At FTA ’ s FORUM & INFOFLEX 2022 , Flexographers Connected and Created Results
Flexographers representing every part of the package printing workflow and hailing from around the world came together at FTA ’ s FORUM & INFOFLEX 2022 . The events — FTA ’ s first in-person FORUM and INFOFLEX in three years — took place March 13-16 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel and Fort Worth Convention Center , respectively , in Fort Worth , TX .
“ I was impressed again this year with the level of our speakers and the information that was presented in the sessions — Everything lived up to and exceeded my expectations ,” said FORUM 2022 Chair Bart Wright of Pacificolor . “ I am very appreciative to FTA for the opportunity to chair FORUM and I had a great partner to work with in Laura Wright . Our industry continues to thrive and excel , and FORUM is definitely one of the reasons why .”
FORUM 2022 ’ s theme of “ Corralling Solutions , Creating Results ” took shape throughout more than 25 technical presentations . Industry experts discussed applications for cutting-edge pressroom technologies , PQX and CxF , and optimizing for high-speed and longrun print jobs . Anilox roller manufacturers deliberated over engravings and other criteria in “ The Great Anilox Roll Debate 2022 .” Segment specialists explored how to expand flexographic business offerings and expand into new markets . In “ It ’ s Always the Ink ’ s Fault ,” speakers located the root causes of production problems commonly blamed on ink . And a panel answered the question “ How do I fix this ?” by investigating real-world print issues .
FTA ’ s conferences are known for the interactivity , and FORUM 2022 lived up to that reputation . Using the FTA Events app or through a Web browser , attendees participated in live polls during presentations , asked and voted on questions during Q & As , and rated each session .
For two days at INFOFLEX 2022 , printers and converters saw hundreds of new technologies from suppliers serving every major segment . They spoke to solutions experts face-to-face and discovered firsthand how to supercharge their business . Innovation Central — a mainstay of the INFOFLEX show floor — was the site of 12 technology-focused discussions from exhibitors , offering details on how to integrate the latest products and services into production .
“ Our experience at INFOFLEX this year was excellent . We were glad to be able to see and greet our customers , prospects and industry friends , face-to-face . It was like old times ,” said Juan Bermúdez , EVP of sales and technical services at Harper Corporation of America . “ Even though people are still a bit shy due to COVID-19 , we were happily surprised with the number of people who attended this year ’ s INFOFLEX and stopped at our booth . Harper Corporation of America has been a long-time supporter of FTA and appreciates the value INFOFLEX provides .”
FTA ’ s next in-person event — Fall Conference 2022 — takes place October 11-13 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center , across the river from Cincinnati , OH . The conference will feature the return of INFOFLEX at Fall Conference .
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