BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FPPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20080309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20081102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20090308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20091101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20250728T124806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113500Z UID:2446-1771718400-1771977599@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Experience the premier event of the year for the flexographic pre-press platemaking industry at the FPPA 2026 Annual Conference. Discover cutting-edge innovations through supplier presentations\, expand your professional network\, and gain valuable insights that will help grow your business. Set in the scenic surroundings of Orlando\, FL\, at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek. This conference is a must-attend event for industry professionals eager to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and propel your business forward!  \n \n Register\n \n \n Social Media Toolkit\n \n Registration\nMember (Single Ticket): $1095\nMember (Group Rate 3+): $695\nGuest/Spouse: $250\nLocation \nWyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek.\n14651 Chelonia Pkwy\, Orlando\, FL 32821\nLodging\n\nHotel Block Closed \nTravel\nThe closest airport to the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort is Orlando International Airport (MCO). It’s about 13.8 miles away from the resort’s location at E Buena Vista Dr And Bonnet Creek Pkwy. \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \n Schedule\n Sunday\, February 22 – Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026\nSchedule (Subject to Change)\n Sunday\, February 22\n Expand\n 6:00 p.m.Welcome Reception & DinnerFood\, Fun & Networking \n Monday\, February 23\n Expand\n 7:00 a.m.Breakfast\n8:00 a.m.Welcome\, Treasurer’s Report & Membership Meeting\n8:15 a.m.Supplier Presentations\n9:55 a.m.Break\n10:10 a.m.Economic Update & Consumer Food Trends Deep DiveChris Kuehl\, Armada Intelligence Corp.\n11:40 a.m.State of Digital from Hybrid Software\n12:20 p.m.Lunch\n1:30 p.m.One-on-One Sessions\n6:00 p.m.President’s Dinner\n7:30 p.m.Excellence in Flexo Award Ceremony\n Tuesday\, February 24\n Expand\n 7:30 a.m.Breakfast\n8:30 a.m.One-on-One Sessions\n10:00 a.m.Artificial Intelligence in Flexographic Printing – Panel Discussion\nMike Agness\, Hybrid; Hailey Ferrington\, Dupont; Laura Wright\, CSW\, Inc.\n11:00 a.m.Closing Remarks\n General Session Speakers \n Artificial Intelligence in Flexographic Printing: Real World Applications and What They Mean for Your Business \nDescription: \nArtificial intelligence is already making an impact in flexographic printing by supporting administrative tasks\, improving operational efficiency\, and enabling more informed decision-making. In this general session panel\, Hailey Ferrington of DuPont\, Laura Wright of CSW\, Inc.\, and Michael Agness of Hybrid Software will discuss how AI is being applied in real\, practical ways across the flexographic printing and packaging industry. \nDrawing on firsthand experience\, the panel will highlight current use cases\, lessons learned\, and opportunities that are delivering measurable value today. The discussion will also explore key considerations for companies evaluating AI tools\, including implementation challenges\, workforce implications\, and how to begin adopting AI in a thoughtful and manageable way. \n Panelists: \n Hailey Ferrington\nAccount Manager\nDuPont Printing & Packaging\n  \n \n Hailey’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Hailey’s Bio \n Hailey Ferrington is an Account Manager at DuPont\, focusing on the North American Corrugated market. A proud graduate of the University of Houston with a degree in Business Marketing\, she leverages invaluable insights from her prior experience at 3M Company. Residing in Houston\, TX\, Hailey is an indoor spin instructor who enjoys traveling and embarking on outdoor adventures. \n Michael Agness\nExecutive Vice President\nHYBRID Software\n  \n \n Michael’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Michael’s Bio \n Michael has more than 30 years of experience in the graphics industry. He began his career with Pitman Company and joined Hybrid Software 14 years ago. He brings deep expertise in corrugated prepress\, spanning plate preparation through digital preprint production. Michael currently serves as Executive Vice President\, Americas\, and also acts as Product Manager for Hybrid’s award-winning PatchPlanner\, focused on delivering highly efficient tools for streamlined file preparation and plate output in the corrugated plate market. \n Laura Wright\nCEO\nCSW\, Inc.\n  \n \n Laura’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Laura’s Bio \n Laura Wright is CEO and co-owner of CSW\, Inc. based in Ludlow\, Massachusetts. \nCSW\, Inc. provides prepress solutions to the packaging industry. The company is known for providing high quality products\, technical expertise and support. Clients include Blue Triton Brands\, P&G\, Boston Beer\, WestRock\, Packaging Corporation of America and Rand Whitney. Laura has served on the boards of the Pioneer Valley Montessori School\, the Flexographic Prepress Platemakers Association\, MicroTek Inc.\, The Flexographic Technical Association and New England Public Media. She is an active member of the Flexographic Technical Association\, the Association of Diecutters and Diemakers\, and Associated Industries of Massachusetts. She graduated from Wesleyan University in 1988 with a B.A. in Biological Anthropology. She currently resides in Northampton\, Massachusetts. \n From Grocery Aisles to Corrugators: Economic Trends in the Food Industry \nIn many ways 2025 was a surprise – better growth than expected\, less inflation threat than expected (except as regards food)\, decent job data and less trade distress than many had predicted. Why? What factors played a role and will they continue to influence in 2026. The key issues are the same as they have been – inflation\, workforce\, interest rates\, trade – but there will be new factors related to the election year. What are the scenarios for the coming year – good\, bad and ugly? \n Speaker: \n Chris Kuehl\nManaging Director\nArmada Corporate Intelligence\n\n  \n \n Chris’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Chris’s Bio \n Dr. Chris Kuehl is a Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of corporate clients and business organizations around the world. He is the economic analyst for several national and international organizations. \nPrior to starting Armada in 1999 he was a professor of economics and finance for 15 years – teaching in the US\, Hungary\, Russia\, Estonia\, Singapore and Taiwan. He holds advanced degrees in economics\, Soviet studies and East Asian studies. \nChris is the co-author of The Flagship and the Strategic Intelligence System – both publications from Armada. \nHe presents to over 125 associations and businesses each year – in the US and globally. \nState of Digital \nGet a forward-looking overview of digital transformation trends shaping the flexographic pre-press and packaging workflow. Presented by industry leader Hybrid Software\, this session will explore how emerging digital tools\, automation\, and software innovations are influencing prepress efficiency\, production accuracy\, and competitive advantage. \n Speaker: \n Michael Agness\nExecutive Vice President\nHYBRID Software\n  \n \n Michael’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Michael’s Bio \n Michael has more than 30 years of experience in the graphics industry. He began his career with Pitman Company and joined Hybrid Software 14 years ago. He brings deep expertise in corrugated prepress\, spanning plate preparation through digital preprint production. Michael currently serves as Executive Vice President\, Americas\, and also acts as Product Manager for Hybrid’s award-winning PatchPlanner\, focused on delivering highly efficient tools for streamlined file preparation and plate output in the corrugated plate market. \n Technical Speakers \n \n Ryan Vest \nDirector of R&D and AVantage Technology \nAnderson & Vreeland\, Inc.\, \n \n Ryan’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Ryan’s Bio \n Ryan Vest is Director of R&D and AVantage Technology at Anderson & Vreeland\, Inc.\, where he has been with the company for just over one year. He brings 27 years of industry experience\, with extensive expertise in flexographic plate and plate processing technologies.  \nThroughout his career\, Ryan has been directly involved in the design\, development\, launch\, and support of dozens of flexo plate and plate processing products\, including liquid\, sheet\, and thermal technologies. His work has resulted in more than 30 U.S. patents.  \nRyan resides in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, with his wife\, Heather\, and their three sons.  \n \n Rory Marsoun \nDirector\, Global Flexo Print Excellence \nEsko \n \n Rory’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Rory’s Bio \n Rory Marsoun is the Global Director of Flexo Print Excellence at Esko\, leading teams worldwide focused on helping customers extract optimal quality from their printing systems. With over 25 years of experience in flexographic printing\, his expertise spans screening technologies\, color management\, and print process optimization. A proud Clemson University graduate\, Rory holds a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications and an MBA. After completing his undergraduate degree\, he joined Clemson as a faculty member in the Department of Graphic Communications\, focusing on training and research in the printing and packaging industries while earning his MBA. Over his 16 years at Esko\, Rory has held leadership roles in Customer Service\, Global Accounts\, Business Development\, and Sales before transitioning to his current focus on print quality excellence.  \n \n James Van Buskirk \nXSYS Global \n \n Deirdre Lloyd \nGlobal Human Resources Business Partner\, SPHR\, MBA \nDuPont \n \n Deirdre’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Deirdre’s Bio \n Deirdre Lloyd is a passionate Human Resources professional with broad experience in talent management\, compensation\, recruiting and business partner roles.  Currently\, she is the Global HR Business Partner at DuPont’s Diversified Industrials businesses.  Before joining DuPont\, Deirdre held leadership positions at AmerisourceBergen\, Prudential Financial\, and Church & Dwight\, where she led the talent strategy across commercial teams and corporate functions.  She began her career at JPMorgan in various finance roles including Internal Audit and Credit Research.  Deirdre is passionate about building inclusive\, high-performing cultures and equipping leaders to thrive in complexity. She holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University and a BS from the University of Scranton.  Deirdre obtained her SPHR and she is a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach.  She is excited to share valuable insights and practical tips on recruiting best practices that can help organizations attract and keep top talent. \n \n Jeff Skolnikas\n\nGeneral Manager Business Division \nClean Planet Chemical \n \n Jeff’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Jeff’s Bio \n Jeff Skolnikas brings more than 30 years of experience in sales leadership and business development to his role as General Manager of Market Sales at CleanPlanet Chemical.   \nA U.S. Navy veteran\, Jeff began his career in the printing trade before progressing into senior leadership roles with both manufacturers and distributors serving the offset\, commercial\, digital\, and flexographic printing markets.  \nThroughout his career\, Jeff has demonstrated a strong track record of driving revenue growth\, expanding market presence\, and building scalable\, high-performing sales organizations. He is recognized for his strategic\, results-oriented approach and his ability to align customer requirements with organizational objectives to deliver measurable business outcomes.  \nJeff’s extensive experience working with leading manufacturers and providers of technology-driven solutions has equipped him with deep market insight and a disciplined approach to delivering customized\, value-based solutions.   \nIn his current role\, he focuses on strengthening strategic customer relationships\, improving operational efficiency\, and supporting sustainable\, profitable growth for both customers and the organization.  \nJeff remains passionate about collaborating closely with customers to help them operate more efficiently\, improve performance\, and achieve profitable growth.  \n \n Gerry Mounsey \nPresident \nSustainable Solutionz\, LLC \n \n Gerry’s Bio\n \n Preview\n modal-\n Gerry’s Bio \n Gerry Mounsey brings a rare blend of technical expertise and business leadership to the management of manufacturing operations\, new product development\, and revenue growth. He is an inventor at heart\, driven by efficiency\, sustainability\, and a deep commitment to protecting our planet. Gerry has a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative manufacturing techniques that strengthen operations and scale impact. His experience spans the full product lifecycle\, from concept and development to manufacturing\, marketing\, sales\, and service support. Mounsey is also the patent inventor with MacDermid (XSYS) and developer of the process and chemistry for repurposing flexographic printing plates related to sustainability-focused programs and products.  \n Premier Sponsors \nSponsor opportunities are available! Click here to learn more.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktail Sponsor \n \n \n \n Meal Sponsor \n \n \n \n  One-on-One Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Registration URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/2026ac/ LOCATION:Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek\, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy\, Orlando\, FL\, 32821\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association":MAILTO:Kyra@markens.