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58 YEARS. 35,000 INDIVIDUALS. 1 POWERFUL NETWORKThere’s only one organization that the flexographic package printing and converting community looks to as its

leader—and that’s the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA).

OUR MEMBERS ARE WELL POSITIONED TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF TODAY, AS WELL AS THOSE OF TOMORROW

As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with experienced professionals who leave no stone unturned in providing the strategies to tackle day-to-day (and future-focused), business challenges.

WE PROVIDE THE PROVEN SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES THAT WORKYou’ll find our training, events, and educational resources integrated into the workflows of today’s

leading printing firms, consumer product companies, and every other segment of the global package printing and converting universe.

JOIN TODAY AND DISCOVER WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN MISSINGWhether it’s finding an answer to a technical question, needing a forum for networking, or wanting to stay on top of the

latest news and regulations, you’ll find what you’re looking for with FTA’s arsenal of member resources.

COLLECTIVELY, OUR STAFF HAS BEEN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS

FTA’s team of dedicated staff possess decades of industry experience and have sustained a strong rapport throughout the entire package printing and converting community…and we have the reputation to back it up.

NO OTHER ORGANIZATION OFFERS MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK AND EXCHANGE IDEAS

As the largest population of industry leaders, our members find a true sense of community, with a wealth of opportunities to learn, openly trade ideas, and really connect with professionals in the

field…across the country, and across the globe.

FTA is the one pure-bred technical resource for those in flexo printing, whether labels, flexible packaging, folding carton, etc. We’ve used FTA’s training programs extensively to help our talent grow into leaders on the shop floor, and FLEXO Magazine and the frequent webinars keep us current on the latest trends and

products. If you’re in flexo or plan to be, FTA is the one group you must be a part of.

Brad Elledge, Nosco, Inc.

FTA membership is extremely beneficial. It’s great for Best Label because it connects us to all that the FTA offers, including conferences, training, environmental concerns, etc. Professionally, membership allows me to lean on the large network of printer members for

mentoring, problem-solving, and networking. It’s nice to know that I can ask difficult questions and receive

answers freely and openly.

Travis Gilkey, Best Label Company, Inc.

FAST FACTS » FTA is the largest

association for the Tag & Label and Flexible Packaging communities.

» FTA is the most affordable association for all members of the package printing and converting supply chain.

» FTA offers exclusive educational resources for the corrugated packaging, folding carton, envelope, towel & tissue, newspaper, and printed electronics market segments.

» FTA membership is location-based so all employees at your facility can take advantage of FTA member benefits.

FTA has been invaluable by providing a number of outlets to stay abreast of industry-related news, cutting edge research, and a host of training and educational opportunities…and its FLEXO Magazine never fails

to provide interesting and educational articles each and every month.

Brad Turner, Sealed Air Corp.

By 2020… » Demand for flexible packaging to reach $248 billion » Package printing to reach $587 billion » Corrugated packaging to reach $173.6 billion » Folding carton market worth more than $100 billion » US label demand will rise 3.8 percent annually to

$19.7 billion » Anti-counterfeit packaging will reach $153 billion » Protective packaging to reach $35 billion » Green packaging market to reach $274 billion

Data sources: Smithers Pira, Allied Market Research, and Research & Markets

Printer Membership by Segment

Envelope

3%

Tag & Label

39%

Corrugated

5%Folding Carton

7%

Other

2%

Flexible Packaging

44%

Membership by Segment

Printers/Converters

46%

CPCs

5%

Suppliers

34%

PrepressProviders

11%

Other

4%

FTA is at the forefront of these trends, providing you with the resources vital to your future growth and profitability.

1,400member locations

35,000 individuals

54 countries

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll get the resources and benefits you need to help you succeed. If you’re…

NEW TO THE INDUSTRY? YOU’LL ENJOY…

» FLEXOGRAPHY 101 online training that teaches the core competencies and fundamentals of flexo

» Access to templates and reports to use on the job

» Networking opportunities through the Emerging Leaders Initiative to grow your career

AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL? YOU’LL ENJOY…

» Advanced education and thought leadership opportunities

» Access to proprietary research and benchmarking studies

» Mentoring, training and leadership opportunities

A SUPPLIER, PREPRESS PROVIDER OR CONSULTANT?

