INX International Ink Co.
Overview
INX International Ink Co. is a global manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, serving commercial, packaging, and digital print applications. As the third-largest producer of inks in North America, the company operates full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America, and is part of Sakata INX worldwide operations. INX offers a comprehensive line of ink and coating solutions, including metal decorating, flexographic, gravure, web offset, lamination, corrugated, sheetfed, inkjet, and UV/EB inks and coatings. The company is also a leading global manufacturer of inkjet inks, providing a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies, and integrated services. In 2022, INX established a $50 million corporate venture capital program to collaborate with technology and materials science startups relevant to the printing inks and coatings value chain. Through this program, INX has made several strategic investments, including: - **Gooten**: A technology and fulfillment company specializing in on-demand manufacturing, enabling brands to utilize a smart supply chain for print-on-demand services. This investment aims to expand Gooten's manufacturing network globally and accelerate INX's digital printing strategy. - **AssetWatch**: A condition monitoring and predictive maintenance organization based in Columbus, Ohio. INX participated in AssetWatch's $40 million Series B round of financing, marking the sixth investment through its venture capital program. AssetWatch provides remote condition monitoring solutions for industrial rotating equipment, utilizing sensors and AI-backed, cloud-based software to detect and resolve equipment issues, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and equipment reliability at INX facilities. - **Oden Technologies**: A leading AI-powered analytics provider for manufacturing companies. INX participated in a $28.5 million Series B round of venture funding for Oden Technologies, aiming to improve product quality and consistency across batches while maximizing throughput. Oden's AI solutions deliver prescriptive analytics and automation, helping manufacturers optimize production for throughput, quality, profitability, and sustainability. These investments reflect INX's commitment to innovation and its strategy to integrate advanced technologies into its operations, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and product quality across its global manufacturing facilities. INX International Ink Co. continues to explore opportunities to collaborate with innovative companies, aiming to drive advancements in the printing and coatings industry through strategic partnerships and investments.
Investment Focus
- Technology and materials science startups relevant to the printing inks and coatings value chain
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does INX International Ink Co. invest in?
INX International Ink Co. invests in Technology, E-commerce, Logistics, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Sustainability, and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States. INX International Ink Co. is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does INX International Ink Co. invest at?
INX International Ink Co. backs companies at Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does INX International Ink Co. invest in?
INX International Ink Co. invests across United States, Europe and South America.
Who are the partners at INX International Ink Co.?
Team members listed for INX International Ink Co. include Rick Clendenning (President and CEO) and Randy LaCaze (VP / CTO Digital Integration Division).
What companies has INX International Ink Co. invested in?
INX International Ink Co.'s portfolio includes Oden Technologies, AssetWatch and Gooten.
How do I contact INX International Ink Co.?
INX International Ink Co.'s contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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