MacDermid Graphics Solutions, manufacturer of flexographic printing plates, has received the FirstImplementation Specialist Certification, Level III from the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA).
‘While the FTA is glad a number of plate suppliers are now committed toFIRSTcertification training for their staff, we are also pleased to graduate MacDermid as they become the initial plate supplier to fully train all of their technical representatives toFIRSTImplementation Specialist Certification, Level 3. They join a long list of industry suppliers that are dedicated to promoting consistent and repeatable printing via the FirstCertification process,’ said Duane Woolbright, FTA’s manager of Training Services.
The First Implementation Specialist Certification yields experts in flexographic printing support, consultation and communication, who are proficient in communicating the principles and practices of First across the entire flexographic supply chain.
‘MacDermid remains dedicated to maintaining high quality and innovative service to our customers. First training is a critical piece of our strategy to help raise the bar in consistency and standardization across our industry,’ said Ryan Vest, MacDermid’s director of Innovation.