Charlotte, North Carolina, May 18, 2015—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America prides itself on being a leader in the flexographic industry and sharing its insight and technology with others. On Thursday, May 21, Tony Donato, Product Development Engineer will be presenting a webinar through the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) on Harper’s QD™ Ink Proofing Flat Bed Multi-Process Printing System.

This QD system provides consistent, repeatable, and reproducible print samples for all users. It works with UV, solvent, and water-based inks to produce traditional ink proofs whether for flexo color matching and coating, printing with imaged ITR transfer rolls or imaged plates, or direct or offset gravure coating and imaged patterns. The QD system is beneficial for a wide range of companies who are looking for an effective way to lay down precise and predictable amounts of liquid from 10 centipoise to more than 1,000 centipoise.

Donato will discuss the highlights of the system and how it can improve flexographic operations. The system is easy to use and maintain and has a versatile design making it ideal for multiple substrates. Users can not only test inks and images, they can also check ink functionality to ensure security. It is a durable system that features laser-engraved ceramic surfaces on stainless steel bases for long-lasting usability. Whether using anilox or gravure cylinder engravings, they are easily customizable through infinite combinations of line screen and volumes. It is truly a system worth learning more about as it can provide many benefits in printing.

The one-hour webinar will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m. EDT. It free for FTA members and $199 for non-members. Participants are invited to ask questions following the presentation to find out even more. To register for the webinar visit www.fuzemeeting.com/webinar/register/1070750.

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

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, North Carolina, May 14, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is committed to maintaining its promise to offer the best quality products, technology, and outstanding customer service and support worldwide. The company values its relationships with its agents and distributors and is happy to announce new partnerships with distributors throughout the world who have become official Harper representatives.  

New agents include the following companies:

• Adesigner, India – India
• Aldus-Tronics – Australia
• All Print Co. Ltd. – Thailand
• Brasal S.A. de C.V. – El Salvador
• Canflexographics Ltd. – Canada
• Chemisolutions S.A.S. – Colombia
• Cross-Link Pacific – Japan
• Davis Graphics S.A. – Chile
• Digimex Sistems, C.A. – Venezuela
• Disinsa S.R.L. – Dominican Republic
• Eurotex CIA Ltda – Ecuador
• Grafsol International S.A.C. – Peru
• Omni Tech International S.R.L. – Peru
• Phoenix Technologies – United Arab Emirates
• Print & Converting Technology – Germany
• PTC Graphic Systems – Brazil
• Quimica Basil Ratcliffe S.A. – Argentina
• Steelserv Comercio Imp Y Exp LTDA – Brazil
• TRI, S.A. – Guatemala
• UZE Ambalaj Ve Tic A.Åž. – Turkey
• Zolplastic, S.A. de C.V. – Mexico

Many of these companies are agents operating in multiple countries allowing Harper to have an even broader reach and provide better support to the industry. They will represent and offer Harper laser engraved anilox rolls, pressroom supplies for care and maintenance, and ink proofers from the HarperScientific division. Harper is dedicated to continuing to provide leading innovation and support within the flexographic industry and is confident that these partnerships will be a strong asset to the company and its customers.

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

 Charlotte, North Carolina, July 24, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America maintains an active presence in the flexographic industry when it comes to educating and training current and future printing professionals. Tony Donato, Product Development Engineer at Harper, recently presented at an NPIRI Summer Course held at The Sonoco Institute at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina from July 15-20, 2018.    

The course brought together around 50 attendees who work as ink formulators and ink development professionals and were interested in learning the press processes and elements that interact with ink. The course covered the full spectrum of flexo and gravure printing, lamination, and converting processes including observation of flexo and digital press runs, flexo plate making and mounting, substrates for surface and reverse printing and lamination, proofing and printability demonstrations, and anilox discussion and application.

Donato led the anilox discussion and application portion covering the purpose of anilox, what is necessary for anilox printing, and how to choose the appropriate anilox. He provided insight into the basics of the mechanical dimensional requirements including roundness, taper and T.I.R., cell count (CPI) and volume (BCM), as well as the ratios of anilox cells to plate dots. Furthermore, attendees learned about the ratio between pigment size and cell opening for pearlescents and metallics.

A major focus of discussion was also explaining why BCM controls color and why cell count is tied to the plate screen. Donato also emphasized the importance of proper anilox handling, cleaning, and storage.

Donato was thrilled to be a part of this course for the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers and have the opportunity to interact and engage with so many attendees regarding the role of anilox in the printing process.

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

Charlotte, North Carolina, September 4, 2015—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is hosting another stop on its Harper Roadshow 360 tour in Seattle, Washington. Seats are going quickly for this free, one-day seminar, so interested individuals are encouraged to register now to reserve their spot.

This year’s Harper Roadshow features new topics and industry-leading speakers who will discuss not only high quality production of products, but also how to get the most out of them. Attendees will learn more about running efficient and competitive operations and incorporating some of the latest flexographic technology and principles into their business.

Converters/Printers from the Flexographic industry are invited to attend, including managing directors, print managers, supervisors, pre-press managers, graphic designers, press operators, general managers, and purchasing staff. 

The event will be held at the Doubletree Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, Washington, on September 22, 2015. There is no charge to attend but seating is limited, so register online today at www.harperimage.com/roadshows/Seattle-WA/453. 

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