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20251120T152118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T173810Z UID:2620-1764680400-1764684000@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Your Guide to Membership DESCRIPTION:Discover the Value\, Connections\, and Opportunities Waiting for You\nThinking about joining FPPA or looking to get more value from your current membership? Join us for FPPA Community Conversation: Your Guide to Membership\, a special webinar designed to help you make the most of everything FPPA has to offer. During this interactive session\, you will: \n\nHear directly from FPPA Board members\nExplore the full range of membership benefits and resources\nConnect with peers who share your commitment to strengthening and advancing our industry\nGet answers to your questions in a welcoming\, conversation-driven environment\n\nWhether you are brand-new to FPPA or a long-time member\, this event is a perfect opportunity to deepen your involvement and discover new ways to engage with the FPPA community. We would love for you to be part of the conversation. Register Today URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/community-conversation-your-guide-to-membership/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20250709T154915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T195531Z UID:2370-1758153600-1758844799@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:Experience Flexo in Action \n The 2025 Fall Workshop is going virtual-offering more content\, broader access\, and targeted insights for your entire team. \nBy pivoting to a three-part virtual series\, we’re expanding the workshop’s reach and impact in response to member demand. Sessions will focus on core areas: technical pressroom skills\, workforce and safety strategies\, and leadership development for emerging professionals. \nAccessible and actionable\, this workshop is built to help your people grow-wherever they are. \n\n \n Register Today!\n \n See Tickets and Pricing Below \n\n Agenda \n Technical Session – Thursday\, September 18\n Expand\n Time: 1:00-2:30 PM ET \nThis session brings together two of the industry’s top educators-Kern Cox from Clemson University and Colleen Larkin Twomey from Cal Poly-for a deep dive into the technical side of flexo. Expect more than just theory: we’re talking practical tools and problem-solving approaches you can take straight to the pressroom. Topics include how to troubleshoot issues on press\, how to interpret and apply data from measurement tools\, and how to optimize graphics for better performance and quality. Designed to be interactive and grounded in real-world challenges\, this session is a must for anyone looking to sharpen their technical edge. \n Emerging Leader Session – Monday\, September 22\n Expand\n Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET \nIf you’re looking to grow the next generation of talent-or you’re part of it yourself-this session is for you. Led by industry expert John Keuning\, this track is designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the tools they need to lead with confidence and clarity. John will dive into practical strategies around communication-a core skill that can make or break a career. Expect a fast-paced\, high-energy session packed with real-world advice and plenty of takeaways you can apply immediately. \n Human Resources Session – Thursday\, September 25\n Expand\n Time: 1:00-2:30 PM ET\n\nThis session will focus on key strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market\, presented by Deirdre Lloyd. We’ll also dive into how to build a workplace culture where safety is foundational and valued across every level of the organization. In addition\, Kern Cox from Clemson University and Colleen Twomey from Cal Poly will share how their internship programs help connect students and employers\, highlighting opportunities for companies to get involved and benefit from emerging talent. Whether you’re managing people or planning for long-term growth\, this session will offer real tools and takeaways you can put into practice.\n  \n Registration\nMember Pricing: $495/company (All 3 Sessions); $245/attendee (Single Session) \nNon-Member Pricing: $645/company (All 3 sessions); $395/attendee (Single Session) \nLocation\nVirtual Meeting link provided following registration \n\n Meet Your Speakers \n   \nKern Cox\nSenior Lecturer\nClemson University\nKern Cox is a distinguished senior lecturer in Clemson University’s Department of Graphic Communications\, where he delivers engaging undergraduate and graduate courses on major printing processes\, electronic prepress\, package printing technologies\, and color management. With a passion for advancing the field\, his professional and research interests focus on flexography\, corrugated packaging\, and color management. Since joining the department in 2012\, Kern leverages his 20 years of expertise in professional education development\, providing innovative training and R&D services through Clemson University’s Printing and Converting Research Center and the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics. His impactful work has served diverse market segments\, including post-print corrugated\, narrow and wide web flexography\, and offset lithography. \n  \n \nColleen Larkin Twomey\nSenior Lecturer\, Graphic Communication\nCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo\nWith thirty years in the printing and graphic communications space\, Colleen Larkin Twomey has developed a wide range of experience and expertise-working both in the industry and in the classroom. Currently a professor of Graphic Communication\, she teaches courses such as Flexographic Printing\, Consumer Packaging\, and Digital File Preparation and Workflow. Prior to joining academia\, she was a fixture in the industry\, serving more than twenty years at MacDermid Printing Solutions. \n  \n   \n John Keuning\nDirector of Manufacturing\nFrontline Training Solutions\nAs Director of Manufacturing Training\, John Keuning has a passion to put his 30 years of manufacturing and leadership experience to work for companies by providing both classroom training\, virtual training\, and on-site consulting. His goal is to help develop better leaders\, engage workers\, lower cost of goods\, and increase profits for companies by arming teams with the tools necessary to be great agents of change. John’s favorite place to be is on the plant floor working side-by-side with teams and leaders to find solutions to manufacturing questions. He has extensive experience in Lean manufacturing theory and implementation as well as helping new and advancing leaders understand the day-to-day work of being a leader. John has served multiple industries as a supervisor\, Lean leader\, product launch leader\, production manager\, plant manager\, and director of manufacturing. \n   \nDeirdre Lloyd\nGlobal Human Resources Business Partner\, SPHR\, MBA\nDuPont\nDeirdre is a passionate Human Resources professional with broad experience in talent management\, compensation\, recruiting and business partner roles. Currently\, she is the Global HR Business Partner at DuPont’s Diversified Industrials businesses. Before joining DuPont\, Deirdre held leadership positions at AmerisourceBergen\, Prudential Financial\, and Church & Dwight\, where she led the talent strategy across commercial teams and corporate functions. She began her career at JPMorgan in various finance roles including Internal Audit and Credit Research. Deirdre is passionate about building inclusive\, high-performing cultures and equipping leaders to thrive in complexity. She holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University and a BS from the University of Scranton.  Deirdre obtained her SPHR and she is a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach. She is excited to share valuable insights and practical tips on recruiting best practices that can help organizations attract and keep top talent. \n  \n Registration URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/virtual-fall-workshop-2025/ CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20240611T135728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T155109Z UID:1892-1740268800-1740527999@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2025 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nExperience the premier event of the year for the flexographic pre-press platemaking industry at the FPPA 2025 Annual Conference. Discover cutting-edge innovations through supplier presentations\, expand your professional network\, and gain valuable insights that will help grow your business. Set in the scenic surroundings of Tucson\, AZ\, this conference is a must-attend event for industry professionals eager to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and propel your business forward! \nRegistration\nMember (Single Ticket): $1095Member (Group Rate 3+): $595Guest/Spouse: $250 \nLocation \nOmni Tucson National Resort2727 West Club Drive\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85742Phone: (520) 297-2271 \nLodging – SOLD OUT\nThe FPPA Room Block is now SOLD OUT.Click here to book your stay outside the block. \nRate: $269/night \nTravel\nThe nearest airport to Omni Tuscon National Resort is Tucson International Airport\, 31 minutes from the hotel. \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \nOne-on-One Sessions\nSchedule is subject to change at any time. Please refer to the schedules linked here for the most up-to-date changes. \n  \n  \n2025 Annual Conference Schedule\n***Schedule is subject to change \nSunday\, February 23:6:00 Welcome Reception/Dinner (Food\, Fun & Networking)Location: Papago Terrace*Heavy hors d’oeuvres and your first drink is on Hybrid Software! \n  \nAll General Sessions are held in the Papago Ballroom of the Omni Tucson National Resort. \nMonday\, February 24:  \n7:00 a.m. Breakfast Location: Papago Terrace*Provided by FPPA. Guest registrations do not include breakfast or lunch8:00 Welcome Remarks\, Laura Wright\, FPPA Board Chair8:15 Demand for Corrugated Packaging\, Hailey Ferrington\, Dupont8:35 Embracing Updated Software Solutions to Increase Your Profits: Mike Agness\, Hybrid Software8:55 Esko Plate Making Technologies: Today and Tomorrow\, Rory Marsoun\, Esko9:15 XSYS/MacDermid Update: Trey Beckman\, MacDermid9:35 XSYS Business Update 2025: Innovations\, Sustainability\, and Automation\, Dan Rosen\, XSYS9:55 Break10:10 Recruiting & Retaining a Young Workforce: Ashley Lown\, Engagement & Placement Coordinator at Pima County Joint Technical Education District in Tucson\, AZ11:10 Automation & Digitization in Mounting: Lorenzo Sambri\, Bieffebi11:40 Repurposing Plates\, Embracing Responsibility by Gerry Mounsey\, Sustainable Solutionz12:10 p.m. Lunch Location: Papago Terrace*Provided by FPPA. Guest registrations no not include breakfast or lunch.1:30 One-on-One Sessions Location: Navajo & Papago BallroomsAll Associate members must sign up for the One-on-one sessions to participate. Email fppa@markens.com to confirm your participation.4:00 Managing the Young Workforce: Insights\, Challenges\, and Strategies: Peter R. Cappas\, United Engravers\, Hailey Ferrington\, Dupont\, Graham Saunders\, Container Graphics Corp.6:00 President’s Dinner Location: Ironwood SalonTuesday\, February 25:7:30 a.m. Breakfast Location: Papago Terrace8:30 One-on-One Sessions Location: Navajo & Papago Ballrooms10:00 A Global Specialist in Photopolymer Plate Wash-Out Chemistry: Tom Korchak\, Spring Coating Systems10:30 Generative AI in Packaging Development Cycle: Transforming Brand Communication with Disruptive Technologies\, Marek Skrzynski\, CSW\, Inc.11:00 Closing Remarks \nKeynote \n  \nRecruiting & Retaining the Young Workforce: Bridging the Generation Gap \nAshley Lown\, Engagement & Placement Coordinator at Pima County JTED\, and Amanada Simeza\, will take the stage with her colleague Amanda Simeza\, Director of Student Services at Pima JTED\, to share insights on Recruiting & Retaining a Young Workforce. With a proven track record in workforce development and a passion for aligning education with economic needs\, they have driven impactful partnerships and innovative solutions to prepare students for future careers. \nAshley Lown\, Engagement & Placement Coordinator at Pima County JTED \nAmanda Simeza\, Pima County JTED \nAshley Lown\, a leader in workforce development and Career and Technical Education (CTE)\, drives impactful partnerships that prepare students for the future workforce. As Engagement and Placement Coordinator at Pima County JTED\, she leads Work-Based Learning initiatives\, boosting business collaborations\, internships\, and workforce solutions. Her efforts have increased business participation in internships by 46% annually while aligning CTE programs with regional economic goals. An award-winning educator and published author\, Ashley holds a Master’s in Biological Sciences from Miami University and a National Board Certification in CTE. She continues to champion education and workforce integration for a stronger economy. \n  \n \nAmanda Simeza\, Pima County JTED \nAmanda holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Family and Consumer Science Education and a Master’s of Education in School Counseling and Guidance.  Throughout the past 20 years of work as a Culinary Arts and English Teacher\, Professional School Counselor\, Adjunct Professor for Student Success Courses at PCC and now \nDirector of Student Services at Pima JTED\, Amanda has been a vocal advocate for students always working with their best interest in mind.  