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 October 2022 • Vol. 28, No. 4
table of contents
Cover: Michele Catalano
Cover photos courtesy of HP, at bottom, and Kornit Digital, at middle left.

22 28 34

FEATURES
18 What’s Next in Packaging and Food Contact Materials? – By Terry Knowles
20 Africa’s Pharmaceutical Packaging, Inks Set for Growth– By Shem Oriere
22 The Raw Material Market in 2022 – By David Savastano
25 The Asia Pacific Ink Market Continues to Grow – By David Savastano
28 The 2022 Digital Textile Ink Market – By David Savastano
34 Azelis Mexico Dedicates Innovation Center– By Tom Branna
37 The Buyers’ Guide
Ink World’s Annual Buyers’ Guide offers a comprehensive listing of the ink industry’s needs, from additives, pigments
and resins and more on the raw material side to lab and production equipment and services, as well as information
on suppliers, distributors and trade associations.
Cross Reference Index – 38
Raw Materials - 40
Equipment and Services – 51
Companies – 56
Distributors – 64
Trade Associations – 68

74 Kodak Continues to Grow in Digital Printing Inks – By David Savastano

DEPARTMENTS
6 Editorial 71 Industry News

8 Fresh Ink 73 Classified

17 Market Watch 73 Ad Index

69 Calendar 74 INK inc.

70 Personnel

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 editor’s desk

Challenges Continue With EDITOR

Raw Materials, Logistics

David Savastano, dsavastano@rodmanmedia.com
VP/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Tom Branna, tbranna@rodmanmedia.com
ASSISTANT EDITOR

T
Lianna Albrizio, lalbrizio@rodmanmedia.com
he past five years have been difficult for supply chains.The EUROPEAN EDITOR
Terry Knowles
COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges in
the raw material supply chain, but the problems have been EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
going on before the pandemic. Before the pandemic, there were a Lisa Fine - Ink Systems, Inc.
Urban S. Hirsch III - Ink Systems, Inc.
variety of problems in certain raw materials. For example: Dave Maternowski - INX International
• In 2017, titanium dioxide was hard to get for ink manufactur- Penny Holland - Sun Chemical
Geoff Peters - Wikoff Color
ers as a result of consolidation among Chinese TiO2 manufacturers
and a fire at a major plant in Finland. LEAD DESIGNER
• In 2018, photoinitiators became scarce, as one of the major Michele Catalano, mcatalano@rodmanmedia.com
manufacturers producing the precursor for TPO and TPO-L was
shut down by the Chinese government.
• In 2019, an explosion at a Chinese pesticide plant led to
RODMAN PUBLISHING
PRESIDENT
the shutdown of that industrial park as well as similar businesses. ­­Rodman J. Zilenziger Jr., rzilenziger@rodmanmedia.com
This led to a shortage of pigments, pigment intermediates and EXECUTIVE VICE  PRESIDENT
photoinitators. Matthew J. Montgomery, mmontgomery@rodmanmedia.com
• All during this, the trucking industry has been a concern, as GROUP PUBLISHER
Dale Pritchett, dpritchett@rodmanmedia.com
the industry hasn’t been able to keep up with the loss of drivers
ADVERTISING SALES (U.S.)
due to retirement. Kim Clement Rafferty, krafferty@rodmanmedia.com
That brings us to 2020, and the start of the COVID-19 pan- Donna Campbell, dcampbell@rodmanmedia.com
demic. As a result of the pandemic, some countries went into lock- CLASSIFIED SALES
Patty Ivanov, pivanov@rodmanmedia.com
down, which cut supply of key ingredients. The ability to ship Phone: (631) 642-2048; Fax: (631) 473-5694
products was also disrupted, as containers weren’t where they were ADVERTISING SALES (HONG KONG, TAIWAN AND CHINA)
needed and ports were jammed. Today, the war in the Ukraine Michael R. Hay, Ringier Trade Publishing Ltd.,
401-405 4/F New Victory House, 93-103 Wing Lok Street
continues to impact the world. Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Phone:
Essentially, the end result was higher prices and uncertain (852) 2369 8788 Fax: (852) 2869 5919
E-mail: mchhay@ringier.com.hk
shipments. Now, as I report in “The Raw Material Market in
EUROPEAN SALES
2022,” which begins on page 22, the news is mixed, which is in Ria Van den Bogaert,Vendenbo BVBA, ria@vendenbo.com
itself better news. PRODUCTION MANAGER
For the most part, pricing is finally stabilizing a bit, and ship- Pat Hilla, philla@rodmanmedia.com
ments are starting to catch up. However, purchasing departments AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Barb Schrafel
are not out of the woods yet, and it remains to be seen whether the BARB.SCHRAFEL@STAMATS.COM
supply chain will eventually become more stable. MARKETING MANAGER
Paul Simansky, psimansky@rodmanmedia.com
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hubergroup Print Solutions Relaunches

