Harper Corporation of America an Exhibitor at 2018 Converters Expo

Charlotte, North Carolina, April 3, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America will once again be an exhibitor at the annual Converters Expo in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This one-day event brings together professionals from across the industry as they demonstrate and explore that latest manufacturing techniques, testing and prototyping equipment, flexographic printing and packaging options, and much more.  

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry suppliers including representatives from Harper who will be on hand to provide insight and answer questions regarding the company’s latest technology, products, and services. The Expo is a wonderful chance for buyers to connect with converters of plastics, paper, film, and nonwovens and learn more about cutting-edge equipment and products to support manufacturing operations.

Interested individuals are invited to visit the Harper Corporation of America booth, number 24, at the event. The 2018 Converters Expo will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

For more information, please contact Jazmin Siancas at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jsiancas@harperimage.com. 

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Harper Corporation of America Anilox Roll Supplier of Choice for TLMI Best in Show Award Winner

 

Charlotte, North Carolina, October 29, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is excited to announce that Harper anilox rolls were used by Multi-Color Corporation North America Wine and Spirits for its Best in Show award-winning label at TLMI’s 41stAnnual Label Awards Competition.

Multi-Color Corporation North America Wine and Spirit’s Sidewinder Spirits Co. prime label won not only Best in Show, but also Best in Class and First Place Honors in the Offset – Wine & Spirits – Line & Screen Tone – Prime Category. In the breakdown of different equipment and products used to create this label, Harper Corporation of America was recognized as the anilox roll supplier.

The TLMI Annual Label Awards Competition recognizes technical achievement across all aspects of the narrow web industry. While there are multiple Best in Class winners, there is only one Best in Show winner. Harper Corporation of America is proud to have played a part in supporting Multi-Color Corporation North America Wine and Spirits achieving this honor by providing high-quality, reliable anilox rolls.

For more information, please contact Jazmin Siancas at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jsiancas@harperimage.com. 

  

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Harper Corporation of America Presenting at 3M 2015 Flexo Symposium

Charlotte, North Carolina, July 6, 2015—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is excited to announce its participation at the 3M 2015 Flexo Symposium. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Productivity – Maximum Results when there is Minimum Time,” and Shawn Oetjen, Harper’s Midwest Technical Graphic Advisor, will be a featured speaker.

This one-day event will focus on how businesses can improve their flexographic printing, integrate new technology, and better meet the needs of “end-user” customers. Oetjen will discuss effective use of anilox rolls in his presentation “Anilox Rolls: Making the Difference in a Productive Workflow.” Attendees will learn how to best manage workflow for improving productivity through better selection, handling, and maintenance of anilox rolls.

Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Oetjen at the Harper Corporation table top and gather more information about available services and products.

This free, one-day event will be held on July 14, 2015 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the 3M Customer Innovation Center in Maplewood, Minnesota. Harper Corporation of America invites interested individuals to stop by and learn from leaders in the industry about how to remain competitive and improve their flexographic printing capabilities.

For more information, please contact Jazmin Cordero at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jcordero@harperimage.com. 

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Harper Corporation of America Welcomes Greg Horney as Technical Service Representative

Charlotte, North Carolina, June 26, 2017—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America prides itself on creating exceptional teams of highly knowledgeable and experienced individuals. As such, the company is excited to welcome Greg Horney as Technical Service Representative for the Central Plains and Southwest regions.

Greg brings with him more than 30 years of experience in Flexographic and Offset printing.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and FIRSTImplementation Specialist Level III Certification. Greg has worked his way up through the printing industry starting off on the press room floor running errands and eventually became a press operator.  Greg continued his cycle of success by being promoted to Graphics and Prepress, Quality, Continuous Improvement/Project Management, Print Management, and Production Management.

His commitment to the industry has led him to serve as chair and co-chair for sessions at the 2017 FTA Forum/InfoFlex and to speak as part of a panel at the 2016 FTA Fall Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.  In addition, Greg has been a judge for the FTA three times and has published articles in FLEXO Magazine.

Harper Corporation of America is proud to welcome Greg Horney to the team and is confident that he will prove to be a valuable asset to the organization and its customers.

For more information, please contact Jazmin Siancas at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jsiancas@harperimage.com. 

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Midwest Converters Golf Outing Benefits Phoenix Challenge

Charlotte, N.C., August 4, 2009 – Global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America is proud to announce that the fifth annual Midwest Converters Golf Outing, a tournament coordinated each year by All Printing Resources and Harper Corporation, raised nearly $1,000 for the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. The tournament, took place on June 22nd at The Royal St Patrick's golf course in Wrightstown, Wisc.

