Spartanics adds new talent to the C-Suite
Rolling Meadows, IL (May 15, 2026) – Spartanics is a global leader in precision full-service engineering, manufacturing, and automation technologies for the laser cutting, die cutting, printing, packaging, and card counting industries, with over 60 years of experience. This group of highly skilled personnel has historically been recognized as the leader in developing industry improvements for the manufacturing processes mentioned above. Spartanics continues to engineer innovations that provide its customers with world-class solutions, shorter developmental lead times, and outstanding design flexibility, all of which help position its clients above the competition.
Spartanics is adding to its all-star team.
Spartanics is taking this opportunity to introduce Luke Cichocki as its new CIO. In his new position as Chief Innovation Officer, he will oversee the development of new technologies, engineering advancements, business processes, and global marketing initiatives that will benefit all of Spartanics' partners. Luke brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the ideation and execution of industrial technologies, manufacturing solutions, and business leadership. He has led international teams in sales, marketing, finance, mergers & acquisitions, and engineering. He brings a strong foundation in software development, systems integration processes, and multi-level team management that work in concert to drive accelerated operational excellence, scalability, and growth.
Luke believes that the ultimate goal is to build upon Spartanics' reputation for engineering excellence while fostering innovation across every aspect of the business. By combining their talented workforce, deep industry expertise, and modern technology solutions, they will continue to improve operational performance, deliver greater value to their customers, and reinforce Spartanics' position as a leader in the label making, screen and digital printing, and card counting and inspection machine-building industries for years to come."
“I’m incredibly excited to join a company with such a strong legacy of quality and innovation. We have tremendous talent throughout the organization, and our machines are known for their durability, precision, and long-term reliability. The quality of our engineering and design consistently sets us apart from competitors in the marketplace. Being part of an organization that has set the standard in the label printing and laser cutting industries since the 1960’s is both an honor and a great opportunity. I’m looking forward to contributing to a team that’s deeply committed to customer satisfaction and continuing to build on that tradition of excellence,” said Luke Cichocki, Spartanics new CIO.
A New Platform for Growth
Luke holds degrees in Computer Science, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Master of Science in Management (MSM). He is recognized for aligning technology strategy with business objectives, thereby improving the delivery of transformational initiatives that create measurable value.
As part of Spartanics' new path forward, Mr. Cichocki will sharpen his focus on innovation and growth. Spartanics has searched across many industries to find the perfect formula for creating solutions that further its global positioning as a forward-thinking leader, and Luke is the next step in this process, providing access to new resources that will accelerate our clients' progress in new technologies.
“Luke was the right addition to the Spartanics team because he shares our belief that innovation should create practical value for the people who rely on us every day - our teammates, customers, and shareholders. His approach to intelligent machine, system, and process design aligns directly with our mission to make complex production challenges easier to solve and easier to operate. By strengthening how we develop and deliver printing, laser-cutting, and automation solutions, Luke will help our customers focus more of their time on serving their own markets, growing their businesses, and delivering a better experience to their customers. We are excited to have his leadership as Spartanics continues to build smarter, more capable end-to-end solutions for the label-printing industry,” said Jake Kowalewski, CEO at Spartanics.
Spartanics continues its quest to build strong, affordable manufacturing platforms by developing long-term client partnerships. They will continue to strengthen these competitive advantages through the thoughtful adoption of new technologies, process improvements, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Artificial intelligence and machine learning will play an important supporting role in that journey, helping them improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and uncover new opportunities to better serve our customers. Its vision is to support these partnerships with advanced technologies and strategic support, positioning its clients to expand their capabilities while maintaining operational stability.
Looking Ahead
Under new ownership and leadership, Spartanics is positioned to enhance its role as a trusted partner to the printing and converting industries. The company will focus on expanding its product portfolio, investing in new technologies, and strengthening its service capabilities to meet evolving customer needs.
Spartanics’ heritage of precision and quality will remain the company’s calling card — and its commitment to quality will only deepen. By combining its longstanding expertise and client support, Spartanics is charting a future built on innovation, partnership, and sustainable growth.