UV Flexo Portfolio Under iray Brand

A s the UV flexo market grows,

so do the demands on printers
and ink manufacturers. There
is more demand for UV flexo inks for
safe food packaging and sophisticated
materials, they meet the hubergroup’s
high MGA (low migration and low
odor) guidelines, which have stood for
safe application on food packaging for
many years.
by reducing the shipment of raw ma-
terials and finished goods required to
produce its products.
“Our new Sittard site is geared to-
wards sustainability, service reliability
non-food packaging as well as labels. “Sustainability is meanwhile, of and business growth,” said Gil Oron,
To meet this development, hu- course, also a requirement of printers CEO, Landa Digital Printing. “It pro-
bergroup Print Solutions is now re- and brand owners,” said Blasek. “With vides Landa customers with local sup-
launching its UV flexo portfolio. In the help of numerous laboratory tests, ply, which in times of very challenging
the course of the relaunch under the we have therefore ensured that our worldwide logistics and parts supplies,
iray brand, the international printing inks and varnishes are deinkable on offers considerable reassurance. What’s
ink specialist has not only further im- film and paper.” more, with customer production vol-
proved the performance of its products In addition, the PMV depart- umes increasing daily, this also ensures
but has also added primers, adhesives ment of the Technical University of prompt and reliable delivery too – cru-
and low-migration printing inks as Darmstadt certified that the products cial in increasing efficiency.”
well as varnishes for food packaging to can be deinked very well on paper us- The new Landa facility pro-
its portfolio. ing INGEDE Method 11. vides consumables for its portfolio of
“When revising our UV flexo port- “At hubergroup, we take a holis- Nanographic printing presses, designed
folio, we focused on the question of tic view of sustainability and want to to address a gap in the market for
how we can simplify printers’ work,” drive the circular economy forward,” cost-effective, short- to medium-run
said Alexander Blasek, global proj- Blasek noted. “We are thus continu- mainstream packaging and commercial
ect manager UV flexo at hubergroup. ously working to further improve the jobs. Solutions include the Landa S10
“Our answer: we offer all the products eco-balance of our products and look Nanographic printing press – a B1 so-
necessary for UV flexo printing from a forward to working with custom- lution designed for mainstream pack-
single source. ers as well as organizations who want aging and converting industries – and
“For this reason, we have set up to shape a sustainable future together the Landa S10P Nanographic printing
our portfolio very broadly with print- with us.” press, which is ideal for two-sided B1
ing inks, varnishes, adhesives as well as general commercial printing.
primers and made sure that the prod- LANDA INCREASES “Our new European facility is an-
ucts perfectly harmonize with each CAPACITY WITH NEW other example of our long term com-
other,” added Blasek. “Our native EUROPEAN INK FACILITY mitment to the European market, and
service staff around the world are on Landa Digital Printing has opened a our ability to be the change-maker
hand for customers to ensure a smooth new European consumables manu- that the industry needs,” added Oron.
implementation of the new UV flexo facturing facility, based in Sittard, The “Landa continues to revolution-
system and are also always available for Netherlands. Producing the Landa ize and digitize the mass production
on-site support afterwards.” Nanoink used to power Landa S10 printing industry.”
The iray products cover a wide range and S10P Nanographic printing press-
of applications and are characterized by es, the new site enables the company AVIENT SIGNS AGREEMENT
high scratch resistance, good adhesion, to double consumables production TO DIVEST DISTRIBUTION
low odor values and high-yield inks. and support the rapid growth in de- BUSINESS FOR $950 MILLION
In addition, they are designed for fast mand for ink due to soaring customer Avient Corporation announced it has
printing and rapid finishing. print volumes. entered into a definitive agreement to
UV-curable flexographic inks and By manufacturing in mainland sell its Distribution business to an affil-
varnishes for food packaging are brand Europe, the company has shortened iate of H.I.G. Capital for $950 million
new in the portfolio of the print- its lead times for consumables and in- in cash, subject to regulatory approval.
ing ink specialist. Thanks to intensive creased its production capacity. It has On April 20, 2022, the company an-
research and carefully selected raw also lowered its environmental impact nounced it was exploring a sale of its

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Distribution business, in connection “Being selected as winner in the cat- The winners of the pre-commercial-
with announcing an agreement to ac- egory ‘Renewable Materials’ is already ized categories will be announced later
quire the Protective Materials business a great success for our UniNATURE in November. Here, Siegwerk is also
of DSM. The company recently com- series, but being awarded the ‘Most nominated in the category “Driving the
pleted that process. Sustainable Innovation’ at the same time Circular Economy” for the polycirQ
“As expected, there were mul- is a remarkable triumph for us that shows deinking process for printed plastic films,
tiple buyers interested in acquiring once again that we are on the right track which helps to prevent downcycling of
the Distribution business, and it was to significantly drive the development of valuable plastic resources.
a competitive process,” said Robert sustainable packaging,” added van Laack.
M. Patterson, chairman, president and Siegwerk invests a lot of time to bring
CEO, Avient Corporation. “Ultimately, forward-looking solutions to life that FLINT GROUP NARROW WEB
we selected H.I.G. Capital based on enable the design of circular packaging HONORED AT LABELEXPO
the strength of their proposal, which solutions. From R&D through raw ma- AMERICAS 2022
values the business at approximately terial sourcing and industrialization to At Labelexpo Americas 2022, Flint
10x LTM EBITDA and includes no application technology and sales, there Group Narrow Web demonstrated how
financing contingencies. We are also are many teams involved to successfully its new Evolution Series boosts the re-
confident that H.I.G. will make an ex- roll out a new series to the market. cyclability of shrink sleeves and bottles
cellent home for the Distribution busi- UniNATURE is Siegwerk’s sustain- made from crystallizable PET.
ness and a good partner for Avient as able water-based ink range for paper and Recognized by the Association of
both a supplier and a customer. board applications, and is formulated Plastic Recyclers in the USA, the prod-
“The sale of the Distribution busi- with natural components and thus partly ucts – a de-inking primer for shrink
ness and acquisition of DSM Protective replaces fossil carbon with biorenew- sleeves and an overprint varnish for PSL
Materials represent the next steps in able carbon, concretely contributing to labels – prevent ink contamination dur-
our specialty transformation that be- defossilization in the sense of a circu- ing recycling, so that the PET quality re-
gan over a decade ago,” said Patterson. lar economy. The ink range was one of mains clear in the waste stream.
“We are excited about our future as four finalists nominated in the category Applied in a single pass on a press,
a pure play specialty formulator of “Renewable Materials.” these products require no changes to the
sustainable solutions.” UniNATURE incorporates up to converter’s existing ink system or cur-
50% renewable carbon content, which is ing processes. In this way, the Evolution
SIEGWERK RECEIVES up to nine times more compared to stan- Series makes an important contribution
SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2022 dard water-based inks, and thus provides to the circular economy for packaging
Siegwerk announced that its packag- an environmentally friendly alternative – where recycled plastic material is re-
ing ink series UniNATURE has won to conventional inks without impact- mains valuable and is kept in the produc-
Packaging Europe’s Sustainability ing the recyclability of paper and board tion chain for longer.
Awards 2022. packaging while contributing to reduc- The Evolution Caustic Resistant
The sustainable ink solution with a ing microplastics in inks. Over Print Varnish is applied to the
high Bio-Renewable Content was not Furthermore, the sustainable ink pressure-sensitive label after the colors
only selected as the winner in the cat- range comes along with excellent ink are printed. The varnish protects the
egory “Renewable Materials.” but also performance and color strengths offer- ink, stopping it from bleeding out in the
as the “Most Sustainable Innovation” ing similar levels of resistance as cur- caustic wash.
among all 360 entries from across the rent water-based technologies. It offers After the bottle and label are ground
global packaging value chain. an improved ink stability and lower down, the pressure-sensitive label flakes
All winners of the commercialized in- VOC content while also enabling high cleanly separate from the package in
novations & initiatives categories of the printing speeds on both coated and the caustic “float-sink” bath. The label
Sustainability Awards 2022 were revealed uncoated papers. material containing the protected ink
on Sept. 13, 2022, at the Sustainable UniNATURE is applicable for many floats to the top and can be skimmed
Packaging Summit, in Lisbon, Portugal. paper & board applications, includ- off to an alternate waste system, leaving
“It is such an honor to be recog- ing corrugated board boxes, trays and the uncontaminated PET flake in the
nized as two-time winner at this year’s displays, fast food packaging, sacks and recycling stream.
Sustainability Awards,” said Christopher bags, as well as cups and wraps. It sup- The Evolution Deinking Primer
van Laack, VP Business Units Paper ports various printing applications whilst for PET shrink sleeves is a primer that
& Board EMEA and Liquid Food meeting the highest market and regula- goes between the ink and the sleeve it-
Packaging at Siegwerk. tory standards. self. When the package is recycled, the

