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March 2008

The Pigment Report
Although pigment companies generally noted that 2007 was a relatively good year for the industry, there are also numerous concerns for the future, including raw material costs, the economy, the elimination of the VAT in China and environmental mandates.

The European Ink Report
European ink manufacturers are bracing for a challenging year, although there are opportunities for growth in some regions and markets.

The Flexo Ink Market
For flexo ink manufacturers, 2007 was a good year, as packaging continues to show growth and the interest in the environment draws attention to water-based and UV flexo inks.

February 2008

The UV Inkjet Market
Digital technologies continue to make gains in printing, and UV inkjet is particularly well positioned to increase its share of this growing market.

As Counterfeiting Grows, Security Inks Gain in Popularity
While sales of security inks are rising in Europe, many brand owners are still selecting less effective anti-counterfeiting products due to cost considerations.

Vehicles and Varnishes
The role of vehicles and varnishes is a critical one, and suppliers are developing new technologies while also facing increasingly higher raw material costs.

The Milling Report
Milling equipment manufacturers are seeing particular interest in process improvements and new technologies, including nanotechnology.

January 2008

The U.S. Ink Directory
From Accent Ink to Zeres, Ink World’s Annual U.S. Ink Directory offers a comprehensive list of addresses, contact information, products and key names on more than 200 printing ink manufacturers.

The Sheetfed Ink Report
Despite concerns over raw material costs and consolidation among customers, ink manufacturers believe there are opportunities ahead for the sheetfed market.

Move Toward Eco-Friendly Products is Likely to Lead to Increased Costs
European ink manufacturers are seeing increasing interest in environmentally friendly products. However, the cost of renewable resources is rising, and it will likely lead to higher prices.

Printed Electronics Market is on the Rise
Printed Electronics USA 07 showcased many of the new technologies that are driving the growth of printed electronics.

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