Harper Corporation of America’s Tony Donato Selected as FTA Scholarship Committee Member

Charlotte, North Carolina, July 20, 2015—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is proud to announce that Tony Donato, Product Development Engineer, has been selected to join the Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) Scholarship Committee. As part of this committee, he will be an integral part of ensuring continuing access to quality flexographic education through the granting of scholarships.

The FTA Scholarship Committee develops the rules and regulations that govern each scholarship and also reviews applications based on academic standing, financial need, and extracurricular activities. Scholarships include the Rossini Scholarship and the FFTA Scholarship.

“Tony’s commitment to education and involvement in the Phoenix Challenge competitions make him a perfect candidate,” says Shelley Rubin, Manager of Educational Services at FTA. “We are confident that he will be a positive asset to the committee.”

Harper Corporation of America is committed to supporting the future of the flexographic industry and is excited to have Donato join the FTA Scholarship Committee. 

For more information, please contact Jazmin Cordero at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jcordero@harperimage.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 Product Specialist Offers Overview On Ceramic Cylinders At PLGA Tech Event

Charlotte, NC, September 30, 2010 – At the recent PLGA Global Tech Conference on “The Gravure Advantage,” Tony Donato offered a detailed briefing on the benefits and uses of laser engraved ceramic cylinders. As Product Development Engineer at global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, he’s more than a little familiar with the subject. 

Donato made extensive use of photos, illustrations, histograms and charts in his presentation on engraved ceramic cylinders in gravure applications. A Harper tabletop display during the Charlotte PLGA conference featured an imaged and fully engraved ceramic cylinder. The highlight was the patent pending Phantom QD™ family of precision ink proofing system showing both, a direct gravure ink proofer and a rubber transfer roller proofer plus a sampling of HarperScientific products.  The QD™ ink proofing system has constant loading pressure over its full stroke.

Donato recapped the general characteristics of ceramic cylinders. These include superior wear resistance enabling the use of tool steel and ceramic tipped doctor blades; the importance of post engraving polishing for substrates and doctor blade wear; that ceramic can be applied over SST and or with corrosion resistant bonds; that ceramic cylinders have specific applications in flood coating of inks, coatings and adhesives and direct product gravure one and two color imaged applications.

The Harper product specialist pointed out that while ceramic cylinders are more expensive than conventional ones, they deliver dramatically extended service life and can be reverse metered with enclosed chambers. Also, the cylinders can be engraved with cells or using TIF file images or patterns. Another key: they accommodate a virtually limitless combination of Lpi and volumes (BCM).

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

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Harper Corporation of America Proclaims Canadian Roadshows a Success

Charlotte, North Carolina, July 2, 2012—After completing the first two stops on its annual Harper Roadshow, global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America has proclaimed its Canadian events a major success.

The Montreal and Mississauga shows, held on June 12 and 14, respectively, provided presentations and discussions highlighting the most important issues in today's flexographic industry. Attendees utilized this opportunity to learn more about current and upcoming challenges within the industry, to gather information about the latest technological innovations, and to network with other industry professionals.

Christine Roberts, Vice President of Canflexographics Limited, reports that the Vice Principal of Gordon Graydon, a school that served as a venue for one of the events, opened the show with a few words about the role that education plays in the flexographic industry. Roberts notes that she has received excellent feedback regarding the resources, content, speakers, and venue of the event.

Ian Baitz, Chair of the School of Graphic Communications Management at Ryerson University, commented: "Thanks very much for inviting Ryerson to today's Harper Roadshow, and for bringing it back to Toronto. It was a great event with a very positive group of people. These types of education events are great for our industry and a nice chance to get together."  

Randy O'Hara, the Print Manager at Tempo Plastics, Ltd., also enjoyed the event. "Excellent program," stated O'Hara, "very informative and educational. In hindsight we should have brought more of our people and will do so for any future Harper Roadshows."

The Harper Roadshow will continue throughout the summer, supplying invaluable information, presentations, and networking opportunities to flexographic professionals across North America.