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primer enables the ink to separate from packaging is easier to recycle and can be “EFI Reggiani has always worked
the sleeve and wash away in the caustic returned to the material cycle. diligently to take our offerings to the
bath. The ink and sleeve go their sepa- “At hubergroup, we place great em- next level, thinking ahead and develop-
rate ways: the ink and the primer rise phasis on driving the advancement of ing high-tech, high-quality and reliable
to the top of the caustic wash and are sustainable, safe packaging,” Suresh Kalra, textile solutions,” said Adele Genoni,
swiped off. managing director India & President Asia EFI Reggiani SVP and GM.
This leaves behind the sleeve, which at hubergroup, observed. “We, therefore, “The new campus is an important
instead of being taken to landfill, now put a lot of energy into the research and step in our journey, and it is proof of
remains in the recycling stream with development of innovative as well as EFI’s strong commitment to continued
the bottle – and adds between 3 and 6 creative products such as our HYDRO- development of the textiles business
percent of the sleeve pack back into the LAC GA Oxygen Barrier Coating or unit,” Genoni added. “Not only will
recycling chain. MGA CONTACT.” this provide us more space to continue
Both the over print varnish and our growth, but it will also be a wel-
deinking primer are Dual Cure UV FLINT OFFSET PACKAGING coming and sustainable environment
flexo inks, curable under LED lamps as SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES PRICE for our employees.”
well as conventional mercury lamps. INCREASES FOR SHEETFED INKS The new facility was designed with
The Evolution Deinking Primer won On June 27, 2022, as a result of the environmental sustainability and em-
the Environmental Sustainability Award continued rising costs, Flint OPS an- ployee well-being in mind. That focus
at the Global Label Awards, announced nounced further price increases for includes plans to install 400 kilowatts
on the show’s opening night, on Sept. 13. sheetfed inks. of solar panels supplying 60% of the fa-
“Flint Group is committed to driving “It is with regret that we are forced cility’s total energy requirements.
packaging circularity with innovations to announce more increases, as we ful- A 3,000-square-metre demo center
that minimize environmental harm and ly understand the difficult climate our in the new facility will be nearly twice
bring value to the wider supply chain,” customers are operating in. However, as large as the current EFI Reggiani
Julian Cass, VP for North America at in order to ensure continuity of sup- demo center in Grassobbio, Italy, of-
Flint Group, said. ply, we must pass on these costs to fering a high-end, high-tech show-
“The Evolution Series is a perfect ex- our customers,” said Tony Lord, presi- case for state-of-the-art EFI Reggiani
ample of that, providing converters with dent, Flint Group Offset Packaging printers, as well as Mezzera pre- and
a fast and smooth solution for improving Solutions. “We are still hopeful, as all post-treatment and Jaeggli yarn
the sustainability of their offering – as other print-related businesses are, that treatment products.
well as that of their brand owner cus- we will soon experience more stable The demo center will also feature
tomers,” Cass added. supply chain conditions. However, in EFI Reggiani’s recently acquired port-
the meantime, increases imposed on folio of Inèdit raster image processing
HUBERGROUP INDIA WINS our business have created a situation (RIP) and workflow software solutions.
TWO IFCA STAR AWARDS where continuing to sell our products Over the years, EFI Reggiani’s prod-
At the IFCA Star Awards 2022, the Indian at our current price level is simply uct portfolio has continued to expand,
Flexible Packaging and Folding Carton not sustainable.” ranging from rotary and flatbed print-
Manufacturers Association (IFCA) Flint OPS will be contacting cus- ing machines, to scanning/multi-pass
honored hubergroup Print Solutions tomers imminently to discuss how they digital printers, to the world’s fastest
with two awards in the category will be affected by the price increases. digital textile printer – an award-win-
“Innovation R&D.” ning EFI Reggiani BOLT single-
The two award-winning prod- EFI REGGIANI OPENS NEW, pass inkjet printer that operates at
ucts are HYDRO-LAC GA Oxygen STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL 90 meters per minute.
Barrier Coating and the offset ink TEXTILE CAMPUS Known for high quality, flexibility
MGA CONTACT. EFI Reggiani, the industrial tex- and reliability, EFI Reggiani is also an
hubergroup’s products convinced the tile printing business of Electronics innovator in ink – a recognized leader
independent jury of experts due to their For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), has broken as one of the only companies to manu-
innovative character: The oxygen bar- ground on a new textile campus to facture the full range of inks used in
rier coating stands out due to its sustain- accommodate ongoing growth. The industrial textile manufacturing.
ability efforts. It protects packaged food new 20,000-square-meter campus
from oxygen and, thus, enables mono- in Comun Nuovo, Bergamo, Italy, is FLINT GROUP SUPPORTS
material packaging for oxygen-sensitive expected to be completed mid-year CEFLEX PACKAGING PROJECT
foods such as nuts. Consequently, the in 2023. Flint Group Packaging has lent its

