Why Join?

Network with peers year-round. Our members easily build partnerships and contacts at FTA’s annual conferences, exhibitions, networking groups and seminars. These are the events where the industry leaders go to share ideas, exchange solutions, discuss trends and challenges, and learn about new technologies that enhance their productivity and profitability.

Take your staff to the next level.  With our TEST (Technical Education Services Team) program, professional advancement is easy. TEST supports your business goals through innovative approaches to education and training. Its Virtual Campus offers 350+ online courses ranging from the FIRST Press Operator Certification Program to professional development courses to environmental, health & safety curricula.

Maximize efficiency, boost productivity, and win new business. The FIRST Press Operator Certification Program is the flexo industry’s standard of excellence. Those who successfully complete the three levels will have attained comprehensive technical knowledge of the flexo print process, with expertise in implementing the specifications outlined in FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances). The end result? Proficiency - demonstrated by high-quality, repeatable & consistent print results.

Keep current. As a member, you receive free subscriptions to the industry’s leading publication, FLEXO Magazine, known as “The Flexographic Technology Source.” Additionally, you’ll receive FTA’s monthly eNewsletters, Inside the FTA, EHS Direct and FLEXOLive! that will keep you current on FTA and the latest happenings within the industry.

Receive preferred-member pricing. As a member, you’ll enjoy generous discounts (typically 50% off the list price) on scores of titles such as FIRST 4.0 and Flexography: Principles & Practices, as well as on all FTA-sponsored conferences, workshops, courses and affiliated industry events.

Increase your market exposure. Get your brand out to the masses and receive complimentary listings in the world’s most comprehensive guide to flexographic products and services - FLEXO Magazine’s Annual SourceBook issue. Plus enjoy a complimentary featured spot on the membership section of FTA’s website, which describes your company and includes your company logo and hyperlink to your website.

Access free technical, sustainability, environmental, health & safety information. FTA is always available to answer any and all of your most challenging technical questions. Our members routinely contact us to get the answers they need to become better printers/converters.

Certify your sustainability efforts. Your customers are looking for printers who produce environmentally-friendly products. As a founding partner of the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the only certification program for printers in North America, FTA members receive discounted rates for the application and audit fees.

Earn recognition. Join the ranks of the truly accomplished by entering your best print jobs into FTA’s annual awards competitions which recognizes the industry’s best – in print quality, graphic design, product technology and environmental excellence.

Tap into group buying power. Through the FTA Wi$e1 Member Discount Program, members save thousands each year by taking advantage of money-saving opportunities from companies that provide everything from business insurance to utility auditing to purchases of computer hardware and software.

Network with prospects and peers year-round. Our members easily build partnerships and boost their customer base at FTA’s annual conferences, exhibitions, networking groups and seminars. These events provide the perfect venues to grow your business, showcase your services and wares, and get in front of the industry leaders who are there to gain new insights, share ideas, exchange solutions, discuss trends and challenges, and learn about new technologies and practices.

Increase your market exposure. FTA offers a wide array of opportunities to get your name out in front of your customers –from exhibiting at the INFO*FLEX Exhibition and the Fall Conference, to sponsorship opportunities that include free advertisements in FLEXO Magazine, banner ads on our  website, and your company logo in conference brochures and promotional materials. Additionally, our members receive complimentary listings in the world’s most comprehensive guide to flexographic products and services - FLEXO Magazine’s Annual SourceBook issue. What’s more, FTA supplier members are eligible for reduced rates to become listed as a SGP Patron through the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership.

Take your staff to the next level.  With our TEST (Technical Education Services Team) program, professional advancement is easy. TEST supports your business goals through innovative approaches to education and training. Its Virtual Campus offers 350+ online courses ranging from the FIRST Operator Certification Program to professional development courses to environmental, health & safety curricula.

Maximize efficiency, boost productivity, and win new business. The FIRST ‘Prepress Operator’ and ‘Implementation Specialist’ Certification Program are the flexo industry’s standards of excellence. Students who successfully complete the three levels will have a solid understanding of FIRST methodology and will be able to effectively communicate, analyze and apply FIRST design/prepress/print specifications. The end result? You’ll give your plant a true competitive advantage and keep repeat orders flowing.

Receive preferred-member pricing. As a member, you’ll enjoy generous discounts (typically 50% off the list price) on scores of titles such as FIRST 4.0 and Flexography: Principles & Practices, as well as on all FTA sponsored conferences, workshops, courses and affiliated industry events.

Keep current. As a member, you receive free subscriptions to the industry’s leading publication, FLEXO Magazine, known as “The Flexographic Technology Source.” Additionally, you’ll receive FTA’s monthly eNewsletters, Inside the FTA, EHS Direct and FLEXOLive! that will keep you current on FTA and the latest happenings within the industry.

Access free technical, sustainability, environmental, health & safety information. FTA is always available to answer any and all of your most challenging technical questions. Call, email or touch base via our LinkedIn group. We’re always happy to help.

