Covering the Printing Inks, Coatings and Allied Industries - Covering the Printing Inks, Coatings and Allied Industries

The 2018 Year in Review

Raw material supply and cost concerns, consolidations and more headline a busy year for the ink industry.

David Savastano, Editor 11.15.18

The 2018 UV/EB Report

Strides are being made with UV inks and printing – but there’s still room for growth.

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 11.15.18

Additives | Ink Manufacturers News | Suppliers News | Waxes

The 2018 Waxes and Additives Market

Waxes and additives give inks the characteristics that printers require, from appearance to performance and much more.

David Savastano, Editor 11.15.18

Ink Manufacturers News | News Inks | Printers News | Publication Offset Inks | Sheetfed Inks

The Publication Ink Market Faces More Challenges

The newspaper and publication industry continues to contract, while consolidation, raw materials are important concerns.

David Savastano, Editor 11.15.18

Energy-Curing Equipment | Mills and Mixers | Suppliers News | Testing, Color and QC

Ink World’s 2018 Lab & Testing Equipment Directory

Here is a look at the latest offerings from select lab and testing equipment suppliers.

David Savastano, Editor 11.15.18

2018 NPIRI Conference Examines Regulatory, Technical Topics

The 62nd Annual National Printing Ink Research Institute’s (NPIRI) Technical Conference, which began Oct. 9, offered attendees a look at key issues, technical advances, regulatory matters and new technologies. Hosted by the National Associatio…

David Savastano, Editor 11.15.18

NPIRI 2018 Award Winners

The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) honored two industry leaders with prestigious awards during the 2018 NPIRI Technical Conference. Below are brief features on each of the award recipients: Mark Hill, VP of R&D fo…

David Savastano, Editor 11.15.18

Conference Gives Glimpse into Future of Printed Electronics, Conductive Inks

Smart packaging, displays, RFID and more are covered in inaugural Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference.

David Savastano and Anthony Locicero, Editor and Associate Editor 11.15.18

Printed Wallcoverings Are Growth Market in Europe

The printed wallcoverings market in Europe is an expanding niche market for inks and toners producers. Across a number of segments, using printed materials has been recording annual growth rates in demand averaging 5% to 10% or more. Demand for some…

Sean Milmo, European Editor 11.15.18

Managing Printing Ink Waste in South Africa

Packaging printing looks to be an excellent opportunity for ink manufacturers.

Shem Oirere, Africa Correspondent 11.15.18

Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Sheetfed Inks

The Central Asia Ink Market is on the Rise

With a population of 32 million, Uzbekistan is the largest ink market in Central Asia, followed by Kazakhstan.

Vladislav Vorotnikov, Russia Correspondent 11.15.18

Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Printers News

Epson’s Ink Development Helps Drive Growth in Digital Printing

For digital printer manufacturers, developing their own inks is beneficial for a number of reasons. In particular, having control of their own inks ensure that the inks are matched perfectly with the printers and printheads, guaranteeing that consume…

David Savastano, Editor 11.15.18