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“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 […]

“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: […]

Bay Tech Label Improved Work Methods & Problem Solving with FIRST Individual Certifications

Better communication, predictable results and less stress—Bay Tech Label Inc attributes these skills and more to Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances (FIRST). With employees who have completed each FIRST Individual Certification, the company says it is better equipped to speak with customers and meet their evolving needs, with improved skills and work methods. “We […]

Best Label Co Sings the Praises of FIRST Individual Certifications & FIRST Company Certification

When FTA member Best Label Co decided to pursue FIRST Individual Certifications, it was for a simple reason: “Because statistical process control and printing to the numbers are essential,” recalls its General Manager John Crammer. [one-half-first][/one-half-first] [one-half][/one-half] As press operators, prepress personnel and implementation specialists at the company’s Union City, CA location achieved their individual […]

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

Forum 2018 Press Approval Match Game Dan Uress

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 […]

Lon Robinson, as Reliable as the U.S. Mail, Joins the FTA Hall of Fame

Lon Robinson 2018 FTA Hall of Fame Forum 2013

An FTA fixture, tireless volunteer, industry stalwart, relentless learner, patient teacher and just about the nicest guy anyone knows. There are numerous synonyms for the word “nice”: enjoyable, agreeable, pleasant, good, lovely, amusing, wonderful, kind, polite, generous, friendly, swell, charming, peachy, delightful, gracious, helpful, fine and dandy, and at least that many more. When you […]

Forum 2018: “Cultivating Our Future Through Research” Looks Forward

Forum 2018 FQC Cultivating Our Future Through Research Bobby Congdon

Forum 2018’s Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC) session, “Cultivating Our Future Through Research,” officially kicked off the event on Sunday, May 6. Chaired by Jean Engelke from RR Donnelley and James Stone from VinEquities Inc, the session featured a look at promising initiatives, student research presentations and more. Jean opened the session by sharing updates on […]

Forum 2018: “Cultivating Our Future Through Research” Looks Forward

Forum 2018’s Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC) session, “Cultivating Our Future Through Research,” officially kicked off the event on Sunday, May 6. Chaired by Jean Engelke from RR Donnelley and James Stone from VinEquities Inc, the session featured a look at promising initiatives, student research presentations and more. Jean opened the session by sharing updates on […]