A Mixed Year for the North American Ink Industry

For the ink industry, the past 12 months have been filled with mixed signals. On the one hand, the economy is growing, which is good for consumers. That translates into more goods sold, which is good news for printers and their ink suppliers. However, raw material costs are on the upswing, as environmental concerns and supply issues converge, putting the squeeze on ink manufacturers even during a time of growth. This is one of the key messages that can be found in our annual North American To...