In her current position\, she ensures the adults working directly with the students are supported so they can best serve students while working to make sure opportunities are available to all students. \n  \nGeneral Session Speakers \n  \nManaging the Young Workforce: Insights\, Challenges\, and Strategies \nDescription: Explore practical strategies for managing and retaining the younger workforce\, building on Ashley Lown’s keynote insights. This panel dives into generational shifts\, addressing push-back on traditional practices\, and discovering what excites\, motivates\, and retains young professionals in our industry. Gain actionable ideas to engage talent\, navigate challenges\, and align organizational practices with the values of the workforce shaping our future. \n  \nPanelists: \nPeter R. Cappas \nDirector of Business Operations \nUnited Engravers\, Inc. \nHailey Ferrington \nAccount Manager \nDuPont Specialty Products USA \n  \nGraham Saunders \nPresident & COO \nContainer Graphics Corp. \nJohn Merenda \nSales \nGraphics 2 Press \nGenerative AI in Packaging Development Cycle: Transforming Brand Communication with Disruptive Technologies\n \nMarek Skrzynski \nVP\, Technology & Innovation \nCSW\, Inc. \nDescription: A brief introduction to the dynamic fusion of brand communication and Generative AI technology\, which is revolutionizing the packaging design process. We’ll explore real-world examples and expert insights to illustrate how this cutting-edge technology accelerates the development cycle\, enabling quicker iterations and faster time to market. Discover how to leverage this innovation for your upcoming projects! \nTechnical Speakers \nHailey Ferrington \nAccount Manager \nDuPont Specialty Products USA \nTopic: Demand for Corrugated Packaging \n  \nTrey Beckman \nDirector of Global Strategic Accounts \nMacDermid Graphics Solutions \nTopic: XSYS/MacDermid Update \n  \nRory Marsoun \nDirector of Sales \nEsko \nTopic: Esko Plate Making Technologies: Today and Tomorrow \n  \nDan Rosen \nDirector Sales National Accounts \nXSYS Global \nTopic: XSYS Business Update 2025: Innovations\, Sustainability\, and Automation \n  \n  \nMike Agness \nExecutive VP\, Americas \nHybrid Software \nTopic: Embracing Updated Software Solutions to Increase Your Profits \n  \nTom Korchak \nManaging Director \nSpring Coating Systems \nTopic: Advancements in VOC Emission Reduction \n  \n  \nGerry Mounsey \nPresident \nSustainable Solutionz \nTopic: Repurposing Plates\, Embracing Responsibility \n  \n  \n  \nLorenzo Sambri \nArea Manager \nBIEFFEBI \nTopic: Automation & Digitalization in Mounting \n  \nPremier Sponsors\nSponsor opportunities are available! Click here to learn more.\n \nCocktail Sponsor \n \nMeal Sponsor \n \n One-on-One Sponsors \n \nRegistration URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/2025-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Omni Tuscon National Resort\, 2727 W Club Drive\, Tucson\, 85742\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association":MAILTO:Kyra@markens.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20240422T185451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T144116Z UID:1863-1729641600-1729814399@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2024 Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:Register Today!\n \n \n Book Hotel Rooms Now!\n \n Experience Flexo in Action!\n\nThis two-day technical workshop will give your plant and production managers fresh insights into corrugated printing and workflows-all so they can better serve your customers. \nA completely unique opportunity\, attendees will head to Clemson University to see a flexographic printing press live in action. Clemson graphic arts faculty will also teach crucial sessions on substrate trends\, ink system best practices\, and interpreting printing targets and strategies for troubleshooting. \nBy understanding how flexo printing operations work\, your employees will be able to make plates and provide service that will keep customers coming back again and again. Register today! \nRegistration\nMember (Individual): $695\nMember (Group of 3+): $550 per person\nNon-member (Individual): $1250\nLocation\nClemson University\nClemson\, SC 29634\nLodging\nCrowne Plaza Greenville Hotel – Book your stay now at our exclusive discounted rate! Offer ends Tuesday\, October 1st \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \n\n \n Wednesday\, October 23 – Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\nLocation: Clemson Printcon\, 502 B Lebanon Rd.\, Pendleton\, SC 29670 \n Agenda\n*Transportation is not provided. \nAll times and topics are subject to change. \nWednesday\, October 23\, 2024 \n1:30 PM Welcome and Overview – Kern Cox\, Clemson University\nCorrugated Press Run\nPress Set-Up and Run using a Bobst Flexo 160 Post Print Press\nSubstrate Print Comparisons: Mottled White (MW)\, Kemi\nOn-Press Troubleshooting Techniques\n4:00 PM Q&A\n6:30 PM Dinner (provided by FPPA)\n Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\n7:00 – 8:00 AM I Breakfast\n8:00 – 8:15 AM I Welcome and Overview\n8:15 – 9:30 AM I Interpreting Printing Targets & Strategies for Success: Catherine Haynes\, APR\n9:30 – 10:15 AM I The Printing Plate “Package” Today: Gerry Mounsey\, Sustainable Solutionz\n10:15 – 10:30 AM Break\n10:30 – 11:15 PM I Printer’s Outlook & The Print World: Neil Waldrop\, Century Printing & Packaging Inc.\n11:15 – 12:00 PM I Corrugated Presses & Digital Trends: Brian Foley\, Bobst North America\n12:00 – 12:45 I PM Working Lunch\, AI for Streamlining Businesses: Jack Steele\, Clemson University\n12:45 – 1:30 PM Artificial Intelligence for Graphics | Gerry Derksen\, Clemson University\n1:30 – 2:00 PM Q&A\n \n Meet Your Speakers\n \n\nWelcome and Overview / Interpreting Printing Targets & Strategies for Success\nKern Cox\nSenior Lecturer\nClemson University\nMeasurements\, charts\, SID/color\, dot area/TVI\, overprints\, slur\, BWR\, dry ink\, “running” the\ntests\, recording data\, software aids. Make targets an everyday common language in the\nprinting. Targets and process control are the key to maximizing print capabilities. Follow the\nprevious day’s job’s prepress journey from calibration to optimization to characterization to color separation to proofing and final output.\n\n\n\nInterpreting Printing Targets & Strategies for Success\nCatherine Haynes\nPrepress & Pressroom Technical Resource & Training Specialist\nAll Printing Resources\nMeasurements\, charts\, SID/color\, dot area/TVI\, overprints\, slur\, BWR\, dry ink\, “running” the\ntests\, recording data\, software aids. Make targets an everyday common language in the\nprinting. Targets and process control are the key to maximizing print capabilities. Follow the\nprevious day’s job’s prepress journey from calibration to optimization to characterization to color separation to proofing and final output.\n \n  \nThe Printing Plate “Package” today\nGerry Mounsey\nPresident\nSustainable Solutionz\nUp and running solution to reduce/ remove PVC plate mounts from the flexographic\nworkflow and transition the flexo industry from resource laden 0.250″ photopolymer plates\nto more economically friendly 0.155″ printing plates. Learn about this “green wave” and\nhow flexographic printing plates can be fully repurposed into cushion backed underlayment for corrugated plates.\n    The Printing Plate “Package” today\nNeil Waldrop\n    Owner\nCentury Printing & Packaging\nThis session will have Neil Waldrop\, Owner of Century Printing and Packaging\, share with         attendees his perspective on what trends are being seen in print production from both a     manufacturing perspective and business perspective. Key topics will include market forecasts\,   technological advancements and implementation\, process control\, customer demands\, employees and HR\, training\, etc. Learn what decades of successful business growth and navigating a variety of economic conditions has to in store for future forecasts. \n \n\nArtificial Intelligence… State of the “Art” Today and Future Opportunities\nGerry Derksen\nProfessor\nClemson University\nDesign related Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of the work pipeline for\ndesigners and in turn for production. Are you ready to embrace these capabilities? How\nstrong is the I in AI for production ready graphics? Concerns for designers? Hands-on\nintroduction to the tools and how they enable or restrict the process to produce functional and effective visual communications. Open discussion with audience on how they are experiencing different touchpoints with AI.\n \n\nAI for Business Streamlining\nJack Steele\nComputer Science\nClemson University\nAre you using AI to its fullest capabilities from a business standpoint? Learn\ntips and techniques from a Gen Z computer science student on how to maximize the\npotential of AI for summarizing your email inbox\, scripting emails\, logically establishing a\ncalendar schedule\, generating info graphics from a spreadsheet\, and arranging data to\nharness the superpower of data mining analysis and other AI business capabilities.\n \n  \nCorrugated Presses & Digital Trends\nBrian Foley\nNational Sales Manager – Corrugated  Board\nBobst North America\nLearn the state of the capital equipment industry for printing from Bobst Group. What trends and forecasts are seen with conventional printing presses ( RDCs\, FFGs\, others ) and what is the role of digital printing as a market disruptor. What should users know about current capabilities both traditional and digital. \n \n \n Registration URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/24-fall-workshop/ LOCATION:Clemson University CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240228 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20230731T232759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T211221Z UID:1398-1708819200-1709078399@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:25th Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to be back once again with our annual Spring Conference!Download our new flyer and invite a colleague to celebrate with us. We can’t wait to see you there! Register Now Book Your Hotel Today \nEvent Information\nJoin fellow leaders in flexo platemaking to take on industry challenges and grow our businesses. This year’s conference will feature workshops and keynote lectures from industry experts\, technical presentations from industry suppliers\, one-on-one networking\, and more – all with the beautiful backdrop of Palm Springs\, surrounded by mountain views and 36 holes of golf on site. See you in California! \nRegistration\n\nNonmember (Single Ticket): $1095\nMember (Single Ticket): $995\nMember (Group Rate 3+): $595\nGuest/Spouse: $450\n\nLocation\nTommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa \nLodging\nThe FPPA block of rooms has sold out for our Annual Conference. Click here to book your room outside of the FPPA room block (Pending availability). \nTravel\nThe nearest airport to Indian Wells is Indio/Palm Springs (PSP) Airport which is 12.1 miles away. Other nearby airports include Ontario/San Bernardino (ONT) (76.4 miles)\, San Diego (SAN) (85 miles)\, Santa Ana (SNA) (88 miles) and Tijuana (TIJ) (89.7 miles). \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \n  \n25th Annual ConferenceSchedule (Subject to Change)\nSunday\, February 25\n6:00 – Welcome Reception/Dinner (Food\, Fun & Networking)\, Sunset Terrace \nMonday\, February 26\n7:00 – Breakfast\, Grand Foyer8:00 – Welcome\, Grand 1 & 28:15 – “Advances in Sustainable Technologies”\, Ryan Vest\, MacDermid8:40 – “Applying Screening to Corrugated Plates – Is it Worth It?”\, Bob Hannum\, DuPont9:05 – “LED Optimized Plates; A Print Study”\, Dan Rosen\, XSYS9:30 – “Automation in Plate Making for Corrugated”\, Julian Fernandez\, Esko10:00 – Break\, Grand Foyer10:30 – One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions12:30 – Lunch\, Grand 41:30 – One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions4:00 - Sessions Conclude6:00 – President’s Dinner\, Sunset Terrace \nTuesday\, February 27\n7:00 – Breakfast\, Grand Foyer8:00 – Keynote Presentation\, Brian Foley\, Bobst North America\, Grand 1 & 29:00 – Industry Stalwart Panel\, Dan Fry\, MacDermid\, Sam Merenda\, Graphics 2 Press (Retired)\, Laura Wright\, CSW Graphics10:00 – Break\, Grand Foyer11:00 – Closing Remarks12:00 – End \nKeynote Speaker\nBrian FoleyNational Sales Manager – Corrugated Board at BOBST North America Brian is the National Sales Manager for Corrugated Board forBOBST North America and has been in the corrugated industry for over 24 years\, following in the footsteps of his father who was a corrugated sales leader for 45 years. Brian joined BOBST’s Corrugated team in September 2019 after spending over 20 years with Automatan and Inspire Automation. \nPrior to being in the corrugated industry\, he spent 15 years in the medical billing industry during the growth of remote access to mainframe computers and the transition to internet-based systems. He’s dedicated to understanding customer needs and helping them achieve success. He and his wife\, Nadine\, live in Phoenix\, AZ. They enjoy spending time and visiting with family\, which includes their three children\, daughter-in-law\, and granddaughter. \nIndustry Stalwart Panelists\n  \n \nDan Fry\, MacDermid\nDan Fry\, Retired Portfolio Manager\, Corrugated at MacDermid. Fry earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Delaware in 1981 and joining Hercules Incorporated that same year. He moved to MacDermid with the sale of the Electronics and Printing Division in 1995 and has since served in various Technical and Sales Management roles since joining MacDermid. He and his family live near Atlanta\, GA. \n  \n  \n \nSam Merenda\nEmployed at Matthews International for twenty-five years where held positions of\, sales representative\, sales manager\, national sales manager\, and Branch Manager. Left Matthews in 2004 to start Graphics 2 Press. Retired from Graphics 2 Press in 2022. \nLive in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with my wife of 46 years\, Jeanne near or children and grandchildren. \n  \n  \n \nLaura Wright\, CSW Graphics\nCSW\, Inc. provides prepress solutions to the packaging industry. The company is known for providing high quality products\, technical expertise and support. Clients include Blue Triton Brands\, P&G\, Boston Beer\, WestRock\, Packaging Corporation of America and Rand Whitney. Laura has served on the boards of the Pioneer Valley Montessori School\, the Flexographic Prepress Platemakers Association\, MicroTek Inc.