Michael Impastato

The ink on a bag of snacks or the graphics on a sample lotion pouch may appear identical to consumers, but not every ink is the same. Many variables can have an impact on ink system requirements. The flexible packaging market brings its own challenges to ink formulation and the ink industry has responded to meet the needs of both converters and its customers. An important consideration when it comes to ink selection is the chosen printing process. While many types of printing processes exist, the flexible packaging market focuses strongly on two. Michael Impastato, vice president of strategic

The Flexible Packaging Association announced its 2009 Board of Directors. Directors are elected by FPA voting members through mail ballot. Directors are elected for a term of one year and assume their directorship at the FPA Annual Meeting.