Covering the Printing Inks, Coatings and Allied Industries

Prices are On the Rise in the Ink Industry

Higher raw material, transportation costs are driving the latest round of price increases, and there are likely more to come.

David Savastano, Editor 03.04.21

Breaking News | Ink Manufacturers News | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Price Increases | Suppliers News

ECKART Increasing Prices

ECKART will adjust prices on products and services for all orders starting March 1, 2021.

Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.09.21

BASF Group Releases Preliminary 4Q 2020, FY 2020 Figures

Sales increased by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2020 to €15,905 million.

Ink World Staff 01.21.21

2021 NAPIM Fall Technical Conference

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01.18.21

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Aluminum Pigments Market Expected to Reach $706 Million By 2027: Transparency Market Research

Projected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 6.6% between 2019 and 2027.

Transparency Market Research 01.04.21

BASF Announces Changes in Board of Executive Directors

Melanie Maas-Brunner appointed to the board and succeeds Wayne T. Smith.

Ink World Staff 12.18.20

Breaking News | Flushed Colors and Pigments | Mergers and Acquisitions | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

EU Commission Approves DIC's Acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects

Merger approved on condition that companies divest DIC's main manufacturing facility for pigments, per EVP Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy.

Ink World staff 12.15.20

Breaking News | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Specialty Inks

ACTEGA Metal Print Beta Program Successfully Underway

Company prepares for commercialization in 2021.

Ink World staff 12.08.20

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Merck KGaA Presents New Sustainability Strategy

The company is setting itself three clear goals in the areas of science & technology, value chain and climate & environment.

Ink World staff 11.16.20

Dr. Christian Przybyla to Become President of ALTANA’s ECKART Division

He will succeed Dr. Wolfgang Schütt.

Ink World staff 11.05.20

The Future of Sustainability for Raw Materials

Key suppliers look back on the past decade and chart a course ahead.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 10.29.20

BASF Group Increases EBIT Before Special Items Compared to 2Q 2020

Outlook 2020: Sales of between €57 billion and €58 billion.

Ink World staff 10.28.20

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Closing Date of DIC's Acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects Pushed Back

Announced acquisition on Aug. 29, 2019, and expected closing was scheduled for late 2020.

Ink World staff 10.28.20

2021 NAPIM Summer Course (Virtual)

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10.20.20

Breaking News | Flushed Colors and Pigments | Market Research | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

High-Performance Pigment Market to Reach $7.58 Billion in 2025: Smithers

Global demand for high-performance and special effect pigments in 2020 will be 217,100 tons, with a value of $6.22 billion, according to Smithers.

Smithers 10.15.20

BASF Group Releases Preliminary Figures for 3Q 2020

EBIT for Q3 2020 before special items expected to be €581 million (Q3 2019: €1,056 million), above analyst consensus.

10.09.20

Breaking News | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

Brilliant Group, Inc. Ramps Up Support for European Customers

Warehouse location in The Netherlands now provides fast, cost-effective delivery across Europe.

Ink World staff 10.06.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments

ALTANA Expands Industrial 3D Printing Portfolio with Acquisitions

Expansion of ALTANA’s ECKART division with innovative solutions for metal-based 3D printing.

Ink World staff 09.14.20

ALTANA Reports 1H 2020 Results

Sales decreased by nearly 7% from the previous year due to the coronavirus; EBITDA margin declined slightly at a high level.

Ink World Staff 08.17.20

BASF Group: EBIT Before Special Items Declines in 2Q 2020

Free cash flow of €1.5 billion is up €551 million compared with prior-year quarter.

Ink World Staff 07.29.20

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Colors & Effects Building Distribution Center for Pigments

Will be located in the industrial area in Ladenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Ink World staff 07.29.20

BASF Calculates CO2 Footprint of All Sales Products

BASF is the first chemical company with transparent emission data for the entire portfolio of approximately 45,000 products.

Ink World staff 07.28.20

Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

The Metallic and Special Effect Pigment Market

Navigating the coronavirus pandemic will be a challenge for pigment producers.

Anthony Locicero, Associatie Editor 07.27.20

BASF Group: Operating Result in 2Q 2020 Above Market Expectations

EBIT before special items expected to be €226 million.

Ink World staff 07.10.20

Breaking News | Market Research | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments

Thermochromic Pigments Market to Reach $595 Million by 2027: Allied Market Research

In 2019, the printing ink segment held a significant share in the market with more than 27% share.

