Andy Fetherman on Finishing, Family, and Leading with Heart
In this episode of Color Bar, hosts Betsy Davis and Kim Opdyke sit down with Andy Fetherman, President & CEO of Müller Martini North America, for one of the most energizing — and unexpectedly moving — conversations.
Andy has spent over 35 years in the print industry, starting as a press-side technician (yes, he fell for the “box of halftone dots” trick too) and working his way to leading one of the most storied finishing companies in the world. He joined us to talk about the Müller Martini and Hunkeler merger, what it means for print partners, and how the theme “Better Together Than Apart” became more than a slogan — it became a culture.
Together, the group digs into:
- How Andy landed his first job by knowing what a halftone dot was — and nothing else
- The Müller Martini + Hunkeler merger and what a seamless 18-month transition actually looks like
- Attracting the next generation of talent with flexible schedules and open cultures
- AI in the workplace
- Managing with your heart, not your numbers
- And the story of his son Michael that will stop you in your tracks
This one hits differently. Don’t miss it.
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