The next chapter

In case you haven't heard, I have left the flexo printing industry, having taken a position with Sears Home Improvement Services.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my friends in the flexo industry for their support, friendship, and unselfish sharing of ideas. 

To all of the wonderful people that purchased anilox rolls, cleaning equipment and related press accessories from me, I can't thank you enough for trusting me to meet your needs for these many years.  It has been a privilege to serve you. 

I would also like to thank everyone who purchased my book, Common Sense Flexography.  I hope it has helped you better understand and appreciate the flexo process.  In writing the book, it was my goal to help you to reduce waste, enhance productivity, increase safety and ultimately improve profitability.  Hopefully, you benefited as much from the book as I did from working with the countless individuals that contributed to it. 

I would like to thank the Flexographic Technical Association for providing me and all of its members with a wealth of opportunities to participate in and learn from programs, initiatives, committees, councils, and technical conferences.  The FTA is a shining star among trade associations, always seeking to add value by actively working to advance the flexo process, promoting best practices, providing training, fostering sustainability, and recognizing excellence through its many awards programs.  The FTA has amassed a vast array of products, programs and resources to aid its members.  FTA's research arm, the Flexo Quality Consortium, constantly strives to decipher the mysteries of flexography, propelling it from art to science.  It is there that FTA's educational arm takes over to train each subsequent generation of flexographers.  Although some may consider FTA to be simply a trade association, it has been much more than that to me.  I greatly appreciate everything they have done for me throughout my career.

While I am no longer an active participant in flexo, I still have ink running through my veins.  As the opportunity presents itself, I will continue to post items relevant to the industry.  In the meantime, I am in the process of putting together my latest blog entitled Home Improvement Central at http://yourbiggestinvestment.blogspot.com/ and welcome you to check it out. 

With thanks and kind regards,


David Lanska

FIRST OPERATOR CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE AUCTION

Help support a worthy cause...

Donate an Item to the

Second Annual  FIRST Operator Certification Scholarship Online Auction

Help raise funds for the FIRST Operator Certification Scholarship Program,

which provides financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing
FIRST 'Press' or 'Prepress' Operator Certification.

Last year, nearly $3,000 was added to the FIRST Operator Certification Scholarship fund as a result of this effort.

 

Our goal for 2012 is to greatly exceed that amount - but 

we need your help!

Donate Online at http://flexography.org/04Education/first_auction.html


Deadline to Donate:    February 15, 2012


What Items Are We Looking For?
Although industry-related items are welcomed, modest,
personal items are most desirable. Some ideas are:
autographed items, sports tickets, electronics, dinner tickets,
and assorted memorabilia. Cash donations are also welcome!


To View List of Current Donations, go to
http://www.charityauctionstoday.com/store/FFTA/


How Will You Be Recognized?
Donors will be featured on the auction website, along with their company logo, photos and descriptive copy of the donated item. Plus, donors receive publicity in future press releases, FLEXO Magazine, and other announcements. Associated tax benefits may apply to the contributions.

Got Questions?
Doreen Monteleone (dmonteleone@flexography.org)
631-737-6020 ext. 30.