SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 16, 2001
Zaxis International Inc.
Delaware 0-15476 68-0080601
(State or other Commission file number IRS Identification
Jurisdiction of Incorporation) Number
1890 Georgetown Road, Hudson, OH 44236
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (zip code)
330-650-0444
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
Effective November 9, 2001, Mr. John Hrobsky resigned his position as President
and CEO of Zaxis International, Inc.
The Board of Directors of Zaxis International Inc. announced the appointment of
Leonard P. Tannen to the position of Interim President and Chief Executive
Officer. This appointment is effective November 10, 2001. Mr. Tannen has been
associated with the company since May 2000 leading the sales and marketing
efforts of Zaxis. Mr. Tannen has a Masters of Science Degree in Biochemical
Engineering from M.I.T. and has extensive management experience operating
manufacturing businesses in the biotechnology, non-prescription OTC and consumer
products industries.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
Zaxis International Inc.
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(Registrant)
November 12, 2001 BY: S/S Leonard P. Tannen
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Leonard P. Tannen, Acting President &
Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief
Financial Officer