Associations & Organizations
Associations & organizations serving the flexographic industry.
FTA - Flexographic Technical Association, Inc.
http://www.flexography.org/The Flexographic Technical Association, Inc. founded in 1958, is the leading technical society devoted exclusively to the flexographic printing industry. Since then, the FTA has grown to include every employee at over 1800 company locations. Their members come from all aspects of the flexo industry, and include printers, suppliers, graphic trade shops, consumer product companies, designers, end-users, consultants and educational institutions. Together they provide a wealth of products, services and shared knowledge to the flexographic printing industry.
FPPA - Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association
http://www.fppa.net/FPPA's purpose is to create, promote and enhance high standards within the flexographic pre-press platemaking industry, to provide leadership through vision and direction, to strengthen education at all levels and to further the best interests of the industry.
TLMI - Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc.
http://www.tlmi.com/The Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (TLMI) is North America's leading trade association dedicated to the tag and label industry. TLMI member companies are among the world leaders in technical achievement, capable of delivering the highest quality tags and labels for both decoration and information. Throughout the year, TLMI holds technical seminars and forums designed to educate its members and improve product quality and production efficiency. As a result, TLMI member companies utilize the latest in state-of-the-art equipment and technology in meeting their customers' tag and label needs. TLMI member companies are divided into two categories: CONVERTERS, who are engaged in the manufacture of tags and pressure sensitive labels, and SUPPLIERS, who produce the raw materials used by these manufacturers in producing finished products.
FLAG - Flexo Label Advantage Group, LLC
https://flexolabeladvantagegroup.comFlexo Label Advantage Group (FLAG) is a buying group for independent label converters, primarily in North America, founded in January 2010. It aims to help members become more competitive and stronger companies by leveraging group purchasing power and providing resources for growth and support. FLAG offers benefits like competitive pricing, new sales opportunities, and catastrophic backup planning.