Forum 2018 Addresses the Importance of Expanded Gamut

Forum 2018 logo 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 printing, Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) Forum 2018 has dedicated an entire session to EG titled “Expanded Gamut: Where Are We Now?” on Monday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Overseeing this forward-thinking session are Co-Chairs Julian Fernandez, Esko and John Rastetter, Pamarco. Session presenters will pinpoint challenges and offer solutions to commonplace issues found with this style of printing. Attendees will hear how EG influences design and the printrun, and where it will lead in the next decade.

“As flexo printers, we are all driven to deliver higher levels of graphic reproduction while improving the bottom line through efficiency and press uptime,” said Rastetter. “This session will provide powerful insight into EG’s value to the printer and brand owner, as well as what to expect on the journey to success.”

The 60-minute session includes an in-depth presentation by Kevin Bourquin, Cyber Graphics and John Hite, Bryce Corp., titled “Mission Expanded Gamut: Better Together!” Their combined talents will provide invaluable information about the capabilities of EG today. Learn more about Kevin and John’s presentation and “expanded” thoughts on EG’s past and future, in an in-depth preview of the Monday morning session.

Forum 2018, themed “Bringing It All Together: Synchronizing Processes, People and Potential,” will take place May 6-9 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indiana. Collocated with the event is INFOFLEX 2018, set for May 7 and 8 at the Indiana Convention Center. Every full Forum registration includes entrance to the INFOFLEX show floor, where 240+ of the industry’s top suppliers will be exhibiting their most innovative technologies.

To learn more or register for Forum & INFOFLEX 2018, visit flexographic.wpengine.com. Early-bird rates offering a savings of up to $350 are valid through March 30. Special discounts are available for printer/converter registrants, including “Buy two, get the third free” or “Buy three, get two more free” promotions. Consumer Product Companies are entitled to complimentary registrations.

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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 free exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. It is a proponent of maintaining and advancing quality standards and includes 1,650 member sites that represent more than 1,400 companies and 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.