Article Archives - Ink World

November 2010

The Year in Review

Having weathered the economic storm of the past few years, ink manufacturers are, for the most part, cautiously optimistic about 2011, although raw materials remain a serious concern.

By David Savastano, Editor

UV LED Curing Technologies are Poised for Growth

By David Savastano

The Publication Ink Market

As is the case with their customers, the publication ink market is facing many challenges, from raw materials to a declining market.

By David Savastano, Editor

Waxes and Additives

Raw material pricing and supply remain major concerns for waxes and additives manufacturers, but the improvement in the economy has brought some good news.

By David Savastano, Editor

NPIRI Technical Conference Looks At ‘Change and Innovation’

Panel discussion on raw material costs and supply, new technology talks among the highlights of the 2010 NPIRI Technical Conference

By David Savastano, Editor

An Innovative ‘Easy to Matt’ 100% Solids UV Curable Resin

By Emilio Martin and Danny Visser, DSM NeoResins

Online Exclusive: A Look at the Ink Industry: Ink World’s Interview with John Copeland

By David Savastano

Online Exclusive: Flint Group’s Michael Impastato Discusses the Gravure Packaging Market

By Kerry Pianoforte

Online Exclusive: M&A Activity Continues to Rise among Ink Manufacturers, Suppliers

By David Savastano

September 2010

The Buyers' Guide

By Staff

The Raw Material Report

By David Savastano, Editor

The Packaging Ink Market

The packaging ink segment showed growth in 2010, and ink manufacturers anticipate more good news ahead

By David Savastano, Editor

Nanotechnology Offers New Opportunities for the Ink Industry

By Sean Milmo

LCR Hallcrest Adapts Thermochromic Expertise to Printed Battery Testers

By David Savastano

Market Watch

TZMI Releases Global Tio2 Pigment Study

Online Exclusive: Arez International Takes On Resin Market’s Challenges by Developing New Technology, Adding Two New Facilities

By David Savastano

Experts' Opinion: Food Packaging and Ink

By Dr. Don Duncan

Online Exclusive: Micro Powders, Inc. New Web Site Combines Functionality, Ease of Use

New site features Product Selector menu and Sample Cart

By David Savastano

July 2010

The Top International Ink Companies

By Staff

Online Exclusive: SICPA Expands Tobacco Tax Stamp Expertise with Acquisition of Meyercord

By David Savastano

The Chinese Ink Market

Having recovered more quickly than other nations from the global recession, the Chinese ink market is enjoying growth, particularly in the packaging gravure and sheetfed offset markets.

By David Savastano, Editor

The Inkjet Ink Report

In spite of the recession, inkjet ink companies continued to increase sales, although that growth was not as large as in previous years.

By David Savastano, Editor

Digital Technologies are Front And Center at IPEX

By Sean Milmo, European Editor

Vehicles and Varnishes

The recession and raw material volatility has impacted manufacturers of vehicles and varnishes, but there are signs that the market is improving.

By David Savastano, Editor

The Market for Metallics

The market for metallics is off to a strong start for the first half of 2010, and companies are cautiously optimistic that the upward trend will continue.

By Kerry Pianoforte, Associate Editor

Bowers Ink Company Changes Along with Its Customers

Online Exclusive: Ink Setting – Set-off or Striking-in Tests with the IGT Testers

By Wilco de Groot

Online Exclusive: 2010 Machinery & Equipment Review

By Staff

Online Exclusive: Kustom Group Acquires Principal Assets of Var-Chem Products from Sun Chemical

By David Savastano

May 2010

The Resin Report

Even though printing has not recovered to pre-recession levels, there have been signs of economic improvement, and resin companies are seeing a rise in demand.

By David Savastano, Editor

The Asian Ink Market

For ink manufacturers, the Asia-Pacific region brought the most opportunities for growth during the past year, as the area recovered more quickly from the recession.

By David Savastano, Editor

The Additives Market

Additives manufacturers report that they are seeing a turnaround in the economy, and are cautiously optimistic about the future.

By David Savastano, Editor

European Pigment Producers Focus Efforts on High-Performance Pigments

By By Sean Milmo, European Editor

UV/EB Raw Materials Market

By By David Savastano, Editor

End-Users Highlight Potential Of Printed Electronics at PE Europe 2010

There are clear signs that both the technical innovations and commercial possibilities that are the keys to PE’s future are continuing to move forward

By David Savastano, Editor

NAPIM 2010 Convention Review

Ink, Inc.

UV/EB Market is Ideal for Benchmark Coating Solutions

By David Savastano, Editor

Online Exclusive: Rising Ink Prices Driven by Higher Raw Material Costs, Shortages

By David Savastano

Online Exclusive: Trade Shows, Conferences Show Signs of Improvement

By David Savastano

Experts' Opinion: NOISE!

By Ed Dedman

Online Exclusive: The Latin American Ink Market

By David Savastano

Experts' Opinion: Printing Today, EB Curing Tomorrow…

By Dr. Mikhail Laksin

March 2010

The North American Top 20 Report

The Recession Takes a Toll on the Ink Industry

By David Savastano, Editor

The Pigment Report

By David Savastano, Editor

The European Ink Report

By Sean Milmo, European Editor

Conductive Ink Manufacturers See Opportunities Ahead for PE and RFID

By David Savastano, Editor

Sun Chemical Performance Pigments' Maurice Carruthers Receives TAM Award

By David Savastano, Editor

Ink, Inc.

Security Products are Foremost at JMD Manufacturing

By David Savastano, Editor

Online Exclusive: Major Challenges Ahead for Pigment Manufacturers

By David Savastano

Online Exclusive: 2010 Printing Ink Handbook Now Available

Toyo Ink to Acquire Fluid Ink Technology’s Assets

By David Savastano

Online Exclusive: The Flexo Ink Market

By David Savastano

January 2010

The U.S. Ink Directory

From 3M to Zeres, Ink World’s annual U.S. Ink Directory offers comprehensive information on more than 200 U.S. ink manufacturers, from addresses and product listings to key contacts.

By Staff