Flexographic Technical Association

Achievement awards for top-quality printing provide something to brag about. Even more than that, they can give a printer a golden opportunity to market its award-winning capabilities to prospective customers.

The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association's Annual Forum and 2010 INFO*FLEX exhibition is slated for May 3-4 at Paris Las Vegas.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.—The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)  recognized two of its member companies in the 10th Annual FTA Environmental Excellence Award competition.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.—Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) announced its new status as “co-sponsor” of CPP EXPO/PACK EXPO International, slated for Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 in Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.—Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) has opened registrations for its 2010 Annual Forum & INFO*FLEX Exhibition. Flexography’s showcase event, to be held May 2-5, 2010 at Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, is themed, “Experience Forum 2010: The Premium Package.”

CLEMSON, S.C.—Clemson University unveiled The Ronald & Katherine Harper Industry Collaboration Room on the top floor of the Sonoco Institute for Packaging Design and Graphics.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.—Four major points dominated the discussion in the opening 30 minutes of Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association’s 2009 Fall Conference.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.—The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) announced the official theme and logo for its 2010 Annual Forum. “Experience Forum 2010: The Premium Package” will be the premise of next year’s conference, which will be staged on May 2-5 at the Paris Las Vegas, in Las Vegas.

This issue highlights the winning entries in packagePRINTING's 23rd annual Excellence Awards competition. The judging took place in June and as usual, it was one of my favorite days of the year.

What a difference a year makes. About this time last year, oil prices were peaking around $150/barrel, and energy and materials pricing, in general, were following suit. Along with this, sustainability was right at the top of the list of global concerns.