FTA Prepares Forum Seminars
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), has announced 10 Forum sessions for its upcoming Trending Now 2017 Forum. FQC Pre-Conference Session: #Research! — A ses- sion with real data and reports collected by FQC pro- ject teams to help attendees become familiar with all the latest and shifting standards that affect the indus- try. Chair: Jean Engelke, RR Donnelley; Co-Chair: Pam Dorrough, 3M. Flexo: Legals, Markets and Logistics — In this look at the flexo market, attendees will hear how to prepare for the nutrition facts label update and industry efforts to help guarantee compliance. Chair: PJ Fronczkiewicz, Flint Group;Co-Chair: Shawn Oetjen, FlexoTech. The “Press Crew” Crisis: Now Who’s Going to Run My Press? — What is driving staffing shortages, par- ticularly in flexographic printing? With projections about retirement and educational shifts, it’s time to capture the attention of the industry’s future genera- tion, both male and female. Chair: Shawn Oetjen, Flexo Tech; Co-Chair: PJ Fronczkiewicz, Flint Group. Disruptive Technologies: Embrace the Possibilities — There are inevitable changes that go hand-in-hand with new technologies. Attendees will learn how to calibrate a digital press to a flexo press and the op- portunities that come when transitioning between analog and digital printing. Chair: Chris Baldwin, Nilpeter USA; Co-Chair: Paul Lancelle, Kodak. It’s All About Ink! — Discover the newest practices for mixing analog and digital equipment, specialty LED curing ink, specialty coatings, enhancing metal- lic inks, and ways to simplify building a score card strategy. Chair: Paul Lancelle, Kodak; Co-Chair: Chris Baldwin, Nilpeter USA. Let’s All Get RIPed: Practical Prepress — Attendees will explore all there is to know for having an effec- tive workf low. Chair: Julian Fernandez, Esko; Co- Chair: Greg Horney, Frankston Packaging. Pressroom Pressures — Improving processes, re- ducing waste, maintaining profitability and remaining competitive all require one action: continuous evalu- ation. Chair: Greg Horney, Frankston Packaging; Co- Chair: Julian Fernandez, Esko. Corrugated Direct Print – The Future is Now! — Subjects range from how to produce award-winning work using old equipment to discussion about digital print technology and what the future holds for the industry. Chair: Jack Fulton, Printron; Co-Chair: Geoff Roznak, Great Northern Corp. Not Only How to Use, But How to Choose: Flexo Consumables 101 — Suited for attendees looking to gain a better understanding of inks, anilox rolls, flexo
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