ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 5—Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions, a supplier of custom folding cartons, promotional packaging, and labels for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries, will participate in a special open house and folding carton workshop April 10–11. The event is sponsored by Matik North America. The flexo folding carton workshop takes place at the Clarion Hotel and Towers in Edison, N.J. The event includes a tour and equipment demonstration, including the KODAK THERMOFLEX Mid flexo CTP platesetter and the OMET VARYFLEX servo sleeve press, at Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions. “Technology drives the packaging industry, and staying in front of new trends and solutions isn’t easy,” said Shawn Smith, President and CEO, Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions. “We’re constantly investing in new technology that increases packaging options and efficiencies, and we look forward to sharing our story with workshop attendees at the open house.” The event also involves several educational presentations from keynote speakers and industry experts, including a 25 minute discussion by a Kodak package printing representative titled “Prepress—What’s New, What’s Hot!” In addition to its THERMOFLEX platesetter, the South Plainfield, N.J., folding carton printer uses KODAK PRINERGY POWERPACK workflow software, KODAK SPOTLESS printing solution, KODAK MAXTONE hybrid screening software and KODAK HYPERFLEX resolution enhancement software, along with a KODAK MATCHPRINT inkjet proofing solution, KODAK TRENDSETTER VLF CTP platesetter and KODAK SWORD thermal printing plates. “Innovative Creative Packaging Solutions is an excellent example of a company that grew its business by focusing on improving efficiency, expanding its offerings and exceeding customer expectations,” said Vic Stalam, General Manager, Packaging, Flexo Plates and Thermal Proofing Media, Prepress Consumables, Kodak. “Participating in this open house and workshop allows us to educate and inform other graphic services companies about ways they, too, can do jobs faster, easier and with better results.” For more information or to sign up for the flexo folding carton workshop, call Matik North America at 860-232-2323, ext. 120, or visit www.innovativecps.com.