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As a member of FTA, you also receive many benefits from the Foundation of FTA. The FFTA has established a program of training seminars and resources, conferences, an Annual Forum, and publications, all designed to satisfy the needs of its members and the industry.

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At the Annual Forum & INFO*FLEX Exhibition, we present the most promising technological advances and emerging market opportunities to keep you and your company up to date. During these events, you have the opportunity to connect with the industry by meeting leaders and representatives from all segments, while exploring the latest processes and products.

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Throughout the year, the FFTA offers many seminars, workshops and conferences that allow you to stay up to date on the latest technologies. These instructional, and often hands-on meetings, allow you to understand the needs of a specific industry segment, such as corrugated, wide web, narrow web, folding carton or prepress. FFTA conferences present the latest developments in focused technical areas, such as plates, inks, prepress and issues dealing with environmental subjects. These conferences are specifically developed to assist supervisors and middle management in their daily jobs. While attending, you gain personal access to top-notch educational and manufacturing resources.

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The FTA holds annual awards competitions that recognize the best printing quality graphic design and product technology the flexographic industry has to offer. The FTA currently offers four annual award competitions, including the Excellence in Flexography Awards, the Technical Innovation Award and the Distinguished Achievement Award. By competing in these high-profile events, FTA members secure the opportunity to show off their best offerings to the industry. Winners receive heavy publicity through feature articles in our FLEXO^® and online via our website.

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FLEXO^® is a widely distributed publication dedicated to the flexographic printing industry. FLEXO^® gives a complete, unparalleled coverage of the entire industry. Our publication boast insight into the latest cutting-edge technology, fact-filled articles by industry personnel, describing the latest flexo products and services, and news features covering the most important events affecting the flexographic industry today.

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Technical and environmental assistance is available exclusively to FTA members from our team of flexo specialists. Members are provided with solutions to their flexo problems and/or access to expert advice from cooperating member companies. FTA also keeps members abreast of changing environmental compliance regulations and offers pollution prevention options.

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The FFTAs ever-expanding library of technical aids, CD-ROM training programs and textbooks focuses on every area and aspect of flexo printing. Some of our most popular resources include:

• Flexography: Principles & Practices - the complete technical reference book
• FIRST Book - industry specifications to achieve printing consistency
• Interactive Training CD-Rom Series - complete in-house training modules
• Technical Training Manuals - workbooks to help with everyday employee and operator training