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Metallics Continue to Grow in Graphic Arts

Metallic pigments and inks are used in consumer packaging, labels, gift wrap and publication and commercial printing.

Photo courtesy of FINAT. With estimated annual sales of $1 billion, the metallic pigment market is sizable. While automotive coatings are the largest end use for metallics, graphic arts are an important segment for metallic pigments and inks. The use of metallic pigments continues to grow in graphic arts in 2014, and despite economic challenges, companies are optimistic about further growth. “Graphic arts are one of the most important market segments for metallic pigments, where inks are use...

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