INFO*FLEX 2015 Increases Show Hours

BOHEMIA, NY – Dec. 19, 2014 –Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), producers of INFO*FLEX, North America’s only event in 2015 dedicated to the package printing and converting marketplace, today announced it has increased the show’s operating hours, affording additional opportunities for attendees and exhibitors to network. The event will take place May 4 and 5 at … Continued

Alan Poole Joins FLXON as Area Business Development Manager in Northeast

CHARLOTTE, NC—FLXON Inc., the Charlotte, NC based provider of premium SWEDCUT brand doctor blades for the printing industry, appointed Alan Poole as its new area business development manager for the Northeast U.S., Quebec, and Ontario Regions. Poole joins FLXON with previous experience as a sales representative for a premium printer. “FLXON is a quality provider … Continued

Entries Sought for FTA’s 2015 Technical Innovation Awards

BOHEMIA, NY – December 12, 2014 – Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), today announced it is accepting entries for its global awards program recognizing organizations and individuals for innovative technologies, processes and services that are accelerating and transforming the flexographic print process. Submissions are open now through Feb. 13, 2015. Winners will be recognized in front … Continued

Anderson & Vreeland Celebrates <em>FIRST</em> Employee Certification Milestone

BRYAN, OH—Anderson & Vreeland, leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic plate processing equipment and materials, has made a big leap forward in advancing flexo printing education by requiring FIRST certification of its employees. FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances) is the Flexographic Technical Association’s training and certification program designed to provide members of the … Continued

Esko Launches Expanded Innovation Center With More Equipment, Staff

MIAMISBURG, OH—Esko has celebrated its renovated Esko Innovation Center in Miamisburg, OH with an open house attended by local township officials and the Esko North America leadership team. Esko North America moved to its current site in Miamisburg in June 2010, to handle the requirements for a staff of approximately 260 in North America and … Continued

Peter Giannandrea, Lifelong Flexographer & FTA Volunteer, Dead at 66

Peter Giannandrea, a dedicated servant to the flexographic community who spent several decades employed in its ranks, died Dec. 5. He was 66. A diligent supporter of FTA’s endeavors, Peter was a judge at numerous Excellence in Flexography Awards competitions, in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001. In a 2002 edition of FLEXO Magazine, he summed up his … Continued

FTA Launches Custom Branded Book Program

BOHEMIA, NY – December 9, 2014 – Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), the world’s leading professional society dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing process, today announced the launch of a program whereby organizations can purchase FTA’s best selling titles, personalized with their company logos prominently on the front cover. These custom copies can be … Continued

Dan Foy Joins Pamarco as Technical Sales Representative

ATLANTA, GA—Pamarco Global Graphics, in an effort to strengthen its position in the flexographic printing industry, has appointed Dan Foy as the Flexo Division’s technical sales representative for the Mid South region of the U.S., including Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana. Dan will be headquartered in Dallas and began this key role with Pamarco Dec. 8. … Continued

Harper Corporation of America Announces Anilox Surface Cleaner

CHARLOTTE, NC—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America prides itself on providing exceptional products and services to its customers and staying on the cutting edge of innovation in the flexographic industry. To ensure anilox equipment is producing optimal results, Harper Corporation is pleased to introduce Anilox Surface Cleaner to its lineup of HarperScientific products. … Continued

Isabel Almeida Joins FLXON as Customer Satisfaction Specialist

CHARLOTTE, NC—FLXON Inc., the Charlotte, NC based provider of premium SWEDCUT brand doctor blades for the flexographic and rotogravure printing industry, has appointed Isabel Almeida to its new Customer Satisfaction Team to service its customers in Mexico and Latin America. Almeida joins FLXON after 12 years of customer service experience with former posts in the … Continued