Harper Corporation of America successfully hosted the first Harper Roadshow of 2026 on January 21 at the Harper Campus at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and at Harper’s headquarters in Charlotte, NC, USA. Branded, “Precision in Motion: The Clean Print Experience,” the one-day educational program brought together approximately 50 flexographic industry leaders. Customers, suppliers, and partners joined the event for technical learning, live discussion, and meaningful peer-to-peer networking.

The event opened with welcoming remarks from Lee Harper, president of Harper Corporation of America. Harper then followed with an in-depth facility experience and tour led by Harper at the company’s main Charlotte operations. Attendees then took part in technical sessions focused on clean-print performance, workflow efficiency, and practical, pressroom-ready takeaways. The sessions were designed to help teams reduce downtime and drive consistency on-press.

Partner Presence

A key highlight of the day was the strong partner presence that helped elevate both the educational value and the hands-on technical discussions. Harper recognized BW Converting as a crucial ally in showcasing the latest converting and workflow solutions. Additional contributing partners—including MicroDynamics and Wikoff Color Corporation—brought specialized insight and real-world perspective on topics that support the continued advancement of the flexographic printing industry.

The program ran from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with participants and presenters continuing conversations throughout the day. The Roadshow reinforced the importance of community, collaboration, and shared expertise in a fast-moving, highly technical market.

The Harper Roadshow is a free, one-day seminar series designed to deliver expert-led education, live demonstrations, and interactive discussion tailored to the needs of today’s flexographic pressrooms.

Welcoming the FTA

Harper also welcomed the participation of Nathan Ridnouer, president of the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA). Ridnouer’s presence underscored the event’s industry-wide relevance and shared commitment to technical excellence and continued learning.