FTA Unveils Fall Conference Logo, Issues Call for Abstracts

April 11, 2012 - Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), the world’s leading professional society dedicated to advancing the flexographic print process today unveiled the logo for its October 15-17 Fall Conference themed “Efficiency in Flexography: Connecting the Dots.”

The conference, chaired by Sean Teufler, Harper Corporation of America and Johnny Dye, Accredo Packaging, Inc., will take place at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI.

“This conference is designed to empower each printer with tangible tools that can be utilized the very next day.” Said Teufler.

Abstracts are now being accepted for inclusion into the program agenda. Technical experts, researchers, academics, and industry leaders are invited to submit their papers before the May 11 deadline. Abstract submissions  should describe: significant process control concepts; techniques to improve productivity; FIRST methodologies; expanded gamut; continuous improvement efforts; and optimized workflow initiatives.

The two-and-one-half day event will feature six sessions, a pre-conference session, and a tabletop exhibition that runs concurrently with breaks, lunch and an evening reception.

Abstracts can be submitted here. Those interested in exhibiting should contact Jay Kaible, FTA's director of business development at 631-737-6020 ext.20.

About FTA/FFTA: 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 60,000 individuals. Foundation of FTA, founded in 1974, is the educational arm of FTA and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry.