Press Releases

FTA has announced the release of the Flexography: Principles & Practices Booklets.

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced the decision to move Fall Conference 2020 to a fully virtual environment. Now known as Virtual Fall Conference 2020, it retains six of its technical sessions, evolves into a fully online exhibit space, and adds opportunities to connect with attendees before, during and after the event. The decision comes following an … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced the annual updates to its Board of Directors and its Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Joining the pair of governing bodies are Dan Blackburn of Kimberly-Clark Corp and Keith Nagle of Phoseon Technology. “The Association has given so much to me over the last eight years. My first FTA engagement was at … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—With nearly 30 technical presentations, panel discussions and Q&As, FTA’s Virtual FORUM 2020 successfully delivered the content, insights and problem solving it has long been known for, despite the obstacles brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 1,000 flexographers seized the opportunity to participate in the three-day event, which took place April 22, April … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced Virtual Innovation Central, an online theater for package printers and converters to discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions. The May 28 event is complimentary to all members of the flexographic industry. A transformation of the INFOFLEX show floor staple, Virtual Innovation Central enables printers and converters to connect with solutions providers directly … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced the newest member of the FTA Hall of Fame. Greg Collins, who gave his attention, his energy and his love to flexography, the industry that surrounds it and its Association, is the 58th flexographer to join its most illustrious group. The induction was announced during the FTA Awards Presentation on April … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced three recipients of a 2020 FTA Technical Innovation Award, which recognizes disruptive and innovative technologies working to affect change in the package printing industry. The award-winning technologies were announced during the FTA Awards Presentation on April 22, which kicked off the first of three days of Virtual FORUM 2020. The companies … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced the recipients of the 2020 FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards, the premier awards program for the flexographic industry. The award-winning prints and the companies behind them were announced during the FTA Awards Presentation on April 22, which kicked off the first of three days of Virtual FORUM 2020. A total of … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced the three recipients of a 2020 FTA President’s Award, given to individuals selected by the Association’s president for displaying an unwavering commitment to aiding it in its endeavors. The recipients were announced during the FTA Awards Presentation on April 22, which kicked off the first of three days of Virtual FORUM … Continued

BOHEMIA, NY—FTA has announced the results of the 2020 FTA Sustainability Excellence Award Competition. Each of the competition’s two categories had a single winner, as well as one honorable mention. The award-winning sustainability initiatives were announced during the FTA Awards Presentation on April 22, which kicked off the first of three days of Virtual FORUM … Continued