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November/December 2016
The 2016 Year in Review
After years of relative quiet on the merger and acquisition front, consolidation is now impacting the printing ink world.
11.23.16
2016 UV/EB Report
Energy curing technologies continue to grow in popularity in flexo, sheetfed and digital printing as well as coatings.
11.21.16
Consolidation Begins in the Publication Ink Market
Sun Chemical, Flint Group and Siegwerk trade pieces in Europe, strengthening leadership in key markets.
11.21.16
The 2016 Waxes and Additives Market
Suppliers are seeing growth in the packaging market, although regulations are an increasing challenge.
11.21.16
Signs of Cooperation on REACH
EU officials say they will work with chemical suppliers on REACH.
11.21.16
Challenges of Importing Ink Raw Materials for African Market
The majority of raw materials is imported into Africa, and supply logistics and local currency rates play a significant role
11.21.16
Regulatory Issues, New Technologies are Focus of 2016 NPIRI Technical Conference
Attendees learn about latest regulatory rules for inks and food packaging, as well as growth areas such as digital inks.
11.21.16
2016 NPIRI Award Recipients
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11.21.16
Diamond Packaging’s Grandfather Clock Calendar Is a Timeless Example of Printing
Award-winning calendar shows gamut of techniques, from embossing and cold foiling to UV and die cutting.
11.21.16
The 2016 Latin American Ink Market
Ink manufacturers are expanding their presence throughout the region.
11.21.16
Editorial
Consolidations On the Rise In the Printing Ink Industry
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11.21.16
Ink Inc
Roland DGA Receives Two Top Awards for Ink at SGIA 2016
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11.23.16
Expert's Opinion
Latest Trends in the Conductive Inks Business
Suppliers are now focusing on many emerging and nascent applications, includng 3D and in-mold printing.
10.19.16
Suppliers Corner
BASF Introduces Newest Pigment Innovations at K fair
Launches Paliotol Yellow K 1750 for sensitive applications such as food contact materials and toys.
10.13.16
Suppliers Corner
TEGO AddBond is FDA-Approved for Food Contact
Liquid adhesion resins lower the VOC content of coatings.
09.26.16
Suppliers Corner
Charles Ross & Son Co. Announces In-stock Dual-Shaft Mixers
Models CDA-50, CDA-100 and CDA-200 are equipped with two independently-driven, variable-speed agitators.
07.21.16
Suppliers Corner
Phoseon Technology Introduces FireEdge FE400 LED Curing Systems With Advanced Features
"The new FireEdge FE400 products offer advanced features and greater flexibility," said Product Marketing Manager Joe Becker.
10.10.16
Personnel
John Sweeterman Named New GM at INX Digital
Previously worked as a senior account executive at Chromatic Technologies, Inc.
10.05.16
Personnel
Pulse Roll Label Products Expands Senior Sales Team in Asia
Appointed Anthony Tan as sales director, Asia.
09.23.16
Personnel
Monarch Color Names Aaron Blank VP of Sales and Marketing
He previously worked with the industry leaders such as Alpha Ink Jet, Sensient, Domino Printing Sciences, and Ricoh.
09.20.16
Personnel
Acme-Hardesty Appoints New President
Jeff Kenton has been named President, effective November 1.
11.01.16
Personnel
Josie Rezende, Francesco Califano Join Spectra Colors
Rezende previously worked at L’Oreal, while Califano previously worked at Sun Chemical.
09.15.16
Fresh Ink
Flint Group Announces Acquisition of Printec Industries, Inc. in North America
Printec manufactures and sells water-based inks for flexo and gravure applications to a group of printers in North America.
10.03.16
Fresh Ink
Sun Chemical, DIC Corporation Acquire Gwent Electronic Materials Ltd.
Gwent is a leading manufacturer of conductive inks, pastes and powders for the printed electronic market.
