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The Raw Material Report

While the costs and availability of many raw materials have stabilized during 2012, there remain reasons for concern for prices and supply during the coming year.

As has been the case during the past few years, pricing and availability of major raw materials is a critical concern for ink manufacturers. However, the good news is that there has been some stabilization on both fronts. Ed Pruitt, chief procurement officer for Sun Chemical, noted that in general, Sun Chemical has seen a slowdown of the rapid inflationary trend of the last three years this year, although there is reason for concern overall. “However, we continue to be very concerned about...

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