\, The Flexographic Technical Association and New England Public Media. She is an active member of the Flexographic Technical Association\, the Association of Diecutters and Diemakers\, and Associated Industries of Massachusetts. She graduated from Wesleyan University in 1988 with a B.A. in Biological Anthropology. She currently resides in Northampton\, Massachusetts.  \n  \n  \n \nColleen Larkin Twomey\, Cal Poly State University\nColleen Larkin Twomey is a passionate Professor and Department Chair at Cal Poly State University’s Graphic Communication Department who has 22 years of experience in consumer packaging and business. Colleen is particularly interested in how packaging influences consumer behavior\, emphasizing sustainability and accessibility. As chair\, she engages with students\, faculty\, and staff to create an inclusive curriculum and collaborates with industry experts on trends\, mentorship\, and internships. Her teaching and research interests include interactive packaging\, packaging trends\, branding\, and printed electronics. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTechnical Speakers\n \nDan Rosen \nDirector Sales National Accounts\, XSYS Global \nJoining the flexographic printing industry 37 years ago\, Dan Rosen is a supplier in the field of photopolymer plates and pre-press equipment with XSYS Global. A contributor to Flexo Magazine and speaker at the FTA\, and FPPA\, Dan has served in manufacturing\, technical service\, product management\, sales and marketing. His current position is Sales Director\, North America\, based in the Chicago area. \n  \n \nJulian Fernandez \nBusiness Developer Manager Color & Flexo\, Esko \nJulian Fernandez is the Esko Business Developer Manager for the Americas. He has 33 years in the Graphic Industry\, 13 of which in Production\, and Prepress – Press\, mostly for Packaging. Julian has expert experience in DuPont digital & analog color-proofing solutions; and Dupont Cyrel digital flexo plates. Julian holds a Degree Master’s in Engineering and a post degree in Marketing. \n  \n  \n \nBob Hannum \nCorporate Account Manager\, Dupont \nBob is coming up on his 40th year of employment at DuPont and has been active in the flexo industry with the DuPont™ Cyrel® Solutions business for the past 33 years. He currently has dual roles as the North American Corrugated Segment Manager and Corporate Account Manager. Bob also holds two U.S. Patents. \nHe is a member of the FTA\, FPPA\, and AICC and is a current FPPA Board Member. Bob has presented multiple times at the FPPA Conferences and looks forward to presenting at the 2024 Spring Conference. Bob and his wife reside in Charlotte\, NC.    \n  \nRyan Vest \nDirector of Innovation\, MacDermid Graphics Solutions \nRyan Vest\, Director of Innovation at MacDermid Graphics Solutions\, has been key in the development of industry-changing technologies such as LAVA® thermal plate processing and the LUX® Flat Top Dot technologies. He is widely known in the industry for his expertise in liquid photopolymer and corrugated plate technologies. Vest earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Berry College in 1995 and his Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry from North Carolina State University in 1998\, joining MacDermid that very same year.  He and his family live near Milwaukee\, WI.  \nSponsors\n \nRegistration URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/25th-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa\, 45000 Indian Wells Lane\, Indian Wells\, CA\, 92210\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association":MAILTO:Kyra@markens.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20230726T200900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T133738Z UID:1373-1695772800-1695945599@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2023 Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:Register Today! Book Hotel Rooms Now! \nExperience Flexo in Action!\nThis two-day technical workshop will give your plant and production managers fresh insights into corrugated printing and workflows-all so they can better serve your customers. \nA completely unique opportunity\, attendees will head to Clemson University to see a flexographic printing press live in action. Clemson graphic arts faculty will also teach crucial sessions on substrate trends\, ink system best practices\, and interpreting printing targets and strategies for troubleshooting. \nBy understanding how flexo printing operations work\, your employees will be able to make plates and provide service that will keep customers coming back again and again. Register today! \nRegistration\nMember (Individual): $695Member (Group of 3+): $550 per personNon-member (Individual): $1250 \nLocation\nClemson UniversityClemson\, SC 29634 \nLodging\nHyatt Place Downtown Greenville \n128 E. Broad StreetGreenville\, South Carolina 29601Email kyra@markens.com with your name and rooms nights to receive the promotional rate. \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \nWednesday\, September 27\n***Buses depart from Hyatt Place at 12:15 p.m. to arrive at Printcon by 1:30 PM \nLocation: Clemson Printcon\, 502 B Lebanon Rd.\, Pendleton\, SC 29670 \n1:30 – 4:00 PM \n\nWelcome and Overview: Kern Cox\, Clemson University\nCorrugated Press Orientation\nPress Set-Up and Run\nSubstrate Print Comparisons: Mottled White (MW)\, Kemi\nOn Press Troubleshooting\nQ&A\n\n5:00 PM \n\nBus departs for hotel\n\n6:00 PM \n\nDinner at the hotel\n\nThursday\, September 28\nLocation: Hyatt Place\, 128 E. Broad Street Greenville South Carolina 29601 \n\n7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast\n8:00 – 8:15 AM Welcome and Overview\n8:15 – 9:30 AM Corrugated Substrates Today and Future Trends: Jonathan Dunlap\, WestRock\n9:30 – 10:15 AM The Printing Plate “Package” Today: Gerry Mounsey\, Sustainable Solutionz\n10:15 – 10:30 AM Break\n10:30 – 11:15 PM Interpreting the Printing Targets and Strategies for Troubleshooting: Catherine Haynes\, All Printing Resources\n11:15 – 12:00 PM Ink System Best Practices\, Mike Gentry\, Flint Group\n12:00 – 12:45 PM Working Lunch\, Virtual Reality for Learning\, Nate Newsome\, Clemson University\n12:45 – 1:30 PM Artificial Intelligence – What are the Capabilities for Prepress Today?\, Gerry Derksen\, Clemson University\n1:30 – 2:00 PM Q&A\n\n \n  \nWelcome and OverviewKern CoxSenior LecturerClemson University \nSession will serve to introduce the “print machine”\, flexographic printing directly onto corrugated substrates\, system components\, and the elements running control targets. Review of press functions to refresh all on feed/register\, plates/parts and functions\, impression and drying/curing provisions. This leads into understanding that each machine must be treated as a “one-of-a-kind” and thus characterized for all images\, line and screen. \n  \n \n  \nCorrugated Substrates today and future trendsJonathan DunlapDirector\, Product Management – ContainerboardWestRock \nOverview of board grades\, liner weights\, flute combinations\, “rough” whitetop vs “light coated” whitetop\, structural strength vs. graphics capabilities. How are suppliers and printers responding to brand owners and consumer demands? Why is direct-to-consumer such a driving force in the packaging and graphics “toolkit?” How does it contrast with substrate demands in retail graphics? \n  \n \n  \nThe Printing Plate “Package” todayGerry MounseyPresidentLead Edge Flexo America’s LLC \nWhere do old printing plates go when they “die”? What happens to “scrap” printing plates? What about the PVC carrier sheets? Polyvinyl what?\, phthalates what?\, chlorine gas?\, endocrine disruptors? What solutions are there for printers to make a bio statement and “improve from the norm” in the 21st century? Get a preview to the roadmap of the future of an environmentally responsible trade shop through a reduction of PVC use and increase in sustainable products. Let actions show customers and consumers how much you care. \n \n  \nInterpreting the printing targets and strategies for troubleshootingCatherine HaynesVP of Growth & DevelopmentAll Printing Resources\, Inc \nMeasurements\, charts\, SID/color\, dot area/TVI\, overprints\, slur\, BWR\, dry ink\, “running” the tests\, recording data\, software aids. Make targets an everyday common language in the printing. Targets and process control are the key to problem-solving being the exception rather than the rule. Targets = repeatability. Repeatability is essential to “predictability”.Predictability = “right” the first time. Right the first time = “business successes”. \n  \n \n  \nInk system best practicesMike GentryNational Technical ManagerFlint Group \nQuality attributes in direct print corrugated rely on communicating “component inputs” to minimize unnecessary compromises. Recognize why inks get treated like a clean-up hitter in baseball and why the “clean-up hitter” must be properly maintained. Corrugator parameters\, liner disruptions\, shifting process specifications all matter. A last minute “change” didn’t affect ECT\, but what about graphics quality? Actual cases and real solutions. “Best” way to control the process. \n \n  \nVirtual Reality for Learning PurposesNate NewsomeVirtual Reality DeveloperClemson University \nZoom\, Teams\, Slack\, Google Workspace\, metaverse technology\, remote collaborations. Experience firsthand how the learning landscape is evolving. A dive into the digital overlay on a physical world to shorten the flexographic learning curve. Opportunities to share future technological ideas in a virtual realm. \n  \n \n  \nArtificial Intelligence… State of the “art” today and future opportunitiesGerry DerksenProfessorClemson University \nDesign related Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of the work pipeline for designers and in turn for production. Are you ready to embrace these capabilities? How strong is the I in AI for production ready graphics? Concerns for designers? Hands-on introduction to the tools and how they enable or restrict the process to produce functional and effective visual communications. Open discussion with audience on how they are experiencing different touchpoints with AI. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/23-fall-workshop/ LOCATION:Clemson University CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230329 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20221207T164804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T135817Z UID:1230-1679788800-1680047999@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2023 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nJoin fellow leaders in flexo platemaking to take on industry challenges and grow our businesses. Not only will we hear insightful keynote presentations\, we’ll learn about the latest technical innovations from industry suppliers and participate in one-on-one networking. Take your seat at the premiere flexo pre-press industry conference. See you in San Antonio! \nRegistration\nMember: $900 \nNonmember: $1095 \nSpouse Fee: $450 \nSpecial Deal!Group registration (not available for attendees to register online\, only internal) Every third registration $595 \nLocation\nSt. Anthony Hotel\, 300 E Travis St\, San Antonio\, TX 78205 \nLodging\nOur room block at the St. Anthony Hotel is full\, but there are plenty of hotels within walking distance. Click the link here to reserve a room nearby. \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \n  \n Register Now \nSchedule (Subject to Change)\nSunday\, March 26: \n3:00 p.m. Board Meeting\, Morrison Boardroom \n6:00 Welcome Reception/Dinner (Food\, Fun & Networking)\, Cascade Room & Pool \nMonday\, March 27: \n7:00 a.m. Breakfast\, Cavalier Pre-Function \n8:00 Welcome\, Cavalier Room \n8:15 The Corrugated Market from a Converters’ Perspective: Jana  Harris\, AICC Chairwoman \n9:15 Optimizing Corrugated Plate Mounting through Automation 4.0: Bruce Hinkel\, A/V Flexologic \n10:00 Break\, Cavalier Pre-Function \n10:45 One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions\, The Library & Naylor \n12:30 p.m. Lunch\, St A Sky Terrace \n1:30 One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions\, The Library & Naylor \n4:00 Sessions Conclude \n6:00 President’s Dinner\, Peraux Room \nTuesday\, March 28: \n7:00 a.m. Breakfast\, Cavalier Pre-Function \n8:00 Moving Forward with LED Exposure (and why)\, Dan Rosen\, XSYS Global\, Cavalier Room \n9:00 Esko’s 2023 Update: Bill McCoy & Julian Fernandez\, Esko \n9:45 Break \n10:00 Industry Outlook Roundtable \n10:45 a.m. Closing Remarks \nFeatured Sessions\nJana HarrisChair\, Association of Independent Corrugated Convertors (AICC) \n  \n  \n  \nJana Harris is a second-generation owner and CEO of her family’s manufacturing businesses\, Harris Packaging and American Carton Company. Jana currently serves as Chairwoman of the Association of Independent Corrugated Convertors. She supports the industry with her involvement at the University of Texas at Arlington – serving on the President’s Advisory Board while actively promoting the packaging program at the College of Liberal Arts at UTA.  \nJana and her husband\, Zachary Campbell\, recently became partners in a wine label out of Sonoma\, CA\, Sanglier Cellars. In addition to her passion for boxes and wine\, her other interests include traveling\, buying new manufacturing equipment\, and educating college and high school students on the impact of the packaging industry.  \nTechnical Speakers\n  \n \nDan Rosen\nDirector Sales National Accounts\, XSYS Global \nXSYS Global \nMoving Forward with LED Exposure (and why) \n  \n  \n  \n \nBill McCoy & Julian Fernandez\nAmerica at Esko \nEsko’s 2023 Update – Esko will present an update on What’s new in Automation software and Flexo Plate making. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nBruce Hinkel\nTechnical Sales Manager \nAV Flexologic Americas \nOptimizing Corrugated Plate Mounting through Automation 4.0 \n  \n  \nSponsors URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/annual-conference-2023/ LOCATION:St. Anthony Hotel\, 300 E Travis St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220929 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20220722T172403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T145227Z UID:1158-1664236800-1664409599@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2022 Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:Courtesy of FXC\n Xperience Flexo in Action!