“FIRST in Motion”: Characterization

The Details Behind the Profiling Portion of the Forum 2018 Print Project This is the fifth installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA Hall of … Continued

“FIRST in Motion”: ISO Standards

Defining, Aligning & Applying Them in Real-Time Production of the Forum 2018 Print Project This is the fourth installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: Objectives by FTA … Continued

“FIRST in Motion”: Technology & Methods

How Each Step of FIRST Was Followed & Special Considerations Taken During the Project This, along with “FIRST in Motion: Scope, Timelines & Schedule” by Bob Coomes, Plastic Packaging Technologies LLC comprises the second installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 … Continued

“FIRST in Motion”: Scope, Timelines & Schedule

Planning the Forum 2018 Print Project This, along with “FIRST in Motion: Technology and Methods” by Mark Samworth, Esko, comprises the second installmentin a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST in Motion: … Continued

“FIRST in Motion”: Objectives

The Forum 2018 Session’s Co-Chairs Lead Off an Article Series Focused on Its Print Project & Adherence to FIRST This is the first installment in a series of articles chronicling the wide web, flexible packaging pouch job at the center of the Forum 2018 FIRST in Motion session. Other articles in the series include: FIRST … Continued

Forum 2018: “FIRST in Motion” Looks at a Wide Web Job, Start to Finish

Demonstrating Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances (FIRST) in use on a real-world packaging job has been the guiding idea behind some of FTA’s most memorable individual presentations and even entire conferences. “I’ve been involved in a lot of these projects,” explained Mark Mazur, an FTA Hall of Fame member, “but they’ve always been on … Continued

Forum 2018: “FIRST in Motion” Looks at a Wide Web Job, Start to Finish

Demonstrating Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances (FIRST) in use on a real-world packaging job has been the guiding idea behind some of FTA’s most memorable individual presentations and even entire conferences. “I’ve been involved in a lot of these projects,” explained Mark Mazur, an FTA Hall of Fame member, “but they’ve always been on … Continued

Forum 2018: Finding Ways to Win the “Press Approval Match Game”

Forum 2018 session “Press Approval Match Game,” taking place Tuesday afternoon and co-chaired by Jessica Harrell of Anderson & Vreeland Inc and Ellen Farrell of DuPont Advanced Printing, detailed the typical complications that lead to miscommunication and how to deal with them. The co-chairs opened the session by explaining three goals: To explore avenues to … Continued

Forum 2018: Finding Ways to Win the “Press Approval Match Game”

Forum 2018 session “Press Approval Match Game,” taking place Tuesday afternoon and co-chaired by Jessica Harrell of Anderson & Vreeland Inc and Ellen Farrell of DuPont Advanced Printing, detailed the typical complications that lead to miscommunication and how to deal with them. The co-chairs opened the session by explaining three goals: To explore avenues to … Continued

How FTA Member Transcontinental Robbie & Partners Created an Excellence in Flexography Awards Best of Show Winner

Earlier this year, FTA member Transcontinental Robbie (where I am general manager), with the help of fellow FTA member The ALC Group, won a gold award in the Excellence in Flexography Awards competition for Transcontinental Robbie’s Tops Herb Seasoned Croutons/Italian Seasoned Croutons packages. And at Forum 2017, Transcontinental Robbie’s print was named Best of Show … Continued