Ink and coatings formulator for packaging and commercial printing
INX International manufactures inks and coatings across five major verticals (paper, flexible, rigid, commercial, and digital printing). The company operates a manufacturing-heavy org (60 of 85 active hires in production roles) scaling capacity and equipment reliability—evidenced by active projects around preventive maintenance programs, new building construction, and TPM implementation. Tech stack reflects chemical manufacturing fundamentals (SAP, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS for analytical validation) with no active tech replacement or adoption signals, indicating a stable operational foundation focused on production throughput and quality control rather than software-driven innovation.
INX International produces formulated inks and coatings for packaging and printing applications across North America and globally. The company serves converters, printers, and brand owners requiring custom color solutions, UV/LED systems, and digital-ready chemistries. Operating more than 25 plants across North America and 50 locations on four continents, INX operates as part of Sakata INX Corporation, a multi-billion-dollar parent entity with ink heritage dating to 1896. Current initiatives center on production capacity expansion, equipment reliability, and demand planning—reflecting the capital and supply-chain intensity of chemical manufacturing at scale.
Primary systems include SAP for enterprise resource planning, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365), and analytical instrumentation (GC/MS, LC/MS/MS, GC-MS) for chemical formulation and quality control.
Schaumburg, Illinois. The company operates 25+ plants in North America and 50+ locations across four continents.
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