Hrdlick, Polasik Assume New Roles at INX International

SCHAUMBURG, IL—April 24, 2012—INX International Ink announced two important appointments involving longtime organizational veterans. John Hrdlick was promoted to chief operating officer as George Polasik continues transitioning his operational management responsibilities and now begins his role as senior consultant.

“George and John are two titans in the industry and we’re fortunate to have them working at INX International,” said Rick Clendenning, president and CEO. “George gradually eased back on the reins a little more than a year ago when John took over as Chief Operating Officer of our Liquid and Metal divisions. I’m very confident that as our new COO, John will lead us forward in his new position.

“As Senior Consultant, George will continue to support John and our manufacturing facilities with various initiatives and projects. Although George resigned his board of director position as of April 1, I don’t expect him to slow down too much. He will be providing us with advice on any new large manufacturing equipment purchases and building projects,” Clendenning added.

Polasik began his 45-year career in the ink industry in 1965. He worked for a year, and then served in the U.S. Army for two years before returning to Fred’K H. Levey Co. in Chicago. After moving to Kohl & Madden Printing Ink to work in their new Research & Development laboratory where he developed the Work & Turn sheetfed series, heat transfer and black illusion inks, Polasik joined CPS Corp. in Dunkirk, NY as technical director in 1982. He added director of technical operations to his title in 1986.

Polasik became part of the INX International family during his time at CPS. Promoted to a vice president position in 1990, two years later he was named executive vice president and was honored by the industry with a National Association Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) Printing Ink Pioneer award in 1996. In 1999, he became president of CPS, INX vice president of web operations and joined the INX board of directors. Since 2005, Polasik has served as senior vice president and chief operating officer.