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The Offset Report

The offset market has seen a slowdown as a result of the economy, but there is reason for optimism in 2003.

The offset ink market has continued to struggle against a harsh economic climate, but despite this, many in the industry are predicting that things will begin to pick up in 2003. The offset ink industry has faced a serious downturn. The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers’ (NAPIM) 2002 State of the Industry Report reported declines in sales of 7.5 percent in the publication and commercial sector. In terms of volume, heatset inks fell 13.2 percent from the previous year, while l...

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