Harper Corporation of America to Attend Converters Expo 2018

Charlotte, North Carolina, March 6, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming Converters Expo. This one-day expo brings together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with suppliers, industry buyers, and specialists as they demonstrate the latest technology and services.

The event is an opportunity to network and share advancements in the field that are changing the way the converting industry operates. Attendees can explore testing and prototyping equipment, meet with manufacturing professionals, and learn more about the latest in flexo printing and packaging. Harper representatives will be on hand to provide information and insight regarding the company’s latest technology and product advances.

Harper Corporation of America invites interested individuals to visit the company's booth, number 24, at the event. The 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 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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HarperScientificâ„¢ Introduces Handheld Anilox Microscope

Charlotte, N.C., September 2, 2008 – arperScientificâ„¢, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, is pleased to introduce the Handheld TRM-C Series 400x Microscope.

“With this new, handheld, lighted microscope, our customers can keep a close eye on the condition of their anilox inventories, and find problems like wear, damage and plugging before they threaten print quality and shorten the lives of anilox rolls and sleeves,” said Jim Harper, vice president of HarperScientificâ„¢.

Just 1.10 lbs and 7.5 inches tall, this tool, which is small enough for handheld field use, offers 400x optical magnification, a .0465mm field of view and a white LED lamp with a life of more than 100,000 hours. It features a windowed positioning adapter that allows perfect positioning over the anilox, and the focus is easily adjusted by rotating the eyepiece.

HarperScientific is the manufacturer of CeramClean IIâ„¢ and CeramClean SOLV-ITâ„¢ anilox cleaners, a wide variety of flexographic and gravure hand-proofing systems, and SleeveWrakâ„¢ anilox roll racks.

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

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Harper Corporation of America Announces Expansion of HarperScientific, Promotion of Stephen Reinhardt

Charlotte, North Carolina, July 23, 2013—Dedicated to continually building its capabilities to serve clients, global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is happy to announce the expansion of the HarperScientific division as it adds a new position to the organization. Stephen Reinhardt has been named the first products specialist in this department, a position that was newly created in order to improve the organization's ability to partner with clients regarding product application and technical support.

The decision to expand the HarperScientific division in this way was sparked by the recent growth that the organization has experienced regarding the sales and industry acceptance of Harper Corporation's innovative products, such as the Phantom QD™ ink proofing and flat bed testing system. Vice President Jim Harper explains that the company wanted to fill this position with a candidate who is knowledgeable about the industries that the company serves.

"Once the decision was made to add the new position, the search pointed to Stephen as the best possible candidate for the job," comments Jim Harper, VP of HarperScientific.

Reinhardt has been a part of the Harper family for nearly 20 years, and through this experience he has worked in several facets of the flexographic industry. He holds FIRST certification as an implementation specialist and, for the past six years, Reinhardt has served on the GraphicSolutions team, which allowed him to travel to meet with clients and support their anilox needs. The experience that he has accumulated in this role has allowed him to finely tune his ability to train anilox users regarding the care and maintenance of their equipment.

Reinhardt is excited to take this next step in his career and looks forward to supporting the needs of Harper Corporation's clients with his ability to help them improve pressroom productivity.

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

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HarperScientific Signs Chemisolutions As Distributor For Colombia

Charlotte, NC, September 15, 2010– Global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America is expanding its international profile again.

In late August, Harper’s printing and coating supplies division, HarperScientific™, signed a formal distribution agreement with Chemisolutions S.A.S. The Colombia, South America-based firm provides sales and support for performance- and quality-improving chemical compounds used within the graphic arts and plastics industries.

The new agreement provides Chemisolutions with exclusive distribution rights throughout its home country for Ceram Clean II™ and CeramClean Solv-it™ — two of Harper’s most widely used ink cleaning products. Jose Noel Gomez serves as General Manager of Chemisolutions; he can be contacted at josegomez@chemisolutions.com.co

“Harper distributors add much to our service commitment by providing technical advice and enhancing the everyday supplier/customer relationship,” said Jim Harper, HarperScientific™ Vice President. “Jose Gomez and staff at Chemisolutions are a valued addition; we look forward to working with them.”

Anilox roll cleaner Ceram Clean II™ effectively removes water-based, UV and solvent dried inks from engravings without damaging the cell structure on ceramic and chrome cylinders. The cleaner also removes roll face stains. Harper’s biodegradable CeramClean Solv-it™ is scientifically designed for deep cleaning of solvent-based inks, adhesives and UV coatings. The cleaner is completely free of petroleum distillates.  

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

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Harper Corporation of America Celebrates Extremely Large Turnout at Tennessee Expo & Solutions Tour Event

 Charlotte, North Carolina, August 24, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America hosted its most recent Harper Expo & Solutions Tour event in Chattanooga, Tennessee where it was met with a huge crowd of attendees. The event exceeded capacity leaving just a few standing room only spots in the back.