\n\nJoin us at the groundbreaking Flexo Xperience Center (FXC) in Atlanta this September for a Fall Workshop like none other! The program features a full tour of the FXC-the first and only center to tell the story of flexo from start to finish-as well as a hands-on Soma press demo and educational sessions from industry suppliers. Perfect for plant and production managers\, or leaders who want the unique FXC experience\, the 2022 Fall Workshop will deliver key insights to help platemakers optimize their work and master new technologies. \nRegistration\nMember (Individual): $650\nMember (Group of 3+): $495 per person\nNon-member (Individual): $1250\nLocation\nThe Flexo Xperience Center\n500 Chattahoochee Row NW\nAtlanta\, GA 30318\n(Located in a complex called The Works – the building is towards the back behind the large pink structures\, across from Dr. Scofflaw Brewery.) \nLodging\nHotel Indigo Vinings\n2857 Paces Ferry Road SE\nAtlanta\, GA 30339\nClick here to book with MacDermid’s corporate rate\nNotes About Lodging: FXC/MacDermid have graciously extended a discounted corporate rate. The link above will automatically apply the rate when you click “Book Online.” You can verify this by ensuring that the rate is selected in the dropdown after you select the dates. \nPlease book as soon as possible. Rooms are first come\, first served. If the hotel sells out\, please contact us for alternatives. \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \n \n Register Today!\n \n \n Book Hotel Rooms Now!\n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 27\n12:00 p.m. | Light Lunch at FXC \n12:30-5:00 p.m. | Tour & Soma Press Demo \n\nTour of FXC\nPress Orientation\nPress Set-Up and Run\nSubstrate Print Comparisons\nOn-Press Troubleshooting\nQ&A Wrap-Up\n\n5:00 p.m. | Dinner at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q \n6:30 p.m. | Bus Departs for Hotel \nWednesday\, Sept. 28\nAll Sessions at FXC classrooms \n8:30 a.m. | Bus leaves for FXC\n9:00 a.m. | Light Breakfast at FXC\n9:30 a.m. | FXC Partner Educational Session: Esko\n10:30 a.m. | Break \n11:00 a.m. | FXC Partner Educational Session: Hybrid Software \n12:00 p.m. | Lunch \n1:00 p.m. | FXC Partner Educational Session: MacDermid \n2:00 p.m. | Workshop Concludes \n  \n FXC Partner Educational Sessions\nMeet Your Speakers\n \nMike Agness\nMike Agness is the Executive Vice President of the Americas for Hybrid Software. Hybrid Software delivers innovative prepress software solutions to the various packaging related businesses with a focus on the corrugated business. Hybrid’s software tools are flexible\, open\, built on industry standards\, and have proven to deliver great efficiencies to the packaging industry. Hybrid’s technology for the corrugated industry adds efficiencies to flexo plate manufacturing\, including patching\, along with print quality improvements.  \n  \n Julian Fernandez\nJulian Fernandez is the Esko Business Developer Manager for the Americas. He has 33 years in the Graphic Industry\, 13 of which in Production\, and Prepress – Press\, mostly for Packaging. Julian has expert experience in DuPont digital & analog color proofing solutions; Dupont Cyrel digital flexo plates. Julian holds a Degree Master in Engineering and post degree in Marketing. \n\nCertifications: 6 Sigma Green Belt – Ideal Alliance (G7 Expert – CMP Professional) – FTA First Implementation Specialist.\nContributed in the FIRST 5.0 with the section about Vignettes and gradations.\nFTA Flexo Forum Conference 2017 -2018 Session Chair\nEnglish – Spanish -Portuguese – Italian\n\n Jeff Durham\nOur next speaker is Jeff Durham\, who is the NA Sales Director for MacDermid Graphics Solutions’ M-System liquid photopolymer business segment. Jeff attended NC State University (GO PACK!) and LaGrange College\, where he graduated with a BA in Business Administration. This year marks Jeff’s 40th year in the Flexo industry. In 1982\, Jeff started with Owens-Illinois and for the next 8 years held various printing supervisory and management positions with O-I and Union Camp Corporation. In 1990\, Jeff joined W.R. Grace\, which would later become Polyfibron Technologies and then by acquisition joined with MacDermid in 2000. Over the past 32 years with Grace\, Polyfibron and MacDermid\, Jeff has held positions in Technical Sales\, Product Management\, Territory\, Regional and Strategic Account Management. In 2020\, Jeff was promoted to his current position\, where he dedicates the majority of his time focused on the M-System liquid photopolymer business and customer support. \nJeff and his wife\, Kathy\, reside near Greensboro\, NC. \n \nZac Patterson\nZac Patterson graduated from Clemson University’s graphics program in May 2021 and joined MacDermid Graphics Solutions that September. His time at Clemson included teaching hands-on\, print-focused labs\, working in the Sonoco Institute\, and participating in the Phoenix Challenge competition. These experiences coupled with an internship at a flexible packaging converter led him to the flexo industry after finishing college\, joining MacDermid’s sales team to offer a technical perspective and approach. \nZac’s interests and past studies include color science and management\, process control\, workflow optimization\, flexo platemaking\, and education and training. \n  URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/22-fall-workshop/ LOCATION:FXC\, 500 Chattahoochee Row\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20220607T211104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T145111Z UID:1137-1655301600-1655305200@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nWhen Bill Schweitzer\, vice president of brokerage and trade solutions\, took his role at FedEx Logistics\, he did not expect to lead his team through a global pandemic and resulting mass congestion in the global supply chain. Bill will discuss how FedEx is keeping the momentum going despite the ongoing global challenges and other industry trends facing business. \nMeet Your Speaker\nWilliam (Bill) Schweitzer is Vice President of Brokerage and Trade Solutions for FedEx Trade Networks. He is responsible for customs brokerage operations in the U.S. as well as all company operations in Canada. This includes the Trade Solutions division\, which provides customers with trade and customs advisory services that are complementary to our core brokerage offering. Bill is a licensed customs broker with more than 30 years in the industry. He began his career with C.J. Tower in Buffalo\, NY and attended the University of Buffalo where he majored in Communication Studies. He moved his family to Memphis\, TN in 2010 and now leads an organization of more than 3\,300 team members in North America. \nPricing\nRegistration is free for members. \nRegister using the Zoom link below: \n Register Today \nCONTACT \nQuestions regarding the event can go to Kate Smith\, FPPA Executive Director\, at kate@markens.com URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/navigating-supply-chain-disruptions/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220406 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20190722T164622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T152414Z UID:592-1648944000-1649203199@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2022 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nJoin us as we come together to take on industry challenges and grow our businesses. Not only will we hear insightful keynote presentations\, we’ll learn about the latest technical innovations from industry suppliers and participate in one-on-one networking. Take your seat at the premiere flexo pre-press industry conference. See you in Clearwater Beach! \nRegistration\nMember: $845\nNonmember: $995\nSpouse Fee: $400\nSpecial Deal!\nBuy two member registrations and get the third for only $495. \nLocation\nClearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key\n1201 Gulf Boulevard\nClearwater Beach\, Florida 33767\nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n Book Your Hotel Today\n \n Schedule (Subject to Change)\nSunday\, April 3: \n3:00 p.m. Board Meeting \n6:00 Welcome Reception/Dinner (Food\, Fun & Networking) \nMonday\, April 4: \n7:00 a.m. Breakfast \n8:00 Welcome \n8:15 Keynote Speech \n9:15 Technical Sessions \n9:45 break \n10:00 Technical Sessions \n10:30 One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions \n12:30 p.m. Lunch \n12:30 p.m. Board Lunch \n1:30 One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions \n3:00 Break \n4:00 Sessions Conclude \n6:00 President’s Dinner \nTuesday\, April 5: \n7:00 a.m. Breakfast \n8:15 Technical Sessions \n9:45 Break \n10:00 Town Hall \n11:00 a.m. Closing Remarks \n Featured Sessions\n Robert Fry\, PhD\nChief Economist\, Robert Fry Economics LLC\nEconomy\, Consumers\, & Corrugated:\nWhat You Need to Know \n  \nWe have entered a period of unprecedented political and economic change. With uncertainty abound\, how will global markets react? How will the consumer react? And\, of particular importance to the flexo and corrugated markets\, how will consumer spending change? Robert will offer a forecast for the future\, covering macroeconomic trends as well as corrugated-specific insights. Join us to learn how you can position your business to succeed in the years ahead. \nBio: Celebrated economist Robert C. Fry\, Jr.\, PhD has provided timely and accurate economic forecasts to countless business decision-makers across the world. In 2018\, Fry was elected a Fellow of the National Association for Business Economics in recognition of his outstanding service as a professional business economist and his contributions to the field. A Senior Economist at DuPont for years before opening his own consultancy in 2015\, Fry was named a top economic forecaster by Bloomberg\, USA Today\, and the Wall Street Journal. He also publishes a monthly newsletter\, Current Economic Conditions. Fry received a master’s degree and a PhD in economics from Harvard University. \n Technical Speakers\n \nBob Hannum\nCorrugated Segment Manager\, DuPont Packaging Graphics\n\nNo More Excuses!\nIt’s time to move to thinner plates. Bob will explore the benefits.\n  \nJeff Durham\nNA Sales Director\, M-System\nThe Latest from MacDermid \n  \n  \n  \nJeff Skolnikas\nBusiness Development Manager\, Anderson & Vreeland\n\nCorrugated Trends from Anderson & Vreeland\n\n  \n  \n  \n \nDan Rosen\nDirector Sales National Accounts\, XSYS Global \nXSYS – new company\, new technology \n  \n  \n  \n \nJulian Fernandez\nBusiness Developer Manager\, Flexo – America at Esko \nPrint Control Wizard – New Screens for Corrugated \n  \n Sponsors URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/annual-conference-2022/ LOCATION:Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key\, 1201 Gulf Boulevard\, Clearwater Beach\, FL\, 33767\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T140000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20220210T142025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T214009Z UID:1028-1645707600-1645711200@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Where Do We Go From Here? DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n \n In this one hour session Ralph will lead us in a half hour presentation and then facilitate a half hour open discussion on supply chain disruptions\, inflation\, supply demand and cost push drivers\, lead times\, and graphic trends.  He will share the many education offerings on flexo and other printing technologies that are available from the AICC and The Packaging School. We will discuss the independents large capital investments over the last two years and how success has followed. With his background in substrates he will share how those are getting thinner\, lighter\, and mostly engineered with recovered fibres and the printing challenges represented. \n PRICING\nEnterprise registration pricing available: $125/ company. \nCompanies will be invoiced after registration. \nRegistrants will receive the Zoom link after registering. \n \n Register Today\n \n CONTACT \nQuestions regarding the event can go to Kate Smith\, FPPA Executive Director\, at kate@markens.com \n MEET YOUR SPEAKER\nRalph Young\, Technical Advisor\, AICC\nThe Independent Packaging Association \nRalph serves as the Technical Advisor to the AICC and is involved in the ASKRALPH membership service touching more than 350 members and associates each year.  He spent his entire corporate career in the forest products industry investing the last 38 years in the paper and corrugated packaging segment. He has worked in woodlands\, primary manufacturing\, sales and sales management\, marketing\, business planning and communications\, with four different assignments in product development. He was there when the industry moved to ECT from Mullen and now right weight packaging. His companies have included Champion International-twice\, Georgia-Pacific (Great Southern Paper)\, International Paper and Mead Containerboard.  He is a Vietnam veteran. \nHe is a well known speaker and expert on the technical aspects of corrugated packaging and box engineering. He is also an often requested writer for trade publications. His current consulting company has taken him into the areas of technical expertise in legal cases\, economic research\, product placements for foreign manufactures\, mergers and acquisitions\, developing process improvement programs\, new containerboard machine projects\, and connecting with non-profit organizations.  