Flexible Packaging Association Launches FlexImpact BY GREG KISHBAUGH The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has launched FPA FlexIm- pact. This new social impact initiative brings the flexible packaging industry together in service to local communities. The initiative rein- forces FPA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and
Esko, Gallus, Asahi To Host Flexo Open House Esko, Gallus and Asahi Photoproducts will host a “Flexo Innovations Open House,” tak- ing place on November 19, 2025, at the Gallus facility in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Through live demonstrations, presentations and interac- tive discussions, participants will gain insights into the future of flexo printing. Agenda Highlights, include: • A full day of expert sessions and live ex- periences, including: • Live demonstrations on the Gallus Label- master press • Insights into the Sustainability Roadmaps of Esko and Asahi
corporate social responsibility by encouraging member companies to take part in activities that create visible, positive change nationwide. The first activation of FPA FlexImpact will take place during the 2025 FlexForward Conference in New Orleans, where FPA will debut the initiative through its inaugural community service event on Tuesday, November 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA), the event will bring together industry professionals to demonstrate the power of collective action and envi- ronmental stewardship. FPA is also encouraging member companies to host local activities at their own facilities that same week, amplifying the campaign’s reach and showcasing the industry’s unified commitment to positive commu- nity impact. “As stewards of flexible packaging, it is essential that we lead by ex- ample, demonstrating our industry’s dedication to responsible material management, community engagement, and a cleaner planet,” said Dan Felton, President & CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association. FlexImpact is an initiative of FPA’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee, developed to inspire participation, awareness, and collab- oration across all segments of the industry. Through coordinated com- munity involvement, the program aims to highlight how sustainability
• Future trends in Artificial Intellience for packaging printing • Expert presentations on current flexo in- novations • Panel discussions with specialists from Esko, Asahi and Gallus. FTA Launches “Flexo Fundamentals” The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has launched Flexo Fundamentals, a new on-demand training course designed for pro- fessionals who work with flexographic print- ing but don’t operate in the pressroom.
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