Calendar 2008.(Conference news)(Calendar)
April 11-14--2008 NAPIM Annual Convention, Hyatt Grand Champions,
Indian Wells, CA. More info: NAPIM (732) 855-1525; fax: (732) 855-1838;
email: napim@napim.org; or the web: www.napim.org.
April . . .
Upcoming events.(napimNEWS)(Conference news)(Calendar)
NPIRI Summer Course, Appleton, WI July 13-18, 2008
NPIRI Technical Conference, Tucson, AZ Sept. 23-25, . . .
NAPIM reporting--State of the Industry.(What's
Happening)
The Outlook Survey, which will be presented as part of the State of
the Industry Report at the 2008 Annual Convention reports that 54% of
ink company respondents experienced 2007 EBIT of 0-5% and . . .
ASTM D01.56 & D01.37.(What's Happening)
The ASTM subcommittees on printing ink and printing ink vehicles
met in January. Many existing test methods are in the process of being
updated. New test methods under development include lab . . .
IDEAlliance--ISO/CGATS.(What's Happening)
NPIRI G7-ISO Task Force: This task force was formed in conjunction
with IDEAlliance to provide a means of communication between printing
ink manufacturers and printers in regard to available ink . . .
Bureau of Labor Statistics--ink industry illness/injury
statistics.(What's Happening)
The 2006 work-related illness/injury data released by the U.S.
Department of Labor--Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the ink
industry (NAICS 325910) improved its employee safety and . . .
Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism
Standards.(What's Happening)
In late 2007 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released
Appendix A (list of chemicals covered by the new regulation) of the
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). . . .
Metals in printing inks industry position statement.(What's
Happening)
There is currently a renewed interest in the environmental impact
and safety of a whole range of manufactured materials including printing
inks. The recent media attention concerning the detection . . .
NPIRI Technical Conference.(What's Happening)(Conference
news)
"Ink--Materials & Technologies for a Sustainable
Future" is the theme for the 2008 NPIRI Technical Conference to be
held at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ, Sept. 23-25. Short
courses . . .
The first step to quantifying 'green'.
There has been a growing trend in the ink industry for
"green" inks. Currently this is such a hot topic that nobody
will mistake this for phthalo green ink; I am referring to inks that are
better . . .
Color Resolutions' George Sickinger receives NAPIM's
Printing Ink Pioneer Award.
Starting an ink company is in itself a challenging experience.
However, getting the financing to acquire a medium-sized ink company
that you work for seems even more daunting.
That, however, is . . .
UV/EB raw materials market: rising energy costs and environmental
regulations continue to drive the market for UV/EB technologie
The UV ink market overall fared well in 2007, according to
suppliers to the market. "We see the various segments of the energy
cured ink market continuing to grow at a rate slightly greater than . . .
Companies to watch.(Directory)
BRADEN SUTPHIN INK CD.
3650 E. 93RD ST.
CLEVELAND, OH 44105
PHONE: (216) 271-2300
FAX: (216) 271-0515
WWW.BSINK.COM
SALES: $41.9 MILLION.
COLOR RESOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LLC
575 . . .
Ask the expert.
Q I'm looking for APE--and NPE-free surfactants for my
waterborne formulations. How can I effectively evaluate my options?
A Environmental toxicity concerns associated with NPE and . . .
North American top 20 report: looking back on 10 years.(Cover
story)
As I write this year's editorial for the North American Top 20
Report, it marks the 10th year that I have worked on the Top 20 Report.
Looking back on the April 1999 issue, we can see that so much . . .
UV/EB inks are enjoying strong growth throughout Europe.(European
report)
Energy-curing inks are continuing to grow strongly in Europe, even
though the graphics market as a whole is slowing down.
The big challenge now facing the energy-curing sector is how to
maintain . . .
NanoMarkets reports on Printable Electronics Market.(PIA/GATF
Publishes Economic Report)
According to a new NanoMarkets report, this past year as the year
that printed displays have become established as a commercial reality.
The report points especially to the first substantial . . .
PIA/GATF's new economic report offers predictions and
guidance for the industry's future.(PIA/GATF Publishes Economic
Report)
Printing Industries of America/ Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
(PIA/GATF) has released the latest economics and market research
reports--Looking Forward: What's Next for the Economy and . . .
Jim Mahony named Flint Group President Asia-Pacific.(fresh
INK)
Jim Mahony has been named president Asia-Pacific effective March 1,
2008 and will become a member of Flint Group's executive management
team. He will report to Charles Knott, CEO, Flint Group.
. . .
Dong Yang Ink, Inksolutions complete G7 Testing.(fresh
INK)
Dong Yang Ink and Inksolutions LLC announced the completion of
testing on the Aronon-T series offset process ink and full certification
and compliancy of the global ISO-2846-1/G7 standards . . .
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