10.25.16
Fresh Ink
Siegwerk Appoints AtéCé as Exclusive Distributor for its UV Ink Portfolio in The Netherlands
Will distribute Siegwerk’s UV and LED UV inks, and new K-Supply inks certified for Komori’s H-UV system.
10.07.16
Fresh Ink
Avery Dennison Acquires Ink Mill Corporation
Combines Ink Mill’s digital ink technology with Avery Dennison’s portfolio.
09.15.16
Fresh Ink
EuPIA Exclusion List Evolves into a New Exclusion Policy
Protects workers, end users by excluding the most hazardous raw materials from ink formulations.
09.15.16
Fresh Ink
Siegwerk Expands Local Presence in China
Opened INKube, its new Packaging Ink Solution Center, in Shanghai.
10.21.16
Fresh Ink
EFI Cretaprint Ecosystem Shows Digital Advantages in Tile Decoration at Tecnargilla, Cersaie
Highlighted latest EFI Cretaprint printers, Genuine EFI Cretacolor Inks, EFI Fiery DFE technology.
10.18.16
Fresh Ink
Wikoff Color Debuts New Website
New site features a more user-friendly interface and improved functionality. www.wikoff.com
10.07.16
Fresh Ink
EFI Reports Record Third Quarter Revenue of $246M, Up 7%
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the company reported revenue of $725.4 million, up 16%.
10.25.16
Fresh Ink
Sensient Technologies Reports Results for the Quarter Ended Sept. 30, 2016
Revenue was $349.7 million in 3Q 2016, an increase of 1.5%, with operating income of $51.2 million.
10.24.16
Fresh Ink
Siegwerk Again Honored with SOS Children’s Village Cup
Recognized for its longstanding commitment to children all around the world.
10.17.16
Industry News
Air Products Completes Spin-Off of Versum Materials
Versum begins ‘regular way’ trading on the NYSE under the symbol VSM.
10.03.16
Industry News
H.I.G. Capital to Invest in Dominion Colour Corporation
Dr. Mark Vincent will stay on and become the new CEO of the business.
10.04.16
Industry News
American Securities to Acquire Chromaflo Technologies
Chromaflo is a leading producer of proprietary, high-performance colorants and chemical dispersions.
10.06.16
Industry News
Ferro Acquires Two Businesses
Enters into agreement to acquire Cappelle Pigments NV, acquired certain assets of Delta Performance Products.
10.25.16
Industry News
EM Sullivan Named East Coast Representative for Shamrock
Will cover sales and service of PTFE micropowders, texturing agents and specialty wax powders on east coast of the US.
11.14.16
Industry News
Chemtura to be Acquired by LANXESS for Approximately $2.5 Billion
Chemtura Corporation had 2015 sales of $1.7 billion.
09.26.16
Industry News
Nitro Quimica Acquires Substantially All of the Assets of Alchemix
Expands its product portfolio and strengthens its participation in the North American market.
10.05.16
Industry News
BASF SE Declares Force Majeure
Dispersions, dispersion powders and hotmelts on acrylic monomer basis from sites in Ludwigshafen and Tarragona are impacted.
11.01.16
Industry News
Union Colours Joins CEFIC and Eurocolour
Will ensure the company remains up-to-date with forthcoming regulations.
11.08.16
Industry News
Keystone Aniline Announces Acquisition of UK-based Colour Synthesis Solutions Limited
The CSS business will be integrated into the operations of Keystone Europe based in Huddersfield, UK.
09.20.16
Industry News
Ashland Reveals New ‘Always Solving’ Corporate Identity
Furthers its competitive strategy following its eventual separation from Valvoline.
10.05.16
Breaking News
Pulse Drives Greener Growth Following Triple ISO Accreditation
Kodak Highlights New Inkjet, Offset Solutions at drupa 2024
WCC Re-elects Tom Bowtell for Second Term as President
Weekly Recap: FUJIFILM, Landa, ACTEGA Top This Week’s Stories
Kodak Reports 4Q, Full-Year 2023 Financial Results
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