BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FPPA - ECPv6.15.11//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/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20060402T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20061029T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220406 DTSTAMP:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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:20260428T101825 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101825 CREATED:20180829T161142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T161530Z UID:274-1223884800-1224090000@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA Management Workshop DESCRIPTION:October 13-15\, 2008\nChicago\, Illinois \nGraphic Communication Industry Government Affairs Priorities in the 111th Congress and a McCain or Obama Administration\nMark Nuzzaco\, Government Affairs Director\, NPES \n2008 Manufacturing & Wholesale Distribution Survey Results\nTom Murphy\, RSM International \nEffect of Economy on Human Resources\nJill Kopanis\, SPHR; Corporate HR Director\, Dynamic Dies\, Inc. \nDRUPA Update\nIan Hole\, EskoArtwork \nSustainability\nDave Norton\, NPP Packaging Graphics Specialists URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-management-workshop/ LOCATION:Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080224T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101825 CREATED:20180829T161718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T163314Z UID:282-1203840000-1204045200@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 11th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:February 24-26\, 2008\nOmni La Mansion del Rio Hotel\nSan Antonio\, Texas \nMonday\, February 25\nState of the North American Packaging Industry—Christopher Raney\, Bobst Group North America (21\,255 KB)\nG7 in the Corrugated Market—Mark Mazur\, DuPont (14\,881 KB)\nSustainability of Liquids with Inkjet Technology—Dan Fry\, MacDermid Printing Solutions (4\,425 KB)\nPlate Processing System Optimization for Efficiency and Profitability—David Chinnis\, Flint Group Printing Plates (1\,217 KB)\nEconomics of Taking Platemaking In-house—Robert Smithson\, Trinity Graphic USA\, Inc. (13\,594 KB)\nAlternative Direct to Plate Imaging Technology—Mark Hermesdorf\, Flexographic Prepress Solutions\nIndustry Executive Panel \n\nRobert Zoelle\, DuPont (185 KB)\nDan Rosen\, Flint Group Printing Plates (236 KB)\nMichael Siegmund\, MacDermid Printing Solutions (1\,251 KB)\nVic Stalam\, Kodak (1\,591 KB)\nSimon James\, EskoArtwork (17092 KB)\n\nTuesday\, February 26\nCold Solvent Reclamation — David Bradford\, NuPro Technologies (4 MB)\nIntegrated Service Supplier Panel\nSimon James\, EskoArtwork\nVic Stalam\, Kodak URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-11th-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Omni La Mansion del Rio Hotel\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20070911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20070912 DTSTAMP:20260428T101825 CREATED:20180829T163359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T163823Z UID:297-1189468800-1189555199@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA Management Workshop DESCRIPTION:September 11\, 2007\nChicago\, Illinois \nFTA First — Version 4\nDr. John Anderson\, FTA Technical Director \nSuccession Planning\nMitch Klingher\, M.S. Ackerman & Co. \nFinancing and Leasing Options\nChris DeMartino\, ePlus \nTen Steps Toward Profitability\nMitch Klingher\, M.S. Ackerman & Co. \nGlobal Issues/Market Trends\nIan Hole\, EskoArtwork \nEffects of Off-Shore/Cross Border Manufacturing on Corrugated Carton Demand: Threat or Opportunity?\nMichael LaLonde\, Midwest Graphics \nIn-House Platemaking\nMark Barnard\, Trinity Graphic USA URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-management-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20070219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20070220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T101825 CREATED:20180829T163952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T170158Z UID:306-1171872000-1171990800@flexoplatemakers.com SUMMARY:FPPA 11th Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort\nScottsdale\, Arizona \nConvention Attendees \nMonday\, February 19\nLean Manufacturing / Lean Methodologies for Pre-Press Professionals (9.7 MB) — Scott Ellis\, P2USA\nComputer to Plate for Corrugated: The Time is Now (1.2 MB) — Bob Hannum\, DuPont Imaging Technologies and Ian Hole\, Esko Graphics\nBack to Basics: Plate Making Efficiencies at the Tradeshop (1 MB) — Colleen Twomey\, MacDermid Printing Solutions\nPlate Construction: Using Statistically Design of Experiments (DOE) to Obtain the Optimum Plate and Cushion Tape Combination (3.8 MB) — Rich Emmerling\, Flint Group Printing Plates\nSave Time and Expedite Orders with Revolutionary PDF Production Tools (1.9 MB) — Steve Miller\, Kodak\nCustomer Panel: \n\nCraig Demarest\, RJ Reynolds Tobacco\nAl Perez\, Georgia-Pacific (368 KB)\nRicky Rozelle\, Cadbury-Schweppes Americas Beverages (4.5 MB)\nKent Hone\, Longview Fibre Container (1.9 MB)\n\nTuesday\, February 20\nHelping Your Customers to Sell Their Print Capabilities (15.9 MB) — Dr. Page Crouch\nDigital Data Exchange: Web Hosting\, File Formats and Continued Advancements in PDF — Dan Lacey\, Artwork Systems\nProduct Test Results (5.0 MB) — Dr. Page Crouch URL:https://flexoplatemakers.com/event/fppa-11th-annual-convention-2/ LOCATION:Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR