David Savastano , Editor07.31.18
A fourth-generation ink maker, Michael Brice was essentially born into the industry, and has served with distinction since.
“My great grandfather founded Superior Printing Ink in 1918,” said Brice, VP of offset operations and business development for INX International Ink Co. “I worked there as a kid on school breaks and while in college. It wasn’t pre-ordained but a knee injury playing soccer in college prevented me from pursuing a different path.”
After joining Superior Ink in 1985, Brice worked in nearly every position in ink manufacturing, including lab technician, color matching, manufacturing, in-plant, sales and senior management, working his way up to president and COO. He joined INX as VP of offset operations in 2011 and has demonstrated leadership while focusing on customer quality and safety, in addition to growing sales.
John Hrdlick, president and COO of INX International Ink Co., said that Brice’s entire career in the industry has been noteworthy. “He is sincerely focused on the safety, welfare and development of the employees within his division and the advancement of INX International’s business,” added Hrdlick. “Mike’s past and current experience has made him a fine addition to our manufacturing operations team.”
Not surprisingly, Brice’s influences include his father Harvey, grandfather Nat Rosen, and great-grandfather Harry Kriegel as key influences, as well as the people he works with.
“My team members who work in our factories, labs, in-plants, and offices that work tirelessly daily and have as their fellow team members and INX as their focus; of course, my father and grandfather who I was fortunate to work with directly whose sense of integrity and hard work influenced me greatly,” said Brice. “My great grandfather had the courage to start a business.”
In addition, Brice played a key role as a founding member and president of the Metro New York Printing Ink Association. He has also served as interim president/Board & Executive Committee with the Association of Graphic Communication; was president and VP of the Graphic Arts Professionals/Young Printing Executives Club; and received the Florence & Leo Joachim Award from the NY Club of Printing House Craftsmen and the Gold Key Award from the New York College of Technology in 2003.
Brice is thankful for the award, counting the Pioneer Award as one of his greatest highlights, as well as coming to INX. “Joining INX and having the opportunity to lead a division of dedicated professionals has been a great honor,” he said.
“I am truly honored and cannot thank enough the management at INX for their support,” Brice added. “It is gratifying to be recognized by one’s peers but there are those that have put in as many years or more that do not get the recognition and do make contributions daily that better INX and our industry. They are the unsung ‘Pioneers.’”
“My great grandfather founded Superior Printing Ink in 1918,” said Brice, VP of offset operations and business development for INX International Ink Co. “I worked there as a kid on school breaks and while in college. It wasn’t pre-ordained but a knee injury playing soccer in college prevented me from pursuing a different path.”
After joining Superior Ink in 1985, Brice worked in nearly every position in ink manufacturing, including lab technician, color matching, manufacturing, in-plant, sales and senior management, working his way up to president and COO. He joined INX as VP of offset operations in 2011 and has demonstrated leadership while focusing on customer quality and safety, in addition to growing sales.
John Hrdlick, president and COO of INX International Ink Co., said that Brice’s entire career in the industry has been noteworthy. “He is sincerely focused on the safety, welfare and development of the employees within his division and the advancement of INX International’s business,” added Hrdlick. “Mike’s past and current experience has made him a fine addition to our manufacturing operations team.”
Not surprisingly, Brice’s influences include his father Harvey, grandfather Nat Rosen, and great-grandfather Harry Kriegel as key influences, as well as the people he works with.
“My team members who work in our factories, labs, in-plants, and offices that work tirelessly daily and have as their fellow team members and INX as their focus; of course, my father and grandfather who I was fortunate to work with directly whose sense of integrity and hard work influenced me greatly,” said Brice. “My great grandfather had the courage to start a business.”
In addition, Brice played a key role as a founding member and president of the Metro New York Printing Ink Association. He has also served as interim president/Board & Executive Committee with the Association of Graphic Communication; was president and VP of the Graphic Arts Professionals/Young Printing Executives Club; and received the Florence & Leo Joachim Award from the NY Club of Printing House Craftsmen and the Gold Key Award from the New York College of Technology in 2003.
Brice is thankful for the award, counting the Pioneer Award as one of his greatest highlights, as well as coming to INX. “Joining INX and having the opportunity to lead a division of dedicated professionals has been a great honor,” he said.
“I am truly honored and cannot thank enough the management at INX for their support,” Brice added. “It is gratifying to be recognized by one’s peers but there are those that have put in as many years or more that do not get the recognition and do make contributions daily that better INX and our industry. They are the unsung ‘Pioneers.’”