FTA Recognizes an Emerging Leader with the 2018 President’s Award

INDIANAPOLIS, IN –May 6, 2018 –Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) honors an emerging leader with the 2018 President’s Award. Jason Cagle, MacDermid Graphics Solutions, was recognized at tonight’s Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with the Association’s Forum & INFOFLEX 2018 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, IN. Everyone has heard the old adage, “The youth … Continued

FTA’s 2018 Excellence in Flexography Awards Honors Packaging’s Top Print Jobs

INDIANAPOLIS, IN –May 6, 2018 –Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) 2018 Excellence in Flexography Awards has become ever more competitive with judges attesting to the fact that, technical detail and flawless execution took entries to a new level. In front of an audience of hundreds, 114 coveted awards, plus six best of show recipients, were revealed … Continued

FTA Inducts Lon Robinson into Hall of Fame, Recognizes his Passion for Print from Pressman Trainee to Director R&D

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, May 6,2018–Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) inducted its 56th member, Lon Robinson, into its prestigious Hall of Fame tonight during the Awards Banquet held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. The event was held in conjunction with Forum & INFOFLEX, the conference and exhibition where Lon is a staple.  Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, … Continued

Forum 2018 Puts FIRST in Motion

BOHEMIA, NY – April 11, 2018 – Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has put Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances (FIRST) at the forefront of its Tuesday, May 8 Forum & INFOFLEX 2018 program by starting the day with “FIRST in Motion – Wide Web Project.” This is a three-hour, print-by-example session meant to demonstrate predictable … Continued

Forum 2018 Covers Corrugated Printing

BOHEMIA, NY – April 4, 2018 – Due to the well-received corrugated session at last year’s Phoenix-based event, Forum & INFOFLEX 2018 are anticipating another successful session  for the corrugated printing segment, titled “Advanced Corrugated Technologies: A Business Case.” The two-hour session will take place from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, right … Continued

Forum 2018 Provides Essential Printing Knowledge from Start to Finish

BOHEMIA, NY – Mar. 22, 2018 – By the time Forum & INFOFLEX 2018 has run its four-day course, Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) plans to leave attendees well informed and prepared with some serious decision-making tools. In a testament to the event’s theme, “Bringing It All Together,” kicking off the educational program at the Indianapolis … Continued

Forum 2018 Plays the Press Approval Match Game

BOHEMIA, NY – Mar. 14, 2018 – Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), producer of the largest package printing and converting event of this spring, has devoted an entire session to reestablishing the importance of using a proof as the agreed-upon contract between brand owner and printer. Taking place in Indianapolis, session co-chairs Jessica Harrell, Anderson & … Continued

Forum 2018 Addresses the Importance of Expanded Gamut

 BOHEMIA, NY – Mar. 8, 2018 – Expanded gamut (EG) has been around for more than 10 years. In that time, there has been an obvious increase in its acceptance in the flexible packaging industry. With the support of major brand owners, EG’s popularity continues to increase to this day. In honor of 7-color process … Continued

FTA to Participate in 2018 FTA Europe Diamond Awards

BOHEMIA, NY – Mar. 1, 2018 – Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) announced today its participation in the FTA Europe Diamond Awards 2018, a competition designed to promote and merit first-class flexographic printing throughout Europe, including the Mediterranean basin. Best of Show winners from the 2018 Excellence in Flexography Awards competition have been entered into the overseas contest … Continued

Forum 2018 Tackles New Printing Capabilities

BOHEMIA, NY – Feb. 28, 2018 – Initially considered the cheap alternative for printing, flexography has evolved to become the leading process for high-quality package printing, capable of adapting to printing on diverse substrates. As technology continues to progress toward the future, so does the packaging printing industry. Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) Forum 2018 will … Continued