According to Neil Surber, National Sales Manager for Harper Corporation, "One hundred-twenty golfers attended and everyone had a great time. The course was in excellent condition and the service was even better. We were lucky again this year as the weather was perfect. However, the best part of the event is getting together with converters and suppliers to enjoy a day of friendship and camaraderie."

In addition to providing a great time for all, the event included a challenge hole to benefit the Phoenix Challenge. The challenge was a par three with a 20-foot circle around the hole.

Surber added, "The group was honored to donate $952. I guess The Phoenix Challenge should feel lucky we are not all excellent golfers!"

All Printing Resources and The Flint Group graciously provided lunch. Many course prizes and door prizes were awarded, but the grand prize went to Pat Marquart, Beecher Skinner, Dana Standefer and Tim Allen. The foursome shot 11 under par and was awarded first place.

Sponsors included: All Printing Resources: Steve Van Dyke and Kevin Snyder; Ashland Chemical: Veronica Reichert and Jim Ditomas; Electro Optic US: David Brewer; Environmental Inks and Coatings: Bill Phillips; Flexo Wash LLC: Michael Potter; Flint Group: Tom Spiegel; Flxon: Kris Harris; Harper Corporation of America: Neil Surber, Ken Jones, Dana Standefer and Mike Huey; Interactive Inks and Coatings: Mike McIntyre; Interactive Inks and Coatings: Bernie Pagels Jr.; Lohmann Tech: Stan Riches; Mark Andy: Steve Schulte; Nazdar: Mike Harjung; PCMC: Andy Gillis; Premier Ink Systems: Donz Dye and Marcus Tyree; Press Color: Dennis Curtin; Rossini NA: Bob Grace; Southern Graphics: Bill Hartel and Rick Wendt; SunChemical: Mike Belifuss, Randy Reichardt and Gordon Cole; The Provident Group: Tim Allen; Water Ink Tech: Steve Strassman.

For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.

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HarperScientificâ„¢ Welcomes MAI as Distributor for Printing Supplies

Charlotte, N.C., October 9, 2009 – HarperScientificâ„¢, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America, is partnering with Mark Andy, Inc. (MAI). A new agreement makes the respected narrow and mid-web printing equipment maker a distributor for the full line of HarperScientificâ„¢ products for the printing industry.

MAI, with headquarters in St. Louis, was founded 63 years ago and has grown to become a top manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. The company makes leading brands Comco, Mark Andy, Rotoflex and UVT printing and converting machinery. The company has developed one of the narrow web industry’s most comprehensive networks for customer service and support.

“At Mark Andy, Inc. we have long appreciated the proud background and contributions the Harper name has brought to printing and we look forward to a close working relationship in the years ahead,” said Andy Baer, Vice President, Customer Service for MAI.

Jim Harper, Vice President of HarperScientificâ„¢, said Mark Andy has rightly earned a reputation for putting the interests of customers front and center and setting a worthy tone for industry colleagues. “Through more than six decades they have been a pace-setter for what printing can and should represent in the marketplace,” Harper said.

For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.

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Flexographic Class Increases Proficiency of Industry Professionals at Harper Corporation of America

Charlotte, North Carolina, August 24, 2011—The education of its employees is a central value of global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America. As such, Harper Corporation encourages its employees to seek courses that will enhance their capabilities. The Flexographic Concepts course at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has provided a great deal of training for employees at Harper Corporation.

On June 17 and 22, 2011, eight Harper Corporation professionals from North Carolina attended the CPCC class. An additional 10 employees from the Green Bay, Wisconsin location attended a similar class at Fox Valley Technical College on August 8 and 15, 2011. These classes are small, ensuring that every student is able to participate in an environment that is conducive to hands-on learning.

The Flexographic Concepts class is eight hours long and guides students through the flexographic process, from conception to printing. Students enrolled in the class are given an overview of the industry and instructed how to make and mount plates, set up a press, run two jobs, and clean the area after a project is complete. Additionally, students are able to ask the experienced instructors any questions they may have about the process.

Offered by the Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology staff, the Flexographic Concepts class has provided many Harper Corporation employees with the practical experience and hands-on training they need to improve the overall efficiency of the company.  

For more information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jkluttz@harperimage.com.

