Flexographic Technical Association Launches New Publication at Fall Conference 2017

Flexographic Technical Association said it plans to launch its latest publication, FIRST 6.0, at Fall Conference 2017 in St. Louis. 

FIRST stands for Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances. It was designed to provide all members of the flexographic supply chain with the technical information needed to produce high-quality and consistent print results, according to the FTA website. 

FIRST 6.0 outlines updates of the most current, state-of-the-art industry practices utilized for the finest results in printing quality and consistency, per FTA Marketing Manager Eileen Cosma.  

The Bohemia, N.Y.-based Association’s workbook represents a specific methodology for control, optimization, fingerprinting, characterization and process improvements for flexographic printers, Cosma added.

Said shared Jeff Randazzo, FIRST founder and past chair: “When introduced to the flexographic printing process it was described to me as a crude rubber stamp process only suited to print bread, ice, and grocery bags.” 

A special, 20-year anniversary edition of FIRST 6.0 will be available for purchase exclusively at Fall Conference 2017, which runs from Oct. 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch.

This year’s theme is “The Gateway to Technology.”