Ink World Magazine
October 2022
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2023 Buyers’ Guide
Ink World’s Annual Buyers’ Guide offers a comprehensive listing of the ink industry’s needs, from raw materials, equipment, services, distributors and more.10.03.22
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Raw Materials in 2022
Depending on the product, there is some stabilization in the market, but logistics remain a major concern.10.03.22
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The 2022 Digital Textile Ink Market
Digital textile printing continues to expand, as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the growth of e-commerce as well as just-in-time inventory.10.03.22
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The Asia Pacific Ink Market Continues to Grow
Packaging inks are past pre-pandemic levels, but the commercial market is struggling.10.03.22
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Azelis Mexico Dedicates Innovation Center
The 10,000 square-foot facility is designed to facilitate collaboration with customers in the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) market.10.03.22
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Kodak Continues to Grow in Digital Printing
Kodak’s history of innovation in inkjet goes back more than five decades.10.03.22
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What's Next in Packaging and Food Contact Materials?
There are numerous trends that are reshaping the European packaging segment, beginning with sustainability.10.03.22
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Africa’s Pharmaceutical Packaging, Inks Set for Growth
Imported pharmaceutical medicines are now estimated at 94% of the continent’s requirements.10.03.22
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Online ExclusivesInk Industry Mourns Dr. Danny RichSun Chemical color specialist remembered by colleagues as a superb scientist and wonderful friend.07.14.22
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EditorialChallenges Continue With Raw Materials, LogisticsThe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges10.03.22
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Market WatchSteady Expansion in $473.4 Billion Packaging Print Market through 2027: SmithersThe greatest expansion will come from digital print for packaging, with a CAGR of over 10% forecast through to 2027.09.01.22
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Market WatchFlexible Packaging Market Expected to Reach $102.8 Billion by 2031: AMRThe market for flexible packaging is experiencing growth due to the rise in demand for snack and convenience foods.08.12.22
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Market WatchMiddle East Printing Inks Market to Reach $3 Billion by 2031: Kenneth ResearchSaudi Arabia’s market is anticipated to lead over the forecast period.09.05.22
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Market WatchQuinacridone Pigments Market Size Projected to Reach $539 Million by 2030: StraitsThe market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period (2022–2030).08.10.22
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PersonnelZeller+Gmelin North America Appoints Michael Podd as CEOPodd will succeed Marcus Ruckstadter, Zeller+Gmelin president, who remains with the company as sales director of printing inks.08.04.22
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PersonnelNazdar Names Shaun Pan VP, Chief Strategy OfficerPan will bring more than 17 years of global sales, marketing, and team leadership experience to the Nazdar executive leadership team.07.22.22
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PersonnelAndreas Köpnick is New Member of Epple Druckfarben’s Executive BoardGunther Gerlach, chairman of the Executive Board, will leave the company at his own request and by best mutual agreement on July 31, 2022.08.01.22
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PersonnelVuk Milojkovic to Join Azelis Americas as Managing Director of USMilojkovic will head all market segments in the US for the distributor.06.20.22
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Industry NewsArkema Finalizes Acquisition of Polimeros EspecialesPolimeros Especiales is a leading waterborne acrylic resin producer in Mexico.09.02.22
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Industry NewsEvonik Increases Production Capacity for ACEMATT Matting AgentsConstruction is under way in Taiwan following groundbreaking ceremony, with increased capacity expected in the second half of 2023.08.17.22
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Industry NewsChemours Begins Commissioning Newest Sand Mine in Clay County, FLThe $93 million investment will create 50 new jobs.08.17.22
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Industry NewsMississippi Lime Company Adds Singleton BirchSingleton Birch is the leading independent supplier of lime products in the UK.09.14.22
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Industry NewsALTANA AG to Sell Its Stake in dp polar to 3D SystemsALTANA will further develop its Cubic Ink 3D printing material product families.08.08.22
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Industry NewsEPA Approves RadTech Test MethodThis marks the first time the EPA has approved a rule that includes a test method specifically for UV/EB thin films.09.09.22
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Fresh Inkhubergroup Print Solutions Relaunches UV Flexo Portfolio Under iray BrandAdds primers, adhesives and low-migration printing inks as well as varnishes for food packaging to its portfolio.09.08.22
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Fresh InkLanda Increases Capacity with New European Ink FacilityThe new site enables the company to double consumables production and support the rapid growth in demand for ink due to soaring customer print volumes.08.04.22
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Fresh InkAvient Signs Agreement to Divest Distribution BusinessWill be sold to H.I.G. Capital for $950 million.08.17.22
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Fresh InkSiegwerk Wins Sustainability Awards 2022UniNATURE packaging ink is named overall winner of this year’s Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards.09.16.22
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Fresh InkFlint Group Narrow Web Highlights Award-Winning Sustainable Innovations at Labelexpo Americas 2022Receives Global Label Award for company’s Evolution Series primer that boosts PET and shrink-sleeve recycling.09.21.22
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Fresh Inkhubergroup India Wins Two IFCA Star AwardsThe two award-winning products are HYDRO-LAC GA Oxygen Barrier Coating and the offset ink MGA CONTACT.09.21.22
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Fresh InkFlint Offset Packaging Solutions Announces Price Increases for Sheetfed InksPrice increases are being driven by continued rising costs.06.27.22
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Fresh InkEFI Reggiani Opens New, State-of-the-Art Digital Textile CampusSupports its continued digital growth and innovation in textiles.07.19.22
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Fresh InkFlint Group Supports CEFLEX Packaging ProjectThe ink and coatings supplier is co-developing and trialing duplex laminated flexible packaging comprising polypropylene (PP) recyclate (rPP).07.19.22
