BOHEMIA, NY – June 10, 2015 – Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) today announced that it has opened registrations for its 2015 Fall Conference, themed “Flexo, The Methods To Our Madness.” The event, expected to attract some 350 flexographic printers/converters, Consumer Product Companies, prepress providers, suppliers and others, will run from November 2-4 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. Attendees can register today at www.ftastore.com.
Assembling the agenda are conference chairs Ellen Farrell, DuPont Packaging Graphics and Lon Robinson, Tension Corp. The program will feature more than 20 distinguished panelists and speakers including business leaders, award winners and innovation makers, presenting subject matter that includes:
- Award winning flexo and digital press technologies
- High end process color reproduction
- Innovations in the pressroom
- Innovations in prepress
- Methods for optimization, fingerprinting, process control and continuous improvement
- Analysis and measurement of real world production samples
“We are excited to plan a conference that details the all-important methods for success in achieving optimum print results,” said Farrell. She added, “From optimization to process improvement, this event will be a true working session appealing to printers and converters, the pre-media service providers that support them, and even CPCs that want to better understand the factors influencing superior print results. We’ll utilize Nuova GIDUE’S award-winning Digital Flexo Excellence Technology for our print project, FLEXO’s November cover. Attendees will be given analysis tools and a package of samples that makes this conference a totally immersive, hands-on learning experience.”
In addition to the sessions, delegates will have the opportunity to browse through a dedicated exhibitor area featuring the latest product, software and service innovations from 60 of the industry’s cutting edge solutions providers.
Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the early bird pricing which offers a $100 savings. Complimentary registrations are available for Consumer Product Companies (CPCs) that hold an active FTA membership. Printers/converters and design firms enjoy specially discounted rates of $295 per FTA member and can take advantage of a “Buy 2, Get the 3rd free” offer.
In addition, those wanting to secure exhibit space will save $200 by reserving a tabletop before June 19. For complete details contact FTA’s Director of Membership & Business Development, Jay Kaible, at 631-737-6020 ext. 20.
FTA has secured room blocks at the Hyatt Regency at the discounted rate of $129 for a limited time only. Additional information can be found here.
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About FTA/FFTA: 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 free exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. It is a proponent of maintaining and advancing quality standards and includes 1,300 member sites that represent more than 50,000 individuals. Foundation of FTA, founded in 1974, is the educational arm of FTA and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry.