Harper Corporation of America Now Servicing Asia from the United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, October 16, 2017—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America approaches a new direction as Harper commits to maintain its promise to offer the best quality products, technology, and outstanding customer service and support. Therefore, it is with our deepest regret to announce that Harper Corporation of America will no longer have a licensee in Thailand.

The company has made the decision to end its relationship with Harper Asia/Pacific Company, Ltd. by not renewing the licensee agreement going forward.  Harper Corporation of America will now process all orders from Asia directly from its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company ensures that the recent change in manufacturing locations will not interfere with the quality of service that customers from Asia receive. Harper is confident that it can best serve its customers, agents, distributors, and industry from the Charlotte location.

Harper Corporation of America values its relationships with its agents and distributors and looks forward to continuing these relationships moving forward. The company is dedicated to continuing to provide leading innovation and support within the flexographic industry.

As a worldwide company, Harper Corporation has two manufacturing plants in North America – Charlotte, North Carolina and DePere, Wisconsin – which serve Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. For sales inquiries, please contact Alan Rogers, Vice President of Sales, at arogers@harperimage.com. For technical inquiries, please contact Sean Teufler, Technical Director, at steufler@harperimage.com.

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

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Proofer Storage Stand Latest Innovation in Anilox Tooling from HarperScientificâ„¢

Charlotte, N.C., January 22, 2010
-  A Proofer Storage Standâ„¢ is the latest addition to the expanding
anilox roller toolbox developed by HarperScientificâ„¢, the anilox printing and
coating supplies division of global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of
America.

Designed as a protective storage unit that offers operators easy availability,
the new stand stores up to six proofer rollers and proofer assembly. The
proofer rollers are suspended by their journals to protect the integrity of
their engraved surfaces.

The new storage stands feature corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
and rubber supports that won’t scratch or mark table surfaces. The stands
accommodate both wide hub and more recently introduced narrow hub proofer
rollers – both available from HarperScientific.

In addition, the new unit stores assemblies for hand proofing, including the
Echocel Juniorâ„¢, Phantom QD and Phantom. By storing proofer assemblies with the
rubber roller upright, the stand prevents the creation of flat spots resulting
from roller contact with a work bench.

For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 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 Presents at FLEX 2019 & MTSC

 

Charlotte, North Carolina, March 4, 2019—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America recently participated in the FLEX 2019 and MSTC event and was able to showcase its cutting-edge technology and products to professionals from throughout the flexible, hybrid, and printed electronics fields. Attendees could visit FLEX 2019 programs as well as sessions through the MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress (MSTC).

This year’s FLEX theme was Electronics Out of the Box, while the theme for MSTC was Sensor Systems Enabling Autonomous Mobility. The event offered a multitude of informational sessions, keynote speakers, and exhibits for participants to learn, discuss, and network with one another regarding the latest advancements in the industry.

Harper Corporation of America marked its 10th anniversary participating in the MSTC conference this year. The company hosted a booth exhibit and had personnel on hand to answer questions regarding the company’s advanced technology, products, and equipment. The company discussed many of its ground-breaking offerings, including the QD™ Flatbed Ink Proofer and Multi-Process Printer. This system provides both direct and offset gravure printing capabilities and utilizes Harper’s XDI™ imaging engraving, allowing it to engrave almost anything that can be imaged in a TIF file. All of Harper’s cylinders are ceramic coated and laser engraved to the same high-quality standard that makes Harper the leading anilox supplier.

When Harper attended its first FLEX and MSTC conference in 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona, it introduced QD as a way to stimulate roll-to-roll printing processes. Since then, the company has adapted its QD family of flatbed printers to add new features and options that facilitate the testing and development of functional inks for the printed electronics emerging market. Now, 10 years later, Harper is a trusted and accepted member of the printed electronics (PE) community.

Harper Corporation of America looks forward to the FLEX and MSTC conference each year as a way to engage with users and exchange ideas and techniques to best conduct testing in the functional printing market. As the number of universities and research laboratories that use QD continues to grow, students are beginning to transition into professional roles within the industry and leverage their QD experience. Harper remains committed supporting education and research as it explores new features that are necessary to continuously improve the QD flatbed printer in a changing market.

FLEX 2019 & MSTC was held February 18-21, 2019, in Monterey, California. Harper Corporation of America looks forward to attending future events and sharing its latest technology with industry professionals.

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’s Mike Huey to Speak at the 2011 APR Flexo Productivity Open House

Charlotte, North Carolina, May 31, 2011— Global anilox supplier Harper Corporation is proud to announce that Mike Huey, Technical Graphics Manager of the Western Division, will be speaking at the 2011 APR Flexo Productivity Open House.

