Harper Corporation of America Welcomes Back Sean Teufler as Technical Director

Charlotte, North Carolina, June 13, 2017—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is pleased to announce that Sean Teufler is returning to the company to assume the role of Technical Director. He had previously worked for Harper Corporation for more than 13 years serving as an HGS Technical Advisor, a Technical Manager, and most recently, Corporate Technical Manager.

Teufler has worked in the printing industry since 1991 and has held a variety of roles including ink technician for a printing company, technical service/sales/management for Harper, and consulting/cost savings projects for Siegwerk.  As Technical Director, he will guide and direct technical improvement for the technical division, coordinate and facilitate communication with international partners and customers, serve as the technical service contact and liaison for European and Asian customers, and coordinate technical services for OEMs and Corporate Accounts.  Teufler will be a major asset to each region and available to assist in any troubleshooting recommendations as well as answer any technical questions to better support customers.

During his previous tenure at Harper, Teufler won Technical Representative of the Year seven years in a row from 2005 through 2011.  He was also part of the winning teams for the 2012 Harper President’s Club award for wide web, and the 2013 Harper Sales Champion award for narrow web. He has completed advanced training achieving FIRST Level III Implementation Specialist certification in 2011 and was recertified in 2015. 

Since 2008, Teufler has been a member of the Supplier’s Council, and he was appointed Chair for 2017.  He is also very active with the FTA and co-chaired the 2012 FTA Fall Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the 2016 FTA Fall Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.  He is a frequent presenter at the FTA Fall Conferences and Spring Forums – most recently in 2017 for the 101 and 102 sessions in Phoenix, Arizona – and has been a judge at three FTA events, including one in 2017.  In 2011-2012, Teufler was the leader for the FQC UV Spitting project and earned the 2012 FTA President’s Award for Leadership Excellence.  He is a prolific writer and has achieved publication for more than 20 technical articles.

Harper Corporation of America is thrilled to welcome Sean Teufler back to the team and is confident that he will once again be a positive asset to employees and customers alike.

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

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Harper GraphicSolutionsâ„¢ Announces Spring Sleeve Seminar

Charlotte, N.C., March 30, 2009 – Building on the momentum they triggered last year with a new educational seminar exclusively about anilox sleeves, the team at Harper GraphicSolutionsâ„¢, the technical service division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, is pleased to announce that the first 2009 Sleeve Seminar will take place on Thursday, April 16th, at Harper Corporation’s headquarters in Charlotte. The session is FREE OF CHARGE for all participants, and companies are encouraged to send as many representatives as they would like.

In their typical entertaining yet informative style, the technical service professionals of Harper Corporation will review basic sleeve construction, and how it differs from that of conventional journaled anilox rollers. They will go on to cover the specifics of proper sleeve handling, storage and cleaning, and review photos of damaged and destroyed sleeves, with a focus on how to avoid such damage. Because sleeves are easily mounted and changed, the impact of cumulative total indicator readings (TIR) between the press mandrel and anilox sleeve will be explained and demonstrated. The re-engravability differences between rolls and sleeves also will be examined in detail.

According to Harper Technical Account Manager Alan Rogers, “There’s a need for training on anilox sleeves because the care and maintenance of sleeved rolls is much different from journaled anilox rollers. The majority of new wide-web presses and a growing number of narrow and mid-web presses installed today are sleeved presses, so if customers are going to get the best return on their investments, it’s critical that they are fully informed about sleeve construction and care.”

After a complimentary lunch, the audience will receive a tour of Harper Corporation’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, where participants can see how anilox sleeves are handled and laser-engraved, before touring the Harper GraphicSolutions laboratory, where Echocheksâ„¢ are analyzed and all roll audits are prepared. The lab has interferometer measurement capability as well has microscopic photography and doctor blade angle measuring equipment. The day will wrap up with an expanded question-and-answer session to address customers’ specific problems.

So who should attend? Harper recommends this free session for printers and converters who are using or are planning to use anilox sleeves. More specifically, for their Print Managers; Print Supervisors; Pre-Press Managers; Graphic Designers; Press Operators; Purchasing and/or General Managers; and ink, plate and other flexo suppliers; OEMs; and press suppliers. Seating is limited, so potential participants are encouraged to register quickly.

