HarperScientific Welcomes New Customer Service Representative

Charlotte, N.C., October 16, 2005 – HarperScientific™, the printing and coating supplies division of global anilox supplier Harper Corporation of America, is pleased to announce that Josephine “Josie” Kirtz (pictured at left) has joined its team as a customer service representative.

In this capacity, Kirtz is responsible for assisting customers (and their customers) with inquiries, generating quotes and processing orders. With more than 14 years of experience in customer service, Josie feels right at home in her new position.

“I’ve been very impressed with the extent of my training. I’m getting out on the floor in pressrooms to see our products in use, in addition to having more standard training. The education process is amazing,” Kirtz said. “But the thing I’m enjoying most is the people – both my colleagues and the terrific customers I work with.”

“We’re thrilled to have Josie on board,” said Jim Harper, vice president of HarperScientific. “Our business is centered on taking excellent care of our customers, so the caliber of her attention to detail and enthusiasm make a perfect combination.”

HarperScientific is the manufacturer of CeramClean II™ and CeramClean SOLV-IT™ anilox cleaners, a wide variety of flexographic and gravure hand-proofing systems, and DuroSeal™ chamber blade end seals.

For additional information, contact Tony Donato, HarperScientific technical sales solutions manager at 704-588-3371 ext. 227, or tdonato@HarperImage.com.

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