MacDermid Graphics Solutions Receives FIRST Implementation Specialist Certification

ATLANTA, GA—MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a leader in the manufacturing and marketing of flexographic printing plates, announced it has completed the Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances (FIRST) Implementation Specialist Certification program from FTA. FIRST Implementation Specialist Certification yields experts in flexographic printing support, consultation and communication, who are proficient in communicating the principles and practices … Continued

Andrew Latosek Joins Flexo Concepts as Key Account Manager

PLYMOUTH, MA—Flexo Concepts is excited to announce that Andrew Latosek has joined its U.S. sales team as a key account manager. Andrew’s goal is to support and expand Flexo Concepts’ American OEM, re-seller and co-supplier relationships. He will function as the primary point of contact to facilitate better service of their mutual customers. Andrew is … Continued

Harper Corporation of America Announces New Sales Management Team

CHARLOTTE, NC—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is pleased to announce the members of its new sales management team. Alan Rogers, VP of sales, is confident that these changes will support continued growth, success, and customer satisfaction. In order to maximize service and support, Harper Corporation has regionalized its sales and technical management team. Robbie … Continued

Flexo Concepts Completes Level 1 of <em>FIRST</em> Implementation Specialist Certification

PLYMOUTH, MA—Flexo Concepts employees have recently completed Level I of FTA FIRST Operator Certification in order to become flexographic printing “experts.” The training was made possible by a Massachusetts Express Grant designed to fund workforce education in the state. Created and administered by the FTA, FIRST Operator Certification is an online training program through which … Continued

Smyth Companies Sees Large Returns on FIRST Company Certification

A little can equal a lot. Take, for example, the incrementally small bump in price to go from a medium to large soft drink at any fast food restaurant: How can McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and the like make any meaningful profit from selling an additional 20-oz. of soda for pennies? The answer is, they … Continued