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The Ink Industry and Price Increases

Driven by higher raw materials costs, many ink companies raised their prices again in the final quarter of 2018.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

The past few years have been tumultuous for the purchasing departments of ink manufacturers. Key raw materials like titanium dioxide (in 2017), major photoinitiators (in 2018) and pigments and intermediates have become scarce due to plant closures, fires and regulatory enforcement. Demand for the materials that are available rose dramatically, leading to higher costs. Add to that higher transportation costs, tariffs and more, and it is a challenge for ink companies to keep their prices level.  ...

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