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

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Harper Corporation of America’s Sean Teufler Speaks at 3M Flexo Symposium

 Charlotte, North Carolina, July 16, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America prides itself on being a leader in the industry and educating current and future professionals in the field. On Thursday, July 12, Sean Teufler embraced the opportunity to speak at the annual 3M Flexo Symposium held at the Royal Park Golf Course in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.   

Teufler is the Technical Director for Harper Corporation of America and presented on “Anilox Parameters for Flexo Printing.”  His presentation focused on the three critical elements in crafting anilox specifications: ink transfer, dot support, and the condition/control factors in manufacturing and at press.  Teufler discussed what it really means to have ink transfer, the goal of wet transfer of the correct amount with consistent results, and how polish, roughness average, and measurement process dictate quality in the anilox manufacturing process. He also provided examples of how in-press control is fundamental to establishing consistency in performance once specifications have been made.

Harper Corporation of America shares its knowledge and expertise in flexographic printing and anilox manufacturing throughout the world and is honored that Teufler could be a part of the 3M Flexo Symposium. The company looks forward to future opportunities to engage 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 GraphicSolutionsâ„¢ Leads Anilox Sleeve Education – Customers, Suppliers and OEMs Gather for Free Seminar

Charlotte, N.C., September 17, 2008 – Recently, Harper GraphicSolutionsâ„¢, the technical service arm of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, hosted an engaging educational seminar about anilox sleeve care for Harper customers, flexo suppliers and OEMs. More than 50 guests gathered for the presentations at the Harper National Flexographic Center on the Harper Campus of Central Piedmont Community College.

With their typical relaxed and witty repartee, the technical service professionals of Harper Corporation of America presented a full day of insight and experience, including extensive information about: ” Anilox Sleeve Construction ” Sleeves vs. Rolls – Operational Differences ” Anilox Sleeve Care & Storage ” Ordering Specifications and Inspection & Repair Services

Paul Teachout, Harper GraphicSolutions Southeast Technical Graphics Advisor; Alan Rogers, Harper Southeast Technical Account Manager; and Tony Donato, Harper Product and Process Development Engineer, all shared anecdotes about their field experiences with anilox sleeve damage and maintenance. With photos included in their presentations, the experts discussed the importance of proper handling, storage and cleaning, including specs for soda blasting and the proper settings for the FlexoWash, the importance of neutralizing after chemical cleaning, and the damage that can befall sleeves that are not cleaned and dried thoroughly. According to Donato, “Slide the sleeve off of the mandrel regularly to clean underneath on those long-mounted colors like white — when ink gets between the sleeve and the mandrel, the ink becomes like glue!”

The symposium finished with a tour of Harper Corporation’s nearby manufacturing facility, where participants observed anilox sleeves being inspected and engraved; saw an echotopography demonstration of volume measurement; and embarked on a Harper GraphicSolutions lab tour to see a HarperScientific Sleeve Wrak in action, observe audits and doctor blade analysis, and participate in a Q and A session.

At day’s end, participants completed evaluations: The results indicate that the seminar was a great success, and the group appreciated the opportunity to attend. The vast majority rated the presenters, the programs and the usefulness of the information as “excellent,” and without exception, the participants unanimously indicated that they would recommend this seminar to a colleague.

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

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Harper Corporation of America’s Juan Bermúdez to Speak at Asiplastic 2013

Charlotte, North Carolina, June 10, 2013—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is a regular presence at flexographic trade shows, conferences, and seminars around the world. As an international leader in anilox technology, Harper Corporation is looking forward to attending the 2013 Asiplastic event in San Salvador, El Salvador. Here, the company will display its latest technology, share industry insight with event attendees, and offer up the expertise of Juan Bermúdez, vice president of sales for Latin America, through a highly anticipated presentation. 

Asiplastic 2013 is a bi-annual industry event that allows flexographic converters in Central America to explore new technical solutions and services. Ultimately, the event provides information regarding new printing and converting technologies that assist attendees in achieving a higher degree of productivity, efficiency, and profitability. 

