December 2007
The Year in Review
For most ink manufacturers, 2007 was a good year, although there remains much uncertainty regarding raw material costs and consolidation among printers. Meanwhile, a number of new leaders took the helm during the year.
By David Savastano
Consolidation is Impacting the European Publication Printing Market
By Sean Milmo
Waxes, Solvents and Additives
Waxes, solvents and additives manufacturers enjoyed growth overall, as new technologies continue to emerge. However, higher raw material costs remain a major concern.
By David Savastano
The Metallic Market
By Kerry Pianoforte
Ink Inc.
Consistency, Service are Keys to Farbotech Color’s Success
By David Savastano
November 2007
The European Ink Directory
The European printing ink industry continues to be a vibrant mix of major international corporations and smaller, regional businesses. This year’s directory features addresses, contact information and major product listings for more than 230 companies and branches.
By Staff
The UV/EB Report
Driven by new technologies and applications, energy-curable inks and coatings continue to enjoy solid growth worldwide, with packaging and sheetfed being particularly strong areas.
By David Savastano
Environmental Issues are Impacting the Flexible Packaging Market
Flexible packaging has been one of the fastest growing printing sectors in Europe, but for ink producers, it is becoming one of the most challenging.
By Sean Milmo
Success for ICE 2007
FSCT’s ICE show in Toronto offered the paint and coatings industry unique opportunities, which attendees took full advantage of, and exhibitors were pleased with the level of activity.
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Megaink Develops Environmentally-Friendly BioMG Ink
By David Savastano
October 2007
The Packaging Ink Report
As the packaging market continues to expand globally, packaging ink manufacturers are enjoying growth, although higher raw material prices and consolidation remain concerns.
By David Savastano
The Publication Ink Report
Publication printers and ink manufacturers are facing a wide variety of challenges, including a changing marketplace, higher costs and customer consolidation.
By David Savastano
Instability of Raw Material Prices, Supply is a Major Concern for Ink Manufacturers
Although ink companies appear likely to be able to pass along higher prices to their customers, there remain serious concerns about supply and pricing.
By Sean Milmo
Nanotechnology and the Ink Industry
The ink industry has opportunities for nanoparticles, most notably for the growing field of printed electronics.
By David Savastano
Ink Manufacturers Showcase Green Products at Graph Expo 2007
By David Savastano
Sun Chemical's Tony Renzi Jr. Receives NAPIM's Pioneer Award
By David Savastano
The Future of Ink on Packaging
The Future of Ink on Packaging featured presentations on the latest developments in ink and printing techniques to achieve shelf impact and brand image
By Kerry Pianoforte
NPIRI Technical Conference Focuses on Inkmaker – Printer Relationship
The conference offered first-hand knowledge of the relationship between ink companies and printers.
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Interink Brings Excellent Support, Technology to Thailand Printers
By David Savastano
September 2007
The Buyers’ Guide
Ink World’s Annual Buyers’ Guide has everything you may need, from adhesion promoters to zinc oxide and attritors to viscometers, as well as key information on suppliers, distributors and trade associations.
By Staff
The Raw Material Report
In recent years, stable pigment prices have helped ink manufacturers weather surging crude oil prices. The elimination of the VAT refunds on pigments in China is changing all of that.
By David Savastano
Positioning Sun Chemical for the Future
Dr. David Hill, Sun Chemical’s president and CEO, talks about the present state of the printing and ink industries as well as Sun Chemical, and what lies ahead.
By David Savastano
Ink and Pigment Manufacturers Weigh Their Options as REACH Nears
It is becoming evident that for certain ink makers and raw materials suppliers, the task may be more difficult and expensive than expected. There is even a danger that costs will be so high that certain ink materials may have to be taken off the market.
By Sean Milmo
Ink Inc.
Tokyo Printing Ink U.S.A. Makes Gains in North American Market
By David Savastano
August 2007
The Top International Ink Companies
In light of the major changes in the printing ink industry in recent years, 2006 was a time of relative stability as ink manufacturers continued to increase their efforts into growing markets and regions.
By Staff
High-Performance Pigments
As the market size grows and customers continue to demand more sophisticated technologies, the future for HPPs remains bright.
By Kerry Pianoforte
The Challenge of Emulsification
For offset printers, emulsification, or ink/water balance, is a major challenge, and ink manufacturers are offering guidance to help customers run their presses as smoothly as possible.
By David Savastano
Improvements in Toner Technologies are Leading to New Opportunities
By Sean Milmo
Ink Inc.
G7 Productivity Systems Applies MICR Bank Compliance to the Desktop
By David Savastano
Online Exclusive: Ink Industry Mourns Larry Nylund
By David Savastano
July 2007
The Inkjet Ink Report
The inkjet ink market continues to enjoy excellent growth, and is poised to make additional gains as digital printing makes further inroads in areas ranging from sheetfed to packaging.
By David Savastano
Solid Growth Continues in Latin America
Growth in the estimated $750 million Latin American ink market continues to be strong in 2007.
By Charles Thurston
Print Suppliers Group Continues to Make Inroads
The ability to combine purchasing power, share technical knowledge and compete for and service national accounts gives Print Suppliers Group the opportunity to make gains in the marketplace.
By David Savastano
Press Colors' William Curtin Receives NAPIM's Printing Ink Pioneer Award
By David Savastano
Food Packaging Comes Under Increased Scrutiny in Europe
Printers, ink manufacturers and other suppliers are preparing for regulations regarding food packaging.
