Charlotte, N.C., February 6, 2009 – Harper GraphicSolutions, the technical service division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation, is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2009 Harper Flexographic Solutions Tour.

Once again, the Harper GraphicSolutions team has invited co-suppliers and other industry experts to join it for a series of FREE one-day seminars that focus on trouble-shooting pre-press and print room problem areas, and cover the latest technologies and techniques to improve print quality and press efficiency. The dates, cities and venues for this year's tour follow:


Rochester, NY  - Wed. April 15, 2009
Rochester Institute of Technology
66 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623   
Louisville, KY - Tues. Sept. 22, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
2735 Crittenden Drive
Louisville, KY 40209

St. Louis, MO - Thurs. June 11, 2009
Drury Plaza Chesterfield
355 Chesterfield Center East
St Louis, MO 63017    

Appleton, WI – Wed. Oct. 14, 2009
Fox Valley Technical College
5 Systems Drive, DJ Bordini Center
Appleton, WI 54913


Denver, CO - Wed. August 19, 2009
Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center
10250 East Costilla Avenue
Centennial, CO  80012    

There is no charge for these one-day seminars, and businesses may send an unlimited number of staff members. Early registration is recommended due to limited seating.

Sessions are designed for print managers; print supervisors; operators; pre-press managers; graphic designers; ink, plate and pre-press suppliers; and purchasing and/or general managers. Specific seminars will vary by locations, but sample topics include:

•    Troubleshooting die-cutting issues
•    Press inputs for success
•    Pre-press practices to control color management
•    Producing predictable and reproducible flexo
•    Rotary die selection and operations
•    Ink handling for paper and film
•    Plate mounting
•    The affect of substrate differences on the printing process

And of course, plenty of time is allotted for answering audience questions.

To register, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at jkluttz@ harperimage.com.