Key Takeaways
• Leadership Transition at Inkcups: Bill Keating has been appointed CEO of Inkcups, effective May 19, 2025.
• Succession Plan: Keating succeeds Interim CEO Rick Hajec, who will remain on the Inkcups advisory board.
• Prior Positions: Keating brings over 25 years of manufacturing leadership experience to the role.
Inkcups, a print industry equipment provider for items including print machinery and inks, announced that it has appointed Bill Keating as its new CEO, effective May 19, 2025. Keating takes over for Rick Hajec, who served as interim CEO since April 2024 and remains on the Inkcups advisory board following the transition.
Keating has more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing across various industries, having held leadership roles at Roper Industries, OMEGA Engineering, Gooch & Housego and Oxford Instruments America.
“Inkcups has a distinguished track record of pioneering technology, expanding into new markets, and delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers,” Keating said in a press release. “I am honored to lead this exceptional organization at a time of significant opportunity, and I look forward to building on its strong foundation, driving innovation and accelerating global growth.”
The most recent innovation at Inkcups was the March release of its Nano Pin Curing technology for its Helix range of cylindrical direct-to-object UV printers. Previously, in 2022, Inkcups received a round of investment from private equity firm MPE Partners as part of a five-year plan to grow and expand into new markets and territories.
“This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for Inkcups,” said MPE Partner Matt Yohe, “as the company continues to enhance its innovative capabilities, expand its global footprint, and deliver industry-leading solutions to customers around the world.”
