David Savastano, Ink World Editor05.16.11
The additives market encompasses a wide range of products, from waxes and defoamers to surfactants and other key ingredients. All of these products have had at least two things in common: there has been a recovery in the market, and raw materials are a major concern.
“We have seen a complete recovery in graphic arts compared to the depth of recession,” said Shauna McAuliffe, marketing specialist for Air Products. “Recovery has been seen in all segments, including ink, print sales, packaging and digital print. The industry seems to have put the worst behind it and we are seeing positive indicators for growth going forward in the graphic arts segment.”
“We have experienced a recovery in much of the business, but there is no doubt that in certain print markets the recovery is not going to be as strong as we would like to see,” said Chris Halvorsen, global marketing manager, Lawter, Inc.
“After a slow period in 2009 and early 2010, we have
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