Fort Mill, SC – February 12, 2025 – Wikoff Color, a leading provider of innovative colorants, coatings, and specialty inks, is excited to announce the appointment of Sachin Nayar as Vice President of Research & Development, effective December 2, 2024. Sachin will be based at the company’s Corporate Office, overseeing all aspects of R&D.
With more than 15 years of experience in the coatings, inkjet, and specialty chemicals industries, Sachin brings an extensive background in driving innovation and advancing product development. He began his career as an inkjet ink formulator with the Eastman Kodak Company, before progressing to global leadership roles at AkzoNobel and PPG Industries. Most recently, he served as Ink Innovation Director at BIC Corporation in France, where he led teams in the development of bio-sourced stationery inks. Throughout his career, Sachin has demonstrated a keen ability to align innovative formulation development with regulatory compliance, sustainability, and commercialization viability.
“Sachin’s wealth of experience and strategic approach to R&D will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to develop market-driven products that anticipate and exceed customer needs,” said Mark Lewis, President & CEO of Wikoff Color. “We are confident that his leadership will drive innovation and foster collaboration within our R&D teams, ensuring long-term growth and operational success.”
As part of Wikoff Color’s ongoing commitment to innovation, Sachin will be responsible for leading the company’s R&D teams at both the Milwaukee and Alpharetta plants, in addition to our Fort Mill team. This change is part of the company’s broader initiative to enhance teamwork across R&D functions and further align efforts to meet evolving customer demands.
“Sachin thrives in environments that encourage collaboration and creativity,” Lewis continued. “His expertise will help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in the R&D space while maintaining a strong focus on both technical excellence and strategic growth.”
About Wikoff Color Corporation
Wikoff Color is a global leader in the production of innovative colorants, coatings, and specialty inks for the printing, packaging, and industrial industries. With a commitment to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and market-driven innovation, Wikoff Color strives to provide high-quality, performance-driven solutions to meet the needs of its customers.
