Charlotte, N.C., February 06, 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.

For further information, please contact Jazmin Kluttz at 704-588-3371 or [email protected].