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Charlotte, North Carolina, January 10, 2018—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America will be hosting the first stop of its new Harper Expo & Solutions Tour in Anaheim, California. This one-day seminar will focus on providing printers and converters with not only insight from leaders within the industry, but also an expo with exhibits from diverse industry co-suppliers including doctor blade suppliers, anilox cleaning companies, ink manufacturers, plate suppliers, pre-press companies, and more.
The Anaheim event will feature guest speakers from Sonic Solutions, BST North America, Flexo Concepts, and Eastman Kodak, as well as Harper, sharing strategies on how printers and converters can succeed in the short run using the latest flexographic technology and principles, and how to operate as efficiently and competitively as possible. Plus, attendees will gain insight into more effective ways to address current pressroom challenges, as all presentations will be solutions-based.
Space is limited, so register today! The Harper Expo & Solutions Tour will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Hilton Anaheim, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, California. Sign up by visiting http://www.harperimage.com/roadshows/Anaheim-CA/559.
For more information, please contact Jazmin Siancas at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jsiancas@harperimage.com.
You're invited to join us for an exciting educational event at The PCMC Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay WI on September 13th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event will focus on flexographic educational development and sustainable cleaning practices to optimize your anilox roller inventory. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to discover the latest innovations in Anilox engravings and flexographic workflows. We'll be exploring topics such as advancements in Anilox manufacturing, care and maintenance, new Anilox innovations, and more. At The PCMC Packaging Innovation Center, you will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with peers, and discover sustainable cleaning solutions and best practices to optimize your press room environment. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to Empower Your Workforce! To RSVP, please visit our website or contact us at marketing@harpercorporation.com.
When and where
Date and time
Wednesday, September 13 · 8am – 3pm CDT
Location
2300 S Ashland Ave 2300 South Ashland Avenue Green Bay, WI 54304
Charlotte, N.C., February 15, 2008 – Harper GraphicSolutions™, the technical service arm of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, is pleased to announce that Bill Malm has joined its team as Midwest/West Coast Technical Graphics Advisor.
In this capacity, Malm is responsible for offering Harper customers technical solutions and helping them maximize the efficiency of their operations.
Malm, a longtime veteran of the packaging industry, comes to Harper with comprehensive flexo experience and specific expertise in groups process improvement as well as global plant standardization.
"Bill adds a new dimension to our technical service team through his experience in lean manufacturing, as well as his past involvement with corporate standards and color management. He will also give us added tech support and even quicker response time in the upper Midwest and West Coast areas," said Mike Huey, Technical Graphics Manager, Western Division of Harper GraphicSolutions.
"As a former Harper customer, I have always been a fan of Harper's anilox rolls – they speak for themselves as far as performance and consistency," said Malm. "And what really put the products over the top is the overall service. Not only does Harper stand behind every roll, but their people are always there to help streamline all processes throughout production. I feel privileged to work with such a knowledgeable passionate group of individuals."
For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.
Charlotte, North Carolina, September 2, 2013—Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America is a strong supporter of education, sponsoring and participating in numerous initiatives to raise funds for programs, scholarships, and other causes. The company recently held its ninth annual Midwest Converters Golf Outing to raise funds for the Phoenix Challenge Foundation.
Co-founded by employees of Harper Corporation and All Printing Resources in 2004, this event has continued to grow throughout the years, allowing professionals to network on a national level while raising funds to support flexographic education. This year's outing was sponsored by 21 co-suppliers, including ink companies, press OEMs, plate suppliers, and print sleeve suppliers, that sponsored 29 different teams that participated in the day-long competition comprising 18 holes of golf, dinner, and a raffle. The event was held at Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course in Wrightstown, Wisconsin.
This year’s event included a three-par betting hole where $500 was raised to support the Phoenix Challenge Foundation. This organization provides educational programs geared toward student placement in the flexographic printing industry. Through these programs students are able to gain a better understanding of the industry and how they can get involved in supporting its future.
Harper Corporation of America is proud to support the flexographic printing industry through fundraising and other events and looks forward to next year’s annual Midwest Converters Golf Outing.
