Recently added articles from Ink World:
Security ink market offers opportunities for ink companies.(Editor's Desk)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The past decade has been one of upheaval and uncertainty. Political instability and terrorism has changed the way we look at the world, while economic recession has definitely impacted the world's finances. One result of this instability is the continued importance of ...
Sun Chemical opens new color manufacturing facility in Slough.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Sun Chemical has opened a new colors manufacturing facility in Slough. This facility will be the hub for Sun Chemical's manufacture of coldset and flexographic newspaper inks for use within the print industry. In a climate where companies are rationalizing their resources, Sun ...
ECKART introduces improved metallic DOD inks at FESPA 2009.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Over the last three years, ECKART has put considerable resources into developing a family of decorative metallic digital drop-on demand (DOD) inks. The first of these was a solvent-based ink developed for Epson print engines demonstrated on a Mimaki JV3 160 at drupa 2008. As ...
INX Digital debuts new generation high-speed UV curable printer at FESPA.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... INX Digital International Co. introduced the Milano DXN1, a new advanced-generation UV curable printer for high-speed, single-pass scanning applications. The new printer was displayed at FESPA Digital 2009. Engineered by Anteprima--which is now part of INX Digital--and ...
Collins Ink acquires Hexion's UV curable inkjet, optical disc coating business.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Collins Ink Corporation announces that it has acquired the UV curable inkjet and optical disc coating business of Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Hexion's UV curables group produces UV inkjet and optical disc coatings targeted at the graphic arts and industrial market. The acquisition ...
Sun Chemical showcases new streamline inks at FESPA 2009.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... At FESPA Digital Europe, Sun Chemical will launch two new inks--ESL (EcoSol Light) and Ultima, for the wide and super wide format digital printing market. Both products are aftermarket inks that form part of the Streamline product line that Sun Chemical showcased at its booth. ...
INX's EcoTech sets new standards in low VOC inks.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... While companies often trademark new ink product names, what ultimately matters most is performance on-press. The newly introduced EcoTech process color inks from INX International Ink Co. are doing exactly that and more. Not only are they making their mark with sheetfed print operations ...
Global economic crisis burdens ALTANA.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... ALTANA is strongly affected by the worldwide economic crisis and reports significant decreases in sales and earnings. In the first quarter of 2009, sales fell by 30 percent to 251.8 million [euro]; in the prior-year period sales had amounted to 357.6 million [euro]. Earnings ...
Sun Chemical develops pigmented fluid for color reproduction on EFD.(fresh INK)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Sun Chemical and the Novel Device Laboratory of the University of Cincinnati developed exciting new Electrofluidic Display (EFD) technology that for the first time ever electrically switches the display appearance in a manner that provides high quality color reproduction rivaling that of ...
EFI reports Q1 2009 results.(fresh INK)(Financial report)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) announced its results for the first quarter of 2009. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the company reported revenues of $96.1 million, compared to first quarter 2008 revenue of $136.6 million. GAAP net income was $26.7 million or $0.52 per ...
IDTechEx publishes studies on bakeries, PE.(ink MARKET)
Jun 01, 2009 ... IDTechEx has published "Batteries, Supercapacitors, Alternative Storage for Portable Devices 2009-2019," a new report on the energy storage for portable devices that will be needed for a huge number of existing and new applications. Forecasts are given for both small batteries (single use ...
Interest in security inks grows due to brand protection, bank notes.(european report)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Demand in Europe for security inks, devices and systems is remaining relatively strong despite the effects of the recession. Suppliers of anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and related technologies are still finding that they have to work hard to persuade potential customers ...
The resin report: even as they are buffeted by the global recession and higher raw material costs, resin manufacturers continue to develop innovative products for the ink industry.(Company overview)
Jun 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For resin manufacturers, the past few years have been extremely challenging. Dramatic raw material price increases were driven by higher crude oil prices, and even when oil prices dropped, feedstock prices remained higher due to demand. The ...
The Latin American ink market: printing ink manufacturers enjoyed growth in Latin America in 2008, as the region was able to better withstand the global recession.(Industry overview)(Company overview)
Jun 01, 2009; ... At an estimated $700 million, the Latin American printing ink market offers an opportunity for growth for ink companies. In particular, Mexico and Brazil continue to be key markets in terms of printing and ink. The impact of the global recession has affected Latin America to a ...
CIRI offers research capabilities to the printing ink industry.
Jun 01, 2009; ... For any industry, the need for independent laboratory testing is critical, and the printing ink industry is no exception in that regard. To help fill the need for objective industry-wide research, Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem, PA, formed the Coatings & Ink ...
Colorcon's Michael Gettis receives NAPIM's printing ink pioneer award.
Jun 01, 2009; ... As the president of the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) for the past two years, Michael Gettis is also a member of the association's Nominating Committee, which selects worthy recipients of NAPIM's most prestigious awards, including the Printing Ink Pioneer ...
Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2009 ... JUNE June 23-25--Large-area, Organic and Printed Electronics Convention (LOPE-C), Convention Center, Messe Frankfurt, German. More info: Organic Electronics Association (OE-A), +49 (0) 69 6603 1336; through e-mail: klaus.hecker@vdma.org; via the web: www.lope-c.com. ...
Conferences.(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2009 ... 2009 July 12-17 NPIRI Summer Course Appleton, WI July 15-16 Latin America Coatings Show Mexico City, Mexico Sept. 11-16 PRINT and PackPrint Chicago, IL Sept ....
Univar names Paul Henderson country leader Switzerland.(inkies)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Univar announced the appointment of Paul Henderson as country leader Switzerland starting May 11, 2009. Before joining Univar Switzerland, Mr Henderson held a leadership position in Distrupol, a Univar company, which is a major distribution and service supplier to the polymer ...
Sartomer Company names new business development and marketing managers.(inkies)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Sartomer Company named Todd Speece business development manager, rubber, and Kathleen Shelton marketing manager, metallic monomers. Both Mr. Speece and Ms. Shelton will be based in Sartomer's Extort, PA headquarters. Mr. Speece is responsible for developing new applications and ...