FLEXcon Sponsors Flexographic Tech to Train Flexographic Press Operators

Through partnership, FLEXcon helps meet market demand for qualified
press operators

SPENCER, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FLEXcon Company,
Inc., an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, today
announced it is a sponsor of Flexographic
Tech, a nonprofit educational resource that provides hands-on
flexographic press operator training. FLEXcon’s sponsorship helps
support a current market need for printer training resources and
strengthens the company’s commitment to helping the flexographic
industry grow.

The demand for trained print operators is growing, as both the industry
need increases, and operators’ age advances. In fact, the printing
industry in the United States is currently a $200 billion industry.

FLEXcon’s sponsorship supports Flexographic Tech’s vision to provide
affordable, hands-on training for students seeking a future in
flexographic printing. Located in Minneapolis, MN and serving students
from all over the country, Flexographic Tech offer courses that instill
an understanding of the entire flexographic workflow, coupled with
hands-on education and execution of the printing process. Students are
trained on a 13" 2200 Mark Andy 8-Color press.

“Working closely with flexographic printers every day, I know how
important it is for my customers to have highly skilled operators to
achieve the best quality product,” said Jeff Goulette, sales
representative at FLEXcon. “FLEXcon understands the value in career
development and is focused on providing resources for employees to
advance their skills. Our sponsorship of Flexographic Tech allows us to
give back to the printing community by enabling a training resource that
will directly contribute to closing the skills gap within the
Flexographic printing industry.”

Flexographic presses are faster and more efficient than ever before,
which means flexographic printers need to be properly trained to operate
the machinery. Flexographic printing requires a deep understanding of
the equipment and materials as the printing process uses several ink and
drying technologies. The Flexographic Tech instructors understand the
importance of industry education and providing a resource that enables
career development for printers.

“FLEXcon’s sponsorship enables our organization to continue to provide
training resources to the printing industry,” said Shawn Oetjen,
flexographic trainer at Flexographic Tech. “Working with manufacturers
like FLEXcon, we are able to develop the next generation of printing
talent. Flexographic Tech’s role in training press operators is vital to
the future success of the flexographic printing market.”

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About FLEXcon
FLEXcon Company, Inc. is a global leader in
coated and laminated films and adhesives used in graphics applications,
manufactured goods, and new products. A family owned company for over 60
years, FLEXcon has provided a collaborative, consultative approach to
deliver unique solutions that help customers achieve better business
results. FLEXcon is a trusted partner to a wide range of companies from
printers and fabricators to engineers and designers developing products
for existing and emerging markets. Headquartered in Spencer, Mass., the
company has operations throughout North America and Europe with
distribution worldwide. For more information, visit www.FLEXcon.com, follow
FLEXcon on Twitter @FLEXcon,
or call 1-508-885-8200.

About Flexographic Tech
Flexographic Tech is a Minnesota
Non-Profit 501 C (3) Corporation dedicated to providing flexographic
press operators and others in the flexographic industry hands-on
training that ranges from a two-day color theory course to a 12-week
deep dive of flexographic press operation. Flexo Tech is led by a
nationally recognized instructor with over five years of teaching
experience at Dunwoody Technical College. Flexo Tech’s mission is to
provide the Midwest with a local source of training, filling the gap in
the print industry’s need for qualified press operators. Flexographic
Tech was founded and continues to be supported by AWT Labels & Packaging
and Computype. Thank you to all Flexo Tech sponsors who have donated
materials and financial support. For more information about Flexographic
Tech, please contact Shawn Oetjen at 612-706-3779.

Contacts

Media Contact:
PAN Communications
Ariel Burch, 617-502-4300
[email protected]