John Magee
Senior Application Development & Technical Service SpecialistAvient Specialty InksJohn Magee is a Senior Application Development & Technical Service Specialist at Avient Specialty Inks, supporting Wilflex, Rutland, Union, QCM, Zodiac, and Magna brands. With over 30 years in the industry, John has owned and operated award-winning shops, printed across a wide range of substrates, and now supports print operations across North America. Known for his practical, no-nonsense teaching style, John has presented at Impressions Expo in distributor partner booths, FESPA Mexico, and numerous industry seminars.
S32 Advanced Ink Selection- Balancing Quality, Efficiency, & Cost
This seminar is designed to give screen printers a more advanced understanding of how to choose inks that fit both their production needs and business…This seminar is designed to give screen printers a more advanced understanding of how to choose inks that fit both their production needs and business goals. With inks representing one of the largest variable costs in screen printing, the wrong choic…This seminar is designed to give screen printers a more advanced understanding of how to choose inks that fit both their production needs and business goals. With inks representing one of the largest variable costs in screen printing, the wrong choice can mean wasted time, materials, and profit. This session will equip attendees with the tools to evaluate inks based on performance, compatibility, and long-term value. By the end of this seminar, a…This seminar is designed to give screen printers a more advanced understanding of how to choose inks that fit both their production needs and business goals. With inks representing one of the largest variable costs in screen printing, the wrong choice can mean wasted time, materials, and profit. This session will equip attendees with the tools to evaluate inks based on performance, compatibility, and long-term value. By the end of this seminar, attendees will: Understand how to choose the right white inks for different substrates and their shop environment. Recognize why choosing based on price alone often leads to higher costs in waste, rework, and inefficiency. Learn how to match inks to their equipment — from manual to high-speed automatics. Explore how garment type influences ink selection, including tri-blends, polyester, and performance fabrics. Gain insight into why some inks cost more, and what the true value of a premium ink is. Compare different color matching systems and determine which approach best suits their business model. Develop an awareness of the different ink chemistries (plastisol, water-based, silicone, PVC-free, hybrid, specialty) and their applications.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
