FFTA Adds New Workshops to its 2008 Tour

RONKONKOMA, NY—The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) has added four new Regional Workshops to its 2008 regional tour.

The workshops “FIRST 4.0 on the Go!” have been designed to educate attendees on the fundamentals and best practices of flexography and how they align with the specifications identified in FIRST 4.0 (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances). Attendees will gain a solid understanding of all facets of the flexo print process from inks to doctor blades to anilox rollers, and how each component, when adhered to FIRST specifications, will help to achieve predictable and consistent results print run after print run.

The 2008 schedule includes visits to Appleton, Wis. on September 25; Indianapolis, Ind. on October 8; Toronto, Ontario on October 14; and Atlanta, Ga. on November 12. More dates will soon be added to the 2009 calendar.

Each one-day workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is ideal for anyone who works in the pressroom and who wants to gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of flexo and how they tie into FIRST. Topics include: Communication & Implementation; Design for Flexo; Near Neutral Calibration; Photopolymer Platemaking; Automated Workflow Systems; Ink Maintenance: Doctor Blades; Anilox Rolls & Ink Metering; and What You Need to Know About FIRST 4.0.

The cost per workshop for FTA members is $95.00 and $195.00 for non-members. Each workshop includes breaks, networking opportunities and lunch.

For more information, contact Shelley Rubin, srubin@flexography.org or visit http://www.flexography.org/regionalworkshops.cfm .