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support to the CEFLEX Quality the potential of a recycle-ready mono- secure the future of the sector, we need
Recycling Project (QRP), co-devel- material substrate. to put circularity at the front and cen-
oping and trialing duplex laminated Following a series of five semi- ter of our focus and continue to close
flexible packaging comprising poly- industrial trials to test the viability of the plastic loop.
propylene (PP) recyclate (rPP). printing on films made using rPP resin, “By co-developing and trialing an
Working alongside some of the most results showed that the use of post- rPP substrate that is easy for printers
established global names in print and consumer recyclate in the packaging and converters to work with, we are
packaging, the main goal of the QRP structure did not inhibit the printing opening a more robust path for long-
is to create a PP recyclate structure that or converting process of a monop- term growth,” Rowland-Jones added.
does not inhibit the printing and con- olymer PP duplex laminated barrier “At the core, it’s about expanding the
verting process of today’s supply chain. pouch in non-food applications. boundaries of what PP recyclate can
In doing so, the project aims to “Our team was delighted to provide achieve to prove that it’s compatible
ultimately recycle a higher per- the water-based inks and to add its with today’s presses, converting tech-
centage of PP in non-food contact expertise to the number of businesses nologies and quality demands. It’s a
film applications. supporting this important CEFLEX great move forward for the wider print
The project takes direct aim at the project,” said Matthew Rowland-Jones, and packaging industry. With col-
significant issue of low recycling rates sustainability officer at Flint Group. laboration and innovative thinking, a
in consumer households across Europe. “One of the biggest challenges in greater proportion of flexible packag-
Representing a large-scale collabora- sustaining long-term growth for the ing waste can be processed in recycling
tion between more than 180 organi- packaging sector is that still to this streams. We are another step further
zations, associations and stakeholders day, a large proportion of flexible from the linear waste streams that hold
across Europe, the CEFLEX project has packaging cannot be easily recycled,” the packaging industry back, and that’s
made positive progress in showcasing Rowland-Jones noted. “If we want to something to celebrate.” ■

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INK INDUSTRY MOURNS DR. DANNY RICH

By David Savastano

Dr. Danny Rich, 71, a leading Sun Chemical CTO, Russell Schwartz knew Danny for 20
expert in the field of color science years, and recalled his ability and generosity.
at Sun Chemical, passed away July “During the COVID-19 lockdown, we held a small,
3, 2022 after sustaining significant outdoor retirement dinner for him, and although he was
injuries as a result of a car accident in very much looking forward to his retirement, he was happy
Memphis, TN. to stay involved in color and support his colleagues at Sun
Born April 23, 1951, to Cyril and Chemical for ongoing projects,” Schwartz said. “That is the
Fleda Rich of Payette, ID, Danny kind of person he was.”
received his bachelor’s degree Patrice Aurenty, business leader Color Management,
from the University of Idaho, and Global for Sun Chemical, first met Danny on the first day
his master’s degree in physics Danny joined Sun Chemical in Carlstadt.
from Virginia Polytechnic Institute Dr. Danny Rich “I was still working there for KPG,” said Aurenty. “We
and State University, where he immediately had some great conversations about plate and
met his wife, Phyllis. They moved color separation. After this, in 2006, when I took over the
to Troy, NY, where he earned his Ph.D. in color science from Color Management group for Sun, Danny became my key
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. technical mentor in the color management field.”
Danny began his career in 1980 with Sherwin Williams, “Danny was a pioneer in the color physics industry,
and after a period at Applied Color Systems in Princeton, NJ, authoring many key patents that allowed Sun Chemical to
Danny joined Sun Chemical in 1998, where he was director advance its color management platform to great commercial
of the Color Research Laboratory in the Daniel J. Carlick advantage,” added Dave Lazar, patent agent, Sun Chemical
Technical Center in Carlstadt, NJ. He retired from Sun Corporation – Legal Department.
Chemical in August 2021 after 21 years. Shortly thereafter, “Danny Rich was a walking encyclopedia of color
he and Phyllis moved to the Memphis area. knowledge who was admired not only by his Sun Chemical
Danny holds 20 patents and 21 applications that are colleagues, but by many involved in graphic arts and color
awaiting approval. His industry awards were many: Danny science,” said Rich Czarnecki, VP of Micro Powders, who
was awarded the Nickerson Service award from the Inter- was a longtime colleague of Dr. Rich at Sun Chemical.
Society Color Council in 1999; the National Printing Ink “What made Danny special was his unfettered love to
Research Institute’s Award for Technical Achievement in educate an audience, be that in deep scientific terms at a
2008; the Thomas Alva Edison Award for Innovation by technical conference, or in layperson lingo to someone with
the Research Council of New Jersey in 2008; the Robert minimal knowledge of a given topic. It is this patience and
F. Reed Medal from the Printing Industries of America in generosity that I will always remember about Danny.”
2013; the Mattiello Memorial Award from the American As for highlights of Danny’s career, Aurenty spoke about
Coatings Association in 2015; the Godlove Award for lifetime the set of patents around digital color communication.
achievements in color technology from the Inter-Society “That is the foundation of Sun’s color management
Color Council in 2019; and the President’s Award from the strategy, including licensing to X-Rite Pantone to become
Flexographic Technical Association in 2019. PantoneLIVE,” Aurenty said. “But his contribution to the
His colleagues recall Danny as a terrific scientist industry is way more than this.”
and person. “Danny’s impact at Sun was numerous and significant,”
“Danny was a giant in color, having been handpicked Dr. Parris said. “He won countless international awards and
by Bob Bassemir to succeed him,” said Dr. Juanita M. was highly regarded by the global color community. He
Parris, global director, Application & Material Science for served in leadership positions at the CIE, ASTM, ISCC and
Sun Chemical. “I worked very closely with Danny since he chaired several ISO Standards Committees.”
joined Sun and any knowledge I have on color came from “Danny achieved many milestones in color science,” said
him. He truly was an international gem and will be missed Schwartz. “He amassed 20 patents during his colorful color
by many.” career, mostly with Sun Chemical. In my opinion, his work on

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remote color management was one of his most significant such trip was to argue for the patentability of an application
accomplishments and one he enjoyed discussing. He also directed to metamerism.
loved teaching color theory to all who were interested, and “On our way to the examiner’s office, Danny stopped at
with an enthusiasm that captivated most, including me.” the vending machine (strange time for a snack, I thought).
Schwartz noted that Danny was also a very generous He purchased a bottle of Coke and box of M&M Peanuts,
and kind person. but opened neither,” he continued.
“He was passionate about helping young people “Upon arriving at the examiner’s office, he held up the
succeed as evidenced by his commitment Steinerth High Coke bottle and explained the inherent difficulty in precisely
School Robotics in Pennsylvania,” he said. “He persuaded matching the color of the red cap with the label, both of
Sun Chemical to fund their participation in FIRST (For which also had to precisely match the Coke red seen on a
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) billboard, magazine ad, T-shirt etc., all under different light
and worked with them on their program since 2015. He conditions. He did the same with the yellow box of M&M
will be missed.” Peanuts, then offered both the soda and the candy to the
“He was a very nice human being, always ready to help, grateful examiner, who accepted and allowed the case the
always full of ideas and things to try, never complaining, next day,” Lazar concluded.
his ability to think out of the box, giving high level color “Danny was not only a brilliant scientist who
science lectures to one or two members of our team demonstrated dedication and excellence in color, he was
like if he was in front of 500 university students or in an also a really great guy,” Dr. Parris noted. “He always had
international scientific congress. His mind was reaching a smile, nice humor and gentle demeanor. He willingly
the stars, his passion was above and beyond everything,” helped anyone who asked for help. He was involved in his
said Aurenty. community such as mentoring young students in robotics
“Danny was a genius in his field but could always competitions. We will miss not only his intellect but
explain extremely complex technology in layman’s terms,” humanity as well. He will truly be missed.”
Lazar added. “He was also very passionate about his work Danny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis; his
and his voice would sometimes raise to a fever pitch when daughter Amanda; sons Brandon and Bryan; and his twin
describing a particularly exciting breakthrough.” brother David.
Lazar recalled one occasion when Danny was able to In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations
explain color concepts easily to a patent examiner. be made to the Church of Christ at White Station, 1106
“One fond memory is when Danny used to accompany Colonial Road, Memphis, TN 38117, ear-marked for the
me to the Patent Office to conduct patent examiner “Danny Rich Memorial” which will be used to serve the
interviews for particularly difficult cases,” Lazar said. “One needs of the surrounding community.

