News and Events
April 2013- Harper Launches Carbon Fiber R&D Workshop
Join your peers for an engaging program on material and process technology at the 2013 Carbon Fiber R&D Workshop, hosted by Harper International.
Harper is bringing together thought leaders from the US and abroad from academia, industry, and the public sector for a valuable program on the future of Carbon Fiber research from the perspective of material development, process technology, and export control considerations. On display will be Harper’s complete Carbon Fiber Microline™ research system, the world’s most flexible and highly tailored system, designed to support the unique needs of research and development efforts.
Confirmed presenters include:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Applied NanoStructured Solutions, a Lockheed Martin Company
- University at Tennessee
- Hills Inc.
- University at Buffalo
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- Iowa State University
- Ames Laboratory
- LTI Associates
…and more!
This event is FREE to attend, including shuttle transportation to and from the workshop and the Niagara Falls dinner/tour, as well as meals/refreshments during workshop hours as indicated in the agenda. Check out the full agenda and all logistical details at www.carbonfiberworkshop.com
April 2013- Harper Develops Unique Rotary System for Demilitarization of Ammunition
Harper International has been selected by U.S. Demil, LLC (USD) for the design of a new continuous indirect Rotary Thermal Treatment Unit (TTU) for demilitarization processing of munitions. The equipment will support US Department of Defense efforts directed at reducing and recycling large stockpiles of excess, obsolete and unserviceable munitions for safety and environmental purposes.
USD conducted several extensive process development sessions at Harper’s Technology Research Center to test and prove their proprietary non-incinerative thermal demilitarization process, known as “Decineration” ™, on various small production lots of unique munition materials. The resulting TTU achieves the client’s needs of successfully demilitarizing and recovering, without destruction, all non-energetic materials in an environmentally responsible manner, at levels not previously achieved in other existing demilitarization processes. As such, USD’s closed end “Decineration” methodology is considered a unique material recovery process that has received a US Patent and a federal EPA exemption from RECRA-C permitting requirements.
Read the full press release here.
March 2013- Harper Celebrates with ORNL for Opening of CFTF
Harper officials today helped United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) celebrate the ribbon cutting of their Carbon Fiber Technology Center, along with government officials and industry partners.
Harper was chosen for engineering, process equipment, installation and startup of the complete process line at the center of the facility, which is focused on supporting ORNL’s Low Cost Carbon Fiber research and technology transfer. The facility, to be a collaborative research center, is designed as one of the most sophisticated and capable facilities in the industry and will support operation under multiple precursor platforms.
The custom-designed line incorporates Harper’s proprietary multi-flow oxidation oven technology, advanced LT and HT slot furnaces rated for 1000°C and 2000°C respectively, pre and post-treatment fiber conditioning, gas treatment and handling, and material transport systems.Funding for the equipment was appropriated through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act via DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Vehicle Technologies Program.
Pictured Above: Chuck Miller, President, Harper International; Lee McGetrick, Director, Carbon Fiber Technology Facility, ORNL; Connie Jackson, Operations Manager, Carbon Fiber Technology Facility, ORNL
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February 2013- U.S. Senator Gillibrand visits Harper to Announce Manufacturing Act
Harper International was pleased to have Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announce her launch of the “Made in America Manufacturing Act” at their facilities on February 11, 2013. Gillibrand introduced this legislation that is intended to boost advanced manufacturing in New York State, along with Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, and Buffalo Niagara Partnership Vice President Craig W. Turner.
This act will impact high-tech and clean-tech manufacturing, such as Harper International, as well as other industries, with the creation of a federal funding competition that encourages states and regional public-private partnerships to design and implement comprehensive strategies that spur growth for local manufacturing industries and that train workers with the skills that businesses need.
“As a New York state business manufacturing in the US to serve global customers in a highly technical market, we are pleased to help Senator Gillibrand celebrate this initiative that supports companies like ours who are focused on growing US jobs, from manufacturing to R&D,” said Chuck Miller, President Harper International. “We try to do our part to help strengthen the supply chain and manufacturing base in the western New York area, and the investment in workforce and research promoted by this Act will also yield tremendous benefits for American competitiveness on an even broader scale. Initiatives such as this are key to support the manufacturing sector’s goal to accelerate technical advancement to garner maximum value.”