By Sean Milmo
ECS 2007 Review
The European Coatings Show remains the paint and coatings industry’s top event. This year, the show drew 22,791 attendees to Nürnberg, while 748 attendees took part in the Nürnberg Congress.
By Tim Wright
Ink Inc.
NovaCentrix Offers Valuable Nanotechnology Solutions
By David Savastano
Colleagues Mourn Gordon MacQuaker
By David Savastano
June 2007
The Resin Report
Providing strong product development and expertise is helping resin manufacturers make gains in the marketplace.
By David Savastano
European Pigment Report
Chinese pigment producers, gains in pigment dispersants and REACH are among the key issues facing European pigment manufacturers.
By Sean Milmo
The Global Reach of REACH
By David Savastano
CPMA Examines “The Value of Color’
CPMA’s 2007 International Conference focused on the importance of color in the ink, coatings and cosmetics industries.
By David Savastano
Cal Sutphin Named MNYPIA's Man of the Year
By Kerry Pianoforte
Ink Inc.
Dedication to Scientific Principles Drives IdeOn LLC’s Success
By David Savastano
May 2007
The Asian Ink Market
Driven by economic growth in China, India and other key countries, the Asia-Pacific region continues to grow at a fast pace, and is poised to become the largest region in terms of printing ink.
By David Savastano
RFID and Printed Electronics
Although the RFID and printed electronics markets are growing, they have yet to meet the high expectations. However, experts believe the market will take off in the near future.
By David Savastano
Printed Electronics Market Continues to Show Growth
While some projects are moving toward commercialization, overall progress remains slow in some key segments.
By Sean Milmo
INX’s Rick Clendenning Receives NAPIM’s Ault Award
INX International’s president and CEO receives ink industry’s highest honor in recognition of 36 years of distinguished leadership.
By David Savastano
The Gravure Report
New technological innovations on the press are allowing gravure to be economically competitive on shorter runs.
By Kerry Pianoforte
NAPIM Convention Analyzes Digital, Conventional Technologies
The growth of digital technologies was the focus of this year’s convention.
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Westar Systems Prides Itself on Knowing Its Customers
By David Savastano
April 2007
The North American Top 20
North American ink manufacturers generally reported improved results in 2006, as key printing markets enjoyed growth and raw material prices showed signs of stabilizing.
2007 Companies to Watch
Editor’s Note: There are a growing number of companies in the printing ink industry that deserve attention. Here, in alphabetical order, are a few of the companies that deserve notice:
By Staff
Ink Companies are Being Called Upon To Help Drive Toward Carbon Labeling
The European printing industry and its suppliers are having to become much more active on the issue of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions due to public awareness about global warming.
By Sean Milmo
UV/EB Raw Materials
Issues such as rising energy costs and environmental regulations are driving the market for UV/EB technologies.
By Kerry Pianoforte
Ink Inc.
ECM, LLC is on Cutting-Edge of Conductive Ink Technology
By David Savastano
March 2007
The Pigment Report
Although 2006 was a year of improvement, pigment manufacturers are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including raw material pricing and supply issues and overcapacity.
By David Savastano
The European Ink Market
Sales of printing inks rose throughout Europe in 2006, but raw materials, REACH and the overall outlook for print media remain serious concerns.
By Sean Milmo
The Flexo Ink Market
Despite rising raw material costs, the flexo ink market had another strong year in 2006, driven in part by the introduction of new performance-based products in the flexible packaging market.
By Kerry Pianoforte
Sustainable Packaging and Ink
By Michael Impastato
Value – What Does it Really Mean
By Daryl Collins
Sun Chemical's Brian Chwierut Receives NAPIM's Technical Achievement Award
By David Savastano
Dr. Constantinos Nicolaou Receives NAPIM's Technical Associate Member Service Award
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Passion for Ink Industry is Key to Fluid Sciences’ Success
By David Savastano
February 2007
Vehicles and Varnishes
Vehicles and varnishes play a critical role in ink, and terms such as “guts” and “heart of the ink” speak to their importance. Ink makers rely on their suppliers to help provide the critical characteristics that printers seek.
By David Savastano
The Milling Report
Milling and mixing equipment manufacturers have reported that increasing interest in UV, digital and nanotechnology is creating new opportunities.
By Kerry Pianoforte
Ink Manufacturers are Finding Opportunities in the Textile Market
Digital technologies and new environmental standards are providing ink companies with new possibilities in the textile segment.
By Sean Milmo
Flint Group’s Andrew Matthew is Honored by the Industry
Flint Group’s Andrew Matthews receives NAPIM’s Printing Ink Pioneer, Technical Achievement Awards.
By David Savastano
Digital Technologies Will Be Focus of NAPIM Convention in Bermuda
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Custom Printing Inks’ Name Suits Company Just Fine
By David Savastano
January 2007
The Sheetfed Ink Report
Sheetfed ink manufacturers had a solid year in 2006, and see opportunities for growth in 2007.
By David Savastano
Ink Manufacturers Prepare Themselves as REACH Legislation is Approved
With REACH scheduled to go into effect in June 2007, the ink industry and its suppliers have to determine how to cope with the new regulations.
By Sean Milmo
The UV Inkjet Ink Report
By Kerry Pianoforte
Toyo Ink Celebrates 100 Years, Looks Ahead to the Future
As Toyo Ink commemorates its 100th anniversary, the company continues to build on its core business and branch out into a wide range of related fields.
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Quality, Service are Signal Printing Ink’s Strengths
By David Savastano