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Steady Expansion in $473.4 Billion Packaging

Print Market through 2027: Smithers

A new study – The Future of

Package Printing to 2027 – on
how this sector is emerging from
COVID-19 and will evolve in the medi-
um term is now available from Smithers.
at $68.5 billion in 2021, and is projected
to reach $102.8 billion by 2031, growing
at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2022 to 2031.
“The high demand for flexible pack-
aging from food and beverages industry
is expected to accumulate around $3
billion in revenue by 2031 and to grow
with a CAGR of ~5% over the forecast
period. The demand for packaged goods
among the growing urban population
Smithers’ data forecasting charts how owing to change in lifestyles as well as can be ascribed to the market’s expansion.
a global packaging market worth $456.3 increased consumer awareness regard- Geographically, the Middle East
billion in 2021 will increase to $473.7 ing health and hygiene, particularly in printing inks market is sectioned into
billion, and then grow at a compound emerging economies such as China and Israel, GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain,
annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% to India, will fuel the market growth dur- Kuwait, Qatar, Oman), and the rest of the
reach $551.3 billion in 2027 (constant ing the forecast period,” Eswara Prasad, Middle East. Saudi Arabia’s market is an-
2021 prices). manager, chemical and materials, Allied ticipated to lead over the forecast period.
Across the same period, the volume Market Research, said. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
of corrugated board, folding cartons, “Moreover, the demand for flex- is predicted to have significant growth
rigid and flexible plastics, metal, and la- ible packaging is growing faster due to during the forecast period as a result of
bels stocks printed worldwide will in- growing trends like e-commerce, digital the rising population. The population of
crease from 13 trillion to 15.4 trillion A4 printing and sustainability, which is an- UAE climbed from 3 million in 2000 to
print equivalents. ticipated to boost the market growth,” 9.8 million in 2021.
Flexo will remain the most widely added Prasad.
used print process, due to its popularity By material, the global flexible pack- QUINACRIDONE PIGMENTS
in long-run corrugated board, labels and aging market is segmented into paper- MARKET PROJECTED TO REACH
flexible plastics work. board, plastic, aluminum foil and PET $539 MILLION BY 2030: STRAITS
It represents around 36% of the con- films. The plastic segment accounted for According to Straits Research, the global
temporary market and natural expansion the largest share in 2021. quinacridone pigments market was val-
gives flexo a positive growth outlook Packaging type of flexible packaging ued at $335.65 million in 2021 and is
(+2.4% CAGR, by value) through include stand-up pouch, films and bag- expected to reach $539.04 million by
to 2027. in-box. The films segment accounted 2030. The market is expected to grow at
Other analog processes, including off- for the largest flexible packaging market a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast pe-
set litho (+2.5% CAGR), will see simi- share in 2021. On the basis of packag- riod (2022–2030).
lar organic growth across the five-year ing type, the films segment accounted Asia-Pacific is the most dominant
Smithers study period, mainly from de- for 78.9% of the global market share market for the quinacridone market. It
veloping markets. in FY2021. had acquired almost 50% of the market
The greatest expansion will come The food & beverage segment domi- share in 2021 and is predicted to grow at
from digital print for packaging, with nated the global flexible packaging a CAGR of 6.9% by 2030.
a CAGR of more than 10% forecast market in terms of revenue, with more According to type, the global quina-
through to 2027. than 56.2% of the market share in 2021, cridone pigments market is divided into
owing to growth in demand for snack PR122, PR202, PR282, PR206, PV19,
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET and convenience food in small or single and PV19β.The PR122 segment pegged
EXPECTED TO REACH $102.8 serving portions. the largest share in the market in 2021.
BILLION BY 2031: AMR Based on the end-users, the global
According to a new published report MIDDLE EAST PRINTING INKS quinacridone pigments market is cat-
by Allied Market Research (AMR), MARKET TO REACH $3 BILLION egorized as printing ink, digital print-
“Flexible Packaging Market by Material, BY 2031: KENNETH RESEARCH ing, paints and coatings, plastics industry,
Packaging Type, and End-Use Industry: Kenneth Research has released “Middle textiles industry, and others.The printing
Global Opportunity Analysis and East Printing Inks Market,” for the fore- ink and paintings and coatings were the
Industry Forecast, 2022–2031,” the glob- cast period 2022. two dominant segments of the market
al flexible packaging market was valued The Middle East printing inks market in 2021. n

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What’s Next in Packaging

And Food Contact Materials?
There are numerous trends that are reshaping the European packaging segment,
beginning with sustainability.

