October 2008 Features

Features:

The Packaging Ink Market

Higher raw material costs and the weakening economy have impacted the packaging market, although there are also opportunities for growth.

By David Savastano

The Growing Market for Solar Cells

Printing is playing a key role in the development of low-cost flexible thin-film solar cells, and ink companies are creating novel new technologies for this fast-growing market.

By David Savastano

The Publication Ink Report

Publication ink manufacturers are trying to balance higher costs with the need for new products as they try to help their customers meet the demands of the changing marketplace.

By David Savastano

Central Ink's Richard Breen Receives NAPIM's Printing Ink Pioneer Award

By David Savastano

Proposed BASF – Ciba Merger May Foreshadow Further Consolidation

As companies struggle with higher raw materials costs, a struggling economy and increasing pressure on margins, more consolidation is likely throughout the supply chain.

By Sean MIlmo

Ink Inc.

Creative Materials Offers Top-Level Service, R&D Expertise

By David Savastano

Departments:

Market Watch

Editor's Desk

As Energy Costs Soar, the Solar Energy Market Offers Opportunities

By David Savastano