Harper hosts charity golf event

Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America has recently held its ninth annual Midwest Converters Golf Outing to raise funds for the Phoenix Challenge Foundation.

Co-founded by employees of Harper Corporation and All Printing Resources in 2004, this event has continued to grow throughout the years, allowing professionals to network on a national level while raising funds to support flexographic education.

Phoenix Challenge Foundation educational programs geared toward student placement in the flexographic printing industry. Through these programs students are able to gain a better understanding of the industry and how they can get involved in supporting its future.

This year's outing was sponsored by 21 co-suppliers, including ink companies, press OEMs, plate suppliers and print sleeve suppliers, that sponsored 29 different teams that participated in the day-long competition comprising 18 holes of golf, dinner and a raffle.

The event was held at Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. 

Harper Corporation of America is also sponsoring the first annual Canadian Flexographic Training Committee (CFTC) Scholarship Golf Tournament, which takes place on September 23 at the Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, Ontario.

The 2013 Midwest Converters Golf Outing included a three-par betting hole where US$500 was raised to support the Phoenix Challenge Foundation.

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