An event slated to present the most advanced pressroom techniques and technologies utilized by industry leaders, including the new Gallus ECS 340 “Rock Press,” the Open House will bring together flexographic professionals and allow them to open conversation about the direction in which the industry is headed and the newest innovations that are moving it forward.

Huey will be contributing a presentation entitled “Standardizing your Anilox Inventory for Consistent Profitability.” His discussion will take place on Wednesday, June 15thbetween 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

In addition to attending presentations made by Huey and other speakers, participants will have the opportunity to meet with industry specialists and learn more about the latest flexographic technologies. All Printing Resources (APR) will also present new prepress, platemaking, proofing, and color management techniques in the Technology Center, which will be open for event participants.

Productivity solutions furnished by leading industry retailers, including 3M, EFI, Epson Proofing Equipment, and EskoArtwork, among others, will also be available for demonstrations.

Hosted by APR, the Open House will run for two days, June 15 and 16, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm each day. The event will be held at APR Headquarters, which is located at 140 W. Lake Drive, Glendale Heights, Illinois, 60139.

Individuals interested in attending the event should RSVP by calling 800-445-4017 or sending an email to open-house@teamflexo.com.

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

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Harperscientificâ„¢ Introduces Sleevewrakâ„¢ Double-Decker Rack

Charlotte, N.C., May 17, 2007 – HarperScientificâ„¢, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, is pleased to introduce SleeveWrakâ„¢ Double-Decker Rack, a unique, two-tiered vertical storage unit for narrow web anilox and/or plate sleeves up to 30 inches in length.

“We’ve developed the SleeveWrak Double-Decker Rack to minimize sleeve damage, accommodate both anilox and plate sleeves, and maximize storage convenience,” said Tony Donato, Process & Product Development Engineer at Harper Corporation.

“Each sleeve is held in position by a pair of specially designed guides and stored vertically, which minimizes compression of the expansion layer of the sleeve. The rack also features a built-in rubber belt that supports the bottom end of the sleeve and keeps the ends from becoming damaged or chipped. Heavy-duty casters mean that the sleeve inventory can be moved over to the press quickly and easily.”

In addition to the flexibility of storing both anilox and plate sleeves, each rack, which comes standard with 32 pairs of adjustable guides, can accommodate up to 50 narrow web anilox and/or plate sleeves with the addition of further guides.

The rack’s adjustable guides can be moved along a built-in track, which allows for the storage of any “repeat” of plate sleeves. The bottom guide assemblies are designed with universality in mind, so each storage station accommodates either an anilox or plate sleeve: Anilox sleeves rest around the lower, larger diameter of the guide, and the smaller round guide that sits atop it accommodates a plate cylinder.

The SleeveWrak Double-Decker Rack is designed for easy loading from either side of the unit: While holding the sleeve vertically, simply tilt the top of the sleeve into the rack and lift it so the upper guide slips into the bore of the sleeve. Once the bottom of the sleeve is high enough to clear the bottom guide, center the sleeve over the bottom guide and lower until it rests flat.

The SleeveWrak Double-Decker Rack is available exclusively through HarperScientific (www.HarperScientific.com ).

HarperScientific is the manufacturer of CeramClean IIâ„¢ and CeramClean SOLV-ITâ„¢ anilox cleaners, a wide variety of flexographic and gravure hand-proofing systems, and DuroSealâ„¢ chamber blade end seals. For mid-web and wide web sleeves larger than 30 inches in length, see http://www.HarperScientific.com for the original SleeveWrakâ„¢.

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

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Harper Corporation of America to Attend Label Summit Latin America 2019

 

Charlotte, North Carolina, April 1, 2019—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America will once again be attending Label Summit Latin America, an event described as the “leading trade event of its kind in Latin America” by organizers. This two-day event features industry experts speaking about a wide range of label and package printing topics, as well as the opportunity to network with manufacturers, suppliers, and other professionals.

The theme of this year’s event is “Bring Your Packaging to Life.” Attendees from throughout the region and the world will come together to share insight on business strategy, the latest equipment and products, design and branding, and much more. There will be seminars, case studies, table-top exhibits, and plenty of networking.

Harper Corporation of America will have representatives on site to discuss the company’s advanced technology and latest products and developments. Interested individuals are invited to attend the company’s booth, number 39, at the event. Label Summit Latin America 2019 will be held May 14-15 at Plaza Mayor Medellín, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

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 Releases Upgraded Harper Anilox Support App

Charlotte, North Carolina, April 25, 2016—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is excited to announce that it has released an upgraded version of its free Harper Anilox Support App to better assist flexographic press operators with improved care and maintenance of anilox rolls.

