The Flexographic Technical Association has joined the Ghent Workgroup, the international organization building best practices for publishing workflows. One of the most active groups within the GWG is the packaging subcommittee, with members representing more than 30 companies from Europe and the USA.
Dr John Anderson, FTA technical and education director, states: “The GWG’s specifications have become an international benchmark for PDF quality assurance. As formats such as PDF become more prevalent in flexo applications, the ability to effectively manage and determine quality standards for creation and production becomes an important issue. We are pleased to represent our members in contributing to the GWG’s efforts.”
David L Zwang, vice chairman of the GWG, adds: “Flexo professionals look to the FTA for guidance for good reason – it is a powerful, resource-rich, association that enjoys a successful history in providing member services. Those same attributes will make the FTA an important contributor to the GWG.”
Last year, the packaging subcommittee delivered its first design specification. It is now preparing a complete ‘package’, including ‘downstream’ profiles for flexo, offset and gravure test files, as well as documentation.
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