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Plymouth, MA, October 31, 2016. Flexo Concepts employees have recently completed Level I of FTA FIRST Operator Certification in order to become flexographic printing “experts.” The training was made possible by a Massachusetts Express Grant designed to fund workforce education in the state.

Created and administered by the FTA, FIRST Operator Certification is an online training program through which participants gain a complete mastery of the flexographic printing process. The program offers three certifications: FIRST Press Operator, FIRST Prepress Operator and FIRST Implementation Specialist. Flexo Concepts chose the latter which is designed for supervisors, managers and non-production personnel such as suppliers of flexo products and services.

The company applied for funding for the training through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Express Program, named for its easy one-step, online approval process. “In fact it was Flexo Concepts that encouraged FTA to add their FIRST Certification training to this program,” said Duane Woolbright, FTA Training Specialist. He added, “The training has been vetted by the state and is now part of their approved manufacturing training and certification curriculum.”

Flexo Concepts encourages other flexo printers and suppliers in Massachusetts to apply for the Express Grant to take advantage of this training. The company plans to continue with the next two levels of Implementation Specialist training and ultimately achieve FIRST Company Certification.

For more information about FIRST training, contact Duane Woolbright at [email protected] or Kenneth Theriot at [email protected]. To learn more about the Express Grant, go to workforcetrainingfund.org/programs/express-program/.

Visit www.flexoconcepts.com for more information about Flexo Concepts or www.flexoconcepts.com/media/ to access a complete press kit.

About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, October 26, 2016. Kevin McLaughlin of Flexo Concepts® will present the webinar “What’s Next for Corrugated Printing” for the FTA on October 27, 2016.

This presentation will look at the innovations that are currently making an impact on the corrugated printing industry as well as those that are on the verge of reshaping the market. A special emphasis will be placed on advancements in the ink delivery system, machine improvements, substrate and drying, and digital printing technologies. The session will conclude with a live Q&A session.

Kevin McLaughlin is an owner and CEO of Flexo Concepts, which manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades. He has over 26 years of experience in flexographic printing and has obtained a broad knowledge of the many aspects of the corrugated printing and packaging sector.

The event will take place at 11:00 AM EDT and is free for FTA members. Go to https://account.fuzemeeting.com/#/webinars/register/1106026 to register.

Visit www.flexoconcepts.com for more information about Flexo Concepts or go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media to access a complete press kit.

About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, September 29, 2016. Following a good reception at Harper’s 2016 Roadshow in Kansas, Flexo Concepts announced plans today to join up with the tour for an additional stop in Toronto. The event will take place at the Courtyard Marriott Toronto Airport on October 5th.

Flexo Concepts is again one of several leading industry co-suppliers chosen as presenters. This time, it will be CEO Kevin McLaughlin who will talk about the latest advancements in doctor blade materials and edge design. He will also provide the audience with general tips for optimizing blade performance.

The annual roadshow is hosted by Harper free-of-charge. However, space is limited and anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register as soon as possible. Go to www.harperimage.com/roadshows/Toronto-Canada/553 to reserve a spot.

To learn more about TruPoint doctor blades, visit www.flexoconcepts.com. To access a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media.

About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, September 23, 2016. Flexo Concepts is excited to once again join up with Harper Corporation’s Roadshow, this time at the fourth stop of its 2016 tour in Olathe, Kansas. The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Olathe at 12080 South Strang Line Road on September 27th.

Flexo Concepts is one of several leading industry co-suppliers chosen to present at this location. Key Account Manager Alan Shumate will talk about the latest advancements in doctor blade materials and edge design. He will also provide the audience with general tips for optimizing blade performance.

This annual event is hosted by Harper free-of-charge. However, space is limited and anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register as soon as possible. Go to www.harperimage.com/roadshows/Olathe-Kansas/532 to reserve a spot.

To learn more about TruPoint doctor blades, visit www.flexoconcepts.com. To access a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media.

About Flexo Concepts

Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers.  Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.  For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com.  For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, September 8, 2016. Flexo Concepts is among eight industry partners who have teamed up to create an interactive game to present the latest advancements in flexo printing technology at Labelexpo Americas 2016.

At the event, contestants will collect a game board from any of the participating companies’ booths. They will then be prompted to visit each of the partners’ stands to collect a label or “game piece” in exchange for basic contact information. Completed game boards will be entered in drawings at the conclusion of the show for a chance to win Amazon gift cards and a complimentary seminar hosted by Clemson.

The collaborative piece was produced with contributions from each member of the team: prepress services by Esko, MacDermid plates, SunChemical inks, Harper anilox rolls, Flexo Concepts TruPoint Orange® doctor blades, and UPM Raflatac label stock. Clemson University undertook the printing and converting at its Sonoco Institute of Packaging and Graphics on an Omet Varyflex press and various other equipment.

To pick up a game board, stop by any of the following stands at the show:

Click here for more information about the event or visit www.flexoconcepts.com to learn about the TruPoint Orange doctor blade. To access a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media.

About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, August 30, 2016.  Flexo Concepts announced today that it will attend Rotometrics’ “The Future of Print” open house as a featured supplier on September 27-28, 2016.

The event will take place at Rotometrics’ European manufacturing facility in Aldridge, UK.  Focus Label Machinery, Graphic Republik, Herma, Nilpeter UK, Platinum Paper and Thermal Transfer Solutions are among the key flexo and packaging industry partners being represented.  Flexo Concepts will be the exclusive doctor blade manufacturer.

Held every two years, the 2016 European open house is supported by industry associations BPIF Labels, EFIA and Finat as well as four prominent print publications.  The total space allocated for the event is up 40% from 2012 to accommodate 35 suppliers and an expected 400 attendees. Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward will deliver a keynote presentation and featured speakers will address current trends and the growth outlook for the industry.