Earn recognition. Join the ranks of the truly accomplished by entering your best work into FTA’s annual awards competitions which recognizes the industry’s best – in print quality, graphic design, product technology and environmental excellence.

Tap into group buying power. Through the FTA Wi$e1 Member Discount Program, members save thousands each year by taking advantage of the money-saving opportunities from companies that provide everything from business insurance to utility auditing to purchases of computer hardware and software.

Network with your suppliers year-round. Our members easily build and maintain their business relationships at FTA’s annual conferences, exhibitions, networking groups and seminars. Not only do these events serve as the perfect educational resources to gain new insights, share ideas, exchange solutions, and discuss trends and challenges, but they also provide the ideal opportunity to meet with your printers/converters to learn about emerging technologies that enhance your print jobs.

Take your staff to the next level.  With our TEST (Technical Education Services Team) program, professional advancement is easy. TEST supports your business goals through innovative approaches to education and training. Its Virtual Campus offers 350+ online courses ranging from the FIRST Operator Certification Program to professional development courses to environmental, health & safety curricula.

Keep current. As a member, you receive free subscriptions to the industry’s leading publication, FLEXO Magazine, known as “The Flexographic Technology Source.” Additionally, you’ll receive FTA’s monthly eNewsletters, Inside the FTA, EHS Direct and FLEXOLive! that will keep you current on FTA and the latest happenings within the industry.

Receive preferred-member pricing. As a member, you’ll enjoy generous discounts (typically 50% off the list price) on scores of titles such as FIRST 4.0 and Flexography: Principles & Practices, as well as on all FTA sponsored conferences, workshops, courses and affiliated industry events.

Access free technical, sustainability, environmental, health & safety information. FTA is always available to answer any and all of your most challenging technical questions. Call, email or touch base via our LinkedIn group. We’re always happy to help.

Tap into group buying power. Through the FTA Wi$e1 Member Discount Program, members save thousands each year by taking advantage of the money-saving opportunities from companies that provide everything from business insurance to utility auditing to purchases of computer hardware and software.

Develop professional contacts. As a FTA Student Member, you have access to extraordinary people who will enrich your life, further your education and help you meet your academic and career goals. There are a wide range of resources on hand to keep you ahead and of course FTA staff is always available to provide guidance and support.

Keep current. As a member, you receive a free subscription to the industry’s leading publication, FLEXO Magazine, known as “The Flexographic Technology Source.” Additionally, you’ll receive FTA’s monthly eNewsletters, Inside the FTA, EHS Direct and FLEXOLive! that will keep you current on FTA and the latest happenings within the industry. These valuable tools and resources to increase your knowledge and build your skills (and your resume) – making you stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Attend FTA-sponsored conferences and events free-of-charge. At events such as our Annual Forum & INFO*FLEX Exhibition you’ll have the opportunity to meet with prospective employers, browse the latest products and services offerings, learn from the numerous technical presentations and network with industry experts.

Take advantage of generous discounts on FTA products. Why buy at the school store when you can save big with FTA member discounts? 

Gain information about scholarships opportunities. FTA has been providing financial aid to students who demonstrate an interest in the fields of flexography and/or graphic communications. These scholarships are highly coveted and are available only to a select number of students.

Use the materials in your welcome package that include some of the industry’s hottest publications, Flexography: Principles & Practices 5th Edition CD-ROM, and the latest two editions of the Beginner Flexographer series.

Spotlight your resume. A membership with FTA makes your resume standout from the rest, giving you a distinct advantage – a head start to a great career!

Participate in the Flexo in Education program, a partnership between education and the flexographic industry to fill the need for trained workers.  The benefits to your students and the industry are numerous. Students learn marketable skills so they may enter the workforce upon graduating from school, while the industry benefits through the establishment of trained and skilled individuals with a solid understanding of flexo technology. Currently there are 20 high school program members and 28 post-secondary school program members.

Keep current. As a member, you receive free subscriptions to the industry’s leading publication, FLEXO Magazine, known as “The Flexographic Technology Source.” Additionally, you’ll receive FTA’s monthly eNewsletters, Inside the FTA, EHS Direct and FLEXOLive! that will keep you current on FTA and the latest happenings within the industry.

Enjoy a complimentary registration to conferences such as our Annual Forum & INFO*FLEX Exhibition (That’s a $900+ value). Not only do these events serve as the perfect educational resource to gain new insights, share ideas, exchange solutions, and discuss trends and challenges, but it also provides the ideal opportunity to meet with members of the flexo industry and view the latest services and wares on display. Take what you learn back to the classroom immediately.

Receive educational discounts of up to 50% off the already reduced member price for select FTA books and CD-ROMs (including popular textbooks). Use these informative books to educate yourself and your students.

Learn new things through the Virtual Campus to take back to the classroom. This online campus offers 350+ online courses ranging from the FIRST Operator Certification Program to professional development courses to environmental, health & safety curricula.

Gain recognition for your teaching program. Enter print samples produced by your students in the Excellence in Flexography Awards competition. Participate in the annual educational booth competition at INFO*FLEX.