Personnel

Benny Landa to Receive 2018 Franklin Award for Distinguished Service

Idealliance and Printing Industries Alliance Foundations honor Indigo pioneer.

08.08.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Resins | Suppliers News

Kuraray Names Hitoshi Toyoura New President and CEO

During his 35 years with the company, he has worked for the fiber sector and held numerous leadership positions.

08.08.18

Steve Bennett Returns to FUJIFILM to Lead Packaging Segment

Most recently, Bennett served as VP of sales, North America, at Esko-Graphics.

08.07.18

Hall Technologies, Inc. Welcomes New Technical Sales Representative

Adds Eddie Saxon, John Lund and Tim Brown to technical sales group.

08.07.18

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Specialty Polymers, Inc. Hires New Director of Operations

Aaron Hughes worked for more than 20 years for Omnova Solutions in a variety of positions.

08.06.18

Ink Industry Mourns Arthur G. Franke

Long-time industry leader was presented the Printing Ink Pioneer Award by NAPIM in 1991.

07.31.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Printers News | Sheetfed Inks

Christopher Wawrzyniak Promoted to CFO of Fry Communications

He replaces Mary Roberts, the former CFO who retired in March 2018 after 40 years with Fry.

07.31.18

WestRock Appoints Colleen Arnold as Director

Most recently, she served as the senior VP of IBM Sales & Distribution.

07.31.18

Joe Cichon of INX International Ink Co. Receives NAPIM’s Ault Award

INX vice president honored for dedication to the ink industry.

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

2018 NAPIM Printing Ink Pioneer Award Recipients

This year, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) honored eight industry leaders with its prestigious Printing Ink Pioneer Award. Below are brief features on each of the award recipients: Michael Brice, VP of offset opera…

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Ink Manufacturers News | Packaging Flexo Inks | Personnel | Sheetfed Inks

Michael Brice – INX International Ink Co.

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 operat…

David Savastano , Editor 07.31.18

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Gene Cassidy – Lawter

Gene Cassidy, senior manager, corporate accounts for Lawter, joined the company 40 years ago, and has never looked back. “I have had assignments that allowed me to travel to many parts of the world including South America,…

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Vic Dahleen – Central Ink

As a young child, Vic Dahleen traveled with his dad, Wendel, as he brought inks to his customers. The memories stayed with him, and Dahleen made the ink industry his career as well. Now, 32 years later, he has earned NAPIM’s Printing Ink Pionee…

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Ink Manufacturers News | Packaging Flexo Inks | Personnel | Sheetfed Inks | UV and EB Inks

Jonathan Graunke – INX International Ink Co.

For Jonathan Graunke of INX International Ink Co., joining the ink industry back in 1992 was pretty much an accident. “My start in the industry was actually somewhat accidental,” recalled Graunke, who is VP energy curable technol…

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Ink Manufacturers News | Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks | Personnel

Mark Hill – INX International Ink Co.

The idea of working closer to home was key to Mark Hill’s decision to joining the ink industry in 1991. “During my job search post-college, I was looking to get back to the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin,” said Hill, VP and a…

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Ink Manufacturers News | Personnel | Publication Offset Inks | Sheetfed Inks | UV and EB Inks

Kris Johansen – Toyo Ink America

Kris Johansen, Toyo Ink America’s corporate environmental compliance manager, is dedicated to the industry, from providing expertise on EHS matters to serving as a leader with the Chicago Printing Ink Production Club (CPIPC). …

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Jim Leitch – Braden Sutphin Ink

In talking with colleagues of Jim Leitch, the Braden Sutphin CEO and current president of NAPIM is an ideal choice for this year’s Pioneer Award. Jim Krost, chairman of the board for Braden Sutphin Ink, said that Leitch is…

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Ink Manufacturers News | Personnel | Resins | Suppliers News

Patrick Powers – DSM Coatings Resins

Patrick Powers of DSM Coating Resins has played a key role in introducing resins for the graphic arts industry. After seven years at Union Camp, Powers joined Zeneca Resins in 1995, and he saw potential for the company’s resin technology for…

David Savastano, Editor 07.31.18

Breaking News | Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Personnel | Printers News

EFI CEO Guy Gecht Informs Board He Intends to Step Down

Gecht to remain CEO until successor is identified; search process underway,

07.30.18

Dan T. Canavan Sr. Retires from D.B. Becker

He purchased the company in 1990.

07.27.18

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Benny Landa to Receive 2018 Franklin Award for Distinguished Service

Kuraray Names Hitoshi Toyoura New President and CEO

Steve Bennett Returns to FUJIFILM to Lead Packaging Segment

Hall Technologies, Inc. Welcomes New Technical Sales Representative

Specialty Polymers, Inc. Hires New Director of Operations

Ink Industry Mourns Arthur G. Franke

Christopher Wawrzyniak Promoted to CFO of Fry Communications

WestRock Appoints Colleen Arnold as Director

Joe Cichon of INX International Ink Co. Receives NAPIM’s Ault Award

2018 NAPIM Printing Ink Pioneer Award Recipients

Michael Brice – INX International Ink Co.

Gene Cassidy – Lawter

Vic Dahleen – Central Ink

Jonathan Graunke – INX International Ink Co.

Mark Hill – INX International Ink Co.

Kris Johansen – Toyo Ink America

Jim Leitch – Braden Sutphin Ink

Patrick Powers – DSM Coatings Resins

EFI CEO Guy Gecht Informs Board He Intends to Step Down

Dan T. Canavan Sr. Retires from D.B. Becker

July/August 2018