The app offers a variety of support features including a troubleshooting guide, 10 tips for anilox roll maintenance, 10 tips for anilox sleeve maintenance, and a HarperScientific™ cleaner cross reference guide. Other helpful tools include a strobe light, level, and access to Harper’s website. In addition, users will find contact information for support in Wide Web and Narrow Web Sales, Technical, and Customer Service by location.

The Harper Anilox Support App provides users with a go-to resource when they encounter unfamiliar problems or issues they are unable to resolve. Should they need further assistance, contact information for a variety of departments is easily accessible through the app.

Harper Corporation of America is proud to offer improved support features for clients and encourages users to download the free app through the Apple iTunes store. For more information, visit www.harperimage.com/AniloxRolls/Information-Center/Harper-App.

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 to Exhibit at Labelexpo Americas 2018

 Charlotte, North Carolina, September 11, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is excited to be an exhibitor at the upcoming Labelexpo Americas 2018 in Rosemont, Illinois. The theme of this year’s show is “Explore Your Future,” and Harper is thrilled to present and discuss some of its latest technology and products that are changing how companies approach all aspects of flexographic printing.

This three-day event brings together professionals from throughout the industry and features more than 400 exhibitors. There will be Label Academy Master Classes, demonstrations, seminars, and opportunities to talk with leaders in the industry such as Harper Corporation of America representatives.

Harper will be exhibiting several of its products this year and discussing how available programs, services, and anilox technology can enhance print repeatability and improve profitability. One of the systems on display will be Harper’s award-winning patented QD™ ink proofing and flatbed printing system which uses flexographic and gravure processes. This system has become the color-matching proofer of choice by many leading ink manufacturers and is able to be configured at four different speed units. The maximum travel speed is 150FPM (45MPM), and travel distance can be adjusted anywhere from 12 to 33 inches in one-inch increments. It is also available in either a 2.75-inch or 5-inch proofer width.

Understanding how to properly maintain pressroom equipment is essential, and Harper has attendees covered. Representatives will be on hand to address questions regarding not only the pressroom, but also cleaning supplies for effective care and maintenance of their anilox inventory. The company will be ready to answer any questions on its newest addition, the Harper Performance Wash™, which is a fast-acting, low foam, highly alkaline-based anilox roll cleaner.

The Performance Wash is effective at removing water-based, UV, and solvent inks and can penetrate through multiple layers of ink. In addition, it is ready to use at room temperature or can be heated up to 100°F. This versatile cleaning solution can be used in automatic roll cleaning machines with rinse cycles or ultrasonic tanks. It is a concentrated solution, but it can be easily diluted with tap water to meet the needs of different cleaning methods, types of ink, and roll conditions.

Harper Corporation of America invites attendees to visit the company’s booth, number 401, at the event. Labelexpo Americas 2018 will be held September 25-27 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois.

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

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Nearly 100 Attend Harper’s Flexographic Solutions Seminar at Fullerton College

Charlotte, NC, June 25, 2010– An enthusiastic turnout of nearly 100 printing industry professionals attended the Harper Flexographic Solutions seminar June 9 near Los Angeles at Fullerton College. Organized by Harper GraphicSolutions™, the technical services division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation, the event was the only West Coast stop on the 2010 six-city tour.

Founded in 1913, Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. It enrolls more than 19,000 students and boasts a full-time and adjunct faculty of nearly 900. The school’s curricula range from transfer-level courses to career certification programs. The seminar was coordinated through the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies in partnership with the school’s Printing Technology Program.

The free day-long seminar opened with an in-depth presentation on pressroom standardization delivered by Bill Malm, Technical Graphic Advisor at Harper GraphicSolutions™.

 

After Malm’s remarks, attendees were briefed on the quality and productivity benefits of using mounting tape with flexographic plates. The morning session ended with a review of surface tension and ink adhesion principles and a discussion of the best available options for cleaning anilox rollers.

The afternoon session featured presentations on leak-free clean printing stations and procedures for improving plate room process control procedures. Seminar participants also enjoyed a complimentary lunch.

“Large audiences showing a high level of interest have been the rule at our flexographic solutions tour sites this year and the Fullerton College event was no exception,” Malm said. “Yes, printing pros are dealing with challenging business conditions. But they continue to respond enthusiastically to new ideas that help them improve quality and enhance the efficiency of their operations.”

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

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