BY TERRY KNOWLES, European Editor

W hat are the trends and developments that are shap-

ing the European packaging sector and the pack-
aging sector in general, and also what factors will
shape the food contact area in Europe in the near future? This
article takes a look at each.
shipments. Plastic packaging remains popular for both cost of
production and ease of handling, even though there are many
materials on the horizon to challenge it.
Within the EU there is a strong focus on promoting the cir-
cular economy that is driving research on many fronts, includ-
ing overcoming the use of environmentally harmful polymers,
TRENDS AND INFLUENCES the shift towards bio-based plastics and greater recycling and
IN THE EUROPEAN PACKAGING SECTOR processing of plastic waste.
Many long-term trends continue to hone the chemical sector,
especially in terms of eco-influences such as sustainability and TRENDS IN PACKAGING GENERALLY
recyclability, which are both very different and demanding in Corrugation is already well-established as a long-term trend
terms of technology and exert their attractions at opposite ends within the packaging sector, particularly with consumers ex-
of the supply chain. pecting better quality packaging when their goods arrive.
One short-term trend that many industries (including coat- Alternative materials to plastics are also rising. Packaging
ings) have experienced recently has been that of “de-stocking,” based on corn starch is a natural-based alternative that is grow-
which has artificially skewed demand and growth statistics out ing and its ecological credentials are far superior to those of
of a fear of companies running out of their essential business most plastics, when measured in terms of sustainability, recy-
requirements during the pandemic crisis. clability and carbon footprint. They are also ideally suited to
This artificial blip has already manifested in the corrugated the use of vegetable-based inks when printing.
packaging sector across Europe in early 2022. Another key trend that is coming up in the packaging sector
Corrugated packaging is one of the key areas of growth ex- is that of edible packaging.The concept of edible water bubbles
pected to continue for the packaging sector, particularly as cus- has been around for almost a decade now. Such bubbles are
tomers look for superior quality board packaging. Unusually based on membranes that have been produced using seaweed,
however, the Ukraine-Russia conflict is reportedly affecting therefore making them edible.
this area in Europe as wheat starch from both countries is used They have many advantages, including being biodegradable
in the corrugation process. if the customer does not want to consume the membrane itself;
In addition, supplies to Scandinavian paper mills are heavily the advantages are that they can be flavored and colored with
linked with Russia, so on both of these fronts, alternative sup- natural products.
plies are likely to be sought as the conflict continues to exert Cartons and boxes continue to remain popular and another
massive disruption on European supply chains. upcoming trend here is the shift towards more boxes and fewer
The emphasis may well now see a shift in sourcing mate- plastic bottles. Boxes have the advantages of greater packing ef-
rials from the west once more, as well as Africa and India, as ficiency (space-saving) during transport and for at-home stor-
industry mulls over the disadvantages of being dependent upon age, as well as being made from board, which is more attractive
Chinese supplies. for environmental reasons over single-use plastic bottles.
This rising demand for corrugated packaging in Europe on In the future, we can expect to see more in the way of
the back of greater buying online is a trend that has recently boxed water rather than bottled water when it comes to
been picked up by Mordor Intelligence, in a survey which pre- packaging water.
views the future of the European consumer packaging market.
In e-commerce portals, demand has sharply increased for FROM PACKAGING WATER TO PACKAGING INK
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Association (EuPIA) and Mike Simoni of Sun Chemical has for the printing ink industry; the trends towards sustainability
highlighted some of the challenges and changes that are taking through the incorporation of bio-based raw materials is cur-
place in the sphere of food packaging inks. rently a developmental area for the ink sector, which is distinct
During the interview, Simoni, who is chairman of EuPIA’s from another separate challenge that it faces in the domain of
Food Packaging Technical Committee, highlights one of the packaging recycling, where de-inking is desirable.
major areas of change in food packaging inks, which is hap- On a much broader level, what the EU is currently im-
pening in Germany. plementing in terms of its chemical sustainability strategy,
What follows for the remainder of this article is a summary which introduces the essential use concept and mixture as-
of the interview, covering the main areas shaping food contact sessment factors, highlights further the pressure the industry is
inks and other materials both now and into the future, espe- currently experiencing.
cially with regard to formulation. There is either an irony or competitive edge to this.
The German Printing Ink Ordinance (GPIO) is a new Harmonization may not be such a distant prospect after all, as
piece of national legislation that is concerned with both the the European Commission is considering changes to the EC
food contact and the non-food contact sides of food packaging. 1935/2004 Framework Regulation, the regulation that covers
Its scope also encompasses the substances included and their all food contact materials and articles.
migration limits for maintaining food safety so that packaging Once completed, this could supersede everything that the
can be shown to be compliant and that food packaging safety GPIO is concerned with; however, the time-frame in which
standards are upheld for the consumer. these things take place is, of course, a drag for industry.
Despite its name, the scope of the GPIO extends to all of The frustration felt by industry is seen as prompting these
the food contact materials involved and not printing inks alone. developments within Germany, but with the EU as it is har-
The implementation of the GPIO brings with it a four-year monization of standards across all countries is highly desirable
transition period for the submission of toxicological informa- for all of industry.
tion from industry partners (raw materials suppliers) so that In addition, there are also possible changes afoot in
they may be authorized as safe for use. Switzerland regarding the long-held law referred to as
This process is seen as a long and cumbersome one that will Swiss Ordinance, which regulates food packaging safety in
require considerable time to have any positive effect. Although Switzerland, and which is often quoted as a compliance mea-
this must be viewed as a welcome move on safety, the fact sure by those operating in the sector.
that it is taking place only in Europe’s largest economy under- EuPIA is working with the Swiss paint and ink indus-
scores the fragmented nature of industry in Europe at a time try association VSLF (Verband der Schweizerischen Lack-
when it would be desirable for things to be harmonized across und Farbenindustrie) and the Swiss Federal Food Safety and
the EU bloc. Veterinary Office (FSVO) so that its members can stay abreast
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Africa’s Pharmaceutical
Packaging, Inks Set
for Growth
Imported pharmaceutical medicines are now estimated at 94% of the
continent’s requirements.
BY SHEM OIRERE, Africa Correspondent

