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ANSWERS TO SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is Flexographic printing? What are some examples of Flexographic printing? Is growth in the industry expected to continue? What kind of demand is faced by the industry? |
In the early years, flexography developed as a rubber stamp method
of printing. Technological advances, such as laser-engraved anilox
rolls and sophisticated plate making equipment, have more recently
helped flexography grow into the most effective printing method
for colorful retail packaging and other print products. In essence,
it is a rotary in-line printing method that uses flexible resilient
plates with raised images and fast-drying inks. In addition to creating
full-color materials, most Flexographic presses accommodate laminating
and die cutting processes to protect the product's final shape and
size. Walking through the aisles of any grocery or office supply store, you'll find hundreds of products that are either packaged or made with Flexographic printing, including:
With recent innovations in the area of publication printing, flexography
has further solidified its reputation as a sophisticated, high-quality
printing process that can expand to countless applications. An ever-increasing demand for package printing has established
flexography as the fastest growing printing process in the world.
Ten years ago, the Flexographic printing industry accounted for
more than $30 billion in annual gross receipts, with use of flexography
growing at a rate of 8% annually. In 1995, the pressure sensitive
label industry alone accounted for nearly $3.5 billion annually. Due to rapid rates of growth and development in the industry,
Flexographic
printing offers excellent employment opportunities, competitive
wages, and advancement potential. After successful completion of
our training course, graduates can expect to earn beginning full-time
wages of approximately $25,000 plus benefits. Positioned as a leader in the industry, DFI is the first Flexographic institute serving the Chicago land area. DFI has partnered with industry manufacturers and suppliers nationwide in order to ensure that students gain exposure to the latest technologies and products.
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