Features

The 2020 US Ink Directory

Ink World’s annual US Ink Directory provides comprehensive information on more than 185 US ink manufacturers.

David Savastano, Editor 01.21.20

Ink Manufacturers News

The Ink Industry and the Environment

Ink manufacturers are placing much greater emphasis on sustainability, recyclability and other important topics.

David Savastano, Editor 01.21.20

Energy-Curable Materials | Energy-Curing Equipment | Suppliers News | UV and EB Inks

Energy Curing Technology Has Come a Long Way

Raw material and equipment suppliers look back on the last decade and discuss where UV, UV LED and EB curing are heading.

David Savastano, Editor 01.21.20

Ink Manufacturers News | Printers News | Sheetfed Inks | UV and EB Inks

Environmental Concerns Drive Gains in the Sheetfed Packaging Market

For some brand owners, concerns over single-use packaging are creating renewed interest in folding cartons.

David Savastano, Editor 01.21.20

Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Printers News

Textile Printing Makes Gains In New Markets in Europe

In addition to fashion, key markets include sportswear, banners and signage, soft furnishing, interior decor and more.

Sean Milmo, European Editor 01.21.20

Ink Manufacturers News | Mills and Mixers | Suppliers News

The 2020 Milling and Mixing Report

Ink companies are looking for ways to improve efficiency, meet customer quality needs.

David Savastano, Editor 01.21.20

Ink Manufacturers News | Packaging Flexo Inks

Printing Inks for Food Packaging

A rising issue in sustainability or to build sustainable reputations

Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Samanta, Dr Ruchi Gupta, Ms. Ritu Gupta, Ms Shweta Chauhan and Mr. Anuj Johri. Regulatory Affairs and Instrumentation Department. Uflex Ltd (Chemical Division) 01.21.20

Inkjet Inks and Toners | Packaging Flexo Inks | Printers News | Specialty Inks

Rose City Label: ‘Everything for Everybody’

The Portland, OR-based company manufactures labels for food and drink companies, as well as those in the cannabis industry.

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 01.21.20

Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Specialty Inks

ARMOR Brings Thermal Transfer Ribbon Ink Expertise to New Markets

Thermal transfer printing is ideal for markets requiring durability from heat, from printing barcodes to ID labels. Headquartered in Nantes, France, ARMOR is among the key players in the field, having been in the office printing space for nearly 100…

David Savastano, Editor 01.21.20

The 2019 Year in Review

Ink industry executives are reporting growth, but are also navigating numerous challenges.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Energy Curing Ink Markets are On the Rise

UV has found a sizable market in label and narrow web, folding carton and other packaging segments.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

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

Publication Ink Market Continues to Shrink

Last year, US newspaper circulation reached its lowest level since 1940.

Anthony Locicero, ASSOCIATE EDITOR 11.12.19

Additives | Suppliers News | Waxes

Waxes and Additives Enjoy Growth in Packaging in 2019

Regulatory issues, raw materials present concerns for suppliers

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Ink Manufacturers Prepare For the Circular Economy

More effective recycling of ink will require technological innovations by the industry.

Sean Milmo, European Editor 11.12.19

2019 NPIRI Conference Features Sustainability, Regulatory, Technical Issues

Conference looks at major trends, including sustainability, regulatory and technical issues and new technologies.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

NPIRI 2019 Award Winners

2019 NPIRI Award Recipients The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) honored two industry leaders with prestigious awards during the 2019 NPIRI Technical Conference. Below are brief features on each of the award recipients:…

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Industry News | Ink Manufacturers News | Personnel | Sheetfed Inks | UV and EB Inks

Sheree Eberly – INX International Ink Co.

Sheree Eberly, manager - offset R&D for INX International Ink Company, said she was surprised and honored to receive NAPIM’s prestigious 2019 Technical Achievement Award. “It truly was an unexpected honor, and I’m extremely g…

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Additives | Industry News | Personnel | Suppliers News | Vehicles and Varnishes

John Jilek Jr., Inksolutions LLC

For John Jilek Jr., VP of sales and marketing at Inksolutions, LLC, receiving NAPIM’s Technical Associate Member (TAM) Service Award is a tremendous honor. “The first thing I did the next day was review the past winners,” Jilek s…

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Conductive Ink Conference Highlights Latest Trends

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Tekscan, Brewer Science and SEMI are among the presenters detailing the future of flexible and printed electronics and conductive inks.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Ink Manufacturers News | Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks | Sheetfed Inks