The major German ink companies look to expand their horizons through increased efforts in exports.

The U.S. economic downturn, combined with the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has made 2001 a difficult year for the ink industry.

NAPIM hosts first Manufacturing Seminar during the ICE Show.

The European ink sector is going through tough times at the moment, but amid the gloom there are bright spots.

Ed Redman made a decision to stay in North Carolina and develop his own ink company, and the results have been exceptional.

Blend of new features, old favorites make for a valuable time for attendees.

With print advertising down nearly 10 percent this year due to the economic downturn in the U.S., printing ink manufacturers are finding the market to be ever more challenging.

Hybrid inks, a combination of UV and conventional ink, has become an increasingly popular product for the printing industry.

Even before the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, Print 01 was a disappointment for most ink companies.

Superior Printing Ink prides itself on offering “Modern Technology, Old Fashioned Service” throughout its storied history.

Uncertain crude oil prices, economic conditions have raw material suppliers concerned about the future.

Good preparation, training programs are keys to avoiding problems during an inspection.

Printers continue to seek inks with improved performance properties, particularly because of the growth of industrial printing applications. High performance pigments might be just the answer.

While 2001 has been a rough road for much of the ink industry, ink jet has maintained outstanding growth through technology proliferation and expansion into new markets.

Economic concerns, acquisitions are among key concerns facing ink manufacturers

Spurred by growing populations and surging exports, the printing industries in India and China are rapidly expanding, which is drawing increased attention from printing ink manufacturers.

U.S. ink manufacturers are preparing for a slow year as the U.S. economy remains weak and competition in key segments heightens.

Opryland was buzzing as printers, ink manufacturers and suppliers met in Nashville to learn about the newest developments in flexo.

In the face of uncertain economic times, the gravure market is striving to maintain margins and market share while focusing on technological advances to drive growth.

A discussion on the similarities and differences between North American and European ink industries caps this year’s successful NAPIM convention.

Resins are a critical component for manufacturing inks. As the economy slows, increasing raw material costs are putting pressure on resin manufacturers to raise prices to ink companies.

Large format is emerging as one of the fastest-growing printing sectors in Europe, and is having a major influence on both technical and

Purchasing executives work hard to make sure that their companies

It was an active year for the printing ink industry. Companies raised prices and prepared for the future by developing new products.

Printing ink manufacturers are hoping to raise prices this year, but they are concerned about uncertainty in advertising trends.

Facing rising costs, many pigment makers raised their prices, but as the U.S. economy begins to slow down, the future is uncertain.

From its beginnings in 1840, Siegwerk Druckfarben has grown into

Manufacturers of flexographic inks have a lot to smile about. More printers are embracing flexography, and in a wider range of end-use segments. Demand also continues to rise for UV, EB and water-based flexo inks.

Milling manufacturers work on solutions for energy-cured and ink jet inks.

New Illinois-based subsidiary plans to sell full line of products.

Concerns about the high cost of EB curing equipment might have

Raw material costs, price pressures and printer consolidation have constrained growth rates, but the offset market continues to make gains while keeping a wary eye on the coming year