Six print leaders adopt GelatoConnect

Global software company Gelato announced that six print producers have adopted the GelatoConnect print production platforms: Friedmann Print Data Solutions, Ink N Art, Meta Brasil, Northwest Framing, The Print Authority, and Truly Engaging.

GelatoConnect is the end-to-end operating system for smarter print production—powered by AI and automation to drive growth, boost efficiency, and increase control from procurement to shipping. These companies will leverage GelatoConnect’s three integrated modules—Procurement, Workflow, and Logistics—to streamline their operations, boost their competitive edge, and scale up their business, according to the company.

“I work with very few vendors who stand behind their product and service as strongly as Gelato does,” said Connor Pera, Owner and President of The Print Authority. “Everyone I’ve met shares a customer-first mindset. It’s hard not to want to build a great business when the team supporting you is so invested in your success. I’m genuinely excited about this next chapter.”

“As both a print producer and an ecommerce brand, we’ve built our business on meeting exceptionally high standards—we deliver high-quality products on time that customers love. GelatoConnect doesn’t just help us meet those standards—it amplifies them,” said Brenda Baird, CEO of Truly Engaging. “The software and network give us more visibility, more control, and the ability to scale with speed and precision.”

“GelatoConnect stood out as the clear choice to unify and streamline our production,” said Philipp Friedmann, Head of Business Development at Friedmann Print Data Solutions. “Its ability to seamlessly connect with our machine park will be instrumental in optimizing our data-driven processes, reducing complexities, and ultimately, delivering superior value and faster turnarounds for our customers.”

These new adopters join a growing group of innovative print leaders already achieving measurable results with GelatoConnect. Among them is GSB Digital, which directly attributes its success in new client acquisition and e-commerce expansion to GelatoConnect.

“We’ve created new opportunities with new clients because of GelatoConnect,” said Stephan Steiner, President of GSB Digital. “It’s the holy grail that printers have been seeking forever.”

Xpress scaled from 100 to more than 1,000 daily units for many of their products, while cutting shipping costs by 40% and reducing paper waste by 25%—all without adding headcount or complexity.

“GelatoConnect gives us tools and access to rates and vendors that only the largest print shops used to have,” said Joe Wright, Director of Operations at Xpress.

ESP Colour doubled EBITDA in just eight months, saved over $300,000 by automating inventory management, and grew revenue by 20% without hiring.

“This level of growth, coupled with a doubling of profit margins, is a testament to the efficiency gains brought by GelatoConnect,” said  Simon Smogur, CEO, ESP Colour.

Developed by Gelato based on 15 years of experience and data insights from its global network of 150+ production sites, GelatoConnect is purpose-built for today’s digital printing environment: shorter runs, higher complexity, and ecommerce-fueled demand. In Q2 2025 alone, Gelato released more than 100 new software features, including:

• AI Agents that automate manual tasks, from supplier onboarding to packing slip creation.
• Smarter, more flexible imposition tools, featuring ready-made templates and advanced layout controls.
• Automated inventory deductions for multi-part products.