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Article: Printing Inks-Continuing to Serve Changing Needs
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- February 1, 2008
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Supplies & Materials
Printing ink manufacturers, as has been the case in the past, will adapt to the evolutionary changes in the various print processes. The competition among the print processes and the expected improvements identified in other articles in this issue is intense and dynamic and will continue to define the enhancements required from printing inks.
The printing ink industry is changing as a result of being a participant in the global activities of the entire chemical industry. As a mature industry here in the United States, serving the traditional print processes, it struggles with profitability. In 2006, profit as measured by EBIT, was just under 2.0%, and 2007 growth ...