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Date

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Time

1:00 p.m ET

Location

Virtual Event

Price

Member: Free
Non-Member: $99.00

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Did you know that was Flexo? 

Flexography is everywhere! Often you find it in places you might never expect. Join the Flexographic Technical Association for a fun, engaging webinar that explores the surprising range of products and applications printed using flexography. 
 
In this moderator-led panel discussion, industry experts will highlight both the familiar and the unexpected, from everyday packaging and labels to specialty applications like printed electronics, security printing, and other unique printed products. Along the way, attendees will gain a broader understanding of flexo’s versatility, innovation, and real-world reach. 
 
Designed for a mixed audience, this 60-minute session will combine education and entertainment with live audience polls, chat interaction, and plenty of “wait, that was flexo?” moments. 
 
Whether you work in the industry or are simply curious about the possibilities of print, this webinar will show you just how far flexography goes. 

Speakers

Kenny Tucker

Kenny serves as the Director of Technical Education at the Flexographic Technical Association. Previously, he held the position of Assistant Director at Clemson University's Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics. A 2004 graduate of Clemson University with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications, Kenny began his career at Sealed Air Corporation, where he worked across various roles, including prepress, color management, inkjet and remote proofing, workflow automation, expanded gamut printing, press characterizations, and managing graphic technologies. He later joined Anderson & Vreeland as a Technology Specialist, focusing on the installation of plate-making equipment, RIP software, and inkjet proofing solutions. Before working for Clemson, Kenny worked as Production Manager at Frontier Label, now Sttark Labels, overseeing inventory procurement, label production, project management, and maintenance operations. In 2019, he returned to Clemson University, coordinating industry-focused projects, seminars, research initiatives, and training workshops. In his free time, Kenny enjoys fishing, camping, and spending quality time with his family.

Chris Standifer

Chris Standifer

Chris Standifer is the Manager of Membership and Communities at FTA. His background and passion is in Association and Education, but really, he just wants to help people find their passion, grow their passion, and get to their goals. In his role as liaison to FTA community groups, he also takes pride in creating connections in the industry to strengthen bonds, aid networking, and helping people find a home.

Tom Griffin

FTA announced that Tom Griffin joined the organization as Industry Training Engagement & Development Specialist on January 6, 2026. Most recently, Griffin served as a consultant to FTA training programs, and in his new role, will build on that work. Griffin has worked with various organizations during his career, primarily in the field of education and the sales of training courses. His work has ranged from media production training and corporate training to recruitment of international students to U.S. universities.

Catherine Haynes

Catherine Haynes is the VP of Strategic Iniatives for All Printing Resources. She has more than 28 years of experience in the printing industry, has been a certified G7 Expert for over 15 years, and is a certified FTA Implementation Specialist. At APR she assists sales technicians as a technical representative for various customer projects related to training, characterizations, prepress and pressroom assessments, color management, digital workflows, platemaking and implementation or expansion of in-house prepress capabilities. She holds positions as FQC Chair, Women of Flexo Co-Chair, and FTA Board member. In 2026, she was the most recent inductee into FTA's Hall of Fame. She also coordinates and conducts industry online and in-person training programs and has been a regular speaker at FTA, Clemson, TLMI, FLAG and other industry events.