T he drive by African governments to reverse the current

inadequate access to medicines is gaining momentum, as
governments in the region announce new partnerships
with pharmaceutical companies and development partners to scale
up investment in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products
organizations and other healthcare facilities with good medicines.
For example, American pharmaceutical and biotechnol-
ogy company Moderna Inc., which pioneered messenger RNA
(mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, recently announced that with
the assistance of the US government, it had entered into a memo-
with more focus on vaccines. randum of understanding with Kenya for the establishment of a
Increasing pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa would not manufacturing facility in the East African country.
only reduce dependence on imported human medicines, now es- The proposed state-of-the-art mRNA facility, which would
timated at 94% of the continent’s requirements, but would scale produce up to 500 million doses of vaccines annually, is worth
up Africa’s share of the global pharma production, now estimated $500 million.
at a mere 3%. Although the facility will focus on drug substance manufactur-
This trend is also expected to trigger increased demand for ing to supply the continent of Africa, the company said the facility
pharmaceutical packaging, for purposes of identification, protec- could also be expanded to include fill/finish and packaging capa-
tion and reliability. It would also increase the need for pharmaceu- bilities at the site which could boost demand for pharmaceutical
tical packaging ink, which is used on the vaccine containers and packaging ink.
also on the interior and exterior of medicine packs to ensure safety Elsewhere, South Africa-based drug maker Aspen Pharmcare
of consumers in this continent of 1.3 billion people. company recently signed a deal to package, sell and distribute
Expanding Africa’s pharmaceutical production capac- Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines under its Aspenvax
ity, through the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan for Africa brand name across the African market.
(PMPA) spearheaded by Africa Union, a continental organization Demand, supply and distribution of pharmaceutical packag-
of 55 countries, and its partners, is currently focusing more on pro- ing and associated labelling inks would partly be influenced by
duction of vaccines, especially those for COVID-19 that would the regulatory framework provided by WHO, that has for decades
increase demand for packaging solutions. This includes vials, pre- prepared model labels for vials and packaging for diverse vaccines
filled syringes, ampoules, bags and pouches that require labelling to guide manufacturers on the approved format.
with various types of ink including solvent-based, water-based and With the outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent scaling
edible inks, among others. up of investments in vaccine manufacturing such as is happen-
ing in Africa, WHO has recently released new proposals for vial
NEW PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENTS and carton label requirements so as to unify the labelling require-
Some of the recently announced pharmaceutical manufactur- ments for vaccines, especially those supplied through programmes
ing investment plans have a packaging component that is likely such as the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, also known as
to increase demand for primary packaging solutions such as COVAX facility.
blisters, bottles, caps & closures, labels, pouches, strip packs and The WHO vaccine packaging labeling guideline is likely
jars as well as secondary and tertiary protective material for to bolster the exterior packaging segment of the pharmaceuti-
either semi-solid, solid or liquid pharmaceutical products, once cal packaging market due to the wide range of information that
the approved pharmaceutical manufacturing investment proj- needs to be printed, such as dosage instructions, expiration date,
ects come online. and composition of the product, for ease of consumer use.
With more than 90% of the world’s malaria deaths and 70% With more than 90% of the pharmaceutical products used in
of all people living with HIV/AIDS being in Africa, the drive Africa being imports, the pharmaceutical packaging market is still
to expand manufacturing of pharmaceutical products is in top dominated by foreign products, and so is the pharmaceutical pack-
gear to supply the region’s diagnostic centers, chemical research aging inks, whose size and general data is hard to confirm.

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However, some of the international pharmaceutical packag- Sensient Colors said at the time of construction of the new
ing ink companies have previously made business decisions that facility, it would have positioned “Sensient as the only interna-
in one way or the other impacts the African pharmaceutical tional color supplier with a local sale, development, production
packaging market. and distribution center in South Africa.”
For example,Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd., the parent com- Meanwhile, ink manufacturers globally have been imple-
pany of the Japanese Toyo Ink Group, had previously unveiled menting price increases and surcharges to try to cope with
plans of setting up its first African office in Casablanca, Morocco. higher raw material and transportation costs.
“Following China and India, the African continent is believed Early in 2022, Sun Chemical, which in 2020 acquired
to be one of the future growth engines of the global econo- Sensient Technologies’ inks product line, implemented energy
my,” said Katsumi Kitagawa, chairman of Toyo Ink Group in a surcharges across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial
previous statement. sheetfed, and screen inks, coatings, consumables, and adhesives
The Japanese ink giant said the new subsidiary “will be engaged in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
in developing business opportunities for a wide range of Group The decision to effect surcharges, the company explained,
products such as commercial printing inks, liquid (flexo and gra- was triggered by the “unprecedented pace of inflationary
vure) inks and adhesives for food packaging, and can coatings.” cost movements.”
Moreover, Toyo Ink North Africa “will not only focus on ex- Nevertheless, with the demand growth of vaccines and
panding sales and the development of ink products, but also work other pharmaceutical products expected to increase in Africa,
to increase sales of the Group’s growing chemical businesses.” largely driven by the ever-growing number of consumers and
Another pharmaceutical packaging ink company, Sensient also the scaling up of vaccination by international organizations
Technologies, which had been operating in South Africa since such as WHO and UNICEF, demand for vaccine packaging
1995 through its unit Sensient Colors, had in 2014 announced solutions is likely to remain significantly high, hence boosting
new investment and expansion of production and distribution of the consumption of quality pharmaceutical packaging inks in
facilities in South Africa. the region. n

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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE REMAINS ONE OF THE BIGGEST
CONCERNS FOR INK MANUFACTURERS.

RAW MATERIALS
IN 2022
Depending on the product, there is some stabilization in the market,
but logistics remain a major concern.

BY DAVID SAVASTANO, EDITOR

W ithout a doubt, the situation with raw materi-

als keeps purchasing executives at ink manufac-
turers, their suppliers and their customers up at
night. There have been a host of issues in recent years. The
COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated supply chain problems, but
Jeffrey Shaw, chief supply chain officer, Sun Chemical, report-
ed that headwinds remain strong with tight supply and contin-
ued price pressure on several raw material categories, including
carbon black, nitrocellulose, TiO2, rosin and polyamide resins.
“Ethanol will also be a concern for 2023,” Shaw noted.
titanium dioxide, photoinitiators and pigment intermediates, “Crude oil remains extremely volatile as well, as natural gas pric-
to name but three, were concerns long before COVID-19. es reach 14-year record levels, which offsets much of the benefit
Trucking has been a serious problem for years. realized from lower feedstocks in other areas. In Europe, the en-
What COVID-19 did to the supply chain was basically acceler- ergy prices continue to be hovering at record levels impacting
ate many of these trends. Lockdowns, deteriorating ports, a short- many global raw materials.
age of truck drivers – it hit industry on virtually every level. As a “TiO2 is still very snug globally,” Shaw added. “China supply
result, costs went up dramatically and supply became challenged. is ample and at a lower cost than a year ago, but logistics and
Has the situation improved? Not necessarily. The war in the erratic supply chains are still evident. Nitrocellulose remains a
Ukraine has destabilized supply chains even more, as oil from concern as supply is tight and elevated energy costs continue
Russia becomes uncertain. Speaking with leading ink industry to apply pressure, especially in Europe. With no domestic sup-
purchasing executives, uncertainty is about the only thing that ply, there are no alternative sources from other more favorable
is sure. regions. With the supply chain still somewhat fragile, a variety
“This depends on the material and region in question,” said of other products, including functional additives and specialty
Kevin Bergeson, senior procurement director for Flint Group. chemicals, are challenged.
“Overall logistics remain a challenge due to a variety of factors “Bio-renewable interest continues to grow which applies
such as driver shortages and congestion in harbors and terminals. pressure on the supply and value chain of crude tall oil (CTO)
In general, the availability of raw materials has improved, but derivatives, including downstream rosin and polyamide res-
global inflationary pressures continue to cause headwinds.” ins,” Shaw concluded. “There have been multiple double-digit

