Europe’s Economic Slowdown Hits Ink, Printing Industries Hard

By Sean Milmo European Editor The European ink sector is going through tough times at the moment, but amid the gloom there are bright spots. A slowdown in European economies has hit sections of the printing industry hard, in particular publishing. As a result, ink producers are struggling with reduced demand and a squeeze on their margins as prices weaken. But some segments, like direct mail and parts of the packaging market, are doing better than others. Furthermore, printers see the curr...