Experienced duo join threadlocking and sealing specialist
Posted on Feb 11, 2025Threadlocking and sealing specialist Inlex Locking has welcomed two new experts into its team as the Wolverhampton business continues to grow.
Chris Hines has joined the business as Quality Manager, while Simon Elwell has been given the position of Sales and New Business Manager.
Chris has joined having being transferred to Inlex from another business within the Anochrome Group, where he held the position of Quality Manager.
The 55-year-old from Wolverhampton had previously worked in a similar role in the make to print industry before securing a position within the Anochrome Group two years ago.
He said: “Being part of the Anochrome Group has been very interesting. There is lots of variety and areas to get involved in.
“This move within the Group represents a new and exciting challenge for me. I have already begun reviewing all the systems within Inlex involving products, suppliers and customer service and working with the team to achieve best practice.”
Simon, meanwhile, has joined Inlex from The Electrolytic Plating Company Limited (EPC) after the Walsall business fell into administration following more than 120 years of trading.
Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP), part of The Anochrome Group, was able to salvage sections of EPC, saving 12 jobs in the process.
Simon, also 55-years-old, started in the coatings industry with Prelok Ltd in 1987. Prelok was acquired by Inlex in 2014.
Simon said: “I started in the lab on coatings and moved up to production manager before switching to patching in 1997.
“The industry has progressed over the last 38 years in terms of new technology and automation and I enjoy continually learning and progressing.
“It’s fantastic to be part of the Inlex team. There is more support here than I have had previously working with experienced staff who all strive to help us deliver the best services for our customers.”
As well as supporting existing customers and seeking new ones, Simon is involved in planning jobs for production to ensure a streamlined service.
Kev Walton, Group Thread locking, Sealing & Purchasing Director at Inlex, said: “We are delighted to strengthen our team with the addition of Chris and Simon, who each have decades of experience in their areas of expertise.
“Inlex continues to excel and grow and Chris and Simon can help us to offer industry-leading customer service.”
Inlex provides a comprehensive range of threadlocking and sealant products for today’s high-tech fastening applications, serving a variety of sectors including automotive, off-highway and construction.