MacDermid Graphics Solutions has confirmed that it is the first plate supplier to receive the FIRST Implementation Specialist Certification, Level III from Flexographic Technical Association (FTA).
“This certification signifies MacDermid’s ongoing commitment to expand our proficiency in the flexographic printing process to meet and exceed the stringent requirements in the printing industry,” said Ryan Vest, MacDermid’s Director of Innovation.
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.
“While the FTA is glad a number of plate suppliers are now committed to FIRST certification 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 to FIRST Implementation Specialist Certification, Level 3,” said Duane Woolbright, FTA’s Manager of Training Services. “They join a long list of industry suppliers that are dedicated to promoting consistent and repeatable printing via the FIRST Certification process.”
“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,” concludes Vest.
