As paint dispensers and color-matching equipment age, they often require more frequent maintenance and repairs. While these costs might seem manageable in the short term, they can quickly add up, […]
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The Hidden Burden of Aging Equipment – High Maintenance & Repair Costs
As paint dispensers and color-matching equipment age, they often require more frequent maintenance and repairs. While these costs might seem manageable in the short term, they can quickly add up, […]
Miss-Tints and Waste: The Cost of Color Inaccuracy
Why Mistints Happen Miss-tints are a common issue in paint departments and often stem from a variety of factors. One key reason is inaccurate equipment—older or poorly calibrated dispensers may […]
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Backup vs Export in Color Designer PLUS
Backup vs Export in Color Designer PLUS: What’s the Difference and How to Manage Your Data If you’re using Color Designer PLUS to run your paint department, you’ve likely come […]
Choosing the right dispenser
Choosing the right dispenser for your business requires a few things, Knowledge about your current state of business, the ability to understand what your current needs are and the ability […]
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Miss-Tints and Waste: The Cost of Color Inaccuracy
Why Mistints Happen Miss-tints are a common issue in paint departments and often stem from a variety of factors. One key reason is inaccurate equipment—older or poorly calibrated dispensers may […]
Backup vs Export in Color Designer PLUS
Backup vs Export in Color Designer PLUS: What’s the Difference and How to Manage Your Data If you’re using Color Designer PLUS to run your paint department, you’ve likely come […]
Introducing the GA350 Gyroscopic Mixer: Harper Inc.’s Next-Gen Mixing Solution, By Fluid Management
At Harper Inc., we’re proud to unveil the GA350 Gyroscopic Mixer, a state-of-the-art addition to our line of industrial mixing equipment. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern manufacturing […]
Time to Upgrade: Transitioning from Manual to Automatic Paint Dispensers
Say Goodbye to Manual Labor: Upgrade to an Automatic Paint Dispenser Today! Are you stuck in the slow lane with a manual paint dispenser? It’s time for a change! Businesses […]
Knowing when to Repair vs Replace Your Auto Dispenser:
If you’re a hardware store owner with an old dispenser like the AT1500, deciding whether to repair or replace it comes down to several factors. Let’s break down the key […]
10 Signs That You Need To Replace Your Paint Dispenser…
10 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Paint Dispenser Keeping your paint dispenser up-to-date is essential for maintaining efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Here are 10 clear signs that it […]
Color Matching For Retail Paint With X-Rite!
In the retail paint industry, long-term success is determined by the accuracy of matches and speed of formulation to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction. An accurate match is the fundamental selling […]
Old Paint Dispenser – Negative Impact on Business
In a hardware store, the paint department is often a cornerstone of customer satisfaction and profitability. However, if your store relies on outdated paint dispensers, you may be unknowingly undermining […]
Why the MetaVue Imaging Spectro is a Game-Changer in Color Matching
A traditional spectrophotometer reflects light onto the sample, then measures the color of the reflectance that comes back into the device. While the MetaVue still uses light, it also incorporates […]
Transforming Contractors into Color Superheroes
The Power of Advanced Paint Color Matching in Retail Imagine a world where contractors wield the power to replicate any color with unerring accuracy – a world where every paint […]
Replacing your colorant dispenser can save you money!
Maintaining a paint department can be a costly endeavor, especially when it comes to repairing or replacing equipment such as colorant dispensers. While repairing and maintaining these machines may seem […]
Choosing the right dispenser
Choosing the right dispenser for your business requires a few things, Knowledge about your current state of business, the ability to understand what your current needs are and the ability […]
Spring Deals on Mixers for Your Business!
Is your mixer redecorating your paint department? It may be time to replace it! The best time to upgrade your mixing equipment is BEFORE it breaks down on you. We […]
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Move Up To MetaVue
For a limited time customers can move up to the new MetaVue spectro for less by trading in their qualifying existing instrument. There will never be a better time to […]
To our customers recovering from Hurricane Harvey and Irma
Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. We know that in the coming months (and in many cases years) your business will be rebuilding and […]
We were featured in Paint and Decorating Retailer Magazine!
Our COO Joe Harper was recently interviewed for the latest edition of Paint and Decorating Retailer magazine regarding the current state of the retail paint equipment industry and where we […]
Great Deals On Used Paint Mixers and Used Paint Shakers!
If the unit is being sold as “Reconditioned” or “Refurbished” Who did the remanufacturing services? What parts did they use (used parts, 3rd party parts, or original parts)? How long […]
Upgrade your MatchRite, interest free for 24 months!
Get 0% Financing On Your MatchRite Purchase The MatchRite 0% financing offer is available for all stores that are purchasing a new MatchRite system or trading-in an old color matching […]
Paint lines changing, VOC’s are “OUT”. Automation is “IN”.
“The times they are a changing.” With most paint companies looking hard at their colorant systems it may be time for you to do the same. Some paint manufacturers are […]
Great deals on used MatchRite equipment!
Think again. This post is an attempt at assisting independent paint and hardware store owners out there that may be considering purchasing a used spectro on eBay or used through any other […]
Harper Inc. & Fluid Management Join Forces
April 5, 2013 – Atlanta, GA -=FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE=- Harper Inc. and Fluid Management Announce Strategic Alliance Harper Inc. and Fluid Management announce a strategic alliance to offer best in […]
Test Your Manual Dispenser
Accuracy is no accident. Dispensers are precision equipment designed to dispense tiny amounts of concentrated colorant into your bases to create a nearly unlimited range of colors for your customers. […]
When Is It Wise to Use a SmartPhone for Color Matching?
By Matthew Adby and Stefan Knechtle With today’s smart phones, everyone has the ability to capture the colors of inspiration items wherever they find them — royal blue fabric on […]