For ink companies, 2009 was a balancing act, as manufacturers dealt with the global recession, volatile raw material prices and a drop in demand. Still, ink industry leaders see some signs of improvement heading into 2010.

Manufacturers of waxes and additives are coming off of a challenging year, but there are signs that an economic rebound is now underway.

The global recession and volatile prices for metals combined to make 2009 a challenging year for metallic ink and pigment suppliers.

A major impetus behind the expansion of UV into new printing sectors is the growing acceptance of its safety and contribution to environmental compliance.

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While the global recession took its toll on some markets for UV and EB, energy curable technologies made gains in other segments, and UV and EB ink companies should benefit from the increasing emphasis on the environment.

The publication printing market has suffered through the recession, and ink manufacturers anticipate that further challenges are in store in 2010.

Even as they face volatile raw material pricing and the impact of the global recession, vehicle and varnish manufacturers continue to introduce new technologies.

Vorbeck Materials Makes Inroads in Graphene Technology

NPIRI’s annual technical conference focused on “Advancing Ink Technology in a Lean and Green Economy.”

The global recession and volatile raw material prices are having a major impact on packaging ink manufacturers, but leading packaging ink companies are seeing some reasons for optimism for the coming year.

Although the printing and ink markets in China felt the impact of the global recession on exports, there are signs that the economic recovery has begun.

Digital printing processes, mainly based on inkjet systems, are making inroads into the textile printing sector

Collaboration between Plextronics, Novaled on developing new solutions for OLED marketplace is another example of potential for conductive inks.

Vice president of specialty inks at Color Resolutions International receives prestigious honor

From Nov. 18-20, Shanghai will host CHINACOAT 2009, which has become the main attraction for companies looking to capitalize on China’s growing market for coatings.

OCP Inks Brings Emphasis on Quality to U.S. Market

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Ink World's Annual Buyers' Guide has everything you may need, ranging from adhesion promoters to zinc oxide and attritors to waste management, as well as comprehensive information on suppliers, distributors and trade associations.

For ink manufacturers, continued volatility in crude oil prices and supply concerns remain serious challenges

Innovation is taking place in the narrow web and adjacent areas of flexible packaging, which is giving ink suppliers opportunity for providing additional assistance to printers

Quality, Service are American Inks & Technology's Backbone

The top international ink manufacturers faced major challenges during the last year, as raw material prices rose while the global recession impacted demand for printing.

Despite the economic downturn, digital technologies continue to enjoy growth as new applications emerge.

Improvements in print quality, bolstered by innovative inks, can provide a platform for a revival of paper graphics

Even as they are buffeted by the global recession and higher raw material costs, resin manufacturers continue to develop innovative products for the ink industry.

Printing ink manufacturers enjoyed growth in Latin America in 2008, as the region was able to better withstand the global recession.

Despite the recession, demand for security inks and systems is strong due to increased interest in brand protection and bank notes.

To help fill the need for objective industry-wide research, Northampton Community College formed the Coatings & Ink Research Institute in 2007

NAPIM's past president surprised by prestigious honor

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Despite the impact of higher raw material prices, declining exports and the global recession, the Asia-Pacific ink market still enjoyed growth during the past year.

While the market for RFID and conductive inks has not grown as quickly as originally anticipated, the outlook for printed electronics is excellent as new applications and opportunities emerge.

For the region's fledgling printed PV segment, 2009 could be the year in which its development and commercialization accelerates.

Gravure's positions in publication and packaging printing offers a look at how the printing industry is faring.

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Leading ink manufacturers had a challenging year, as higher raw material prices dominated the first half of 2008, and the global recession heavily impacted sales at the end of the year.

For ink manufacturers, flexo remained solid, thanks to the relative strength of the packaging industry.

While the commercial sheetfed side of the business was soft, the folding carton market remained fairly steady in the past year

European authorities received 2.6 million pre-registrations for chemicals, a sign that the complexities of REACH will likely need to be sorted out in the future.

The increased interest in the environmental and performance benefits of UV and EB is helping to drive growth during the economic downturn.

3M Commercial Graphics Division Offers Full Range of Solutions

VP of operations receives 2009 Man of the Year Award from club

As the worldwide economic downturn continues to impact the printing ink industry, pigment manufacturers are preparing for numerous challenges in the coming year.

As the economic downturn continues, additive suppliers are prepared to provide ink manufacturers with products that will enhance their formulations.

Although 2009 looks to be a difficult year for ink manufacturers, there are also new opportunities as well.

The benefits of energy-curable technologies are leading to new opportunities in photovoltaics and printed electronics.

Consistent High-Quality and Service are ISC America’s Strengths

From 4ever Inks to Zeres, the U.S. Ink Directory offers a comprehensive list of addresses, contact information, products and key leaders for more than 210 U.S. printing ink manufacturers.

Opportunities for printed electronics continue to emerge, with companies ranging from BASF, DuPont, Nokia and Evonik to innovative manufacturers such as Soligie, Konarka, Kovio and Plextronics offering looks at what the future may hold.

As a result of the economic downturn, milling and mixing manufacturers are further emphasizing the importance of service and new technologies.

Companies and organizations, including brand owners, printing associations, universities and research institutes, are now involved in the creation of color standards.

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