CFTC memory lane. The occasion - the  dedication of the installation of a Mark Andy 830 label press at George Brown College, December 1991. This marked the  beginning of what would be an eleven year run beginning in early 1993 of the “for industry” week long training course known as “Flexo Presswise”.

More than 300 attendees graduated during its tenure which has since evolved  into the Flexo Night School program at Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary.

In the photo from left to right are:Neil Mackie (Flexo Instructor  George Brown College since  retired)

Jim Wegemer (Canadian Fine Color since transferred to the US, still in the Ink business)

Dave Horsman Canflexographics (since retired)

Bob  Szoke (Lily Cups still  active with CFTC as Educational Liaison)

George Parisi (FTA President since retired)

Paul Ward (AT Plastics since retired)

Ron  Schroder (Williamson Printing Materials Limited still active with the CFTC as  Chairman

Jim Brown W.R. Grace Cryovac Division (since retired)

Sealed Air/Cryovac had been a long time supporter of the advancement of flexography in Canada. Jim Brown one of the founding members of the CFTC, as recently retired due to the closure of Cryvoc’s Canadian plant. Jim has been an active member of the board of directors at the FTA as well and has given tirelessly to the industry. Thanks Jim, from all of us in the Flexo industry and enjoy your retirement - you desire it!

Dave Horseman, founder of Canflexographics, one of the most recognized names in the flexo supplies and equipment sales sector in Canada, was a founding member of the CFTC. Dave is a legend in the industry, has most likely sold more presses than any other, an inductie into the FTA Hall of Fame, and is by far, the flashiest dresser in the industry. Thanks Dave, from all of us in the Flexo industry!

Ron Schroder of Williamson Printing Materials, has without a doubt, been instrumental in ensuring the flexo industry supports flexo education in Canada. Supplying much needed equipment, consumable supplies and technical support to Gordon Graydon, Winnipeg Tech, has been instrumental to their programs. And to top it off, Ron is currently the Chairman of the group, and has been the driving force in forming the new CFTC efforts. Thanks Ron, from all of us in the Flexo industry!

Bob Szoke “AKA Flexo Bob” of Flexoneering Ltd., has been a well known character within the flexo industry for more than 20 years. Starting his career winning FTA awards at TwinPack in Brantford, Bob has helped ensure many of his employers have supported the industry over the years. Lily Cup, GMF and Sam Chung Graphics have all continued to support flexo education in Canada in part due to Bob’s efforts. Now if he would only stay away from racing motor cycles, we can count on Bob to continue these efforts for years to come. Thanks Bob, from all of us in the Flexo industry!