ASSOCIATION NEWS FTA’s 2026 Technical Conference To Spotlight Flexo Advances The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is hosting its 2026 FTA Technical Conference, September 30-October 1, 2026, at the Kimpton Over- land Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The two-day event will focus on the latest innovations, technical insights, and real-world solutions shaping the future of flexography.
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Sustainability Ambassador : Tyler Matusevich, Sustain- ability Director, Brook + Whittle Future leaders Ambassador : Katie Harrington, Senior Marketing Manager, Winpak
Label market intelligence Ambas- sador : Corey Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associ- ates
Flexible packaging Ambassador : David Totten, Director of Innovation, Nosco Each ambassador will play an im- portant role throughout LOUPE Americas 2026. Some of the highlights include: New market opportunities : In-line folding carton ses- sion . On September 15, Steven Haedrich, President of New York Label & Box Works, will present a session on in-line folding carton con- verting and the diversification oppor- tunities it offers for label converters. Attendees will gain insight into the key differences between converting labels and folding cartons, along with the strategic, operational, and market considerations converters should evaluate before expand- ing into carton production. Steven Haedrich Tyler Matusevich
Designed for technical leaders, pressroom profes- sionals, converters, suppliers, and brand represen- tatives, the conference will provide attendees with practical knowledge they can apply immediately while fostering collaboration among some of the industry’s most influential voices.
Future Leaders Meet Up : Katie Harrington, Senior Marketing Manag- er, Winpak, along with leading associ- ations in the label and package print- ing industry, will host a Future Leaders Meet Up at the Spotlight Stage on September 16.
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Ambassador Forum : On September 16, the Ambassa- dor Forum takes place, sharing per- spectives on key trends shaping the industry, from emerging technologies and evolving market demands to new opportunities for converters.
Sessions will explore emerging technologies, pro- cess optimization strategies, and real-world technical solutions impacting the flexographic industry, while also providing updates on key Flexographic Quality Consortium (FQC) initiatives, including the Slur Targets Project and the Optimal Print Order Project. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, contribute feedback to ongoing research efforts, and help influence future technical developments within the flexographic industry. The conference will feature presentations, techni- cal discussions, networking opportunities, and collab- orative sessions focused on advancing flexographic printing processes and technologies. For more information and early registration, visit flexography.org/fta-technical-conference-2026 .
Keynote Session : Labels and Package Printing Industry – State of
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the Union . Also on September 16, Corey Reardon, Presi- dent & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates, will par- ticipate in a keynote session: Today’s Manufacturing Reality .
This session is a deep dive into the current state of the label manufactur- ing industry, drawing upon the latest market statistics to offer a clear view of the key trends shaping the year ahead.
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