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Blame the Corona Treater: Dispelling Myths & Mysteries

Thur, April 17, 2025 

Virtual Event | 11:00 a.m EST | Non-Member: $99.00 | Member: Free

When inks fail to bond with substrates, converters are quick to blame the corona treater. And why shouldn’t they? Corona treaters are responsible for adhesion, right? Well, not entirely. This presentation clears the air on misconceptions regarding corona treating and provides practical insights on: what a corona treater really does, how to measure applied treatment (watt density), ways to measure effectiveness of treatment (dyne levels), how seemingly small material and process changes impact success, and troubleshooting tips to get you back up and running quickly. Whether you are new to corona treating or an industry veteran we promise you this presentation will provide you with practical insights to improve your operations. 

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Virtual Town Hall​

Wed, April 16, 2025 

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FTA invites all members and industry professionals to participate in a Virtual Town Hall featuring FTA President Nathan Ridnouer, FFTA Board Chair Laura Wright, and FTA Board Chair Paul Teachout. This interactive session will provide an in-depth look at FTA’s vision, strategic initiatives, and expanded offerings, with opportunities for questions and discussion.

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Paul Teachout
Laura Wright
Nathan Ridnouer
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A Paper Supplier’s Role in Creating a Sustainable Value Chain

Thur, April 10, 2025 

Virtual Event | 11:00 a.m EST | Non-Member: $99.00 | Member: Free

Discover how paperboard suppliers play a pivotal role in building a sustainable value chain. This webinar explores innovative materials, responsible sourcing, and collaborative strategies that drive environmental impact reduction, efficiency, and circularity. Learn how partnerships with suppliers can help brands achieve sustainability goals while meeting consumer and regulatory demands. 

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Print Quality Inspection

Wed/Thurs, March 12 – 13, 2025 

Virtual Event | 10:00 a.m -11:30 a.m EST Each Day | Non-Member: $300.00 | Member: $250.00

This online instructor-led class will examine all the above and more identifying the most common visual defects and offer suggestions on how to remedy them.
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From Analog to Automation: The Technology Transforming The Plate Package

Thurs, March 27, 2025 

Virtual Event | 11:00 a.m -12:30 p.m EST  | Non-Member: $149.00 | Member: Free

This discussion-based webinar will explore new automation ideas for the plateroom and plate mounting, covering the history of platemaking, current trends, emerging technologies, and options for the plate package.
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Advancing Flexography

FTA Webinars bring industry experts directly to flexographers eager to learn and stay ahead in the field.

Past sessions have covered ink basics and metering, prototyping and proofing, color theory and consistency, mounting tape optimization, the future of corrugated packaging, printed electronics, doctor blade metering, press bounce control, sustainability, and more.