Training and Education

In line with the “Heidelberg goes Digital” strategic orientation, Heidelberg is increasingly focusing its training on the issue of the digital transformation. Ninety-nine young men and women began their training/cooperative education degrees at one of the company’s four sites in Germany on Sept. 1.

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) held its Folding Carton Boot Camp on May 23-24, educating a group of industry newcomers on the entire folding carton converting process. An introduction to inks was part of the program.

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) held its Folding Carton Boot Camp on May 23-24, educating a group of industry newcomers on the entire folding carton converting process. Among other insights, students received an introduction to the inks used for package printing. During an informative presentation, Beau Snider, director of corporate technical services at Wikoff Color […]

SGIA is addressing a critical need for attracting skilled workers in the industry by compiling an extensive resource.

Is the package printing industry experiencing a "Press Crew Crisis?" At the Flexographic Technical Association's annual Forum, four industry experts discussed the importance of attracting a younger generation of press operators to the industry.

2017 marks two major milestones for the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. Chairman Bettylyn Krafft reflects on the foundation’s impact on the industry.

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation marked the 20th anniversary of its High School Skills Competition from March 22-24. In addition to honoring the three top performing teams from a field of 18, the foundation also recognized Chairman Bettylyn Krafft for her work with the organization.

All Printing Resources (APR) and SpotOn! Press have donated the recently released SpotOn! Flexo pressroom software to Minneapolis-based Flexo Tech. Flexo Tech is a not-for-profit education and training center that provides hands-on press operator training for flexographic converters.

The 12th Annual Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair will take place from April 27-30, 2017 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.

The training staff at Nilpeter’s Technology Center in Cincinnati has earned its FTA FIRST Operator certifications, allowing the team to boost its proficiency in daily tasks and increase the level of service quality and training it provides for customers.