Odyssey Expo To Explore Diemaking, Diecutting Odyssey Expo, sponsored by the International As- sociation of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD), will be held May 10-12, 2023, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 34 technical and business programs offered for Odyssey Expo 2023 can be seen at www.odys- seyexpo.org/program-matrix and include: • Preventative Maintenance: Importance of Press Cleaning • Rotary Dieboards: Productive Process, Quality Standards & Management • Internet of Things (IoT) Trends for Tool Tracking • Eliminating Press Pitfalls with Design Standards • Trends in Print Embellishment • Ask the Finishing Experts and Challenge the Ex- perts (Diemaking & Diecutting) AICC Launches New Podcast AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has launched a new weekly podcast, AICC Update. Each week in less than 5 minutes, members can hear about upcoming AICC events and learn about benefits. The first episode will be available March 23 with new episodes every Thursday. Subscribe to AICC Update on all major podcast platforms or visit www.AICCbox.org/Update . Polish Flexo Association Joins FTA Europe The Polish Chamber of Flexographers (PLFTA) has joined FTA Europe, becoming the association’s eighth member association. PLFTA includes printing houses, corrugated board manufacturers, and suppliers of machine compo- nents and software within its membership, and says it is committed to changing the negative perception of the flexographic industry and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It is working to educate young people and future professionals about these advancements. By joining FTA Europe, the chamber said it “ex- pects to speak a common language, cooperate, and exchange information to overcome challenges and achieve its goals”. The seven existing FTA Europe members are: ATF Flexo (France), ATIF (Italy), ATEF (Spain), FIA UK, EFTA Benelux, Sweflex, and Grakom (Denmark).
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