Who are we?

We were founded in 1972 by a group of printers to act as the unified voice of the flexo printing industry and to share information on new developments in quality and technology.

The association now has over 300 members and has established an active programme of training, seminars, conferences and exhibitions to further the needs of its members.

The association is run on an interactive basis by an elected board of directors drawn from all aspects of the membership which is made up of printers, designers, repro houses, platemakers, machinery suppliers, ink manufacturers and technology companies.

What do we do?

We provide an ongoing information and resourcing service through the secretariat based in Somerset.

We promote the industry through a publicity and marketing programme aimed at users and influencers to promote the overall image and uses of flexo together with its technological achievements.

We run an annual print awards competition culminating in a gala dinner in Spring recognising and celebrating excellence in flexo printing.

We offer unrivalled training opportunities on all aspects of Flexo, Lean Manufacturing and Waste Minimisation

What do we offer members?

Access to a lively network of like minded printers and suppliers focused on the flexo industry.

Technical support on production issues including Tech Gen Sheets regularly updated on a range of flexo issues.

Access to a wide range of Technical Papers related to work undertaken by the University of Wales, Swansea

Unrivalled training opportunities through our on line Learning Resourse - the EFTA ACADEMY.

Bespoke in house training on a range of subjects agreed beforehand

Participation in our annual print awards.

A monthly copy of Flexo - the magazine of the USA FTA.

Access to the flexographic printing technology group based at the University of Wales in Swansea.

A regular bi-monthly e-newsletter outlining events, workshops and an update of what is new in the world of flexo.

A copy of our Fault Finding Guide and Poster

Listing in our LOCATE MEMBERS AREA 

How much will it cost?

Cost of membership is based on company size, and the grid below allows you to calculate the cost of membership.

Membership Fees 2010

How do we join

You can join EFTA by visiting our SHOP and selecting the correct option and join on line or you can email Lesley Hide on hiding@efta.co.uk and she will send you an invoice.