SGN #27

50 min.

Rotutech: productivity, accuracy and business acumen in the graphics industry

Discover from Rotutech how engineering and business vision are revolutionizing the sign industry.

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About the episode

In this episode of Signolia , we chatted with Luis Alarcos, founder and CEO of Rotutech, about the technological evolution in the signage industry. From his beginnings as a self-taught sign maker to becoming a leading distributor of precision cutting equipment, Luis gives us a master class on how to invest in machinery that not only improves productivity, but completely transforms a business.

We talk about the history of Suma and its tangential cutting technology, the importance of personalized technical service, the shift from spending to investing in equipment, and how Spanish innovation with its product Labelcut is setting trends in custom labeling. This episode is a must-have for any signage, printing or visual communication professional.

Episode Summary

0:00

Introduction and presentation by Luis Alarcos

We present Luis Alarcos, CEO of Rotutech, a pioneer in the distribution of signage technology in Spain.

1:00

First steps in the world of signage

Luis shares how he discovered cutting plotters in 1989 and how he opted for this technology when it was still unknown.

3:59

The explosion of adhesive labeling

It discusses the shift from artisanal to industrial work and how this drove demand for more efficient machinery.

7:38

Suma's evolution and technological leadership

Luis details the Suma product ranges, especially its S-Class line, and the advantages of tangential cutting over drag cutting.

14:13

Key Differences in Flat Cutting Tables

We discussed the competitive advantages of Suma flat tables compared to other top and Chinese brands.

21:36

Technical service as a differentiating factor

Importance of proactive technical support, parts availability, and how technical service affects profitability.

31:54

Labelcut: Intelligent label production

Luis presents his own development: Labelcut, a label production station that integrates cutting, printing and winding.

37:42

Custom Label & Micro-Production Market

The rise of personalised labelling for small producers, wineries, cosmetics and food is analysed.

44:17

Training, and the future of the sector

The essential role of continuous training, the transmission of technical knowledge and joint development with customers.

48:49

Closing and acknowledgements

Luis Alarcos shares his vision on the importance of transmitting technical knowledge and training professionals to get the most out of machinery. We close the episode thanking you for your generosity, experience and enthusiasm for the development of the sector.

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Luis Alarcos

Luis Alarcos is founder and CEO of Rotutech, official distributor of Suma cutting equipment in Spain. With more than three decades of experience, we have been working with the ...

Sergio Carbonell

More than 20 years in the business world, in the areas of point-of-sale branding and online marketing.

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