For more information, please contact Jazmin Cordero at 704-588-3371, ext. 4292, or jcordero@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.
Chicago, Ill. – July 11, 2007 – The DiTrolio Flexographic Institute (DFI) is about to begin a dynamic new era. Having built a very successful flexographic training concept during the past 10 years, the school will now expand its reach and curriculum to provide educational opportunities for more young people interested in a career in flexography. This action will enable DFI to respond in a positive manner to the growing number of inquiries from the industry for skilled workers with an in-depth knowledge of the flexographic process. And that takes money. With government funding options increasingly limited, owner Vince DiTrolio called his friends Ron and Katherine Harper to solicit their advice and to assess alternative methods to increase revenues to fund a more comprehensive program.
The Harpers, known for their passion for flexographic education, responded with a $50,000 grant to kick-off an aggressive fundraising campaign for the school. DiTrolio then decided on the naming of “The Ron and Katherine Harper Flexo Lab” to honor the Harper’s commitment to flexographic education. He hopes to attract other major donor-partners, both converters and suppliers, to contribute to the ongoing education of future flexographers for the industry – primarily through scholarship programs. A naming dedication and celebration date for the flexo lab will be announced soon.
DFI’s state-of-the-art, highly acclaimed 2,700 square-foot flexographic training facility is located about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. The lab includes an impressive range of flexographic equipment including, but not limited to, an 830 Mark Andy three-color press, a four-color Webtron and a five-color 13″ Propheteer with DMS Hot Stamping and Prime UV’s on four print stations. Plus Anderson & Vreeland plate-making equipment, an Air Trim waste removal system, a BST Promark web inspection system, Rotometric dies, Action rotary dies, a Harper proofing system and Harper XLT Platinumâ„¢ anilox rolls. (For a complete list of equipment, please visit http://www.flexotraining.com.)
DiTrolio Flexographic Institute offers a comprehensive 18-week flexography training program as well as a wide range of shorter customized courses to train people for jobs in the flexographic printing field. The school boasts a 100% job placement rate since July 2005 and has had numerous articles written about the many successes of its student graduates.
About Flexography Flexography (also called surface printing, or “flexo”), is a method of printing commonly used for packaging. (Packaging is the fourth largest industry in the U.S.) Typical products printed using flexography include brown cardboard boxes, flexible packaging including retail and shopping bags, food and hygiene bags and sacks, flexible plastics, self adhesive labels, and wallpaper. More than 40 major newspapers now print flexographically. It’s estimated that more than 90% of the items in a grocery store are printed on a flexographic printing press. Currently flexography is taking over approximately 7% of the printing industry each year. Already holding about 50% of the printing market, it’s likely that flexography eventually will be the method used for almost all printed material.
About the DiTrolio Flexographic Institute: The DiTrolio Flexographic Institute, Inc. was founded to meet the flexographic industry’s need for quality, off-site training to counter the problems of on-the-job training: wasted production and equipment time, wasted raw materials, and inconsistent skill sets. The institute offers industry-specific training seminars for all skill levels – from beginning press operations to advanced printing applications – and features a state-of-the-art environment where new press operators and seasoned industry professionals alike can gain hands-on exposure to printing and finishing processes.
For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.
From the advent of flexographic printing and Anilox Roll manufacturing, Harper Corporation of America has earned the distinction of being the best, and the global leader in new anilox roll products and technologies. We offer more than our word. Every claim Harper makes about our products, services and support is backed by the best warranty in the industry.
Harperscientific™ is the Printing and Coatings Supplies Division that provides products and services to flexographic printers all over the world. As a leader in the precision proofing market, HarperScientific supplies precision proofers, safe and user-friendly ink cleaners and measurement equipment.
To deliver measurable and quantifiable solutions that keep your print room running at peak efficiency, Harper assembled a multi-disciplined team of expert, tools, systems and training to form Harper Technical Solutions. Our programs are customized, deliver a typical 6 month return on investment and are backed by the best warranty in the industry.