A facility established by the printing and converting industries for the students of Clemson University and also utilized by its founders for the purpose of research and training in the pursuit of a better understanding of the printing and converting processes.
Offers innovative training solutions, experienced instructors, cutting-edge technology and convenience to meet the educational needs of today's businesses. Often Continuing Education non-credit programs lead to a professional designation while also providing continuing education units. Training is offered as Corporate and Continuing Education Classes, Contract Training, Events, Seminars, and Private Consulting. Contact Stephen Gerhardt at 704.330.4411 to learn more.
DiTrolio Flexographic Institute, Inc. offers industry-specific training seminars for all skill levels -- from beginning press operations to advanced printing applications. Our facility offers a state-of-the-art environment where new press operators and seasoned industry professionals, alike, can gain hands-on exposure to printing and finishing processes.
The Flexographic Technical Association provides TRAINING & EDUCATION for flexographers. An ever-expanding library of technical aids includes: publications & textbooks, interactive CD-ROMS and proceedings detailing nearly every area and aspect of flexo printing.
The Flexographic Trade School (FTS) is a very unique press-operator training, research and technology institute. Fashioned to meet the needs of progressive flexographic printers in the new millennia, FTS provides an excellent educational business model for the trade schools of tomorrow.
FVTC offers a wide range of educational opportunities including short courses, one-year diploma programs and two-year associate degree programs in package and label printing.
In addition, the facility is ideal for teaching students and business/industry the technology of flexographic printing. It features a state-of-the-art 8-color gearless central impression wide web press; a 6-color, 7-inch inline narrow web press; a 5-color, 16-inch inline narrow web press; and a 3-color inline corrugated press with rotary die-cutter. Other support areas include image assembly, photopolymer platemaking, and platemounting.
Training Programs Offered: Basic Flexo Wide Web Narrow Web Rotary Die Cutting Achieving Consistency in Process Printing
The philosophy of the Fullerton College Printing Department has always focused on job placement and a cooperative effort with employers. This department's primary objective is a cooperative effort between the student, employer, Graphic Arts Technical Foundation and the Printing Industry Association of Southern California, Inc.
Phone: (714) 992-7286 for more info.
Programs Available at Fullerton College:
GATF/PIA Certifications
Fullerton College Certifications
AS Degree
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation URL: www.gain.net
GATF provides the industry with:
Workshops
Conferences
Customized Training Programs and Seminars
Turnkey Training Programs (including the SHOTS sheetfed press training simulator from Sinapse)
Training is offered in the form of public workshops and seminars as well as private training and consulting (using Cal Poly's facilities or on location), and is based on the most recent research, testing and product evaluations being conducted at the Institute.
UglyFlexo.com Instructional video website for flexographic press operators serves up short video clips on a variety of topics, such as: Bare Cylinder Diameter, Calculating Flexo Plate Distortion, Label Die-Cutting and Mounting Techniques.