Click here for more information about the event or visit www.flexoconcepts.com to learn about TruPoint doctor blades.  To access a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media.

About Flexo Concepts

Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers.  Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.  For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com.  For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, June 23, 2016. In its continuing effort to “go green,” Flexo Concepts has outfitted its entire manufacturing facility and headquarters with LED lighting. The project has a two-year return on investment and resulted in an annual reduction in energy use significant enough to power six homes for a year.

The scope of the project included the company’s entire manufacturing and administrative space as well as the parking lot and other common areas of the building complex. All bulbs in the office areas were equipped with LED lamps and all lighting equipment in the shop and common areas was replaced with new fixtures that contain LED lamps.

Flexo Concepts worked with The Energy Efficiency Group (TEEG), an independent energy services company, throughout the project. TEEG facilitated all aspects of the process including performing an initial energy audit, making recommendations, submitting permits to the utility, handling the approvals, and scheduling and coordinating all work with the company’s electrician.

According to John Ferris, Flexo Concepts’ engineering manager, “The rebates offered by our utility company and quick payback made the investment an easy decision. By reducing the cost of the project by half, we were able to pursue this option for making our company more eco-friendly.” He also noted that the process was surprisingly simple as TEEG handled everything from evaluation to implementation.

To learn more about Flexo Concepts, visit www.flexoconcepts.com. To access a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media.

About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint® doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, June 15, 2016. Flexo Concepts announced today that it will attend Omet America’s open house as a premium partner on June 29-30. The exclusive event will take place at the press manufacturer’s brand new demo center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

At the open house, Omet will present the capabilities of the new iFlex label press, considered by the company to be its smartest technological innovation to date. Scheduled demonstrations, taking place at 11:00 and 3:00 each day, will showcase its impressive iLight pre-registration system, the first laser application on a flexo press, and iVision register adjustment and control. To register for the event, go to http://printing.omet.com/iflex-open-house-omet-americas/.

Flexo Concepts will be among select industry suppliers chosen to exhibit at the event in a tabletop setting. The company will feature its TruPoint Orange® doctor blades with MicroTip® edges. Available in a range of thicknesses and MicroTips, Orange blades optimize metering performance, extend blade life and eliminate UV ink spitting in label printing applications.

To learn more about the TruPoint Orange doctor blade, visit www.flexoconcepts.com. To access a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media.
About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, May 31, 2016. Today Flexo Concepts® announced that Focus Label Machinery will feature TruPoint Orange doctor blades on its presses at Drupa. Orange was chosen for its ability to eliminate UV ink spitting, superior blade life and ease of installation.

Focus will host live demonstrations of its newest equipment at the show, with servo and digital solutions for short and medium print run business at the forefront. Among the featured equipment will be the company’s brand new e-FLEX, a flexo/digital combination press platform with twin servo system for single-touch set-ups and minimal waste. Focus will also exhibit its d-FLEX, a digital model that combines in-line inkjet and flexo printing, coating and converting. Finally, the company will display its ProFlex, a 6-color, 330mm wide option for narrow web printing with full UV drying at a modest investment level.

All Focus printing equipment will be running with TruPoint Orange doctor blades. The blades will feature a MicroTip 10 which is one of several tip variations being introduced by Flexo Concepts at Drupa to customize blade solutions and optimize metering in a range of printing and coating applications.

When asked for reasons why he liked TruPoint Orange, Colin Ellison, Print Technician at Focus, said, “One: we don’t get any ink spitting. Two: they’re very long-lasting.” His third reason was, in his words, “Probably the least important, but I like it. On the doctor blade, it says, ‘anilox contact here,’ and there are arrows.” He explained that this feature is a real advantage when he’s training customers on how to correctly install the blade.

UK-based Focus Label Machinery Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of printing equipment for the narrow web label and packaging print industry worldwide. The company produces flexographic, letterflex and digital printing solutions covering textiles, pressure-sensitive, shrink sleeves, food casings and many special applications.

For more information about the equipment to be featured at Drupa, go to http://blog.focuslabel.com/drupa-2016 or visit Focus at Hall 10/C10 at the show to see a press demonstration. To learn more about the TruPoint Orange doctor blade, visit Flexo Concepts at Hall 11/C34 or www.flexoconcepts.com. To access a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media.

About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint doctor blades and wash-up blades and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.

Plymouth, MA, March 29, 2016. Flexo Concepts is now applying foam tape to its TruPoint Orange® and Polyester doctor blades for use in PCMC NT chambers. The adhesive-backed foam creates a positive seal to prevent ink leakage and minimize the need for cleaning.

TruPoint polymer doctor blades are now a viable option for flexible packaging printers using PCMC presses. TruPoint Orange is available in different thicknesses and MicroTip® edges for maximum metering performance. On the containment side, TruPoint Polyester is highly resistant to chemicals and provides superior blade life. Both materials reduce anilox scoring and improve workplace safety.

The TruPoint sealing blades also work particularly well in chambers that have become pitted or coated with dried ink residue over time. By forming a gasket, the foam tape not only eliminates leaks but also prevents excessive doctor blade wear from increased pressure required to maintain contact area with the anilox roll.

To learn more about TruPoint doctor blades, visit www.flexoconcepts.com or call 508.830.9506. For a complete press kit, go to www.flexoconcepts.com/media/.

About Flexo Concepts
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts manufactures TruPoint doctor blades, the TruPoint QuikWash System and wash-up blades, and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers. Flexo Concepts maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. For more information about the company and its products visit www.flexoconcepts.com. For regular updates, follow Flexo Concepts on Facebook and Twitter.