Resource Label Group CEO To Deliver Keynote At FTA’s Forum Michael Apperson, CEO of Resource Label Group, will de- liver the opening keynote address at the FTA’s 2026 FO- RUM INFOFLEX on Monday, April 27. Apperson’s keynote, titled “ Thrilling Your Customers in a Time of Change ” will kick off the event’s thought-lead-
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brand demands, leveraging both technology and human insight to deliver value. His remarks will highlight the im- portance of aligning operations, innovation, and company culture around a single goal: elevating value for the brand. “Michael’s perspective on leadership and transforma- tion comes at a pivotal time for our industry,” said Nathan Ridnouer, FTA President. “As the flexographic industry nav- igates unprecedented change, his message will challenge us to think differently about what it means to lead, inno- vate, and serve.” As a part of the keynote experience, Apperson will en- gage in a Town Hall-like setting, inviting attendees to dis- cuss how adaptability and collaboration can help strength- en the future of flexography and package printing. The FTA annual Forum will take place April 26-29 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Winners Named For 2026 Graphic Communications Week Alexis Agular, a student from Moreno Valley High School, has won the 2026 Graphic Communications Week Poster Contest sponsored by The Graphic Communications Edu- cation Association (GCEA). Alexis Agular’s winning design stood out among nu- merous entries for its creativity, originality, and powerful depiction of the theme: the importance and enduring pow- er of Graphic Communications. The poster will be featured prominently during Graphic Communications Week, cele- brated from January 13 to January 17, 2025. The annual poster contest, open to students from sec- ondary and post-secondary schools, encourages young designers to explore the significance of all Graphic Com- munications. All submissions are made through Current GCEA Members, ensuring a robust connection to the graphic communications community. 1st - Alexis Agular, Moreno Valley High School 2nd - Jacob Grant, Western Technical College 3rd - Elizabeth Clark, Angelo State University
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