Ep 33: From Ink to Impact – Francis McMahon on Print, Finishing, and the Power of Community

This week on Taktiful Tuesdays, I’m joined by an industry legend whose name you’ve definitely heard (probably in a packed conference room somewhere) – Francis McMahon.

From Kodak to HP to Canon, and now as President & CMO of Tecnau, Francis has spent over 30 years helping shape the production print space. In this episode, we talk about what keeps him coming back to this industry, how finishing isn’t the “end” of anything, and why real impact in print starts by thinking about the final product first.

We get into:

• Why “starting with the customer” still matters more than tech specs
• How embellishment and finishing can be just as creative as ink and paper
• What TechNow is bringing to the table and why it’s exciting
• The community roots of THINK and the legacy of mentorship in this space
• And of course, a little football and a little Grateful Dead

Whether you’re a printer, OEM, or just someone who still loves flipping through a beautifully made photo book – this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen, share, and let’s keep growing the pie.