Explore the path from ideation to implementation and execution of an Expanded Gamut workflow with Accredo Packaging. Kariahlyn and Johnny will discuss the methods and practices used to drive quality, performance, and repeatable results.
About Kariahlyn: Kariahlyn graduated from Clemson University in 2015 with a bachelor’s in Graphic Communications. She began her flexography career at The Sonoco Institute at Clemson, where she managed the print lab conducting industry trials, lead training events for students and industry professionals, and participated in research related to the flexographic industry. While at the Sonoco Institute, Kariahlyn developed her skills in color management, plate technology and optimization practices. Over the last four years at Accredo Packaging, as Print Process Manager, Kariahlyn continues to manage the onboarding, implementation, adoption of industry technologies into real-world applications and problem-solving processes. She specializes in troubleshooting flexographic production capabilities impacting color management, press, plates, graphics, and continuous improvement.
About Johnny: Johnny Dye is Director of Printing Technology at Accredo Packaging of Sugar Land, TX. Johnny started in the flexographic industry in 1991.
During his 32-year career, he has worked in the fields of Graphics, PrePress and Press Management.
He is known as an industry leader in Expanded Gamut printing technology and is very active in the Flexographic Industry.
He was a 6-year Officer of the Flexographic Technical Association Board of Directors, including a 2 year service as Board Chair. He has been a speaker at multiple FTA events including Keynote Speaker at the Australia – New Zealand FTA Annual Forum in Melborne, Australia. Additionally, Johnny is an active Judge of the Excellence in Flexography Awards.
