May/June 2011 Features

Online Exclusives:

Apollo Colors’ Matt McClure Receives NAPIM’s Pioneer Award

By David Savastano, Editor

Latin America’s Ink Industry Enjoys Growth in 2011

By David Savastano

Emphasis on R&D, Service are Keys to Kustom Group’s Success

By David Savastano, Editor

2011 NPIRI Summer Course at Fox Valley Technical College

The National Printing Ink Research Institute (NPIRI) is holding its 2011 Summer Course

By By Kerry Pianoforte

Features:

The Asia-Pacific Ink Report

Economic expansion continues to drive growth in the printing and ink industries.

By David Savastano, Editor

The Resin Report

Major concerns over pricing and availability of key raw materials continue to impact resin manufacturers.

By David Savastano, Editor

The Additives Market

Additives encompass a wide range of products, and most manufacturers have seen a recovery in the market, although raw materials are a serious concern.

By David Savastano, Editor

The Flexo Ink Market

Flexo continues to be a dominant process in packaging, and flexo ink manufacturers enjoyed growth during the past year.

By Kerry Pianoforte, Associate Editor

NAPIM Convention Review

By David Savastano, Editor

Brad Bergey Takes the Reins As NAPIM’s Executive Director

By David Savastano, Editor

James Coleman Reflects on NAPIM’s Role as He Heads Into Retirement

By David Savastano, Editor

George Fuchs Named MNYPIA Man of the Year

By Kerry Pianoforte, Associate Editor

Departments:

European Report

Shortages of Pigments Impacting European Ink Companies

By Sean Milmo, European Editor

Standard Register’s Expertise in Specialty Inks and Coatings Provides Benefits to Customers

By David Savastano, Editor

Editor's Desk

Suppliers See Better Times Ahead, If Raw Materials Stabilize

By David Savastano, Editor

Market Watch

More Price Increase Throughout the Ink, Pigment Industries