The Philadelphia Inquirer chooses Roxen to modernize its print production

“Our primary priority was choosing a proven solution that fits into our systems and workflow. In evaluating Roxen it was clear that the team has worked with numerous publishers, deeply understands the nuances of print production, and was eager to continue evolving the product based on user feedback,” says Matt Boggie.

Partnership builds on Roxen’s integration with Arc XP
For almost five years, Roxen has teamed up with Arc XP, a division of The Washington Post. Arc XP powers more than 1,900 sites globally, including The Philadelphia Inquirer.

“Digital-first publishers, like The Philadelphia Inquirer, aim to deliver an exceptional product experience across platforms, including print. Roxen excels in that area, offering seamless print production for publishers on Arc XP thanks to the deep integration of our products”, says Matthew Monahan, VP of Product at Arc XP.

“We are a small company, and one could think that it is to our disadvantage. But in reality, it allows us to stay sharply focused on one mission: being the best partner for print production tools”, says Per Östlund, CEO of Roxen.

Streamlining workflows for busy newsrooms
Roxen’s software is used by close to 100 newspaper titles across Scandinavia, Europe, Latin America, and the US. The Philadelphia Inquirer is Roxen’s largest client to date in terms of reach, circulation, and newsroom size.

“Roxen will greatly simplify the basic placement, copy editing, and adjustments that occur every single day. The vast majority of our print placements are straightforward, so simplifying that main path of workflow was a critical success factor for the project. But the seamless integration with Adobe InDesign lets our team create complex layouts and beautiful presentations without needing to resort to an alternate workflow for special projects”, Matt Boggie explains.

“The Philadelphia Inquirer is absolutely our most demanding partner so far, but we welcome that. We are in the technology business to solve problems – the more challenging, the better. This partnership shows that customer is too large or complex for us”, says Per Östlund of Roxen.

Modern print technology ensures efficiency and quality
Roxen helps news organizations increase efficiency and reduce costly manual work in print production, while maintaining high editorial and design standards.

“During the last decade, many believed that print would vanish and neglected their production systems. That has proven wrong. Print still matters: it drives revenue, builds relevance, and strengthens the brand. At Roxen, we continue to invest in technology to move print forward,” says Per Östlund.