European Ink Market Faces Another Challenging Year in 2003

European ink producers are preparing themselves for a period of tough market conditions in 2003 as the European printing sector virtually grinds to a halt with the specter of war looming in the Middle East. Some ink leaders are hoping that there will be an economic revival in the second half of the year. But even they concede that they may have to wait until well into 2004 or even beyond before business returns to the levels prior to 2000. “The best we are hoping for this year is that we can a...