Tokyo, Japan – August 3, 2022 – Saki Corporation, an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment, is delighted to announce two new Sales & Business Development leadership promotions. From August 1st, Mr. Eddie Ichiyama, former Senior General Manager Asia, is heading up all overseas sales operations as Chief Sales Manager for Overseas. Mr. Ken Katsumi, former Senior Sales Manager Japan, has taken over the role of Chief Sales Manager. Effective August 1st, a new Overseas Sales Headquarters was incorporated into the worldwide sales structure. The sales organization is now composed of two divisions: the Overseas Sales Headquarter, which looks after all overseas markets outside of Japan, and the Sales Headquarter, which is largely responsible for customer relations in Japan and the sales promotion functions of the head office.

Saki is now strengthening its global sales operations with the promotion of Mr. Eddie Ichiyama and Mr. Ken Katsumi. In their new roles as Chief Sales Managers, they will play a key role in driving forward the unique inspection capability of Saki’s advanced range of high-quality automated inspection systems for 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI), 2D/3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and Automated X-ray Inspection (AXI) to customers worldwide - all supported by a reliable and efficient global delivery, technical support and service promise.

Norihiro Koike, President and CEO of Saki Corporation said: "Eddie has established a business foundation in China as the head of our subsidiary in Shanghai, China, followed by his outstanding contribution to business expansion in the European region as General Manager at Saki Europe. He then shifted his focus to Asia to expand a pan-Asian sales infrastructure within a larger framework. Ken has steadily built up a record of sales results in Japan, including Tier 1 customers in the automotive industry. The promotion of Eddie and Ken to Chief Sales Managers for their respective areas further reflects our commitment to continuously strengthen our skilled team to help meet the growing global demand for Saki products & solutions."

For further information about Saki, visit www.sakicorp.com/en/.

Indium Corporation is pleased to announce that its Director of Global Supply Chain and International Trade Compliance, Donna Vareha-Walsh, has been elected to the American Tin Trade Association Board of Directors.

The American Tin Trade Association (ATTA) was formed in 1928 and, since that time, has grown into a well-respected institution. Meeting twice a year, ATTA's primary purpose is to "…promote the best interests of those persons engaged in the production, distribution, transportation, consumption, purchase, and sale of pig tin." The association also serves as an active forum through which pertinent issues of the tin trade are discussed.

“I am honored to join the ATTA Board of Directors,” said Vareha-Walsh. “I am looking forward to bringing my experience as Chairwoman of the Minor Metals Trade Association to benefit and support the growth of the ATTA.”

In her role at Indium Corporation, Vareha-Walsh oversees the company’s global supply chain and trade compliance functions which includes all inventory, quality, sourcing, logistics and supply chain strategies. She leads a global team to ensure Indium Corporation’s global business has a secure supply chain with quality partner suppliers.

Vareha-Walsh has more than 20 years of metals market experience from numerous roles and responsibilities, including Director of Global Procurement for a global premium alloy company and Director of Metallurgical Operations and Procurement for a global tungsten-based business. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Duquesne University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a certified public accountant (CPA) and holds certificates in leadership development and manufacturing excellence. She also serves as chair of the board of directors for the MMTA, a global minor metals trade association.

About Indium Corporation

Indium Corporation® is a premier materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil®. Founded in 1934, the company has global technical support and factories located in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

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