INX International acquires New Zealand and Australia distributor’s companies

Servicom New Zealand and Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia acquired by INX International

May 5, 2025

Founded in 1994 by Paul Hidajat and based in Sydney, is the exclusive distributor of INX products in Australia

INX International Ink – part of Sakata INX, which has a presence in India – has successfully completed the acquisition of Servicom New Zealand, effective 1 May 2025. INX has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia. That transaction is expected to close by the end of May, subject to customary closing conditions, INX International Ink announced.

Servicom New Zealand, established in 2004 and led by founder Stephen Southon, has built a strong reputation as an innovative provider and the sole distributor of INX products in New Zealand. The company supplies high-performance inks for sheetfed offset, UV, heatset, and two-piece and three-piece metal decorating, along with a comprehensive range of aqueous, UV, and metal decorating coatings.

Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia, founded in 1994 by Paul Hidajat and based in Sydney, is the exclusive distributor of INX products in Australia. Galaxy provides premium packaging inks, advanced inkjet solutions for digital printing, and a full suite of inks and coatings services, including color matching, supply chain management systems, and technical troubleshooting.

“These acquisitions represent a significant milestone in our strategy to enhance INX’s market presence and capabilities in Australia and New Zealand,” said Blair Welch, INX managing director for Australia and New Zealand. Welch, a 33-year veteran of the printing industry who joined INX last July, added, “With Servicom now fully integrated and Galaxy soon to follow, INX is positioned to streamline operations, enhance customer support, and accelerate growth throughout the region.”

INX International Ink is the third largest producer of inks in North America, with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America and is part of Sakata INX worldwide operations. It offers a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. As a global manufacturer of inkjet inks, it provides a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies and integrated services.

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