Mergers and Acquisitions and the Ink Industry

The printing ink industry has seen its share of struggles in recent years. The economic downturn that started in 2008 hurt the printing industry, which, in turn, impacted ink manufacturers and their suppliers. Raw material pricing dramatically increased while availability of key ingredients became a challenge. The growth of the Internet changed how people gathered information, which has had a major effect on the publication market. One would think there would be plenty of consolidation througho...