BOHEMIA, NY – August 22, 2018– Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), the world’s leader in delivering today’s technology and top education for the advancement of the flexographic industry, today announced that it has joined the PACK EXPO International Partner Program. FTA will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO International (Oct. 14-17; McCormick Place, Chicago) in the Association Partner Pavilion, booth 4539.
“The Association Partner Pavilions at PACK EXPO International, and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO, bring together organizations with expertise across all markets in the packaging industry,” says Jim Pittas, president & CEO, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. “These pavilions provide attendees with a convenient opportunity to connect and meet with industry leaders.”
FTA representatives will be present to discuss everything about the association’s latest resources—from its world-renowned Flexographic Image Reproduction Specification & Tolerances (FIRST) Individual Certification programs and best-seller FIRST6.0, to exciting new products and services available with membership. There will also be information on hand regarding MemberConnect, prize-winning publication FLEXO Magazine, the 2019 Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition, as well as Fall Conference 2018.
The show floor at PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO features 2,500 exhibiting companies dedicated to offering products and solutions to 50,000 attendees from 40+ vertical markets. For more information about PACK EXPO International, visit www.packexpointernational.com.
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About PMMI: PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 800 North American manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Healthcare Packaging EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging, ProFood World and OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.
Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About FTA: Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), chartered in 1958, is a professional society dedicated to bringing all members of the flexographic printing community—printers, suppliers, consumer product companies, institutions, prepress houses and others–together by providing opportunities for the exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. It is a proponent of maintaining and advancing quality standards and includes 1,350 member sites that represent more than 35,000 individuals. Foundation of FTA, founded in 1974, is the educational arm of FTA and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry. For more information, please visit www.flexography.org.