He is a member of TAPPI\, ASTM\, and IOPP. Ralph has contributed more than 72 article to BoxScore\, authored white papers\, E leaning modules\, education content for The Packaging School\, and the Corrugated Packaging Essentials seminar. \nHe earned a BS in Forest Management and an MBA. He consumes life with his wife of fifty-four years in Roswell\, GA where together they invest in the lives of their four grandchildren\, and he ministers as an Elder in the Presbyterian Church of America and as Chaplain Emeritus of Trail Life USA Troop 317. \n  URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/where-do-we-go-from-here/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20210603T133619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T150340Z UID:951-1624453200-1624464000@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:Summer Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Industry thought leaders to hone your skills and learn about what is on the cutting edge of technology. Three keynote speakers will dive into sales and innovations topics – enterprise pricing allows for all members of your team to join one or all sessions! \n \nPlant managers and other technical/production employees from flexographic platemaking facilities. Sales staff looking to hone their skills. \n\nAll sessions will be hosted through Zoom. Registrants will receive unique login credentials for the workshop after they register for the event. \n\n\n \nRegistration will include enterprise level pricing for member companies – \n$149 per company and anyone with a company email will receive access to all three speakers at the event. \n \n Register Now\n \n PRESENTED BY\n\n\n Meet Your Speakers\n \n\n Bill Farquharson\n \n Bill Farquharson is a sales trainer and presenter for the print\, signage\, label\, and packaging industries. The fact that he has nearly 40 years of hands-on sales experience in the Graphic Arts gives him great credibility with his audiences and clients. \nBill’s passion for the industry and love of learning comes through with every live presentation. They are full of new ideas for solving old sales challenges\, not to mention a lot of fun to sit through! His is a fundamental message: Make a high-value\, well-researched sales call on the right target market using a prospecting process applied with diligence and success is inevitable. Follow that formula and he’ll guarantee sales growth\, a promise he makes and keeps to all of his training clients. \nThrough all of his content (Online training\, blogs\, columns\, and in person) Bill shares the wit and wisdom from the experienced mind of a four decades-strong sales veteran. \n\n Mike Agness\n \n Mike Agness is the Executive Vice President of the Americas for Hybrid Software. Hybrid Software delivers innovative prepress software solutions to the various packaging related businesses with a focus on the corrugated business. Hybrid’s software tools are flexible\, open\, built on industry standards\, and have proven to deliver great efficiencies to the packaging industry. Hybrid’s technology for the corrugated industry adds efficiencies to flexo plate manufacturing\, including patching\, along with print quality improvements. \n\n Presented by Esko\n \n\n Mark Samworth\n \n Mark began his career with DuPont where he held numerous positions in the areas of flexographic plates and electronic imaging. Mark joined Esko in 1997 and is currently focused on the development\, marketing\, and industry support of Esko color products. These include screening\, calibration\, G7\, color management\, and expanded gamut. He holds 11 patents in digital imaging – including FlexoCal\, Hybrid Screening\, Plate Cell Patterning\, Concentric Screening\, PressSync\, and Equinox expanded gamut technology. He has authored numerous articles in the industry’s major trade publications and presented many papers at the industry’s major trade forums. In May of 2011\, Mark was inducted as the 49th member of the FTA Hall of Fame. \nMark received his Bachelor’s in Printing Science from RIT and his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. He lives in Wilmington\, Delaware with his wife Katherine and has two daughters in college. \n\n Julian Fernandez\n \n Julain Fernandez is the Esko Business Developer Manager for the Americas. He has 33 years in the Graphic Industry\, 13 of which in Production\, and Prepress – Press\, mostly for Packaging. Julian has expert experience in DuPont digital & analog color proofing solutions; Dupont Cyrel digital flexo plates. Julian holds a Degree Master in Engineering and post degree in Marketing. \n\nCertifications: 6 Sigma Green Belt – Ideal Alliance (G7 Expert – CMP Professional) – FTA First Implementation Specialist.\nContributed in the FIRST 5.0 with the section about Vignettes and gradations.\nFTA Flexo Forum Conference 2017 -2018 Session Chair\nEnglish – Spanish -Portuguese – Italian URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/summer-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20201022T161652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T120835Z UID:838-1604491200-1609938000@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:Virtual Event Series DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nPlant managers and other technical/production employees from flexographic platemaking facilities \nAll sessions will be hosted through Zoom. Registrants will receive unique login credentials for each session. \nREGISTRATION Registration will include enterprise level pricing for member companies – \n$299 per company and anyone with a company email will receive access to all of the virtual series sessions. \nDates\nSessions from 12-1pm ET\nNOVEMBER 4th – Ian Ruff\, Clemson University\nDESIGN PRINCIPLES & ILLUSTRATOR TECHNIQUES \nNOVEMBER 18th – Nathan Newsome\, Clemson University \nVIRTUAL LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A PRINT PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT \nDECEMBER 2nd – Jeffery Rosensweig. Emory University\nECONOMIC OUTLOOK \nDECEMBER 16TH – GC 4070 Students\, Clemson University\nCASE STUDY: PROCESS COLOR MATCHING WHEN RESTRICTED TO CHALLENGING PRESS PARAMETERS \nJANUARY 6th – Ian Ruff\, Clemson University\nMODIFIED PROCESS COLORS IN FLEXOGRAPHIC PREPRESS \n Register NOVEMBER 4TH Expand \nWednesday\, November 4\, 2020:  12-1 PM \nIan Ruff of Clemson University will share his brainstorming and decision-making hierarchy for custom art designs restricted to only using three spot colors. Successful designs depend in part on the creative approach of the designer to work within the constraints of the press capabilities as well as an understanding of the type of printing process being used. For this session Ian will demonstrate how three-color artwork can be enhanced through unique Illustrator techniques while staying within the production limitations of the flexographic printing press. \nNOVEMBER 18TH Expand \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2020: 12-1 PM \nNathan Newsome of Clemson University will share a tour of a virtual flexographic pressroom and discuss the benefits of learning in a virtual environment. Today’s environment has pushed people to adapt much more quickly to living with virtual environments and interactions. Technology\, software and hardware have made it easier to learn skills-based tasks in a virtual “hands-on” space. Join Nathan to see the possibilities of interactive training on a virtual press simulator. \nDECEMBER 2ND Expand \nWednesday\, December 2\, 2020: 12-1 PM \nJeff understands the economics of the industry and will give his specific analysis on our industry. He will look at both macro and micro trends from supply chain\, employment\, which industries survive and thrive\, the shape of the curve\, currency\, and trends. \nDECEMBER 16TH Expand \nWednesday\, December 16\, 2020: 12-1 PM \nJoin a team of Clemson graphic communications students as they map their journey through the print optimization and press characterization process to color match a waterbased flexo press and a UV flexo press. The students are faced with thought invoking challenges of working with a narrow width\, uneven surfaced substrate to match graphics on either press. The choices of components … plate surface patterning or standard; soft\, medium or firm stickyback; low\, medium or high volume anilox rollers; ink order; test targets for the limited space; the best icc profile build… have to be sifted through. Learn how the students navigated the process for successful “customer” art. \nJANUARY 6TH Expand \nWednesday\, January 6\, 2020: 12-1 PM \nIan Ruff of Clemson University will share his recipe for incorporating modified process colors into a prepress decision-making workflow. The world of packaging can at times demand creative problem-solving mindset by a print provider to meet customer expectations. Ian will show how he uses tools in Illustrator and Photoshop to successfully substitute spot colors for process colors to maintain brand identity while also utilizing the value of the appearance of process-built colors. URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/virtual-event-series/ CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T153000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20190222T162740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T134031Z UID:493-1569412800-1569511800@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2019 Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Clemson University\nEvent Information\nThis two-day technical workshop will give your plant and production managers fresh insights into corrugated printing and workflows—all so they can better serve your customers. \nA completely unique opportunity\, attendees will head to Clemson University to see a flexographic printing press live in action. Clemson graphic arts faculty will also teach crucial sessions on substrates\, anilox rollers and ink metering\, and process control targets for corrugated printing. \nBy understanding how flexo printing operations work\, your employees will be able to make plates and provide service that will keep customers coming back again and again. Register today! \nRegistration\n$650 \nSpecial! Buy two registrations and get the third for only $495.
 (Call 413-686-9187 and be prepared to register all three at once.) \nHotel\nCourtyard by Marriott Greenville-Spartanburg Airport\n115 The Parkway\, Greenville\, SC 29615\nSpecial FPPA rate: $139/night!*\n*Please note that attendees must book by Sept. 4 \nAttire\nBusiness casual is requested for all sessions. \nWeather\nHighs in the 70s. Lows in the 50s. \n \n Register for the Workshop\n \n \n Book Hotel Room by Sept. 4\n \nSchedule\n(Subject to Change)\nWednesday\, September 25\n12:45 p.m.   Bus leaves Courtyard hotel for Clemson University\n1:30 Experiential Sessions at Clemson: \n\nCorrugated Press Orientation\nPress Set-Up and Run\nSubstrate Print Comparisons\nOn-Press Troubleshooting\nTour Sonoco Institute\nQ&A Wrap-Up\n\n5:00            Dinner\n6:30            Bus Departs for Courtyard\n\nThursday\, September 26\n8:00 a.m.   Breakfast at Courtyard hotel\nSessions (at hotel): \n9:00            Analysis of Samples from Clemson Press Run \n10:30         Break \n11:00          Strategies for Troubleshooting \n12:00 p.m   Lunch \n1:00            Best Practices: Inks \n2:00            Workshop Concludes URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/2019-fall-workshop/ LOCATION:Courtyard Greenville-Spartanburg Airport\, 115 The Parkway\, Greenville\, South Carolina\, 29615 CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180920T151638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T130129Z UID:412-1553432400-1553601600@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:22nd Annual Conference\, March 24-26\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nJoin us as we come together to take on industry challenges and grow our businesses. Not only will we hear insightful keynote presentations\, we’ll learn about the latest technical innovations from industry suppliers and participate in one-on-one networking. Take your seat at the premiere flexo pre-press industry conference. See you in Scottsdale! \n  \nRegistration\nMember: $845Nonmember: $995 \nSpecial! Buy two member registrations and get the third for only $495. (Call 413-686-9187 and be prepared to register all three at once.) \n \nLocation\nThe Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch7700 E McCormick Pkwy\,Scottsdale\, AZ 85258Click here to book your room at the FPPA discounted rate of only $239/night!Attendees must book by March 1 \n  \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \n  \n\n \n  \nReady for the conference?\n2 Easy Steps will get you there! \n Click here to register \n \n Click here to book your hotel room \nSchedule (Subject to Change)\nSunday\, March 24: \n3:00 p.m.          Board Meeting \n6:00                  Welcome Reception/Dinner (Food\, Fun & Networking) \nMonday\, March 25: \n7:00 a.m.          Breakfast \n8:00                  Welcome \n8:15                  Keynote: A Shifting Economy                             Dick Storat \n9:15                   More Ink\, Less Crush!\, Dupont Packaging Graphics \n9:45                  Break \n10:00                Digital Trends for Corrugated\, Anderson & Vreeland \n10:30                One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions \n12:30 p.m.        Lunch \n1:30                  One-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions \n4:00                 Sessions Conclude \n6:30                 President’s Dinner \nTuesday\, March 26: \n7:00 a.m.         Breakfast \n8:00                 Keynote: What’s Next for Packaging?                              Colleen Larkin Twomey \n9:00                 LUX ITP EPIC\, MacDermid Graphics Solutions \n9:30                 Break \n10:00               Anatomy of Liquid Plate Technology\, Chemence \n10:30               Update on Plate Imaging\, Esko \n11:00 a.m.       Closing Remarks \nKeynote Speakers\nDick Storat\nPresident\, Richard Storat & Associates\, Inc. \nSecretary/Treasurer\, Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers’ Association (PSSMA) \nA Shifting Economy: What the Corrugated Industry Needs to Know \nTimes are good for the consumer—and that translates into healthy demand for corrugated boxes. But with increasing political uncertainty and trade tensions growing\, the business outlook may not stay so cheery. Dick will offer a forecast for the future\, covering overall economic trends as well as corrugated-specific insights. This session is a must for anyone offering printing plates\, cutting dies\, and other products and services to the corrugated sector. \n  \nBio: Richard E. (Dick) Storat is the founder and president of Richard Storat & Associates\, Inc.