Ink World Magazine
May/June 2018
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Craft Beer Packaging: Sometimes It’s Not Just What’s Inside That Counts
Craft brewers are using creative packaging to help their beers stand out on the shelves.05.11.18
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Digital Printing and Packaging
Inkjet ink manufacturers are seeing more opportunities in the packaging segment, as well as other industrial applications.05.11.18
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The 2018 Waxes and Additives Report
Major suppliers of waxes and additives reported challenges ahead for pricing and availability of key raw materials.05.11.18
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The 2018 Resin Report
Resins play a key role in the formulation of inks, and rising prices are challenging the market.05.11.18
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Ink Producers and Recycling of Packaging
There is growing interest in the EU for reduction of packaging waste and cradle-to-cradle recycling solutions.05.11.18
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The Ukrainian Ink Market
A single legal manufacturer, several importers and numerous underground companies are competing for market share.05.11.18
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Calibration and Validation of a Headspace Gas Chromatographic Method
Measuring residual solvents is mandatory for the release testing of all active chemical ingredients.05.11.18
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Quality is Key Differentiator for Hamilton Adhesive Labels
Company finds that combining technology and color measurement is essential for providing quality.05.11.18
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Boston Industrial Solutions Enables Innovation
With its variety of silicone-based inks, Boston Industrial Solutions has solved the major challenges facing printers.05.11.18
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Market WatchGrand View Research Places Flexible Packaging Market at $221 Billion and GrowingSurge in demand can be attributed to technological improvements, changing lifestyles and modern retail trades.04.13.18
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Market WatchWax Market Expected to Reach $11.780 Billion Globally, by 2023Increase in usage of wax in packaging, wax-based natural cosmetic products boost growth of global wax market.03.07.18
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PersonnelJim Fitterling Named CEO of Materials Science CompanyHoward Ungerleider to serve as president, CFO.03.13.18
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PersonnelDover Appoints Richard J. Tobin President and CEORobert A. Livingston to retire after successful 35-year career.03.21.18
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PersonnelHarper Corporation of America President Lee Kluttz Earns Commitment to Progress AwardKluttz was promoted to president on March 18, 2016.04.12.18
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PersonnelPantone, X-Rite Appoint New PresidentOndrej Kruk earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated from the University of Economics in Prague03.19.18
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Industry NewsDominion Colour, LANSCO Colors Announce MergerWill benefit customers by offering a broad portfolio of color pigments and technical expertise to every corner of the globe.04.09.18
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Industry NewsIngevity Completes Acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s Pine Chemicals BusinessEnters into 20-year, market-based crude tall oil supply contract with certain of Georgia-Pacific’s paper mill operations.03.13.18
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Industry NewsBASF Increases Production Capacity for Joncryl Water-Based EmulsionsStarted production of selected Joncryl emulsions at its Ludwigshafen site.03.26.18
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Industry NewsPhoseon Technology Announces Investment in Factory, Global Business ExpansionThe company is increasing its headquarters by more than 50 percent.04.10.18
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Industry NewsEvonik Investing in U.S. Specialty Methacrylate Plant to Expand VISIOMER Crosslinkers CapacitiesThe start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2018.04.11.18
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Industry NewsIngevity Announces Price Increases for Tall Oil Fatty Acid, Tall Oil Rosin and DerivativesThe average increases range from 10% to 20% dependent on the specific product.04.03.18
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Industry NewsHarper Corporation of America Receives New ISO 9001:2015 CertificationISO 9001 is the most widely used quality management standard.04.17.18
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Industry NewsROSS Opens Online StoreThe new Buy Online tool is prominently displayed in the banner.04.18.18
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Industry NewsDowDuPont Invests $100 Million to Expand Manufacturing CapacityIt will expand and modernize facilities at the Sabine River Works (SRW) plant in Orange County, Texas.04.10.18
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Fresh InkINX International Promotes John Hrdlick to PresidentBryce Kristo promoted to EVP as CEO Rick Clendenning begins transition.04.17.18
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Fresh InkSiegwerk, AGFA Graphics Enter into Strategic Alliance for UV Digital Packaging InksTransfer includes selected OEM customer list, IP and services.03.01.18
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Fresh InkSun Chemical Acquires PPG’s Metal Deco Ink BusinessSun Chemical will expand both its operational territories and its overall position in the global metal deco market.03.08.18
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Fresh Inkhubergroup Announces Price Increases for Sheetfed, UV Lines Across EuropePrice increases go into effect from April 1, 2018.03.13.18
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Fresh InkCentral Ink Announces Price IncreasesCentral Ink has absorbed escalating costs for raw materials, transportation since its last price increase four years ago.03.14.18
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Fresh InkSiegwerk: Center of Excellence Model StrengthenedThe company is investing $15 million in the expansion.04.30.18
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Fresh InkDover Digital Printing, MS Printing Solutions Inaugurate Center of ExcellenceThe 3,000-square-meter, high-tech digital printing facility will serve as an academy and technical training school.04.30.18
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Fresh InkMarkem-Imaje Opening Global Innovation CenterThe facility will open in July in the greater Boston area.03.21.18
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Fresh InkSiegwerk India Goes Toluene FreeToluene free is now the global Siegwerk standard for all Nutrition, Pharma & Hygiene packaging applications.03.28.18
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Fresh InkCoveris Holdings S.A. Selling Americas Packaging Business to Transcontinental Inc. for $1.32BCoveris Holdings S.A. generated $966 million in revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 201704.02.18
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Fresh InkAkzoNobel Sells Specialty Chemicals to The Carlyle Group, GIC for €10.1 BillionThe transaction is expected to be completed before the end of 2018.03.27.18
