FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group) explored the newest label trends and how the organization is poised to support members and vendor partners at its popular Annual Members Meeting. Described by many as, “the one event [they] don’t want to miss,” FLAG welcomed a record-setting 115 attendees to Overland Park, KS, USA. The event took place from April 29-May 1, 2025 – marking the 13^th edition of the meeting – themed “Power Up.”

The Annual Members Meeting delivers knowledge, networking opportunities, Peer Group Meetings, a Partner Tabletop, an Awards Ceremony, and more. Plus, the event serves as a gathering for members, allowing them to troubleshoot pain points in their businesses and establish a road map for success.

Meanwhile, Brad Gasque, technical marketing leader at DuPont Cyrel Solutions, was presented with the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)’s President’s Award, Sunday, May 4. Announcement came at the formal banquet held in conjunction with FTA FORUM INFOFLEX 2025.

Nathan Ridnouer, FTA president, said, “Brad Gasque is, at his core, a problem solver. His journey into flexography wasn’t meticulously planned—it was sparked by a passion for understanding how things work and a drive to make them better. Brad has built a career rooted in hands-on solutions, customer success, and continuous learning.”

Here are the top stories from the week ending on May 9, 2025:

1. FLAG ‘Powers Up’ at Annual Members Meeting
2. Brad Gasque named FTA President’s Award winner
3. XSYS, GEW capture FTA Sustainability Excellence Awards
4. Sun Chemical to implement tariff surcharge on color materials products
5. Tower Products discusses newer merger