Allied Market Research 07.07.20

Kurt Bock Elected Chairman of BASF SE Supervisory Board

Successor to Jürgen Hambrecht, who is leaving the Supervisory Board as planned.

Ink World staff 06.18.20

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ECKART Earns ALTANA Innovation Award

For new pearl effect pigments technology.

Ink World staff 06.12.20

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BASF Starts Piling of First Plants of Smart Verbund Project in Zhanjiang, Guangdong

BASF is investing $10 billion in new project.

Ink World Staff 06.02.20

Fujifilm, Tinmasters Announce Inkjet Metal Decoration Partnership

Tinmasters installing Fujifilm Acuity B1 UV for short-run and customized commercial work.

Ink World staff 06.02.20

Change at Top of ALTANA’s Supervisory Board

Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber is the new chairman.

Ink World staff 05.29.20

Flushed Colors and Pigments | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

The 2020 European Pigments Report

Key ingredients, including intermediates and pigments, are a concern during COVID-19.

Sean Milmo, European Editor 05.18.20

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Toyal America Expands Palmer Holland's Territory into Canada

Palmer Holland represents Toyal's leafing, non-leafing aluminum pigments, atomized aluminum powders, leafing, non-leafing aluminum pastes, polymer-coated flakes

05.05.20

Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

Merck KGaA Supporting Darmstadt During COVID-19 Crisis

50,000 liters of disinfectant donated; 40,000 FFP2 masks for front-line personnel made available free of charge.

04.20.20

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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Donates 150,000 Liters of Disinfectant to State of Hesse

Company said it built up its own capacities to produce disinfectant.

04.03.20

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SCHLENK Expands Zenexo Pigment Product Line for Automotive Application

The latest surface treatment technology, called WB, is a special treatment to enhance the excellent weathering and humidity resistance properties of Zenexo.

02.10.20

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ALTANA CO2 Neutral by 2025

“We want to leave our footprint on innovations, not on emissions,” said Martin Babilas, CEO of ALTANA AG.

01.09.20

NAPIM Announces New Address, Telephone Number

Moving to Rockford, IL before 2020.

12.03.19

BASF Commences Smart Verbund Project in Zhanjiang, China

Milestone for BASF’s $10 billion investment project in China.

11.25.19

Breaking News | Flushed Colors and Pigments | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

Colors & Effects Shows Commitment to Responsibly Sourced Natural Mica from the U.S.

Committed to providing customers with full transparency about its in-house sourcing from its wholly-owned mine located in Hartwell, GA.

11.21.19

BASF Group Reports 3Q 2019 Results

EBIT before special items declines to €1.1 billion, primarily due to significantly lower earnings contributions from Chemicals and Materials.

10.25.19

2019 NPIRI Conference Features Sustainability, Regulatory, Technical Issues

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

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 10.16.19

Breaking News | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

Merck KGaA Expands, Modernizes Pigments Production

€28 million investment program will expand production capacity and enhance manufacturing processes.

10.09.19

2019 NPIRI Conference Focuses on Regulatory, Technical Challenges

Conference offers updates on critical issues facing the ink industry and its key suppliers.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 10.03.19

ALTANA’S CTO Joins Velox Board of Directors

Dr. Petra Severit brings engineering, business expertise to the board.

09.26.19

DIC Corporation to Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business

The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion.

08.29.19

Breaking News | Flushed Colors and Pigments | Market Research | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

MarketsandMarkets: Cosmetic Pigments Market Worth $1,019 Million by 2024

Special effect pigments are the fastest-growing segment of the cosmetic pigments market by type.

08.21.19

ALTANA Reports 1H 2019 Results

ALTANA is below the strong level of the previous year in a challenging environment, with sales down 4% to €1,154 million.

08.06.19

Ink Manufacturers News | Metallics and Special Effects Pigments | Suppliers News

The Metallic and Special Effect Pigment Market

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Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 07.28.19

BASF Group Sales Slightly Lower in 2Q 2019

EBIT before special items was considerably below prior-year quarter at €1 billion, a decline of 47%.

07.25.19

The 2019 NPIRI Summer Course Brings Insights to Attendees

Paste and liquid ink modules held at Clemson’s Sonoco Institute provide attendees with classroom learning and hands-on experience.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 07.24.19

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