David Savastano, Editor10.01.15
On. Sept.30, 2015, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) presented the prestigious Technical Achievement Award to Borpit Intawiwat of INX International Ink Co. and Technical Associate Member Service Award to Richard Grandke of BASF, during the NPIRI Technical Conference in Oak Brook, IL
“This is definitely a surprise,” said Intawiwat, who is corporate manager for 2-piece metal technology and processes at INX International Ink.
Grandke, the flexible packaging market segment manager marketing for BASF, has more than 35 years in the ink and related fields, beginning his career at Inmont and heading to BASF Printing Inks and Johnson Polymer before moving to BASF. He is retiring on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.
“When I was 16 yeas old, my dad had me deliver ink for IPI,” Grandke said. “I have to thank everybody – it’s been a fun run.”
“This is definitely a surprise,” said Intawiwat, who is corporate manager for 2-piece metal technology and processes at INX International Ink.
Grandke, the flexible packaging market segment manager marketing for BASF, has more than 35 years in the ink and related fields, beginning his career at Inmont and heading to BASF Printing Inks and Johnson Polymer before moving to BASF. He is retiring on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.
“When I was 16 yeas old, my dad had me deliver ink for IPI,” Grandke said. “I have to thank everybody – it’s been a fun run.”