YOU’LL ENJOY…

» Networking opportunities to ensure your company and products remain visible

» Access to educational content that helps you better understand trending issues

» Sponsorships and advertising opportunities for additional exposure

We constantly strive to find ways to get new information, so we attend FTA’s webinars, read FLEXO Magazine, compete in

the competitions, enroll in FTA’s certification programs and attend FTA

events. These are ideal opportunities to keep our employees engaged, verify

our current processes, and source new solutions that might be the

right fit for our future.Kim Madigan,

Smyth Companies, LLC

ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO…

» FLEXO Magazine & FLEXO iQ publications

» MemberConnect, FTA’s online resource portal

» FLEXO’s Annual SourceBook

» FTA’s Member Directory

» Our online resource library packed with industry research, best practices, tools and templates

» Exclusive access to our entire collection of webinars

» A free entry in the Excellence in Flexography Awards Competition

» FTA’s monthly eNewsletters

MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON…

» Annual event registrations such as Forum, INFO*FLEX and Fall Conference

» FIRST Certification and training

» Educational resources

» Select industry events held by affiliated organizations

Top Rated Benefits Ranked By Our Members

LEARNING AND NETWORKING AT ITS BEST

There’s a reason FTA’s events have experienced explosive growth the last five years running. Attend and you’ll quickly learn what thousands already know: these are not your typical industry meetings. Instead, they are truly collaborative learning and networking environments, where the acquisition of new knowledge, new relationships and new ideas are unmatched.

» Forum & INFO*FLEX, Fall Conference, Golf Outings & Social Events

» Webinar Series, Networking Groups, Affiliated Association Events

ACCESS TO INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

Technical education has never been more important to building a workforce for the 21st century. You need to stay on top of your game, adjusting to new standards, trends and the best practices. Only FTA tackles such a wide array of topics for every level of print professional.

» FIRST Press Operator, FIRST Prepress Operator, FIRST Implementation Specialist, FIRST Company Certifications

» FLEXOGRAPHY 101 Online Training

» G7, Flexography and the Production Environment

ACCESS TO AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

Having a thorough understanding of the industry is paramount to achieving and sustaining success. You’ll get real access to industry trends through insightful reporting, benchmarking studies and research projects addressing everything from process control to color management and even competitive printing processes. FTA is here to make sure you don’t miss a beat; we keep you informed on not only best practices, but next practices that will enable you and your enterprise to excel.

» FLEXO Magazine, FLEXO iQ

» Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC)

» Case Studies and Whitepapers

» FTA Website, eNewsletters

I would have to say that the best part of the FTA is the ability to meet and interact with experts throughout the entire supply chain. The diversity in expertise and knowledge makes it possible for us all to develop a much better understanding of the entire flexographic process,

allowing for a more vibrant and innovative industry.James Ford, American Inks & Coatings

On average, FTA’s events

have seen a 15% annual

growth since 2012

5,000+ individuals/companies

worldwide have benefited from

FTA’s certification programs

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

With more than 55 years of experience as the world’s foremost publisher of flexographic books and publications, FTA delivers the leading edge ideas, strategic thinking and practical solutions for the challenges facing print professionals every day.

» FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances)

» Flexography: Principles & Practices

» FLEXOGRAPHY 101 Booklet Series

» FIRST Design Guide

» Sustainability & EHS Resource Center

STAY IN-THE-KNOW WITH MEMBERCONNECT

With decade’s worth of valuable content, MemberConnect is a hotbed of information and resources to assist you with your most pressing needs.

» Conference Presentations and Videos

» FLEXO Magazine Archives

» Research Project Reports

» Glossaries and Standards Updates

» Downloadable Pressroom Tools

» Job Postings

SPOTLIGHT YOUR COMPANY, YOUR PEOPLE, YOUR PRODUCTS

Through decades of promoting stellar printing, technical innovation and sustainability excellence, FTA annually honors hundreds of thought leaders and pioneers whose work has contributed to the ongoing advancement of our ever-evolving industry.

» Excellence in Flexography Awards

» Technical Innovation Awards

» Sustainability Excellence Awards

» Hall of Fame

» President’s Awards

» Member Profiles

» Unique Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities

FOSTERING OUR FUTURE

FTA has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in academic funds to those bright scholars and emerging leaders who are the future of our industry. We believe it’s important to foster our future, so that our industry remains strong and stays competitive.

» Rossini North America Flexographic Research Scholarships

» Flexography Scholarships

» FQC Gary Hilliard Memorial Scholarship

Members have seen increased

production uptime by 19%,

reduced downtime by 300% and

reduced press scrap by 64%

GET CONNECTED.

GET INVOLVED.

GET AHEAD.

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