Image above: Mike Agness (left) with Mike Rottenborn

Hybrid Software Americas executive vice-president Mike Agness has been appointed to the Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association (FPPA) board of directors.

The FPPA is the only association solely dedicated to independent flexographic prepress platemakers, providing an open culture that strengthens connections between platemakers and supplier members.

It aims to foster continuous learning, information exchange, technological advancement, and shared best practices. By promoting connection, comradery, education, and knowledge-sharing among independent flexographic prepress trade shops and their suppliers, the FPPA fosters member growth and the highest of standards within the industry.

As a board member, Agness’ responsibilities include:

Aligning association activities with the purpose and core values of the FPPA
Promoting the FPPA and attracting new members where possible
Attending regular board of director meetings, and an annual strategy session at headquarters to establish goals and action items for the coming year
Supporting the annual conference and fall workshop
Selecting the location of the annual conference and developing its agenda
If viable, participating as a judge of the Annual Excellence in Flexo Award program.

“Hybrid Software has played an important service to platemaking prepress, assuring that flexo platemakers and their systems deliver files that can produce the highest quality flexo plates, as quickly and easily as possible,” FPPA treasurer and president elect Aaron Pettijohn said.

“In particular, Mike has demonstrated the knowledge and creativity during FPPA meetings to help members get the most from the association and to enhance the plates they provide for converters.”

“I am happy to contribute a part in continuing the bright future of flexo platemaking,” Agness said.

“Flexo services continue to uniquely fulfill an important role in the packaging supply chain. The ever-changing demands on converters – and their plates – to serve brands remains a constant challenge. The collaborative knowledge sharing among FPPA members will continue to help the industry meet these needs.”