\, a management and economic consulting firm for the forest products industry. He also serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers’ Association\, where he manages the Multiwall Sack Recycling Program. Prior to his current roles\, he served as Vice President\, Corporate Affairs and Chief Information Officer at Gaylord Container Corporation as well as the Chief Economist for the American Forest & Paper Association. \n  \n  \nColleen Larkin Twomey\nAssociate Professor\, Graphic Communication\, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo \nWhat’s Next for Packaging? \nAs overall packaging and consumer trends affect boxmakers—our customers—flexo prepress suppliers need to remain adaptable and responsive to changing needs. It all trickles down\, so it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest trends and updates. Pulling from her expertise as a professor and an industry veteran\, Colleen will discuss broad trends in packaging that could affect FPPA members. She’ll cover the digital store shelf\, the unboxing experience\, the latest in sustainability initiatives\, and much more. \n  \nBio: With thirty years in the printing and graphic communications space\, Colleen Larkin Twomey has developed a wide range of experience and expertise—working both in the industry and in the classroom. Currently a professor of Graphic Communication\, she teaches courses such as Flexographic Printing\, Consumer Packaging\, and Digital File Preparation and Workflow. Prior to joining academia\, she was a fixture in the industry\, serving more than twenty years at MacDermid Printing Solutions. \n  \nTechnical Thought Leaders\n\nBob Hannum\nCorrugated Segment Manager\, DuPont Packaging Graphics \nMore Ink\, Less Crush! \nBob will discuss a new soft durometer\, digital corrugated plate that will help printers meet two key industry trends. \n  \n\nJeff Skolnik\nDigital Business Analyst\, Anderson & Vreeland Digital Trends for Corrugated \n  \n  \nDan Fry\nPortfolio Manager – Corrugated\, MacDermid Graphics Solutions \nLUX ITP EPIC: Unique Capped Surface for Challenging Print Applications \nAn introduction of MacDermid Graphics Solutions’ LUX ITP EPIC—the photopolymer plate that combines a revolutionary capped surface with award-winning flat-top dot technology. The unique micro-rough surface of this plate provides the print consistency and high solid ink density needed to produce the finest detail graphics. LUX ITP EPIC eliminates the need for surface screening\, streamlines your workflow\, reduces RIP time and file size\, and improves print consistency. \nMike Burke\nFlexographic Solutions Manager\, Chemence \nThe Anatomy of Liquid Plate Technology \nWhat makes liquid plate technology unique? Mike will discuss several reasons to consider a liquid plate manufacturing option for your trade shop. He’ll also offer a forecast of technological advancements in liquid plate manufacturing. \n  \nDavid Chinnis\nPresales Product Specialist – Flexo\, Esko Updates on Flexo Plate Imaging and Tools for Automating the Process \nDavid will cover the advances Esko is making in laser imaging of flexo plates\, opportunities for wider adoption of digital\, and software to help automate the process. \nThank you to our generous sponsors! URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/22nd-annual-conference/ LOCATION:The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch\, 7700 E McCormick Pkwy\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85258\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180828T183416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T153329Z UID:45-1539777600-1539874800@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2018 Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n \nThis two-day technical workshop will give your plant and production managers fresh insights into corrugated printing and workflows—all so they can better serve your customers. \nA completely unique opportunity\, attendees will head to Clemson University to see a flexographic printing press live in action. Clemson graphic arts faculty will also teach crucial sessions on substrates\, anilox rollers and ink metering\, and process control targets for corrugated printing. \nBy understanding how flexo printing operations work\, your employees will be able to make plates and provide service that will keep customers coming back again and again. Register today! \nRegistration\n$650 \nSpecial! Buy two registrations and get the third for only $495.\n(Call 413-686-9187 and be prepared to register all three at once) \n  \nHotel\nCourtyard by Marriott Greenville-Spartanburg Airport\n115 The Parkway\, Greenville\, SC 29615\nSpecial FPPA rate: $139/night! \n  \nAttire\nBusiness casual is requested for all sessions. \nWeather\nHighs in the 70s. Lows in the 50s. \n\nClick here to register. \nBook hotel rooms by Sept. 26. \n\n Schedule\n \nSubject to Change\nWednesday\, October 17\n12:45 p.m.   Bus leaves Marriott for Clemson University\n1:30             Welcome and Overview\n                    Corrugated Press Orientation\n                    Press Set-Up and Run (4-Color Bobst Flexo 160)\n                    Substrate Print Comparisons: Mottled White\, Kemi\, Kraft\n                    On-Press Troubleshooting\n4:00            Q&A Wrap-Up\n                    Bus Departs for Marriott \n5:30            Reception & Dinner\n\nThursday\, October 18\n7:00 a.m.       Breakfast at Marriott \nSessions: \n8:00 a.m.       Welcome and Overview\n8:15                 Substrates Today and Future Trends\n9:00                Printing Plates for Today’s Customer Demands\n9:45                 Anilox Roller and Ink Metering \n10:30              Break \n10:45              Pre-Press and Corrugated Workflows\n11:30              Process Control Targets \n12:15 p.m      Lunch \n12:45              Generational Workforce Today and in the Future\n1:30                 Q&A Wrap-Up\n2:00                Workshop Concludes URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/2018-fall-workshop/ LOCATION:Clemson University Printcon\, 502 B Lebanon Rd\, Pendleton\, SC\, 29670\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T140321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T185929Z UID:124-1521982800-1522152000@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:21st Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nRegistration\nMember: $845\nNonmember: $995 \nSpecial! Buy two member registrations and get the third for only $495.\n(Call 413-686-9187 and be prepared to register all three at once.) \nSponsorship\nClick here for opportunities. \nAttire\nBusiness casual for all sessions. \nWeather\nHighs in the 70s F and lows in the around 50s F. \nSchedule (Subject to Change) \n\n\n\nSunday\, March 25\n\n\n1:00p.m.\n\nBoard Meeting\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\n\nWelcome Reception/Dinner (food\, fun\, and networking)\n\n\nMonday\, March 26\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\n\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\n\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\n\nKeynote: Millennials in the Workplace\nNona Woolbright\, Associate Professor\, Clemson University Department of Graphic Communications\n\n\n9:30 a.m.\n\nTechnical Sessions\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\n\nOne-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\n\nLunch\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\n\nOne-On-One Platemaker/Supplier Sessions\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\n\nTechnical Sessions\n\n\n6:30 p.m.\n\nPresident’s Dinner\n\n\nTuesday\, March 27\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\n\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\n\nTechnical Sessions\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\n\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\nHotel\nClick here to register. \nBook your hotel room by March 2: click here or call 1-855-402-7423 and mention FPPA. \nJoin us as we come together to take on industry challenges and grow our businesses. Not only will this conference include an inspiring keynote presentation\, it will also feature technical sessions from supplier members and opportunities for one-on-one networking. Take your seat at the premiere flexo pre-press industry conference! See you in Savannah. \nLocation\nThe Kimpton Brice Hotel\n601 E Bay St\,\nSavannah\, GA 31401\n\nBook your room at the FPPA discounted rate of only $209/night by March 2! \nClick here or call 1-855-402-7423 and mention FPPA. \nPremier Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMeal and One-On-One Sponsors URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/21st-annual-conference/ LOCATION:The Kimpton Brice Hotel\, 601 E Bay St\,\, Savannah\, 31401\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T123330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T145325Z UID:93-1477400400-1477490400@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:2016 Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n \nRegister Now! \nRegistration\nPlatemaker — $650 \nSpecial! Buy two registrations and get the third for only $495.\n(Call 413-686-9187 and be prepared to register all three at once) \nAttire\nBusiness casual is requested for all sessions. \nWeather\nHighs in the mid to upper 70s °F. Lows around 50°F. \nSchedule\n(Subject to Change) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 25\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\n\nPlant Tour: Graphics 2 Press\n(Transportation to/from plant provided)\n\n\n5:30 p.m.\n\nCocktail Reception\nNetworking Dinner\n\n\nWednesday\, October 26\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\n\nBreakfast\nSessions: Human Resources Best Practices\nLunch\nSessions: Key Management Insights\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Concludes\n\n\n\n\n Hotel\n \nBook your hotel room by Oct. 4: 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the FPPA group rate \nProduction & People: Resource Management for Increased Success\nDesigned for production and graphics managers\, this two-day workshop will feature a plant tour and in-depth learning sessions that will give attendees a deeper understanding of current production techniques\, management best practices\, and human resources challenges. \nLocation\nHomewood Suites by Hilton\, Irving-DFW\n7800 Dulles Drive\nIrving\, TX 75063 \nBook your room at the discounted rate of only $139/night by October 4! \nCall 1-800-HILTONS and request the group rate for FPPA or group code FPP\nNote: Homewood Suites provides free transportation from DFW Airport. URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/2016-fall-workshop/ LOCATION:Homewood Suites by Hilton\, Irving-DFW\, 7800 Dulles Drive\, Irving\, 75063\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T130645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T145331Z UID:101-1456059600-1456228800@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 19th Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n \nSecuring the future of the corrugated prepress and platemaking trade shop model.\nJoin us as we come together to take on industry challenges and grow our businesses. Not only will this conference include technical sessions from supplier members and opportunities for one-on-one networking\, it will also feature round table discussions on the direction and future of the association. Your voice is paramount in moving us forward\, so we hope to see you there. \nSchedule (Subject to Change) \n\n\n\nSunday\, February 21\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\n\nBoard Meeting\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\n\nWelcome Reception (heavy hors d’oeuvres & networking)\n\n\nMonday\, February 22\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\n\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\n\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\n\nKeynote: Ralph Young\, Corrugated Expert and Technical Advisor\n\n\n9:15 a.m.\n\nTechnical Session: Flint Group Flexographic Products\n\n\n9:45 a.m.\n\nBreak\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\n\nTechnical Session: Anderson & Vreeland\, Inc.\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\n\nTechnical Session: DuPont Packaging Graphics\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\n\nOne-On-One Networking Session\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\n\nLunch\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\n\nOne-On-One Networking Session\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\n\nFPPA Key Issues Round Table Discussion\n\n\nTuesday\, February 23\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\n\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\n\nKey Issues Review\n\n\n9:30 a.m.\n\nTechnical Session: MacDermid Printing Solutions\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\n\nBreak\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\n\nTechnical Session: Xeikon America\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\n\nTechnical Session: Esko\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\n\nClosing\n\n\n\n\n Hotel\n \nAttire\nBusiness casual is requested for all sessions. Casual/resort wear for Sunday’s reception. \nWeather\nHighs in the mid to upper 70s °F. Lows around 50°F. \nSupplier Presentations\nAny supplier members interested in leading an educational technical session should fill out this form and return to FPPA. \nLocation\nOmni Rancho Las Palmas\n41000 Bob Hope Drive\nRancho Mirage\, CA 92270 \nThe discounted rate is available from Feb. 19 – 23\, so feel free to take advantage of all the hotel has to offer before or after the conference! \nRegistration\nMember – $795\nNonmember – $995 \nSpecial Rates\n(Call 413-686-9187 or email bwesterlind@markens.com)\nMembers – Buy two registrations\, get the third for $400\nNonmembers – Get an FPPA membership and one registration for only $1500 URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-19th-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Omni Rancho Las Palmas\, 41000 Bob Hope Drive\, Rancho Mirage\, 92270\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T143811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T145336Z UID:144-1430121600-1430326800@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 18th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:“How to Be Creative\, Faster\, AND Profitable!”