Harper Corporation of America was thrilled to see such vast interest and be able to provide participants with high-quality, applicable information they could take back to their respective companies. The feedback from attendees was very positive with one individual noting, “The event was very informative; I learned from different aspects of printing that I could discuss and initiate with co-workers and management.”

Another participant expressed that the “tabletops were informative with great information,” while someone else stated, “Great tour; good info from all speakers.” In addition to Harper Corporation and Harper GraphicSolutions representatives, there were also speakers from MacDermid, Eaglewood Technologies, Nazdar, and Phoseon Technology.

The final stop on the 2018 Harper Expo & Solutions Tour will be in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Minneapolis North. Presenters will include Harper Corporation of America, Harper GraphicSolutions, Flexo Wash, GEW Limited, Meca Solutions, and Enercon Industries.

Harper Corporation of America encourages individuals to register early to reserve a spot as the event is expected to fill up quickly. To register online, visit http://www.harperimage.com/roadshows/Brooklyn-Center-MN/632. 

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

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Katherine Harper Inducted Into Fta Hall Of Fame

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Harper Corporation of America Launches iPhone App

Charlotte, North Carolina, August 22, 2012—Smartphone apps have become an integral part of everyday life for busy professionals and global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America recognizes the convenience that these apps offer to their users. As such, the flexographic leader has released the Harper™ Anilox Support app, which has made its debut in the iPhone app store.

This app has been designed to assist flexographic press operators in navigating the challenges that the industry often encounters. For example, a printer who is trying to overcome a specific obstacle may turn to the Harper™ Anilox Support app for assistance.

The issues for which the app provides information span a long list, but they are all based on the challenges that flexographic professionals, specifically, may face. From taking care of anilox rolls and sleeves to utilizing HarperScientific™ cleaners effectively, the topics covered by the app allow professionals to access diverse and informative details that will assist them in streamlining their operations and maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of their Harper Corporation products.

The app hosts several features, including: a troubleshooting guide, contact information for wide web and narrow web sales, 10 tips for anilox sleeve maintenance, contact information for technical and customer service, 10 tips for anilox roll maintenance, and a HarperScientific™ cleaner cross reference guide.

Harper Corporation of America encourages flexographic professionals to download and use the app, which will provide fast, convenient assistance when information is needed.

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

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Kenneth G. Gordon Named Second Shift Supervisor at Harper Corporation of America

Charlotte, N.C., January 18, 2010
-  Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America has
announced the appointment of Kenneth G. Gordon as Second Shift Supervisor.

“Kenneth brings to Harper strong credentials – in-depth knowledge of
manufacturing and the ability to motivate and direct those around him,” said
Lee Kluttz, Plant Manager at Harper Corporation. “We are pleased to have him on
board.”

Gordon brings to Harper extensive experience in supervision and knowledge of
production. He spent 16 years with The Motor Shop, a Gastonia, N.C. supplier
and servicer of electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, variable speed drives,
generators and other devices. Most recently, Gordon served as that company’s
Shop Foreman and Administrator.

He also spent four years as Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Manager at
State Line Scrap Metal Inc., a privately held Gastonia wholesaler of recyclable
materials including iron and scrap metals.

Gordon said Harper Corporation’s reputation for quality; its embrace and
understanding of technology and the caring culture it maintains for all staff
members combine to make the company an attractive career choice for anyone.

“They have earned the respect of everyone in the printing and coating supplies
industry and I look forward to making a contribution,” Gordon said.

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

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Donato and Poulson Hit Home Runs at FFTA

Charlotte, N.C., June 27, 2008 – Technical experts from global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America received outstanding ratings from session attendees at the 2008 Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) Forum in Dallas, Tex.

Tony Donato, Product Development Engineer at Harper Corporation of America, presented at the Flexo 101 session, addressing the relationship of doctor blade contact angle to vibration, as well as the importance of loading pressure and blade material. Always creative, Donato employed a cupcake tin to demonstrate the interaction between anilox roll, doctor blade and cylinder. He explained that the relationship between a doctor blade ink metering system and an anilox roll is geometrical as well as mechanical, emphasizing that careful control of the variables will produce optimal print results.

Afterward, attendees commented that it was a “very good presentation” with “easy-to-understand illustrations.” Donato’s ratings were nearly exclusively “outstanding” or “very good.”

Bill Poulson, Northeast Technical Graphics Advisor at Harper GraphicSolutionsâ„¢ teamed up with Kurt Hudson of Water Ink Technologies to present a session about correlating an ink proofer to the press. Poulson launched into the subject by advising that printers reduce their anilox inventories to two or three volumes. Any more than that, he warned, and “You’re setting yourself up for failure.” He also recommended performing a banded anilox test to determine the best volumes, and he compared the results of a doctor-bladed hand proofer to a press. Hudson brought the presentation full circle with illustrations of spectrodensitometer readings on the proofer’s correlation to the press.

The comments the presentation garnered included “Solid practices presented for color matching,” and “Good, relevant content.” The pair earned nearly unanimous ratings of “outstanding” and “very good.”

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

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