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Here's a link to the April issue of Ink World Magazine. All the articles show 2/26/25, but I think they are up-to-date. This is a great article: The 2025 Packaging Ink Market Key trends, including consolidation, sustainability, and regulatory issues, are driving changes in the packaging and ink industries. https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/issues/2025-04-01/ …

This is a great issue. Don't miss out on reading these articles!   https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/issues/2025-01-01/   January Feature The 2025 Inkjet Ink Market   January Feature The 2025 Pigment Market     January Feature The Ink Additives Market   January Feature The Equipment Market is Heating Up     January Feature New Ink and Finish Developments from Europe   January Feature Saralon Seeks to Move Printed Electronics Market Forward Conductive i …

Here is a fantastic FREE report on the state of the ink industry in 2025. Download it, as its a valuable reference when considering your 2025 strategic plans. 2025 State of the IndustryFrom their site:Ink World’s “State of the Industry” survey sought to identify the most pertinent trends and challenges throughout the industry and the supply chain. We surveyed more than 300 industry professionals, from ink manufacturers and printers to suppliers and distributors. Nearly half (48%) or our responde …

Here it is... Mocha MousseIt's ok... Not to impressive if you ask me. Kinda looks like they are making a color forecast about what "stuff" we can expect to deal with in 2025...From Graphics Pro:"“Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute. Eiseman continued, “Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 1 …

Great news from our manufacturer Flint on their ongoing sustainability efforts!Flint Group announces the launch of its Sustainability Report for the 2023 financial year, which details the company’s progress against its ambitious sustainability targets.https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/contents/view_bre... …

Inkworld Magazine - Top Stores for 2024:  https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/contents/view_onl...David Savastano, Editor 12.20.24 Ink World covered a wide variety of stories online throughout 2024, from online exclusives and features to breaking news and more. Among the most-read news items are articles on top companies, mergers, leadership moves, price increases and new technologies.These 10 online exclusives drew the highest readership totals during 2024:1. What Are the Types of Printi …

Here's a great article about one of our primary suppliers, Flint. We carry their entire line of Varn products.https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/contents/view_bre...Buy all your Varn offset printing press chemicals from Flint right here:  Varn for your Pressroom

The September issue of Printing Impressions highlights six companies that have been selected as the 2024 Innovators of the Year. Blooming ColorBrodnax 21CCore Publishing SolutionsFreedom Graphic SystemsS. Government Publishing Office (GPO)PCI Grouphttps://digitaleditions.napco.com/publication/?i=8... …

This is an excellent resource for the commercial printer looking for business.  I highly suggest you download it!  From their website:The 2025 Printing Impressions Top 100 Print Buyers list is now available! Revealing the key verticals for your sales team to target, this year's list also reveals the major 25 print buying entities that alone will account for nearly 49% of the demand, and 12% of all printing buys.This asset provides valuable insights including: The top 100 entities that …

IntroductionIf you’re looking to better understand offset ink and how it powers high-quality offset printing, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we tackle 20 of the most frequently asked questions about offset printing ink, covering everything from its formulation and drying process to its role in delivering crisp, vibrant prints. Whether you're a seasoned printer or new to the industry, this article will help you learn more about offset printing ink, how it compares to other …