Jul 25, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

FLEXcon Sponsors Flexographic Tech to Train Flexographic Press Operators

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.