Expo 411: Continually Improving

PRINTING United Expo — taking place Oct. 18-20 in Atlanta — is fast approaching, and attendees are gearing up for a week of learning, networking, and inspiration. As a lead-up to the Expo, we are sharing a series of Q&A interviews featuring attendees from various backgrounds. They’ll share why they are attending the Expo, what they hope to learn, and what excites them about the upcoming event.

Be sure to check back for updates. In the meantime, you can learn more about PRINTING United Expo by visiting printingunited.com.

Megan Hardison

Orbus Visual Communications
Megan Hardison, Director of Graphics Operations
Woodridge, Illinois
www.orbus.com

Orbus Visual Communications is a producer and manufacturer of visual communications solutions for interiors, retail environments, trade shows and events. The company has five locations throughout North America, with its main corporate in Chicago.

What made you decide to attend this year's Expo?

Megan Hardison: The Orbus team attends every year. We always look forward to seeing the latest printers, finishing equipment, and graphics technology in one space. It’s also such a great opportunity for networking and connecting with others in the print industry!

What else brings you back?

MH: Orbus continually looks to upgrade our printing capabilities with the most state-of-the-art software and equipment. With our continuous improvement program at Orbus, we are always looking forward to and striving to be as efficient as possible. This show keeps us on the leading edge. It’s the place to be!

What products, brands, or services are you most looking forward to seeing?

MH: We’re very excited to see all the new large-format equipment! Orbus is always looking to expand our product offerings, as well as look for equipment that could help us be more efficient in our day-to-day process.

How do you plan and make the most of your time at the Expo?

MH: We will be on the show floor every day to see how we can improve Orbus and grow our capabilities. I’m also attending the Women in Print Alliance Networking Lunch for the first time, and I’m looking forward to connecting with other women in the industry. Jaime Herand, our vice president of graphic operations, and Marco Alvarez, our vice president of fabric images, will also be presenting at one of the educational sessions on Friday.

How do you hope attending will impact your business moving forward?

MH: We always see a huge benefit from attending this show. The knowledge we gain helps us to make decisions about the best avenue to grow our business and provide better service to our customers.