Metallics and Special Effects Pigments

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Dave Savastano, Editor 10.14.21

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Sun Chemical, DIC Corporation Finalize Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business

There are more than 30 pigment production facilities worldwide between DIC and BCE.

06.30.21

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Ink Industry Mourns Lise Carey

Carey was given a patent on the world’s first one-part ready mixed metallic offset ink and created the first one-part flexo/gravure water based metallic ink.

06.29.21

EIB Supports ALTANA’s Green Research Projects

Receives credit line of €200 million to develop climate-friendly, digital and sustainable products.

06.29.21

ALTANA Renews Long-Term Group Financing with First ESG-linked Credit Line

Climate neutrality and occupational safety influence interest rate for the first time.

06.22.21

2022 NAPIM Annual Convention

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06.07.21

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Titanium Dioxide Market to Register 8.3% CAGR from 2021-28: Grand View Research

Valued at $16.98 billion in 2020.

05.31.21

BASF Reports Strong Start to 2021 Business Year

Sales growth of 16% to €19.4 billion, as EBIT before special items increases 42% to €2.3 billion.

04.30.21

Price are On the Rise In the Ink Industry

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David Savastano, Editor 04.15.21

BASF Presents Roadmap to Climate Neutrality

Investments of up to €4 billion planned by 2030.

03.29.21

ALTANA Reports 2020 Results

Sales of €2,178 million, 3% below the previous year’s level.

03.19.21

Ink Industry is Facing Higher Costs

Higher costs, short supply for key ingredients, as well as higher freight costs, are leading ink industry leaders to issue warnings and price increases.

Slideshows David Savastano, Editor 03.11.21

Prices are On the Rise in the Ink Industry

Higher raw material, transportation costs are driving the latest round of price increases, and there are likely more to come.

David Savastano, Editor 03.04.21

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ECKART Increasing Prices

ECKART will adjust prices on products and services for all orders starting March 1, 2021.

02.09.21

BASF Group Releases Preliminary 4Q 2020, FY 2020 Figures

Sales increased by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2020 to €15,905 million.

Ink World Staff 01.21.21

2021 NAPIM Fall Technical Conference

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01.18.21

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Aluminum Pigments Market Expected to Reach $706 Million By 2027: Transparency Market Research

Projected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 6.6% between 2019 and 2027.

Transparency Market Research 01.04.21

BASF Announces Changes in Board of Executive Directors

Melanie Maas-Brunner appointed to the board and succeeds Wayne T. Smith.

Ink World Staff 12.18.20

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EU Commission Approves DIC's Acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects

Merger approved on condition that companies divest DIC's main manufacturing facility for pigments, per EVP Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy.

Ink World staff 12.15.20

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