George Hoffman Joins FineLine Technologies, Inc.

Industry veteran with a strong track record of success joins CGP portfolio company.

Chicago Growth Partners is pleased to announce that George Hoffman has joined FineLine Technologies, Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer.  George brings a long and successful track record of growth and value creation in retail labeling solutions, having previously been President of Paxar Americas, which grew from $20 million to $800 million in global revenue.  He has spent his entire career in FineLine’s core business: web-based, bar code ticketing and labeling solutions for major retailers.  George has a history of inventing, developing and bringing to market an array of innovative solutions to the industry, most recently a mobile QR code technology for apparel retailers.

CGP identified George through its leadership network to assist with due diligence prior to CGP’s acquisition of FineLine in May 2011.  After the transaction closed, CGP recruited George to join the board of directors and serve as a senior advisor to the company.  Based on George’s strong contribution, leadership capabilities and growth-oriented thinking, CGP and the senior management team of FineLine recruited George to lead the company.