March 2018
21st Annual Conference
Event Information Registration Member: $845 Nonmember: $995 Special! Buy two member registrations and get the third for only $495. (Call 413-686-9187 and be prepared to register all three at once.) Sponsorship Click here for opportunities. Attire Business casual for all sessions. Weather Highs in the 70s F and lows in the around 50s F. Schedule (Subject to Change) Sunday, March 25 1:00p.m. Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception/Dinner (food, fun, and networking) Monday, March 26 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Welcome…
Find out more »October 2016
2016 Fall Workshop
Event Information Register Now! Registration Platemaker — $650 Special! Buy two registrations and get the third for only $495. (Call 413-686-9187 and be prepared to register all three at once) Attire Business casual is requested for all sessions. Weather Highs in the mid to upper 70s °F. Lows around 50°F. Schedule (Subject to Change) Tuesday, October 25 1:00 p.m. Plant Tour: Graphics 2 Press (Transportation to/from plant provided) 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception Networking Dinner Wednesday, October 26 8:00 a.m. Breakfast…
Find out more »February 2016
FPPA 19th Annual Conference
Event Information Securing the future of the corrugated prepress and platemaking trade shop model. Join 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. Schedule (Subject to Change) Sunday, February…
Find out more »April 2015
FPPA 18th Annual Convention
"How to Be Creative, Faster, AND Profitable!" April 27-29, 2015 Naples Grande Beach Resort Naples, Florida Tuesday, April 28th: What you Need to Know about Moving to Flat Top Dot Workflows - Cori Devlin & Bob Hannum, DuPont Packaging Graphics Fact Automation is the Future of Plate Making - Rory Marsoun, Esko Digital MAF Plates - Dan Fry, MacDermid Printing Solutions Dialogue on Improving the FPPA Wednesday, April 29th: Selling Has Nothing to Do with Selling - Rick Farrell,…
Find out more »October 2014
Latest Developments in Flexo Plate Solutions for Corrugated Printing
Webinar Information Book your discounted hotel room by Sept. 26! This 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…
Find out more »FPPA Webinar: “Plate Handling — Best Practices for the Plate Room & Beyond”
Webinar Information This 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. Jessica 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…
Find out more »March 2014
FPPA 17th Annual Convention
"You've Survived… Now What? Information You Must Know to Thrive & Grow in the Future" March 2-4, 2014 Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa Indian Wells, California Monday, March 3rd "This Job Looks Terrible!!! It Must be the Plates" - Tom Cassano, ARC International "You've Survived… Now What? Information You Must Know to Thrive & Grow in the Future" - Ray Bodwell, DuPont "An Update of ESKO Technologies" - Ian Hole, Esko "Creating Files and Workflows for Functional Imaging…
Find out more »September 2013
FPPA 2013 Fall Workshop
HOSTED BY ALL PRINTING RESOURCES, INC. 140 West Lake Drive Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139
Find out more »March 2013
FPPA 16th Annual Convention
Event Information "The Changing Face of Corrugated — A Global View of Our Industry and Its Local Impact" March 3-5, 2013 Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa Fort Myers, Florida Monday, March 4th CPC on Packaging Trends — Jay Sperry, HAVI Global Solutions An Examination of Mechanical Gain Behavior & Causes in Flexographic Printing of Corrugated Board — Dr. Timothy Gotsick, MacDermid Printing Solutions Expanding the Flexo Pond — Let's Change the Face of Corrugated So We Will All Win…
Find out more »March 2012
FPPA 15th Annual Convention
Understanding the New Dynamic — World Packaging Industry Consolidation — Opportunities and Challenges March 11-13, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando, Florida Monday, March 11th "Outlook for the Packaging Market as Well as Digital Printing in Packaging" — Keynote Speaker: Jeff Wettersten, Karstedt partners, LLC "Round, Flat, Why, When?" — Ian Hole, EskoArtwork "The Graphic Communication Program at Cal Poly" — Colleen Larkin Twomey, California Polytechnic State University "Advancements in InkJet Film; Gray-Balance; Hybrid Screening" — Randy Carter, Anderson…
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