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The 2014 Raw Material Report

For the most part, raw material costs and supply remained stable during 2014, but there are areas of concern such as the pigment market going forward.

After a few years of dramatic price increases and tight supply, the ink industry has seen a general stabilization of key raw materials. Pricing remains high, but at least it is holding steady, for the most part. However, not all the news is good. There are key ingredients that remain volatile. Pigments and pigment intermediates are facing pricing pressure as China increases its regulatory efforts. Costs for certain resins and solvents are rising. Purchasing executives are carefully monitori...

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