will represent the single biggest threat for printers in 2015 and why?

Faster and better short-run digital machines.

What’s the one thing that the industry should do more of, or do better, in 2015?

I think paper price increases should stop being three to four times a year.

What was your biggest disappointment in 2014?

Ipex.

What was your highlight of 2014?

Our investment in a new Mimaki JFX 200 flatbed.

What are your hopes for 2015?

Another Mimaki flatbed.

What was the most important thing that you learnt in 2014?

Try wherever you can to deal with clients direct and not through print farmers.

What if anything will you do differently in 2015?

Work harder, not smarter.

What’s your favourite Christmas cracker joke?

Q: What did Adam say to Eve on the night before Christmas?

A: Happy Christmas Eve!

Are you making any new year's resolutions? If so, what?

Carry On Regardless.

Who will win the Rugby World Cup in 2015?

England of course!