BOHEMIA, NY – The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is encouraging those in the flexographic printing space to “Fall for FIRST”. This new program offers a 10% discount on the industry-recognized elite certification training programs for those who sign up during the months of September and October.

Individuals who successfully complete these trainings are equipped with the knowledge to produce high-quality and consistent results, pressrun after pressrun for their consumer packaging customers.

“We will also highlight the many benefits of getting FIRST Certified throughout these two Fall months. Interested parties can sign up in September and October and schedule the training for later in the year or early next year,” said Kenny Tucker Manager of Training Services.

He added, “Brand Owners are requiring more sustainability in the flexographic industry. When adhered to, the FIRST program helps flexographic printers address these goals. For example, a company experienced a 64% decrease in press waste after implementing FIRST. While this is an extreme result, all plants report positive savings and ROI benefits when following these processes and procedures. It literally pays for itself!”

Of note, 95% of industry professionals who have participated in these programs rated the experiences with five out of five stars. These basic online courses are the perfect tools to train new employees and reinforce standard practices to the more seasoned staff as well.

Contact Kenny Tucker Manager of Training Services to Fall for FIRST at [email protected]. Be sure to reference FALL10 to take advantage of this special offer.

Chartered in 1958, FTA is a professional society dedicated to bringing all members of the flexographic printing community—printers, suppliers, consumer product companies, institutions, prepress houses and others—together by providing opportunities for the free exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. It is a proponent of maintaining and advancing quality standards and includes 1,650 member sites that represent more than 1,400 companies and 35,000 individuals. Foundation of FTA, founded in 1974, is the educational arm of FTA and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry.