FTA adds 170 members so far in 2014

The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) signed up 170 new members in the first five months of 2014, with interest in its work coming from across the US and further afield.

Association records growth in the US and overseas

New member companies and/or individuals who have joined FTA so far this year have originated from the US, South Africa, Bolivia, Venezuela, Finland, Turkey and Israel.

Jay Kaible, FTA director of membership and business development, said: ‘The robust programs that are in place continue to fuel FTA’s growth in membership

‘Our autumn conference and annual forum, and INFO*FLEX, continue to break attendee and exhibitor records year after year, with the recent April events drawing some 1,844 attendees and 220 exhibiting companies. Additionally, our First Operator Certification program is the industry leader in training, with more than 3,400 industry professionals taking or achieving First certification through the virtual campus. These are just some of the many benefits FTA offers to ensure our member’s objectives are met.’

The First Operator Certification program offers three, three-level certification programs. Each program leverages proven e-learning technology to empower working professionals to hone their expertise and give their plant a decided advantage over the competition.