Charlotte, NC, October 7, 2010 – The top sales executive at global anilox supplier Harper Corporation returned from LabelExpo Americas 2010 convinced the optimism he found there is real and better days lie ahead for the industry.

The three-day event near Chicago is recognized as the largest exposition and conference dedicated to the label, web printing, product decoration, converting and packaging industry.

This year’s show attracted nearly 13,000 visitors — including a greater than expected turnout among printers based in Latin America.   

“Harper was very happy with the recent LabelExpo Americas,” said Pete Hartman, the company’s VP Sales. “We had steady traffic at our booth and, overall, our customers were very positive about their business outlook for the rest of 2010 and 2011.”

Harper views LabelExpo as an opportunity to reconnect with its narrow web customers, network with co-suppliers and preview products that are new to the market, Hartman said.

The company’s booth showcased a variety of products. Among the company’s Phantom QD™ advanced proofing systems on display was a new-to-the-market motorized version from HarperScientific™, Harper’s printing and coating supplies division.

Special technology workshops, new to LabelExpo this year, drew capacity audiences, according to show organizers. The workshops are likely to become a staple of upcoming shows. Another sign of the event’s success: even before the show’s conclusion, organizers said, 82 percent of exhibition space had been reserved for LabelExpo Americas 2012.

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

 

Charlotte, N.C., January 4, 2010 - An
easy-to-use brush for cleaning sleeve bores is the latest innovation from
HarperScientificâ„¢, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox
supplier Harper Corporation of America.

The new EZ-BOREâ„¢ Bore Cleaner Brush simplifies maintenance of
anilox and plate sleeves and makes sleeve mounting and demounting from a press
print station easier.

Supplied as a kit, the EZ-BOREâ„¢ Bore Cleaner Brush features an
aluminum anodized handle with special grip, a customer-specified brush in 4-,
5-, 6-, 7- or 8-inch diameters and foam pads in diameters ranging from 5 to 8
inches.

When supplied new, mandrels are designed for minimal expansion
by air and compression of its foam layer to assure hassle-free sleeve
installation along their full length. Clean, ink-free components are essential
to an efficient process.

In addition, bore cleaning protects a sleeve from damage
caused by the buildup of ink at each of the sleeve’s ends. Dried ink can cause
a sleeve to be “glued” to the mandrel. Even a slight amount of ink on a
sleeve’s inner liner can alter the sleeve’s inner diameter. That change can
tighten up the sleeve and increase sliding friction, complicating installation.

HarperScientificâ„¢ supplies brushes, sleeve covers, padded and
non-padded roll covers, cleaners, ink proofers, sponges, chip fixing products
and more to the worldwide anilox market.

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

Charlotte, N.C., October 24, 2009 – Juan Bermudez, Sales & Service Manager for Latin America at global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America, shared his comprehensive insights on flexo printing with corrugators during an October conference.

Held at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador, the two-day program focused on providing the audience of interested corrugators with improved understanding of basic and advanced flexographic printing practices and insights on inks.

Bermudez said the comments, concerns and questions he heard expressed by corrugators at his presentation are signs that interest within the Latin American market in flexo technology and applications remains strong and growing.

"From my perspective, corrugators in Ecuador and the whole region are more aware of the many advantages of flexo over other processes and are eager to apply our anilox know-how to enhance printing quality," Bermudez said.

Bermudez, in his day-long presentation, outlined the many practical issues associated with flexo printing processes. He discussed how various flexographic options work in combination, the fundamentals of their use and the likely impact corrugators should expect on their finished products.

Also this year, Bermudez spoke about the impact of anilox rolls on flexo printing in Bogota, Colombia, during Andina Pack — one of the largest flexible packaging trade shows in the northern portion of South America.

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

Charlotte, NC, January 26, 2011 – Nearly a dozen team members at global anilox supplier Harper Corporation soon will begin an intensive half-year program of instruction leading to their certification as Implementation Specialists.

That designation, along with Press and Pre-Press certifications, make up the Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances or FIRST Program. This year’s courses are the fourth edition to be offered by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) to production workers, supervisory personnel and supplier staff.

Like other FIRST enrollees, staff from the Harper GraphicSolutions division will take part in on-line instruction and examinations via FTA’s sponsored virtual campus. The Implementation Specialist program is geared to benefit suppliers of flexographic products and services and non-production personnel.

Primary focus of LEVEL III Implementation Certification – the highest available – is the recognition of those demonstrating proficiency in executing FIRST principles throughout the entire flexographic workflow. A scientific approach to data use is integral to the course.

In the last three months, Harper showed support for FIRST programs by donating a fully portable Phanton™ Proofing System and four narrow web base anilox rolls to an online auction. Auction proceeds will fund scholarships for deserving certification candidates.

“Certification, training and educational opportunities all add to the knowledge and professionalism that is so essential to growth in our industry,” said Peter Hartman, Harper Vice President, Sales. “These are initiatives we support as much and as frequently as we can.”

For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371, ext. 292, or jkluttz@harperimage.com

 

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.