November 2012- Harper announces new Pulse™ service program
Harper International is proud to announce its new Pulse™ service offering. Building on its reputation for innovative thermal processing systems, Harper now brings its forward-thinking philosophy to service, technical support, parts and aftermarket solutions to help customers improve, advance and optimize their operations.
With our deep expertise and seasoned technical professionals, the Pulse team is focused on proactively addressing customer issues and offering the most comprehensive service portfolio in the industry. Because while solving a problem quickly is good thing, preventing it from happening at all is even better.
Click here to learn more about Pulse.
October 2012- Harper Lands Project for Multi-Million Dollar UHT Furnace System
No one does hot like Harper. Read more about why we are trusted again and again for Carbon Fiber production, particularly in specialty UHT furnaces like this one rated to 2700°C that we recently contracted for the production of high modulus carbon fiber.
September 2012- Harper Contracts with Orbite for High Purity Processing Systems
Orbite Aluminae Inc. has chosen Harper for for two high temperature systems in series for conversion of aluminum chloride hexahydrate crystals to high purity alumina (HPA). Orbite conducted on-site testing at Harper’s Technology Research Center in exploration of the best furnace design to support the 99.99%+ purity goal of their game-changing technology, and chose a Rotary Tube and Vertical furnace in series to support their high profile production expansion.
June 2012- Harper Chosen by Allomet for Advanced Rotary for Metal Powder Process
After process optimization and refinement at Harper’s Technology Center, Allomet Corporation awards contract for a continuous Rotary Furnace for the production of nano-engineered powdered metals. Read the full release here.
March 2012- Harper Launches Ground Breaking Energy Efficiency Program
Harper announces the Beacon™ Program- an innovative model for carbon fiber manufactures to evaluate and improve their environmental impact. Read the full press release and visit our new website for more information.
March 2012- Harper wins Carbon Fiber Processing Microline in Brazil
Harper has finalized a contract with a customer in Brazil for a complete research scale carbon fiber processing line. The fully integrated line will be key in continuing the development of the carbon fiber industry in South America. Read more…
March 2012- Harper Awarded Multiple Contracts for Ultra High Temperature Furnaces
Harper continues to lead the way in thermal processing technology with several recent projects for Ultra High Temperature Furnaces, specifically a system at FISIPE in Portugal. Read the full press release here.
February 2012- EnerG2 Selects Harper for Rotary System for Production of Carbon Materials
Harper chosen to provide advanced high temperature furnace systems for the manufacture of energy storage materials for EnerG2, to be utilized for pyrolysis of activated carbon for ultracapacitors. Read more…
June 2011- Harper Lands Another Contract for Complete Pilot Scale Carbon Fiber Line
Harper has booked yet another contract for a fully integrated pilot scale carbon fiber conversion line. The line will be installed in Europe to produce carbon fiber for use in advanced communication technology…
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March 2011- Harper Awarded Contract for Complete Carbon Fiber Pilot Line at ORNL
Harper has finalized a contract with the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for a full pilot scale carbon fiber process line valued at greater than US$12M.
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March 2011- Harper Launches Advanced Oxidation Ovens for Carbon Fiber Processing
Harper’s innovative design brings well needed advancements to oxidation technology, incorporating multiple improvements beyond what’s available on the market today.
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March 2011- Harper Delivers Complete Carbon Fiber Pilot Line for FISIPE
Harper is the only thermal systems provider in the world who has successfully installed a fully integrated carbon fiber process line. This complete solution includes proprietary oxidation oven technology, advanced LT and HT slot furnaces, surface treatment and waste gas abatement systems, and winders…..
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March 2011- Harper Wins Project to Develop Carbon Fiber System For Georgia Tech
System includes a distinctive configuration to accommodate fractional tow sizes in the range of less than 100 filaments, pushing the boundaries of traditional carbon fiber processing…
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March 2011- Harper Designs Unique Furnace System for Carbon Research
Harper’s innovative solution for Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) integrating a rotary and mesh belt furnace into one system adapted to work within customer’s space limitations and accomodate dual processing requirements for carbon material…
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February 2011- Harper Awarded System Contract for Sintering Nuclear Fuel Pellets
Harper develops a new continuous ultra-high-temperature synthesis and sintering furnace system that can provide improved energy efficiency and thermal uniformity for advanced ceramics manufacturing…
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