Changes in China's pigment industry impact ink
manufacturers.(The Pigment Report)
The decisions by China in 2007 to eliminate or significantly reduce
VAT refunds on pigments and pigment intermediates as well as shut down
smaller pigment operations for environmental reasons was . . .
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The pigment report: although pigment companies generally noted
that 2007 was a relatively good year for the industry, there are
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Overall, pigment manufacturers reported that 2007 was relatively
good for business. However, there were plenty of concerns as well: the
economic slowdown, higher . . .
The European ink report: European ink manufacturers are bracing
for a challenging year, although there are opportunities for gro
Ink makers and their customers in Europe are bracing themselves for
a tough year in 2008 as a slowdown in large sections of the
region's economy starts to hit demand for printed products.
. . .
Printing industry forecast: the industry measures annual Printing
Forecast looks at trends that will impact commercial printing
The Industry Measure has released Printing Forecast 2008: The
Industry Measure Perspective on the Challenges and Opportunities For the
Printing Industry in the Next 12 Months and Beyond." This . . .
INX double-certifies inks, inbound ingredients to be
'lead-free'.(fresh INK)
There has been a steady stream of news about product recalls due to
lead, mercury and other hazardous elements being detected in numerous
goods that consumers buy and use daily.
INX International . . .
Sun Chemical and China's Nantong Shanjing form JV.(fresh
INK)
Sun Chemical and its parent company, Dainippon Ink & Chemicals
(DIC), have formed a joint venture with Nantong Shanjing, a leading
aluminum pigment manufacturer based in Nantong of Jiangsu . . .
Siegwerk strengthens position in China.(fresh INK)
Siegwerk has established a Center of Competence for Flexible
Packaging in Shanghai. "This concentration of know-how is part of
Siegwerk's Asia strategy," CEO Herbert Forker said. "It
enables us to . . .
Flint Group forms global flexo products
division.(freshINK)(Company overview)
Flint Group announced the formation of the new global business unit
Flint Group Flexographic Products. It combines Flint Group Printing
Plates activities with the rotec sleeve business, which was . . .
DIC announces plans to set up state-of-the-art printing ink plant
in India.(fresh INK)
Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Incorporated (DIC) announced it has
decided to set up a new state-of-the-art printing inks manufacturing
plant in Dahej, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Indian . . .
New Siegwerk site for Benelux officially inaugurated.(fresh
INK)
Siegwerk has opened its new site for the Benelux market in Bornem,
Belgium. With a recent opening ceremony for customers and the media, the
premises have officially been inaugurated.
"As decided . . .
Advances in 'green' products, industry acclaim
highlight Toyo Ink's centennial year.(fresh INK)
In reviewing the 100th anniversary year for Toyo Ink Manufacturing
Co. Ltd., two landmark events stand out among a lengthy list of
accomplishments that took place in 2007, according to Fusao . . .
China, environmental and currency issues impact the pigment
market.(Editor's Desk)
In recent years, the dramatic increase in the price of crude oil
and its derivatives has severely impacted the ink industry and its
suppliers. However, the relative stability of prices for . . .
EuroStar focuses on high-quality inks.(Ink, INC.)(Company
overview)
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For ink manufacturers, the market in China offers some good
opportunities. When Paul Skelcher, an ink industry veteran who had spent
more than 20 years with Huber Group, . . .
Cray Valley increases prices of hydrocarbon resins.(industry
NEWS)
Cray Valley announced an increase in prices of its hydrocarbon
resins product line, retroactive to Dec. 1, 2007, or' as existing
contracts allow. The increase amounts to 5 cents per pound and . . .
Aakash Chemicals, Pritty Pearlescent Pigments sign U.S.
distribution agreement.(industry NEWS)
Aakash Chemicals & Dye-Stuffs, Inc. and Pritty Pearlescent
Pigments of China have agreed to an exclusive distribution agreement for
marketing Pritty's broad range of Iridesium industrial and . . .
BYK-Chemie to take over production location in Kempen,
Germany.(industry NEWS)
BYK-Chemie GmbH, Wesel, Germany, will have a new production
location in Germany starting Jan. 1, 2008. BYK will be taking over the
company grounds, plant and staff at the Kempen location (Lower . . .
Evonik announces price increases.(industry NEWS)
Evonik Industries' Inorganic Materials Business Unit has
announced a price increase for pigment blacks, effective for deliveries
in Europe from Feb. 1, 2008.
Manufacturing costs of pigment blacks . . .
Clariant re-emphasizes long-term commitment to North American
market.(industry NEWS)(Industry overview)
On the heels of last November's announcement that it will
transfer pigment and additive manufacturing from Coventry, RI, to
facilities in Germany, China and Mexico by the end of this year,
Clariant . . .
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. closes on acquisition
of Penreco.(industry NEWS)
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. closed the acquisition of
Penreco, a Texas general partnership, on Jan. 3, 2008 for approximately
$267 million in cash, excluding customary postclosing . . .
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