INX promotes Rick Westrom

- Rick Westrom to take on dual role

 

- Looking forward to new position and ‘working with the best R&D staff in the industry’

 

INX International has promoted its senior vice-president of strategic sourcing, Rick Westrom, and given him additional duties as senior vice-president – research and development director.

 

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America, with more than 15 facilities in the US and Canada. It is a global supplier as part of Sakata INX’s worldwide operations.

 

Westrom (pictured, top) has worked at INX International for 25 years, and has served in many capacities while earning several promotions throughout the years. Westrom has also earned recognition from his peers in the industry.  In 2011, he was honored by the Chicago Printing Ink Production Club as its Ink Person of the Year.

 

INX International president and chief executive officer Rick Clendenning said: ‘Rick has done a fantastic job for INX International throughout his career.

 

‘These two roles are very important and by having Rick handle the responsibilities of these positions, it creates a great deal of synergy in two important areas within our company.  He is looking forward to his new position and working with the best R&D staff in the industry.’

 

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