Training and Education
May 30, 2017 at 10:26 am
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.
May 16, 2017 at 8:55 am
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 […]
May 15, 2017 at 9:08 am
SGIA is addressing a critical need for attracting skilled workers in the industry by compiling an extensive resource.
May 9, 2017 at 9:12 am
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.
April 17, 2017 at 2:02 pm
2017 marks two major milestones for the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. Chairman Bettylyn Krafft reflects on the foundation’s impact on the industry.
April 13, 2017 at 12:00 pm
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.
March 9, 2017 at 4:00 pm
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.
January 4, 2017 at 10:48 am
The 12th Annual Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair will take place from April 27-30, 2017 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.
November 28, 2016 at 10:53 am
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.
November 9, 2016 at 10:00 am
Ted Biggs, VP of manufacturing at AWT Labels & Packaging led a presentation on flexographic press operator training during the FTA Fall Conference. Flexographic Tech is a flexo training program hosted by AWT and Computype.