\n \nApril 27-29\, 2015\nNaples Grande Beach Resort\nNaples\, Florida \n  \nTuesday\, April 28th:\nWhat you Need to Know about Moving to Flat Top Dot Workflows – Cori Devlin & Bob Hannum\, DuPont Packaging Graphics\nFact Automation is the Future of Plate Making – Rory Marsoun\, Esko\nDigital MAF Plates – Dan Fry\, MacDermid Printing Solutions\nDialogue on Improving the FPPA \nWednesday\, April 29th:\nSelling Has Nothing to Do with Selling – Rick Farrell\, Tangent Knowledge Systems\nStraight Talk – Trending Succession Planning Concerns – Lee & Terry Resnick\, Resnick Associates\nAlternative Financing – Spence Hamrick\, Wells Fargo\nImproving Customer Satisfaction to Accelerate Your Business Results – Adrian Posteraro\, C-SAT Partners URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-18th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Naples Grande Beach Resort\, Naples\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T144827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T145714Z UID:163-1414666800-1414670400@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:Latest Developments in Flexo Plate Solutions for Corrugated Printing DESCRIPTION:Webinar Information\n \n \n \nBook your discounted hotel room by Sept. 26! \nThis two-day technical workshop will equip plant and production managers with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s flexo trade shop. A completely unique opportunity\, attendees will see flexo plates in action during a live press demonstration at Clemson University! They’ll discuss challenges and opportunities for flexographic printing\, and they’ll also learn about different generations in the plant and how to hire and manage them. Additionally\, an industry expert will provide a forecast on flexo\, corrugated\, and the future. \nAll program sessions are led by Clemson University faculty — a great value for high quality presentations from leading educators in printing and design. Register today! \nLocation\nCourtyard by Marriott Greenville-Spartanburg Airport\n115 The Parkway\, Greenville\, SC 29615\nSpecial FPPA rate: $139/night! \nBook your discounted hotel room by Sept. 26! \n\n View Webinar Below URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/latest-developments-in-flexo-plate-solutions-for-corrugated-printing/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T144259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T145840Z UID:147-1412938800-1412942400@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA Webinar: "Plate Handling — Best Practices for the Plate Room & Beyond" DESCRIPTION:Webinar Information\n \n \nThis session will focus on quality control and best practices in the plate room\, as well as plate care on press and after the run. Discussion topics will include configuring and analyzing quality control checkpoints\, as well as proper post-run cleaning & storage procedures. \nJessica joined Anderson & Vreeland in June of 2010 and leads the Technologies Team of specialists focusing on platemaking\, proofing\, color management and press-side assistance. She has previously held positions with Esko as the FIQ Supervisor\, working with digital laser imaging\, platemaking\, fingerprinting presses\, and software. Before Esko she worked for Schawk as a Technical Director completing R&D on digital plates\, curves\, and photopolymer In-the-Round. She is a graduate from Clemson University in Graphic Communications program. \n\n View Webinar Below URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-webinar-plate-handling-best-practices-for-the-plate-room-beyond/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140302T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T144556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T145255Z UID:162-1393747200-1393952400@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 17th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:“You’ve Survived… Now What? Information You Must Know to Thrive & Grow in the Future”\n \nMarch 2-4\, 2014\nRenaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa\nIndian Wells\, California \nMonday\, March 3rd\n“This Job Looks Terrible!!! It Must be the Plates” – Tom Cassano\, ARC International\n“You’ve Survived… Now What? Information You Must Know to Thrive & Grow in the Future” – Ray Bodwell\, DuPont\n“An Update of ESKO Technologies” – Ian Hole\, Esko\n“Creating Files and Workflows for Functional Imaging in Packaging” – Colleen Twomey\, Cal Poly\n“The Economic Outlook Regarding the Packaging Requirement” – Robert Fry\, DuPont\n“Printing on Garbage (for the Sake of Sustainability)” – Dan Rosen\, Flint Group Printing Plates\n“Present and Future of Bobst Presses” – Tom Phillips\, Bobst\n“Taking Corrugated Post-Print Imaging to the Next Level and Beyond!” – Dr. John Anderson\, Eastman Kodak Company \nTuesday\, March 4th\n“Digital Printers the Print on Film” – Don Waddell\, MacDermid\n“Investing in Your Future through Innovative Solutions” – Bob Lorenz\, Sun Chemical\n“Update from Adheso-Graphics” – Don Scanlon\, Adheso-Graphics\n“Digital Printing – Why it’s Critical for Tradeshops” – Lee Zerfass\, Anderson & Vreeland URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-17th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa\, Indian Wells\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130927 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T145539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T150520Z UID:182-1380153600-1380239999@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 2013 Fall Workshop DESCRIPTION:HOSTED BY ALL PRINTING RESOURCES\, INC.\n140 West Lake Drive\nGlendale Heights\, Illinois 60139 URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-2013-fall-workshop/ LOCATION:All Printing Resources\, Inc.\, 140 West Lake Drive\, Glendale Heights\, IL\, 60139\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130303T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T151122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T151654Z UID:197-1362297600-1362502800@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 16th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n \n“The Changing Face of Corrugated — A Global View of Our Industry and Its Local Impact”\nMarch 3-5\, 2013\nSanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa\nFort Myers\, Florida \nMonday\, March 4th\nCPC on Packaging Trends — Jay Sperry\, HAVI Global Solutions\nAn Examination of Mechanical Gain Behavior & Causes in Flexographic Printing of Corrugated Board — Dr. Timothy Gotsick\, MacDermid Printing Solutions\nExpanding the Flexo Pond — Let’s Change the Face of Corrugated So We Will All Win — Bob Hannum\, DuPont\nImpacting Production Cost with Improved Photopolymer Chemistries — Geoffrey Barba\, Flint Group Flexographic Products\nTrends in Global & Domestic Markets for Corrugated Packaging — Richard Storat\, Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturer’s Association\nLaser Imaging Devices for Flexo — Colin Price\, Luescher\nOverview of South American Corrugated Market — Lucas Woodyatt\, Flint Group Flexographic Products\nProofing\, Prototyping\, & Corrugated Prepress — Alix Guyot\, Anderson Vreeland \nTuesday\, March 5th\nEMEA & AP Region Data; DuPont\nSolvents — Mike Mabrey\, IHSolve\, Inc.\nImpact of Consolidation of the Integrated on AICC Membership — Steve Young\, AICC\nImpact of Digital Printing on the Corrugated Trade Shops and Direct Print Corrugated & the Latest on Technology — Martin Corall\, GopFert North America\nLess is More: Customers are Demanding Less from Solvent Distillation Systems; Kodak — Dr. John Anderson\, Eastman Kodak Company URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-16th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa\, Fort Myers\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T152023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T152622Z UID:211-1331452800-1331658000@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 15th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Understanding the New Dynamic — World Packaging Industry Consolidation — Opportunities and Challenges\n \nMarch 11-13\, 2012\nThe Ritz-Carlton Orlando\, Grande Lakes\nOrlando\, Florida \nMonday\, March 11th\n“Outlook for the Packaging Market as Well as Digital Printing in Packaging” — Keynote Speaker: Jeff Wettersten\, Karstedt partners\, LLC\n“Round\, Flat\, Why\, When?” — Ian Hole\, EskoArtwork\n“The Graphic Communication Program at Cal Poly” — Colleen Larkin Twomey\, California Polytechnic State University\n“Advancements in InkJet Film; Gray-Balance; Hybrid Screening” — Randy Carter\, Anderson Vreeland\n“Economic Outlook” — Bob Shrouds\, DuPont\n“A Supplier’s Guide to the New Packaging Dynamic: Help Us\, Help You” — Don Waddell\, MacDermid Printing Solutions\n“Exploring Industry Consolidation & Integration” — Luke Collings\, RockTenn \nTuesday\, March 13\n“Consolidating Platemaking Production through Automation” — Dan Rosen\, Flint Group\n“Make Plates Faster\, Save Money and Increase Sustainability with Liquid Photopolymers” — John Maneira\, Chemence Graphics\n“Evol Press Technology” — Randy Schiller\, Mitsubishi\n“Matt Films for Flexo” — Dave Carey\, Agfa Graphics URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-15th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton Orlando\, Grande Lakes\, Orlando\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T152728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T155226Z UID:227-1298188800-1298394000@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 14th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:“Making the Grade”\n \nFebruary 20-22\, 2011\nLoews Ventana Canyon Resort\nTucson\, Arizona \nMonday\, February 21\nWalMart Scorecard Program — Mark Mathes\, Vanguard Packaging\nEco-Mount: The Green Alternative to PVC for Plate Mounting — John Rastetter\, Eco-Mount\nThe DuPont Contribution to Sustainable Packaging — Ray Bodwell\, DuPont Packaging Graphics\nHow Digital Plate Imaging Technology Improves Flexo Printing — Colleen Twomey\, MacDermid\nFlint Group “Makes the Grade” with New Exposure Technology — Dan Rosen\, Flint Group Flexographic Products\nColor Consistency in PostPrint — Dr. Thomas Klein\, EskoArtwork\nFPPA Technology Committee Updates — Neil Saunders\, Container Graphics \nTuesday\, February 22\nFTA Online Training — Joe Tuccitto\, Flexographic Technical Association\nWe Will Make the Grade — Jessica Harkins\, Anderson Vreeland\nState of the Industry: Trade Publication Perspective — Greg Kishbaugh\, Flexo Market News & Danielle Jerschefski\, Labels & Labeling Magazine URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-14th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Loews Ventana Canyon Resort\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T155350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T160138Z UID:250-1266739200-1266944400@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 13th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:“How to Survive & Thrive in the New Economic Reality”\n \nFebruary 21-23\, 2010\nSanibel Harbour Resort & Spa\nFort Myers\, Florida \nMonday\, February 22\nChange: Coping\, Controlling\, Capitalizing – Robert Stevenson\nManaging Global Outsourcing – Byron Laws\, Premedia Global\nThe Perfect Dot: Optimizing the Digital Dot Profile – Ray Bodwell\, DuPont Packaging Graphics\nWater Washable Digital Flexo Plate – David Chinnis\, Asahi Photoproducts\nSurviving & Thriving in the New Economic Reality – Rich Emmerling\, Flint Group Flexographic Products\nState of the Economy – Robert Fry\, DuPont Packaging Graphics\nTechnology Committee Update – Neil Saunders\, Container Graphics \nTuesday\, February 23\nAn Environmental Impact Assessment of Solvent\, Thermal and Liquid Platemaking – Heather Barrett\, MacDermid Printing Solutions\nRaising the Bar for Flexo – Ian Hole\, EskoArtwork\nRisk & Financial Management Panel : \n\nJohn Jung\, Jr.\, BB&T Capital Markets\nRobert Fry\, DuPont Packaging Graphics\nTom Murphy\, RSM McGladrey\, Inc. URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-13th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa\, Fort Myers\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090301T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T111447 CREATED:20180829T160237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T160936Z UID:263-1235894400-1236099600@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 12th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:March 1-3\, 2009\nLoews Ventana Canyon Resort\nTucson\, Arizona \nMonday\, March 2\, 2009\nQ&A with Bankruptcy Lawyer — Rob Charles\, Lewis & Roca Lawyers\nBeyond Excellence — Robert Stevenson\nEfficiencies through Intelligent Workflows — Ian Hole\, EskoArtworks\nCTP Platemaking Systems & Direct Engraving — Dominic Ibarra & Paul Zeinert\, Anderson & Vreeland\nWays to Measure and Reduce Fluting When Using Digital Flexo Plates for Corrugated Postprint — Dave Recchia\, MacDermid\nLiquid Plate Making — Thermal Imaged Film — John Anderson\, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group\nMounting Productivity Improvements — Jeff Mosely\, Container Graphics \nTuesday\, March 3\, 2009\nIndustry Supply Panel \n\nDavid Callif\, BCM Inks\nJoe Hodges\, Mid-Atlantic Packaging\nDebbra Johnson\, DuPont Imaging Technologies\n\nGreen’s Competitive Edge — Debbra Johnson\, DuPont Imaging Technologies\nGood Marks for Carbon Footprint & Costs with Proven Technology — Rich Emmerling\, Flint Group Flexographic Products URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-12th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Loews Ventana Canyon Resort\, Tuscon\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR