The board of directors at Inx International have approved the promotions of executive managers Anthony De Francesco, Alex Folloso and Kim Hill to vice president positions. The three have a combined 50-plus years of experience and have led their teams to new levels of innovation and productivity for the company.

A logistics professional with over 10 years of experience, Mr De Francesco has achieved many supply chain challenges since joining Inx two years ago. Prior to being promoted to vice president of integrated supply chain, he reshaped pillars including logistic operations, procurement and supply planning. The company also highlighted Mr De Francesco’s importance with his instrumental impact in reshaping the company’s transportation footprint while reducing costs.

Mr De Francesco commented on his promotion stating, ‘I am humbled to say I am forever changed working alongside so many talented and likeminded individuals. Inx has brought out something in me that I just want to multiply and give back. My dedication to growing Inx for the next generation is second to none, and I am both excited and grateful to contribute to our future.’

Mr Folloso initially joined Inx as a summer intern after he graduated from college 26 years ago. As the new vice president of R&D metal decorating technology, he now takes control of the company’s global metal decoration and rigid plastic ink development. He will also lead the efforts for manufacturing and quality standardisation at Inx’s two-piece and flat sheet metal decorating facilities.

‘I look forward to helping lead Inx’s metal division to be the best in the world. I thank the board of directors for considering my accomplishments for this role, and I want to thank all of my past and present Inx colleagues who have helped and supported me.’

Described by the company as a strong technical administrator, Ms Hill who began her career at Inx 19 years ago, has worked in all facets of the liquid ink division. Now becoming the new vice president of R&D liquid solvent technology, Ms Hill’s will use her expertise in raw material procurement, manufacturing, ink development and sales in the United States, as well as with many foreign partners and subsidiaries.

Ms Hill stated, ‘I consider myself fortunate to have worked with so many talented individuals at Inx, Sakata Inx and with our global partners. It has been a pleasure to watch my colleagues grow in their careers, and I look forward to contributing to Inx’s future success with new and innovative solutions for our customers.’