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

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Flexo Trade School And Harper Scholarship Join Forces With Jacob’s Ladder

Charlotte, N.C., May 13, 2008 – Ron and Katherine Harper recently passed along a warm message of congratulations to the Flexographic Trade School's current Harper scholars: "Please tell Lamar Carothers and Linwood Armstrong, Jr. that we wish them every success as they pursue new careers in the wonderful world of flexography."

Carothers and Armstrong came to the Flexographic Trade School (FTS) in Fort Mill, S.C. through Jacob's Ladder Job Center, Inc., a community-based non-profit agency dedicated to helping the unemployed and underemployed to find and keep living wage jobs (www.jacobsladdercharlotte.org , 704.332.5822). Their enrollment in the school is made possible through a scholarship program created by Ron and Katherine Harper. Jacob's Ladder is based in nearby Charlotte, N.C.

Mr. Harper said, "The industry has been so good to Katherine and me over the past 37 years, and Lamar and Linwood can expect the same if they are willing to 'go the extra mile' every day in their pursuit of excellence. They are already off to a great start, having enrolled in the Flexographic Trade School, where they are receiving outstanding flexo training."

The students have reached the half-way point in FTS's three-month Flexo Press Operator Training program, and both have begun meeting with potential employers through the school's placement service.

Upon their graduation from FTS, Carothers' and Armstrong's photos will hang on a wall in the school's conference room dedicated to Harper Scholarship recipients.

"We are going to identify these students with a plaque, so everyone will be able to see all of the people that Mr. and Mrs. Harper have helped put into the industry," said Shae Fields, co-owner of FTS.

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

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Harper Corporation of America Introduces Effective and Economical Harper Performance Washâ„¢ Anilox Roll Cleaning Formula

 Charlotte, North Carolina, August 30, 2018—HarperScientific, a division of global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America, has expanded its available cleaners to include Harper Performance Wash™. This fast-acting, low foam anilox roll cleaner is highly alkaline based and effective at removing water-based, UV, and solvent inks.

The Performance Wash excels at penetrating through several layers of ink and is ready to use at room temperature or can be heated up to 100°F. It is a concentrated solution that can be diluted with tap water depending on the cleaning method used, type of ink, and condition of the roll. The Performance Wash is versatile and can be used in automatic roll cleaning machines with rinse cycles or ultrasonic tanks.

Before using this product, Harper Corporation of America recommends that any existing cleaners are completely flushed from the system, liquid filters are changed, and holding tanks are drained and wiped clean to prevent potential chemical reactions. Proper safety precautions including use of personal protective equipment should be followed. Any exposed aluminum should also be covered with an approved processing adapter and chips should be filled to prevent damage. The Performance Wash is not suitable for soft metals.

Harper Corporation of America is excited to make cleaning easier and more effective by introducing Harper Performance Wash anilox roll cleaner to its line of available products.

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 Attend ICE USA 2019

 

Charlotte, North Carolina, March 20, 2019—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming ICE USA 2019. This three-day event brings together converters from all facets of the industry to explore the latest advancements in technology, products, services, and more to improve their operations.

According to event coordinators, it is “the only dedicated event for the conversion of paper, film, foil, nonwovens, and other flexible web-based materials in the Americas.” Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry experts and thought leaders, engage in educational sessions and technical training, and discover solutions they can implement in their own operations. Representatives from Harper will be on hand to speak with attendees and answer any questions they may have about the company’s advanced technology, products, and equipment.

Harper Corporation of America invites interested individuals to visit the company's booth, number 953, at the event. ICE USA 2019 will be held April 9-11 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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

 

  

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HarperScientificâ„¢ Introduces the First Portable Proofing System

Charlotte, N.C., August 20, 2009 – HarperScientificâ„¢, the printing and coating supplies division of anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America, is proud to introduce the first fully portable proofing system, the Phantom QDâ„¢ Quick Drawdown Proofing System. The Phantom QD will make its debut next month at LabelExpo Europe 2009. Attendees can preview this innovative new proofer at the Harper Graphics GmbH booth, #11Q50.

“It’s an extremely exciting and practical new product,” said Jim Harper, Vice President of HarperScientific. “The Phantom QD is more than just another hand proofer, it comes with its own pressure loading system. The Phantom QD is simple to use, utility-free and no compressed air or electricity is needed, so it’s not locked in the ink-room. It can be used anywhere you need to draw down an ink proof.”

