December 2009
The Year in Review
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.
By David Savastano
Waxes and Additives
Manufacturers of waxes and additives are coming off of a challenging year, but there are signs that an economic rebound is now underway.
By David Savastano
The Market for Metallics
The global recession and volatile prices for metals combined to make 2009 a challenging year for metallic ink and pigment suppliers.
By David Savastano
UV Inks Continue to Make Gains In the European Marketplace
A major impetus behind the expansion of UV into new printing sectors is the growing acceptance of its safety and contribution to environmental compliance.
By Sean Milmo
Ink Inc.
Flueron Inks Provides Qualitative Service and Quantitative Excellence
By David Savastano
Emphasis on Environment Leads AMGRAPH, IdeOn to Develop EB Curable Gravure Inks
By David Savastano
Flint Group's Mike Green Receives NAPIM's Printing Ink Pioneer Award
By David Savastano
November 2009
The UV/EB Report
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.
By David Savastano
The Publication Ink Market
The publication printing market has suffered through the recession, and ink manufacturers anticipate that further challenges are in store in 2010.
By David Savastano
EuPIA, Swiss Government Collaborate On Food Packaging Ink Guidelines
By Sean Milmo
Vehicles and Varnishes
Even as they face volatile raw material pricing and the impact of the global recession, vehicle and varnish manufacturers continue to introduce new technologies.
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Vorbeck Materials Makes Inroads in Graphene Technology
By David Savastano
NPIRI Conference Review
NPIRI’s annual technical conference focused on “Advancing Ink Technology in a Lean and Green Economy.”
By Kerry Pianoforte
October 2009
The Packaging Ink Market
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.
By David Savastano
The Chinese Ink Market
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.
By David Savastano
Digital Printing of Textiles Makes Gains in Europe
Digital printing processes, mainly based on inkjet systems, are making inroads into the textile printing sector
By Sean Milmo
The Specialty Inks Market
Collaboration between Plextronics, Novaled on developing new solutions for OLED marketplace is another example of potential for conductive inks.
By David Savastano
Color Resolutions’ Jim Distler Receives NAPIM’s Pioneer Award
Vice president of specialty inks at Color Resolutions International receives prestigious honor
By David Savastano
Ink Industry Showcases New Products at Print ‘09
By David Savastano
CHINACOAT 2009 Preview
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.
By Staff
Ink Inc.
OCP Inks Brings Emphasis on Quality to U.S. Market
By David Savastano
Club Corner
Golfers Tee Off at MNYPIA Golf Outing
By David Savastano
September 2009
The Buyers' Guide
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.
By Staff
The Raw Material Report
For ink manufacturers, continued volatility in crude oil prices and supply concerns remain serious challenges
By David Savastano
Ink Makers are Playing a Role in Narrow Web, Flexible Packaging Advances
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
By Sean Milmo
Ink Inc.
Quality, Service are American Inks & Technology's Backbone
By David Savastano
July 2009
The Top International Ink Companies
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.
International Companies to Watch
By Staff
The Inkjet Ink Report
Despite the economic downturn, digital technologies continue to enjoy growth as new applications emerge.
By David Savastano
Ink Manufacturers Look to Technology Improvements to Foster Growth
Improvements in print quality, bolstered by innovative inks, can provide a platform for a revival of paper graphics
By Sean Milmo
June 2009
Acquisition of Handschy Industries Strengthens Sun Chemical
By David Savastano
The Resin Report
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.
By David Savastano
The Latin American Ink Market
Printing ink manufacturers enjoyed growth in Latin America in 2008, as the region was able to better withstand the global recession.
By David Savastano
Interest in Security Inks Grows Due to Brand Protection, Bank Notes
Despite the recession, demand for security inks and systems is strong due to increased interest in brand protection and bank notes.
By Sean Milmo
CIRI Offers Research Capabilities to the Printing Ink Industry
To help fill the need for objective industry-wide research, Northampton Community College formed the Coatings & Ink Research Institute in 2007
By David Savastano
Colorcon's Michael Gettis Receives NAPIM's Printing Ink Pioneer Award
NAPIM's past president surprised by prestigious honor
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
For Paragon Inks, Relationships and Trust are Paramount
By David Savastano
May 2009
The Asian Ink Market
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.
By David Savastano
The RFID Report
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.
By David Savastano
Europe's Thin-Film PV Industry Anticipates Strong Growth
For the region's fledgling printed PV segment, 2009 could be the year in which its development and commercialization accelerates.
By Sean Milmo
The Gravure Report
Gravure's positions in publication and packaging printing offers a look at how the printing industry is faring.
By David Savastano
NAPIM Annual Convention Focuses on 'Sustainable Business Strategies'
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Printing Ink Partners Offers Today’s Technology, Yesterday’s Service
By David Savastano
April 2009
The North American Top 20 Report
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.
By Staff
The Flexo Ink Market
For ink manufacturers, flexo remained solid, thanks to the relative strength of the packaging industry.
By David Savastano
The Sheetfed Ink Report
While the commercial sheetfed side of the business was soft, the folding carton market remained fairly steady in the past year
By David Savastano
Ink Manufacturers, Suppliers Continue to Navigate REACH
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.
By Sean Milmo
UV/EB Raw Materials Market
The increased interest in the environmental and performance benefits of UV and EB is helping to drive growth during the economic downturn.
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
3M Commercial Graphics Division Offers Full Range of Solutions
By Kerry Pianoforte
MNYPIA Honors US Ink's Larry Lepore
VP of operations receives 2009 Man of the Year Award from club
By Kerry Pianoforte
March 2009
The Pigment Report
As the worldwide economic downturn continues to impact the printing ink industry, pigment manufacturers are preparing for numerous challenges in the coming year.
By David Savastano
The Additives Market
As the economic downturn continues, additive suppliers are prepared to provide ink manufacturers with products that will enhance their formulations.
By David Savastano
The European Ink Market
Although 2009 looks to be a difficult year for ink manufacturers, there are also new opportunities as well.
By Sean Milmo
UV/EB and Printed Electronics
The benefits of energy-curable technologies are leading to new opportunities in photovoltaics and printed electronics.
By David Savastano
uv.eb West 2009 Showcases New Opportunities for Energy Curing
By David Savastano
Inksolutions’ Dan DeLegge Receives NAPIM’s TAM Service Award
By David Savastano
Ink Inc.
Consistent High-Quality and Service are ISC America’s Strengths
By David Savastano
January 2009
The U.S. Ink Directory
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.
By Staff
Printed Electronics USA 2008 Showcases Potential of New Technology
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.
By David Savastano
The Milling Report
As a result of the economic downturn, milling and mixing manufacturers are further emphasizing the importance of service and new technologies.
By Kerry Pianoforte
NAPIM's Annual Convention Focuses on 'Sustainable Business Strategies in a Petro-Centric World'
By David Savastano
Development of Color Standards is Becoming a Priority in Europe
Companies and organizations, including brand owners, printing associations, universities and research institutes, are now involved in the creation of color standards.
By Sean Milmo
Ink Inc.
Graphic Utilities Excels in Designing High-Quality Inkjet Inks
By David Savastano
