Smithers and FTA: Advancing Flexography Through Market Intelligence

FTA has partnered with Smithers – the worldwide authority for the printing, paper and packaging industries – to bring members exclusive access to industry-leading insights, trends, and strategic data.

Both organizations share a commitment to the long-term growth of flexographic and package printing markets. By combining FTA’s deep community of flexo businesses and professionals with Smithers’ independent market research and expertise, this partnership gives the industry a clearer view of where it’s headed, and where the opportunities lie.

What FTA Members Receive

As part of this partnership, FTA members benefit from:

  • 15% member discount on selected print reports
  • Expert insight published in FLEXO Magazine and Member Connect
  • Live expert webinars covering key topics and emerging issues in the industry
  • Early previews of forthcoming Smithers reports on flexo, printing and packaging

Want to explore how Smithers market intelligence can support your business? Contact Sean Walsh on +1-330-762-7441 x1134
or email [email protected].

Access Smithers Research

As an FTA member, you benefit from a special 15% member discount on print and packaging reports.

Browse the links below to get started, or visit smithers.com/market-reports to explore the full report library and purchase complete reports at your 15% member discount (use code FTA15 at checkout).

Exclusive preview of The Future of Flexo vs Gravure to 2030
As part of this partnership, FTA members can access an exclusive report preview, free to download here:
FTA Exclusive: Flexo vs Gravure Market Trends

The Future of Flexo vs Gravure to 2030
This report assesses the competition between flexo and gravure processes, with quantitative market sizes and forecasts split by process, end-use application, and geography.

The Future of Inkjet Printing to 2031

The global inkjet market is experiencing robust growth across both graphic/packaging and industrial/functional sectors. This comprehensive new study delivers granular segmentation, regional breakdowns, and forward-looking forecasts. 

The Future of Flexographic Printing Markets to 2029

This report tracks the evolution of flexographic printing across key global product markets from 2019 to 2029. It considers market developments, key drivers and trends, and the impact of digital print.

The Future of Global Printing To 2030

This flagship Smithers report combines the latest statistics and expert insight from its global research network to track current and future demand in all print segments.

The Future of Print Equipment Markets To 2030

This report spotlights new printing machinery and associated equipment for commercial, packaging and production printing processes, covering both analogue and digital with a focus on print-for-profit.

The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2030

This report provides a forecast on the use of digital printing to produce labels and packaging over the period 2020–2030.

The Future of Screen vs. Digital Printing to 2030

This market report compares screen and digital printing over the period 2020–30 in POS/signage, other graphic products, labels and packaging applications, as well as in the functional and industrial printing segments.

The Future of Digital Printing to 2035

Digital printing is the fastest growing segment of a worldwide print market undergoing fundamental change. Smithers reports long term on the key technological developments in this dynamic market.

The Future of Printer Demographics to 2031
This report assesses the total number of production printers segmented by type and geography, and forecasts likely changes over the next five years.

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