July/August 2010 Features

Online Exclusives:

SICPA Expands Tobacco Tax Stamp Expertise with Acquisition of Meyercord

By David Savastano

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

By Wilco de Groot

2010 Machinery & Equipment Review

By Staff

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

By David Savastano

Features:

The Top International Ink Companies

By Staff

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

Departments:

Editor's Desk

More Evidence of Improvement, But There are Warning Signs Ahead

By By David Savastano, Editor

Market Watch

May 2010 U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Up 3.6 Percent Versus 2009; April Shipments Revised Up