Harper Donates to Clemson's Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics
Published: 04.27.2009
Charlotte, N.C., April 27, 2009 - When Clemson University cut the ribbon on its new Harris A. Smith Building, representatives of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America were among the students, faculty, honored guests invited to attend the University's innovative and state-of-the-art new Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics.
In keeping with its dedication to flexo education, Harper Corporation is a strong supporter of the new institute, donating generously to its stock of anilox rolls, proofing tools, maintenance and storage equipment, as well as pressroom cleaning supplies.
"We're proud to be associated with this world-class institute," said Margie Harper Kluttz, president of Harper Corporation. "With this program's multi-pronged approach, Clemson is taking a truly leading role in shaping the future of the printing and packaging industries. It's our pleasure to help provide resources for these students." The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics features the only university program in the country that combines packaging science, graphic communication, materials studies, environmental science, manufacturing, marketing and consumer psychology for application to packaging methods.
For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.
