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FTA at 60: A Handful of Flexographers Look at the Association’s Past, Present & Future

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On Nov. 13, 1958, the articles of incorporation were signed for a little thing called Flexographic Technical Association. Word had gotten out in the preceding months, and by September, outlets covering the nascent industry began reporting on the impending announcement. “Organization of the new Flexographic Technical Association now is being carried out…” read a news […]

The Year in Review: What 2017 Meant to FTA, FLEXO Magazine & the Flexographic Industry

Forum 2017 definitively answered a question on every flexographer’s mind: “What’s trending now?” Its four-day agenda focused on what’s en vogue in flexo and, by extension, enlightened attendees as to how they can shore up their present-day processes for the future. It was fitting, because for flexography at large, 2017 as a whole was a […]

Joe Trungale, a Flexography Pioneer & His Impact on the Industry

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It is difficult to fill the shoes of a legend, but it is a task worth attempting. In the printing industry, the list of accomplishments of one Joe Trungale is a great place to begin that venture. It is a list with such depth that it would dig at the pride of any in the […]

Allan Li Named CEO at Pamarco

ROSELLE, NJ—Pamarco, in a strategic maneuver to continue the company’s growth, has announced the transition to Allan Li as CEO. The company’s current CEO, Terry Ford, publicized his retirement and succession strategy. In this role, Allan will assume overall responsibility for Pamarco, including all lines of business and functional groups within the company. “Pamarco’s board of directors is responsible […]

FTA Members Talk Anilox Purchasing Preferences in Flash Poll

It’s unanimous—and it’s no surprise! One-hundred percent of Flexographic Technical Association printer members participating in a recent anilox roll flash poll tell FLEXO Magazine that it is “…an essential process element of flexographic print.” Again, standing in unison, each and every one says, “Consistency of the anilox engraving is a key contributing factor to predictability […]