Bermúdez, who is honored to be one of this year's speakers, is preparing a presentation called "Anilox roll: Fundamental tool for the achievement of quality and consistency in flexographic printing." Through this presentation, Bermúdez will provide attendees with critical information regarding the importance of the anilox roll within their operations. 

Asiplastic 2013 will be held at the Hotel Intercontinental in San Salvador, El Salvador, July 25-26. Harper Corporation of America will occupy booth #18 and invites attendees to stop by for more information regarding the company's latest innovations. 

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 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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Harper Corporation of America Travels to New Jersey for August 2017 Roadshow Event

Charlotte, North Carolina, July 3, 2017—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America will be heading to East Windsor, New Jersey for the next stop on its 2017 Roadshow. This is a wonderful opportunity for professionals across all areas of the industry to further their learning and stay abreast of best practices and new technologies.

The complimentary one-day seminar will focus on how to run operations more efficiently and effectively to remain competitive in the market. In addition, attendees will also learn how to use the latest flexographic technology and principles to excel in the short run.

Presentations span a wide range of topics and will appeal to everyone from print managers, print supervisors, and general managers to graphic designers, pre-press managers and suppliers, operators, and ink and plate suppliers. Speakers at the event will include representatives from Harper, ARCS, Dupont, Flint Group, and ICP Industrial, all sharing their knowledge and expertise.

The Harper Roadshow event will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Holiday Inn of East Windsor, 399 Monmouth Street, East Windsor, New Jersey. The event is free to attend, but seating is limited and fills up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. To register, visit http://www.harperimage.com/roadshows/East-Windsor-NJ/455.  

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 Sponsors Phoenix Challenge Foundation Golf Tournament

 

Charlotte, North Carolina, July 30, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is a strong supporter of education, sponsoring and participating in numerous initiatives to raise funds for educational programs, scholarships, and other causes. The company is proud to serve as a Platinum Top Sponsor of the upcoming Annual Phoenix Challenge Foundation Golf Tournament.

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation’s mission is “to promote the growth of the Flexographic printing process in the educational system throughout North America.” The organization holds annual competitions for college and high school students studying flexographic printing, judging them on prepress, platemaking, printing skills, and basic theory for label making. The Annual Golf Tournament raises money to support flexographic educational programs.

The Tournament will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Stonebridge Golf Club in Monroe, North Carolina. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Harper Corporation of America is proud to sponsor this event and raise funds to support the future of flexographic education and up-and-coming professionals.

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

  

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HarperScienticâ„¢ Introduces AltraWash Blueâ„¢ – Aluminum-safe new cleaner formulated for UV and solvent-based inks

Charlotte, N.C., January 15, 2008 – HarperScientificâ„¢, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, announces the introduction of AltraWash Blueâ„¢, an environmentally friendly, multi-purpose cleaner for UV and solvent-based inks which is absolutely safe for use on aluminum.

The sister product to AltraWash Greenâ„¢, the non-corrosive cleaner designed for water-based inks, AltraWash Blue is a new, concentrated cleaner specifically formulated for cleaning UV and solvent-based inks in pressure washing systems, soak tanks and ultrasonic tanks, or it can be used simply as an on-press anilox cleaner. It is also useful for cleaning printing plates.

“The fact that AltraWash Blue is perfectly safe for aluminum is particularly exciting,” explained Tony Donato, Product Development Engineer at Harper Corporation of America. “Because aluminum is used in the construction of most wide-web and narrow-web anilox sleeves as well as lightweight anilox rolls, a non-corrosive cleaner with a safe pH level is critical for protecting anilox investments.”

AltraWash Blue has a pH of 11.8. The new cleaner’s advanced surfactant technology is also exceedingly environmentally friendly, using no petroleum distillates or environmentally hazardous chemicals. It is a biodegradable, low-V.O.C. product, and has low vapor pressure.

Available exclusively through HarperScientific (www.HarperScientific.com), this concentrated formula, which can be diluted with water, is sold in 1 gallon, 5 gallon, 30 gallon and 55 gallon containers.

HarperScientific is the manufacturer of CeramClean IIâ„¢ and CeramClean SOLV-ITâ„¢ anilox cleaners, and a variety of bladed, laser-engraved hand-proofing systems including the Phantomâ„¢ line of hand proofers used to color-match flexographic and gravure inks.

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

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