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Environmental Mandates are Increasing in Asia-Pacific Region

Air pollution, plant shutdowns and other issues are leading to more regulations in the region.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

There has been more emphasis placed on the environment in virtually every region and industry, and the Asia-Pacific ink industry is no exception. China, the region’s largest country and economy, is tightening regulatory standards, and the rest of the region is following suit. Ink industry executives reported that they are seeing these changes.   Shingo Watano, GM – International Operations Department of Sakata INX, observed that marine pollution is one area of deep concern.   “Environmental ...

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