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The Harper Regional Workshop is a complimentary seminar bringing flexographic printing experts together. Attendees learn about the latest flexo technology and best practices.
Charlotte, N.C., March 13, 2009 – Harper GraphicSolutions™, the technical service division of Harper Corporation of America, announces that the first stop on its 2009 Flexographic Solutions Tour is at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
The free, day-long troubleshooting seminar features multiple topics including Anilox Inventory, Roll Cleaning, Digital Plate Technology, UV Coatings, and more.
For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.
Charlotte, N.C., October 8, 2009 – What is billed as the world’s largest show for the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry served as the backdrop for introduction of the world’s first fully portable proofing system, a creation of HarperScientific™.
The printing and coating supplies division of global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America made the first public display of its Phantom QD™ Quick Drawdown Proofing System at last month’s Labelexpo Europe 2009 show in Brussels.
Though the visitor count fell short of the crowds two years ago, exhibitors reported a generally positive experience and noticed a large turnout of label industry professionals who seemed confident a global economic recovery is underway. “The Phantom QD was well received and generated much interest from the customers and vendors who visited our booth,” said Alexander James, Technical Graphic Manager of Harper GraphicSolutions.
The new Phantom QD™ is equipped with its own pressure loading system. Features include a magnetic-loaded doctor blade, quick-change anilox and rubber rollers and roller interchangeability with Echocel™ Junior and Phantom™ hand proofers. The new system requires no compressed air or electricity for operation. It’s easy to use whenever a draw down ink proof is needed.
Company representatives demonstrated the new proofing system at the Harper Graphics GmbH booth at the expo.
“The Phantom QD™ drawdown proofing system was developed as an advancement that qualifies as both an exciting innovation and a practical solution and judging by the initial response at Labelexpo Europe, our projections were right on target,” said Jim Harper, Vice President of HarperScientific™.
For more information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com.
Charlotte, NC, March 24, 2011– Bill Poulson, a member of the GraphicSolutions™ unit at global anilox supplier Harper Corporation, will detail the advantages of laser engraved ceramic rollers during the ICE USA show in Orlando.
A 34-year printing industry veteran, Poulson is Harper’s Northeast Technical Graphics Advisor. He is a specialist in coatings and custom labeling and serves as a narrow web press trainer. Also, Poulson served as co-chairman of a session devoted to pressroom and production practices during an FTA Forum.
The International Converting Exhibition (ICE) – scheduled April 6 – 8 – will feature three full days of tech presentations focused on web coating, web handling, package printing, converting processes and quality and measurement issues. More than 250 national and international suppliers will showcase their flexible material converting technologies and services.
Poulson will be part of a final day look at measurement, quality and chemistry concerns in package printing and converting. He will compare the use of chrome rollers to laser engraved ceramic rollers.
“Whether the application is flexographic or gravure, there are considerable benefits to making the conversion from chrome rollers to laser engraved ceramic rollers,” Poulson said in advance of his speech. “There are parameters – volume and surface preparation — that must be maintained for the ceramic roller.”
The biggest key, according to Poulson, is knowing how chrome and engraved ceramic rollers react to each other. Release characteristics of ceramics are different. But once the variation is calculated, press operators can expect a huge payback in surface wear, he said.
“This longer surface life of these [ceramic] rollers allows a slower wear curve which results in better consistency of coat weight throughout a press run,” Poulson said.
For more information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or jkluttz@harperimage.com
Charlotte, NC, December 15, 2011 – Canflexographics, the Canadian agent for Harper Corporation, celebrates its 25th anniversary.
For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz.
Charlotte, NC, May 20, 2013 – Harper Corporation of America announces the Cincinnati stop of its 2013 SMART Roadshow, hosted by Nilpeter.
For further information, please contact Jazmin Cordero.
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.