
Consumables-Ink - Conventional Offset

After 42 years with Flint Group, long-time industry leader Bill Miller announced his plans to retire at the end of this year.
The inks deliver high print gloss, especially on matte or semi-matte paper that doesn’t require a water-based or oil-based coating.
As of November 15, the price increase will be active for all Flint Group Packaging Inks products sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Myron Petruch will succeed Rudi Lenz in the role of president and CEO of Sun Chemical, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Flint Group has increased its prices due to raw material shortages, worsening supply chain conditions and U.S. tariffs against China.
Wikoff Color will acquire Braden Sutphin Ink, to complement its business and increase its service capabilities.
Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of ink, coating and consumable products in North America.
INX International announced Rick Clendenning has stepped aside from his role as president and John Hrdlick will replace him.
Sun Chemical will increase prices on all offset inks and coatings for its customers across all regions, effective March 1, 2018.
Quad/Graphics consumes so much ink annually that U.S. raw materials providers aren't able to provide the type and quantity of pigments needed to meet its needs. To combat the problem, Quad is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone designation.