"Women in Print Issue: Women and the Machine" - The new issue of
Fujifilm's 'Women4Women' magazine
Fujifilm is presenting the new issue of
Women4Women magazine to honour women in the print
and graphic industries. This new edition has been designed with a
completely new look and feel and is being published to coincide
with the world's leading print technology exhibition, drupa
(Düsseldorf, Germany 28th May - 7th June).
More than 20 women from all over the
world, from Australia to the UK, shared their stories and
experiences in an industry that until 1876, the year the Women's
Printing Society was founded, was the prerogative of men. The shots
of Turin photographer Paola Agosti, taken in some factories in
Italy in the 1980s, accompany the reader on a journey in colour and
black and white to discover 'women and the machine'.
Starting with this edition, the magazine has
been given a new look together with a significant
restyling of the logo and layout.
In line with the company's corporate purpose
'Giving our world more smiles' is the magazine's new tagline,
'Women changing the world, one smile at a time',
emphasising issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion.
Underlining these values, Fujifilm Europe President Yoshiki
Kimura said: "Our goal is to bring together diverse ideas,
unique skills and extraordinary people to change the world.
Women4Women is a concrete example that testifies to the path we
have taken towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion."
"The stories we have collected in this new issue
are all about a challenge," says Luana Porfido, European
Head of Corporate Communication and ESG Management FUJIFILM Europe
GmbH. "A challenge that has been quietly but not yet fully
recognised, one that sees women and machines progressing and
evolving together, demonstrating that technology, in this case
applied to the printing industry, is not a men-only activity. These
magnificent women tell us how they are able to create empathy with
these mechanical 'hearts' and thanks to the strong 'bond' that is
created, it has been possible to achieve results that we can
describe as artistic. Business aptitude is not enough to do
this."
Among the external contributors is Lisa
Farinati, Head of Business Administration at Faservice
Srl, a Veneto-based graphic arts company founded in 1966. For this
incredible woman, female leadership can be the key to positive
change because every experience and every achievement is reflected
in the working world, creating a unique mix of innovation and
dedication. Writing has always been the great passion of
Chiara Bezzi, Editorial Manager of Innovative
Press. For 20 years she has been working as a journalist in the
graphic arts sector, reporting on market trends, evolving
technologies and the stories of excellent companies such as those
led by female entrepreneurs who have been able to direct their
corporate focus towards sustainability, inclusion and the
enhancement of all human resources. Or Zhu Min,
Vice President C&C Joint Printing Co. (Hong Kong) Ltd., who
received the "Bi Sheng Printing Outstanding Achievement" award, the
highest technical award in the printing industry in China, after
gaining extensive experience in the field.
The souls of Fujifilm are represented by several
contributors, starting with Makiko Numata, working
for the Graphic Communications Division for FUJIFILM Business
Innovation Corp., who talks about how her dedication to the
performing arts drives her to seek out the 'work of art' to create
incredible images and prints for customers. The printing industry
is not a strongly female-dominated sector, and according to
Mihoko Endo, also working for the Graphic
Communications Division for FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.,
women can provide significant support. She believes in a future
without gender boundaries and personally intends to contribute to
the creation of products that can be used by anyone regardless of
age or skills.
The role of Isabelle Katrina
Morales, Regional Technical Product Specialist at FUJIFILM
Business Innovation in Malaysia, requires the determination and
courage to overcome long-established barriers. And this is what
drives her to constantly update herself on new printing
technologies and study to develop innovative new technical
materials and grow within the company.
It is no coincidence that the release of 'The
Women in Print Issue' coincides with Fujifilm's participation in
drupa, the world's leading print technology exhibition,
highlighting the incredible contribution that women have made
within this industry. During the show, Fujifilm will present its
credentials as a reliable and sustainable partner, adding value to
print businesses. (Hall 8b / A02)
Click here to browse the new issue of
Women4Women and previous
editions:https://www.fujifilm.it/women4women/eight_issue/
FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
Fujifilm plays a vital role in Europe, operating
through a network of over 50 group companies and branches, with a
dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 7,000 individuals
contributing to R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services. At the
heart of our strategic operations lies FUJIFILM Europe GmbH in
Ratingen, Germany, serving as our headquarters, overseeing
activities across the entire EMEA region.
Guided by our Group Purpose, "Giving Our World
More Smiles," we are passionately driving innovation and
revolutionizing our business in diverse industries across Europe.
These include medical technology, biopharmaceuticals, electronic
materials, industrial products, chemicals, graphic systems, optical
devices, data storage, and all realms of photography.
By embodying our Group Purpose, we strive to
create products and services that not only bring joy and
fulfillment to our customers but also enhance the well-being of our
planet and society at large.
To learn more about our impactful initiatives
and the positive changes we are making, please visit
fujifilm.com.
Contact:
Luana Porfido, European Head of Corporate
Communication and ESG Management FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
luana.porfido@fujifilm.com
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