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.

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.

Charlotte, North Carolina, June 1, 2015—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is proud to introduce Mark Ledwell as the Southeast Narrow Web Region Technical Account Manager. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the flexographic industry and will be an asset to the Harper team.

Prior to joining Harper Corporation, Ledwell was the Southeast Regional Sales Representative for Qspac Industries, an over laminate supplier. Ledwell spent 10 + year’s operating narrow web Flexo presses. He also served as production manager and manufacturing manager during his 22 year career in our industry.

Harper Corporation of America is excited to welcome Mark Ledwell to the team and is confident that he will prove to be a strong addition to the company by providing exceptional knowledge and customer service.

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

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.

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.