FTA To Feature Anilox Roll Debate At Fall Conference Themed Improving Today…Envisioning Tomor- row , Flexographic Technical Association’s 2016 Fall Conference will conclude with a session titled, “The Great Anilox Roll Debate.” “At the heart of any flexographic printing process is the anilox roll,” said Co-Chair Eric Frank, KBA-Flex- otecnica.“As such, it’s vital to understand the various cell geometries and how these designs affect ink transfer, print quality and consistency. This session, coupled with an audience Q&A, will educate atten- dees so they return home with meaningful knowl- edge they can implement immediately.” The 90-minute session will take place on Wednes- day, Oct. 12 from 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Each de- bater will discuss why certain technical parameters are designed to achieve a variety of results relative to cell structure, depth and design. The following experts will participate: • Bill Bessett,Territory Business Manager,ARC Inter- national • Nick Harvey, Technical Director Global Applica- tions,Apex International • Bill Poulson, HGS Technical Graphics Advisor, Harper Corporation of America • David Skellie, President, Interflex Laser Engravers • Shane Weber,Technical Sales Representative, Bing- ham Flexo Services FTA’s Fall Conference will take place October 10-12 at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Serv- ing as chairs are Eric Frank, KBA-Flexotecnica and Sean Teufler, Siegwerk. Great Lakes Label To Host Labeling Innovation Summit Great Lakes Label, LLC, a label manufacturer in Comstock Park, Michigan, is hosting the second annu- al Labeling Innovation Summit, August 3, from 12-4 pm, at its facility. Members of Actega, Fasson, Nicoat,Wilson Manufac- turing, Fujifilm, Kurz Foils, MarkMarker, and SafetyDe- cals will be on hand to speak with attendees. This is the second year for Great Lakes Label’s La- beling Summit. Flint Group Acquires UK’s Druckfarben Flint Group has acquired Druckfarben Limited, a UK- based supplier of inks, varnishes, coatings, blankets, and pressroom consumables for sheetfed printing.
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