Students excel at 2022 College Flexo Competition

The 2022 Phoenix Challenge College Competition welcomed several schools to participate and is a fine example of dedication, problem-solving, and perseverance in tough environments. All the participating teams and students have shown their caliber of talent and poise as they aim for careers in the flexo and package printing industry.

This year, the teams delivered exceptional work in all disciplines. A variety of small businesses from across the country were featured, each with their unique needs, which provided a foundation for all the students to experience real-world business situations. 

This year’s results are as follows:

• First place – CalPoly – San Luis Obispo, California
• Second place – Illinois State University – Normal, Illinois
• Third place – Appalachian State University – Boone, North Carolina

The winning team, CalPoly, was featured during this year’s 2022 FTA Annual Forum to allow a broader audience to see and hear about the work and success these students have experienced. The winning project showcases their presentation and printed packaging to build awareness across the flexo industry. 

‘I continue to be inspired, impressed, and frankly just blown away by the college competition,’ commented Bettlyyn Krafft, chairman of Phoenix Challenge Foundation. ‘The students take it up several notches every year. This year, with all the difficulties surrounding the pandemic, these students went even further above and beyond. This is why I do this, to help and watch these students thrive.’

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation relies solely on the support of converters and suppliers in the industry. The 2022 College Competition thanks the following sponsors: Anderson & Vreeland, Harper Corporation, TLMI, All Printing Resources, Berry Global, 3M, Sun Chemical, Rotometrics / Maxcess, Pamarco, Graymills, Flexo Concepts, and JR Cole.