Flexographic Technical Association

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

September, 2008
25: FFTA Regional Workshop: FIRST 4.0 on the Go Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI

October, 2008
5 - 7: FFTA Fall Conference & Tabletop Exhibit Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
6 - 9: FFTA/FVTC Achieving Consistency in Process Printing Appleton, WI
8: FFTA Regional Workshop: FIRST 4.0 on the Go Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
14 - 16: FFTA/RIT Basic Flexographer - Level I Rochester, NY
14: FFTA Regional Workshop: FIRST 4.0 on the Go Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, Toronto, ON Canada
15 - 17: FFTA/Clemson University Flexographic Process Color Printing Symposium Clemson, SC
22 - 24: FFTA/DiTrolio Flexographic Institute Basic Flexo Course - Level 1 Broadview, IL

8/7/2008 -- Foundation of FTA Announces Theme, Logo for its 2009 Annual Forum

Welcome!
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is the leading technical society dedicated solely to the flexographic printing industry since 1958. Promoting, developing and maintaining the advancement of flexography is our prime directive with an emphasis on developing and maintaining standards of quality throughout the flexo process.

FFTA's 2008 Fall Conference
Need help navigating the volatile environment known as "packaging premedia"? Want specific, actionable information you can take away & apply to your business immediately? Then plan on attending "Packaging Premedia: Navigating the Shifting Sands from Strategy to Store Shelf". Presentations & panel discussions hone in on: packaging premedia's future; production, design & integration; G7 in packaging; digital technologies; FIRST 4.0; and so much more!
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Forum 2009: Call for Abstracts:
Are you a knowledgeable flexographic professional with a penchant for public speaking? If so share your expertise at FFTA's 2009 Annual Forum in Orlando, Florida! This is your chance to speak at the flexo industry's most widely anticipated and highly attended annual gathering. Preparation for Forum 2009 is already in the works so act now to be a part of this opportunity!
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FTA's Members Only Website!
Have you visited yet? Available to all FTA Members, the website has been developed with your needs in mind. We invite you to log in and discover its features such as: a powerful, completely accessible SourceBook Online; an all-inclusive online directory of FTA members, current and archived FLEXO^® Magazine articles, and so much more! Haven't received your login information yet? Contact FTA's Membership Dept. at 631-737-6020.
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Have you been to our FTA Connection? Did you know that FTA Connection is really easy to use? We have all kinds of topics to view and participate in! Here are some areas that might be of interest to you:
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Prepress Sales Representative - Los Angeles	Industry Openings
Technical Sales	Positions Wanted
Print sales positions available now	Industry Openings

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Recent Online Articles:
July, 2008	Solventless Laminating Adhesives Poised for Continued Growth -- Michael Leib, Larry Jopko
June, 2008	Corrugated Design Disasters Helpful Hints for How to Avoid Them -- E. Dean Gilbert, Ed.D.
May, 2008	Using Solventless Adhesives with Water-Based Inks in Flexible Packaging The food packaging industry has seen steady growth in flexible packaging in the recent past at the expense of rigid packaging. -- Ronald R. Davies, Ph.D.
April, 2008	Pride in the Package McDowell Label Makes Success A Core Competency -- Christian R. Bonawandt

Flexographic Technical Association
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