Flexographers Meet At FTA’s Fall Conference 2021 FTA’s Fall Conference 2021 brought flexographers back together to explore the evolution of flexographic workflows, network with more than 60 exhibitors and reconnect with colleagues, at the FTA’s first live con- ference and exhibition in two years. Attendees gathered in person at the four-day event, held October 3-6 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas. Printer/converter attendance increased more than 50 percent while overall turnout grew 20 percent com- pared to the last live FTA event. Flexo Workflow With eight technical sessions and more than 20 pre- sentations, industry experts discussed every piece of a flexographic workflow.Attendees heard insights into the current state and outlook of the flexographic mar- ket from Sean Smyth of consulting and market research firm Smithers, a sit-down discussion about merger and acquisition activity with McDowell Label’s John Mc- Dowell, and a keynote presentation on seizing oppor- tunity delivered by Dave Fleming ofWe Are Alexander. FTA’s next in-person events are FORUM & INFOFLEX 2022, held March 13-16, 2022, in Fort Worth,Texas. Trivium Packaging Wins Sustainability Award Trivium Packaging, a $2.7 billion global company in sustainable and infinitely recyclable packaging, has been awarded two sustainability distinctions from Hall- bars, and a third from Pentawards.These three awards recognize innovation within the packaging industry and highlight continued progress made towards envi- ronmental sustainability. Sustainability Report Trivium’s 2021 Sustainability Report was awarded Best in World at the Hallbars Food & Drink Sustain- ability Awards within the categories of E05 Packaging, and G02 Well-Being and Innovation. Hallbars recog- nizes companies from 51 countries for their sustain- ability reports, as they showcase organizations at the cutting-edge of waste reduction and environmental sustainability. Additionally, Trivium was awarded the Silver Pen- taward, recognizing excellence in packaging design, for its TITUS project. This project was carried out in partnership with the TITUS sardine products in Morocco, as the company made the transition from steel to aluminum packaging.
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AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series. Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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