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ASPT Member Biography

Wolfgang Pfirrmann
Inducted into the Academy in 1997.

Wolfgang, during the last 8 years of his 30-year career in screen-printing, has concentrated his efforts on developing and marketing Computer-To-Screen Systems for KIWO and Kissel + Wolf. Prior to this time, Wolfgang was responsible for the applied research labs of KIWO Texas and in Germany. While in charge of the labs, Wolfgang developed new stencil quality measurement systems that he introduced to the industry. Throughout his career, commencing with his apprenticeship as a screen printer, and continuing through his positions as a screen printer, production manager, training manager and product manager, Wolfgang has accumulated extensive experience in all areas of screen printing.

Wolfgang has written myriad technical articles for trade magazines and trade association publications in the USA, Central America, Central Europe and Asia. He is a frequent speaker and seminar conductor at industry conventions, trade associations sponsoring educational programs, and at trade organizations. Wolfgang has also developed many educational programs for screen printers and for universities that offer graphic arts programs

Educational Experience:

Supervision and mentoring of apprentices during their education as screen printer and co-op students in undergraduate and graduate cooperative programs. Extensive experience in developing and conducting seminars, technical workshops and continued educational programs for screen printers and at universities with graphic arts programs.

Publications and speaking assignments:

Numerous technical articles in trade magazines and publications of trade associations in USA, Central America, Central Europe and Asia. Frequent speaking assignments at industry conventions, trade associations with educational programs and trade organizations.

Professional Experience:

Industry and Manufacturer Consultant, 2003 to present
Provides expertise in the area of Computer-To-Screen Imaging and general screen printing.

Kissel + Wolf GmbH, Wiesloch, Germany, Manager Digital Systems Divison 2002 – 2003
Researched new technologies suitable for adaptation to screen imaging. Managed product development, implemented sales channels of digital screen imaging products.

KIWO Inc, Seabrook, TX, Vice President Digital Products Divison 1996 – 2002
Researched new technologies suitable for adaptation to screen imaging. Managed product development, marketing and sales of digital screen imaging products.

KIWO Inc, Seabrook, TX, USA, Manager Applied Research Group 1991-1996
Introduced a new stencil quality control concept (Rz-Measurement) to the North American market and continued research of parameters influencing stencil making.

Kissel + Wolf GmbH, Wiesloch, Germany, Manager Applied Research Department 1989-1990
Managed the Applied Research Department, developed educational seminars and training programs for customers, industry and faculty members of technical schools. Researched and introduced new quality control concepts in the screen-printing industry. Developed automated coating equipment and researched influencing parameters on screen making.

Svecia Screen Printing Machines, Stockholm, Sweden, Training Manager 1986 –1988
Established a training center and several seminar programs for training of customers, printers and faculty members of technical schools. Training of customers on operating new printing presses, fully automated production lines and multicolor printing machines.

Wunder KG, Hamburg, Germany, 1984-1985, Production Manager

Studio Haase, Hamburg, Germany, 1984, Screenprinter

Screen Printing Consultant, 1979-1984 Consulting and freelance work in general and specialized screen printing.

Education:

Domberger KG, Filderstadt, Germany, 1976 –1979, Apprenticeship as Screenprinter

Werbetechnik Schabel, Stuttgart, Germany,1973 –1976, Apprenticeship as Advertising Technician