Demand for UV ink is growing at two to three times the rate for conventional inks in some sectors of the European printing market. But some observers believe that if they could overcome technological difficulties, sales of UV inks in Europe could expand even faster.
Led by crude oil, prices for key ink ingredients across the spectrum are rising dramatically, leading companies to wonder when, and if, prices will eventually stabilize.
From adhesion promoters to zinc oxide and attritors to viscometers, as well as detailed information on suppliers, distributors and trade associations, Ink World�s Annual Buyers� Guide has everything you may need.
As a result of their outstanding performance, high performance pigments are being used in many new applications, and remain a bright spot for pigment manufacturers.
Kerry Pianoforte, Ink World Associate Editor 08.09.06
To best serve their customers, some ink manufacturers are offering ink dispensing systems, which help printers blend special colors at a moment's notice and also control inventory.
Although the printed electronics market is taking off more gradually than initially thought, advancements in materials offer even greater possibilities.
As inkjet printing continues its rapid growth, ink manufacturers are continually creating new technologies that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Will the commercial sheetfed market be the next major frontier for inkjet?
Resin manufacturers have been facing the same pressures as the ink industry in the past few years, including higher raw material prices and tight competition.
Mr. Coleman received the Ault Award, the most prestigious honor in the ink industry, for his 42 years of service and leadership in the printing ink industry