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Harper Corporation of America Presents at 2014 FlexoTech International Print & Innovations Awards

Charlotte, North Carolina, February 16, 2015—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America prides itself on staying actively engaged in the flexographic industry and promoting excellence and education in the field. The company was honored to sponsor and present the Combination Printing award at the 2014 FlexoTech International Print & Innovations Awards, held October 23, 2014 at the Hilton London Metropole in London, England.

The Combination Printing award was presented by Gerry O’Hanlon, Harper Corporation’s National Sales Manager wide web, and was in recognition of a company using the flexo process as well as two or more other printing or decorating processes to create a high quality print. Entries were judged not only on print quality, but also reproduction and degree of difficulty. This year’s winner of the Combination Printing award was Uniflex CJSC for Schoco Fru Chocolate Milk. The judges noted that it was “a truly innovative sample with very high screen ruling with vignettes disappearing to nothing and incorporating a novel holographic dot pattern and a spot high gloss varnish.”

“Harper’s philosophy was to promote education in our industry. They did that in many different ways. One way to sponsor events such as this, so it is very important for us and we want to be a proud sponsor of this event for many years to come,” says O’Hanlon. Harper has a large presence throughout the United States and these types of events allow it to expand its international reach throughout the market. It was also a wonderful opportunity to network with leaders in many different facets of the field and gain insight into emerging trends.

The 2015 FlexoTech International Print & Innovations awards will be held October 22, 2015 at the Hilton London Metropole, Edgeware Road, London W2 1JU. 

For more information, please contact Jazmin Cordero at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jcordero@harperimage.com. 

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Harper Corporation of America Wraps Successful Harper Expo & Solutions Tour in Arkansas, Heads to Pennsylvania

 Charlotte, North Carolina, April 16, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is well underway with its cross-country Harper Expo & Solutions Tour and has seen a great turnout so far. Following a successful event in Rogers, Arkansas, the Tour is off to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for its next stop.   

This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals from around the region to come together and explore the latest advancements in the flexographic printing industry. Attendees will learn more about ensuring operations run as efficiently and competitively as possible, incorporating the latest flexographic technology and principles to succeed in the short run, and more. Furthermore, all presentations address current pressroom challenges by offering insightful – and feasible – solutions. The event will also feature on-site demonstrations and troubleshooting.

Representatives from Harper and Harper GraphicSolutions will be leading technical presentations along with professionals from ARCS, FLXON, Flint Group Narrow Web, and Eastman Kodak. This is one tour that industry professionals do not want to miss out on.

This stop on the Harper Expo & Solutions Tour will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge, 301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA. Seats fill up quickly, so reserve a spot today by visiting http://www.harperimage.com/roadshows/Philadelphia-PA/619.

For more information, please contact Jazmin Siancas at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jsiancas@harperimage.com. 

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Harper Corporation of America Announces Exclusive Harper Roadshow Event at DuPont Global Innovation Center

Innovative Learning and Networking for Flexography Professionals

 

The Harper Roadshow at DuPont is set to offer a day rich with educational sessions and networking opportunities, focusing on the most recent developments in anilox engravings, flexographic workflows, and eco-friendly cleaning practices aimed at enhancing anilox roller inventory management. With the industry rapidly evolving, understanding these advancements is essential for maintaining a competitive edge.

 

Insights from Harper Corporation's Flexography Experts

 

The event will feature sessions led by esteemed flexography experts from Harper Corporation of America. These sessions will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the latest in anilox manufacturing techniques, care and maintenance protocols, innovative anilox solutions, and much more. Attendees will receive practical knowledge and strategies to implement in their operations, aiming to improve efficiency, sustainability, and overall quality.

 

Opportunities for Collaboration and Sustainable Growth

 

Beyond the learning opportunities, the Harper Roadshow will facilitate networking, allowing attendees to engage with industry peers and leaders. This collaborative environment is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas, experiences, and solutions, enhancing the community's collective knowledge, and driving forward the industry's sustainable growth.

 

Participants will also explore sustainable cleaning solutions and best practices to optimize press room environments. Emphasizing eco-friendly operations, the event will showcase how sustainable practices can lead to better efficiency and product quality, aligning with the industry's environmental responsibilities.

 

Don't Miss This Transformative Event

 

Join us at the DuPont Global Innovation Center for a day that promises to empower your workforce and revolutionize your approach to flexographic printing. This exclusive Harper Roadshow event is a must-attend for those committed to staying at the forefront of the industry. Secure your participation by RSVPing at https://bit.ly/HarperRoadShow-DuPont.

 

Contact:

Marketing Department

Harper Corporation of America

Email: marketing@harpercorporation.com

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