In addition to its magnetic-loaded doctor blade and quick-change anilox and rubber rollers, the Phantom QD was designed to allow Anilox and rubber rollers to be interchangeable with both the Echocelâ„¢ Junior and Phantomâ„¢ hand proofers. It draws down reliably consistent proofs time after time because of its unique loading system with constant pressure over the entire stroke length.

The Phantom QD Complete Proofing System is available at http://www.harperscientific.com as a proofer and table kit only, or in three accessory package choices:

  • Phantom QDâ„¢ Complete Proofing System with (1) Standard Traditional Anilox Roll
  • Phantom QDâ„¢ Complete Proofing System with (3) Standard Traditional Anilox Rolls
  • Phantom QDâ„¢ Complete Proofing System with (6) Standard Traditional Anilox Rolls

    • HarperScientific is also the manufacturer of CeramClean IIâ„¢ and CeramClean Solv-Itâ„¢ anilox cleaner, a wide variety of flexographic and gravure hand-proofing systems, and other products to make the pressroom safer and more efficient.

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    HarperScientific Supports FFTA Online Auction;Donates Phantom Proofer System

    Charlotte, NC, December 03, 2010– A planned FFTA online auction to fund operator certification scholarships got a major boost recently — a new Phantom™ Proofer System donated by HarperScientific™, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America.

    The spring 2011 auction will generate scholarships for those individuals interested in pursuing a FIRST ‘Press’ or ‘Prepress’ Operator Certification. The certification program, sponsored by the Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA), is a curriculum composed of multi-level coursed designed and assess specific flexographic skill sets and knowledge via online course study and examinations.

    In soliciting auction-worthy donations, FFTA has expressed particular interested in signature items such as press equipment/accessories, ancillary supplies, idle press time and direct mail services. The HarperScientific contribution meshes well with FFTA auction goals.

    The Phantom™ Proofer is a precision ink delivery device that incorporates a laser engraved ceramic anilox roll, doctor blade metering and a rubber transfer roll.  This combination lays down a specific amount of ink onto the substrate producing a proof that can be used for density or ∆E measurements. HarperScientific’s donation includes the Phantom proofer assembly, a standard traditional laser-engraved ceramic roll, one 45 or 55 durometer rubber transfer roll, a storage case as well as accessory parts.     

    “Support for education initiatives and formal certification within the printing and coating industry is an ongoing interest for us,” said Jim Harper, Vice President of the HarperScientific™ division. “We’re proud to help advance the good work FFTA stands for; we hope the auction will attract all the interest and participation such a worthy event deserves.”

    For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com. To learn more about FFTA’s online auction, visit www.flexography.org/edutrain/education/online-auction.cfm

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    Harper Corporation of America Announces Two Major Promotions

    Charlotte, North Carolina, July 18, 2012—Alan Rogers and Juan Bermudez, valued employees at global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America, have been recognized for their professional performance with promotions. As of June 18, 2012, Alan Rogers is the Vice President of Sales for the United States and Canada and Juan Bermudez is the Vice President of Sales for Latin America.

    In his new position, Rogers will oversee all Harper sale activity within the United States and Canada. Additionally, he will supervise the Customer Service team and head up corporate relations.

    Rogers joined the Harper family on May 24, 2004 as a Technical Account Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech and has worked as a member of management at various organizations since 1987.

    Bermudez, in taking on the role of Vice President of Sales for Latin America, will oversee the efforts of agents, sales, and growth within his territory. As such, he will head up the Latin America sales team.

    On October 6, 1997, Bermudez joined the Harper family as a Regional Sales Manager for Latin America. Bermudez holds a Bachelor of International Studies and a Master of Business Administration in Management and Marketing. Additionally, he has earned FIRST certification as an Implementation Specialist, which allows him to bring a great deal of knowledge and insight into the flexographic industry.

    Harper Corporation of America is looking forward to the accomplishments both Rogers and Bermudez will achieve in their new roles and congratulates them on their success.

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

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