David Savastano, Editor11.13.14
Raw material prices have been a major concern for ink manufacturers, and while costs have stabilized at a higher level, volatility can and does occur. In speaking with ink industry leaders for the upcoming Year in Review report, there remains much uncertainty heading into the coming year.
“Raw materials have been stable for most of the first three quarters in 2014, but again at higher price levels than a few years ago,” said Rick Clendenning, INX International Ink Co. president and CEO. “There also have been recent industry announcements concerning the rising costs of raw materials due to regulatory requirements that we are all dealing with now. The pigment area is a special concern.”
“While raw material markets had calmed in the second half of the year, recently, volatility has increased again. Falling oil prices have not begun to reflect in any significant manner in our commodities yet,” said Siegwerk CEO Herbert Forker. “Rather, ethylene and propylene, as our key feedstocks, are on a rise. Force majeure, environme
“Raw materials have been stable for most of the first three quarters in 2014, but again at higher price levels than a few years ago,” said Rick Clendenning, INX International Ink Co. president and CEO. “There also have been recent industry announcements concerning the rising costs of raw materials due to regulatory requirements that we are all dealing with now. The pigment area is a special concern.”
“While raw material markets had calmed in the second half of the year, recently, volatility has increased again. Falling oil prices have not begun to reflect in any significant manner in our commodities yet,” said Siegwerk CEO Herbert Forker. “Rather, ethylene and propylene, as our key feedstocks, are on a rise. Force majeure, environme
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