Smithers and FTA: Advancing Flexography Through Market Intelligence

 

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Smithers is a global market research, testing, and consulting firm with over 100 years’ experience serving the print, packaging, and converting industries. Our research helps companies understand where markets are heading.

Through our partnership with the Flexographic Technical Association, we’re making selected insights available directly to FTA members: covering the trends, technologies, and competitive dynamics shaping the future of flexographic and package printing.

About Smithers

Smithers publishes 30+ market reports each year across print, packaging, paper, and related industries. Our analysts track technology adoption, capacity trends, competitive process dynamics, and demand forecasts across global markets, giving print and packaging professionals the data they need to make informed decisions. Our coverage spans the full supply chain, from press manufacturers, ink suppliers, and substrate producers through to converters, brand owners, and retailers. 

The Partnership

Smithers and FTA share a common interest in the long-term health and advancement of flexographic printing. Smithers brings deep sector expertise and a global perspective, underpinned by decades of primary research into flexible packaging, labels, and printing technologies. The FTA brings unparalleled community reach, technical education, and industry convening power. Together, they are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to the flexographic printing community at a time of significant technological and market change.

Exclusive to FTA members:

  • Free downloadable research summaries and insight notes on key flexo market topics
  • Editorial analysis drawing on Smithers data, published via FTA channels
  • Previews of forthcoming Smithers reports relevant to flexo and package printing
  • 15% discount on selected print titles.

Download the brochure for a report preview, including executive summary, sample pages, full table of contents, and more:

Future of Flexo vs Gravure to 2030

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