Bert Berkley 1923-2024
Bert Berkley, chairman emeritus, Tension Corp, passed away last month at 101 “We are saddened to share the news that Bert Berkley, grandson of our founder, passed away on July […]
Lon Robinson Named VP Manufacturing at Tension Corp
Lonnie Robinson was named vice president manufacturing at Tension Corp in Kansas City, MO, effective Oct. 1, 2021. The announcement was made jointly by Bill Berkley, president and CEO and Bob Broadbear, COO.
How Judging FTA’s 2021 Excellence in Flexography Awards Succeeded in a Virtual Environment
With months of planning and problem solving, FTA made the 2021 Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition a virtual affair.
Annual Magnetic Cylinder Audit Offers Answer & Propels Production Uptime
While an annual doctor’s visit is widely accepted and recommended as a path to good health, no one really enjoys their personal “preventative maintenance.” I submit, the same is true […]
In Pursuit of Print Perfection
A Preview of the 2020 FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards Industry experts, FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards Committee members and Association staff gathered Jan. 25-27 at the Hyatt Regency Long […]
Flexography in 2019: Looking Back on What the Year Meant to FTA, FLEXO Magazine & the Industry
With each passing year, innovations in flexography continue to grow and expand, and this year was no exception. In 2019, flexography was once again a preeminent force. Attendees to events […]
Tension Corp Wins Gold & Silver in 2018 Excellence in Flexography Awards
KANSAS CITY, MO—Flexographic Technical Association recently recognized Tension Corp for its expertise and print quality in flexographic printing. Tension was awarded two FTA 2018 Excellence in Flexography Awards. The Excellence […]
Lon Robinson, as Reliable as the U.S. Mail, Joins the FTA Hall of Fame
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, […]
FIRST’s First 20 Years: Flexographers Reflect on the Book’s Significance
The year 1997 saw Bill Clinton begin his second term as president of the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke both 7,000 and 8,000 for the first time, […]
Tension Corp. and INX International Find Success in 40-plus Year Partnership
SCHAUMBURG, IL–When Tension Corp. extended its streak to multiple years of winning Excellence in Flexography awards last May, company President and CEO Bill Berkley was quick to credit his associates […]
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