Persistently high raw material prices forcing printing-ink manufacturers to act

Despite short-term volatility over the course of the past two years, the prices of raw materials used in the production of printing inks have climbed to new record levels. At present, and also in view of the gloomy economic outlook, it can be safely assumed that these price levels will not be seeing any sustained downturn in the foreseeable future.

Monday 12. November 2012

Reichhold Announces Price Increase on Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Vinyl Ester Resins Sold in North America

Effective December 3, 2012

Friday 09. November 2012

Eastman Announces ASPIRA One Polymer, A Recyclable Extrusion Blow Molded Resin for Beverage Packaging

As the leader of innovative specialty copolyesters, particularly extrusion blow molding (EBM) resins, Eastman Chemical Company announces the addition of Aspira One polymer to its portfolio of resins. Carrying resin identification code 1 (RIC 1), Aspira One is tailored specifically for EBM processes and packaging applications such as clear handleware and large-size bottles. As a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer, it provides an optimal balance of recyclability, product performance, production efficiency and aesthetics versus alternative polyester resins available to the EBM market.

Friday 09. November 2012

Flint Group’s FlexiStar BRC packaging inks the first solvent-based biorenewable ink certified by NAPIM.

Flint Group is proud to announce that their FlexiStar BRC inks for packaging applications are the first solvent-based flexo inks certified by NAPIM as a biorenewable ink with a BRC Index of 80, and was developed using NAPIM certified bio-based raw materials.

Friday 09. November 2012

Strong Program Lineup Secured for First China Recycled Fiber Conference in Shanghai, China

A strong lineup of speakers including government officials, executives and presidents from leading companies and associations, as well as industry experts have confirmed to speak at the 1st China International Recycled Fiber Conference. The event will take place from December 5 – 7, 2012 at the Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall in China and is organized by RISI, UMPaper, and China Resource Recycling Association (CRRA).

Friday 09. November 2012

Resolute Forest Products Announces Two Major Investments in its Comtois and Senneterre Sawmills

Resolute Forest Products (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) announced two major investments today, totaling C$11 million, at its Comtois sawmill in Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Quebec, and its Senneterre, Quebec, sawmill.

Friday 09. November 2012

New Bordeaux Digital Ink

Bordeaux’s environmentally friendly dye digital ink is designed to achieve better performance both for direct and sublimation printing on polyester fabrics or mixed synthetic fabrics (minimum 60% of synthetic fibers). Bordeaux EDTD ink uses cutting edge technology and stringent quality control for batch-to-batch consistency, optimal ink fluidity and printability through piezo printheads. With this ink, Print Service Providers achieve superior printing quality, reliability and efficiency.

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