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increases in these areas with no apparent relief in sight. Also, challenging, and some acrylic resins are in short supply.”
ethanol and other more sustainable products will continue to be “It appears we still have random materials that become un-
under pressure.” available at times,” added Hrdlick. “Most days these unexpected
“In the discussions I’ve participated in, most vendors have delays place a heavy burden on our purchasing, technical and
been reluctant to give a firm date for when we can expect pricing operations teams who have now been managing through these
and supply to settle down,” said John Hrdlick, INX International challenges for two years.”
Ink Co. president and CEO. “However, they seem to feel we
should see improvement in the first half of 2023.” HAS PRICING STABILIZED?
“We are starting to see increased material availability and The question is whether pricing has stabilized. The answer is
sales controls are starting to subside,” added Rick Westrom, SVP that it depends on the product.
of strategic sourcing and R&D for INX. “But some materials “The trajectory of price increases from last year and early
remain tight.” 2022 have softened a bit in limited areas, albeit not to any accept-
“The situation on the raw material market is still tense and able level of recovery,” Shaw observed. “If the current cost trend
we expect this situation to continue at least until the middle continues, it could evolve into a more favorable economic envi-
of next year,” said Abhijit Vichare, VP – procurement at huber- ronment. However, the volatile global energy markets will most
group. “What happens after that will heavily depend on the likely overrule any favorable feed stock trends and keep inflation
geopolitical circumstances.” elevated. Global demand will also dictate how availability and
As for materials that remain scarce, Bergeson said that special- prices are impacted. As previously highlighted, price pressure on
ties, blacks and nitrocellulose remain challenging. nitrocellulose, products derived from the CTO value chain, and
“At the moment, we particularly observe shortages of titani- other bio renewables will continue into 2023.”
um-based as well as silicon-based products and polyvinyl alco- “Raw material prices are still volatile,” Vichare observed.
hols,” said Vichare. “We saw some softness in August but then they picked up
“Most supplies from Europe,” said Westrom, “have been again.” “The business continues to weather unprecedented

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price increases due to a variety of macro-economic factors,” conditions we have been experiencing for the past 2.5 years.
Bergeson reported. “Fortunately, we managed well to continue supplying our
“The first three quarters of 2022 saw dramatic price increases. customers in these times,” added Vichare. “Thereby, it was, of
However, it appears pricing has stabilized and some price relief is course, helpful that a large part of the raw materials for our prod-
expected in the fourth quarter,” said Westrom. uct comes from our Chemicals Division. Nevertheless, the con-
“In order to do our best to maintain supply to customers, ditions on the world market have forced us to react by increasing
we dramatically increased our raw material inventory,” explained prices to be able to continue delivering high-quality products
Hrdlick. “I’m happy to hear that the situation is stabilizing, but and services to our customers. In this process, we continued our
we do have to manage through the excess raw materials we had open and transparent communication with our customers.”
to purchase at higher prices. It will take time for us to expe- “The business has resolutely focused on ensuring the security
rience the positive impacts of the stabilization and potential of supply for its valued customers by building inventories, com-
pricing relief.” municating closely with vendors and qualifying alternate sources
of supply,” Bergeson said.
LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION “Our global supply chain infrastructure continues to provide
Then there are logistics and transportation issues, which aren’t support to our business as we leverage our reach,” said Shaw.
really subsiding. Trucking was a problem before the pandemic, “We have also diversified our supply base to supplement our
and ports remain congested. traditional supply strategies and in some cases shorten our supply
Shaw reported that all types of global logistics and transporta- chain by sourcing regionally where feasible. Formulating flex-
tion processes remain a challenge, stemming from ocean to rail ibility has been critical to meet customer demand as our product
to over-the-road modes. management teams work with customers to expand our portfo-
“Labor issues continue at many ports and railways around the lios.The collaborative internal and external interaction allows for
world are still impacting port congestion overall,” added Shaw. enhanced delivery performance to our customers, so they do not
“Ocean freight rates remain volatile; however, they have seen experience any disruption in their supply chains.
some improvements in spot rates relative to contractual rates due “Communication throughout our entire supply chain con-
to space availability on carriers. We continue to monitor all lo- tinues to be strong and grow even closer as the dynamics of a
gistics activities and engage with our partners daily to alleviate constrained markets fosters a commitment for all stakeholders
issues as they arise and, most importantly, prevent them from to collaborate more frequently than historical patterns,” Shaw
occurring in the first place.” added. “Demand planning has been enhanced and systematic
“I think higher freight costs and service concerns will con- management of resources has become more efficient from sup-
tinue for some time,” Hrdlick noted. “COVID-19 certainly had pliers to the end users. Effective communication continues to be
a negative impact, but we saw higher costs and service issues sev- key in maintaining uninterrupted supply to our customers.
eral months prior to the pandemic. Despite news that the port’s “While global supply chains continue to be impacted by new
situation has improved, we are struggling to get the containers challenges, we remain diligent to make sure our supply chain
we need. Freight carriers still have a shortage of available driv- is well-positioned to respond to all disruptions in a very fragile
ers, especially those certified for hauling tankers and flammable and unpredictable market, both structurally and geopolitically,”
goods. I’ve heard of tire shortages and maintenance issues, which Shaw added. “Whether it is the relentless effect of the pandemic,
are road safety and reliable service concerns.” weather driven conditions, or various geopolitical events, we are
“In our opinion, logistics and transport will continue to be a confident that our established processes will allow us to continue
major challenge in the future due to a shortage of truck drivers, supporting our customers’ requirements.”
containers and vessels,” Vichare said. “Thus, supply chain excel- “We continue to strengthen our overall supply chain lo-
lence will become increasingly important.” gistics team to help us keep moving forward,” said Hrdlick,
“Overall logistics remain a challenge due to a variety of fac- noting that INX’s global network works with Sakata INX lo-
tors related to driver shortage and congestion in harbors and cations and vendors to address supply challenges. “This also im-
terminals,” Bergeson added. pacts purchasing practices so our inventory management will
be more effective. We are fortunate to have continued growth,
OVERCOMING SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES but realize we need to adapt to the changes we’ve seen during
Ink manufacturers note that maintaining an open dialogue this extended period of supply chain disruptions and significant
with customers and suppliers alike has been essential in order materials increases.
to overcome these challenges. “Our industry is accustomed to these market cycles,” Hrdlick
“At hubergroup, we pay particular importance to being closely concluded. “This current experience has been much longer and
connected to our customers and suppliers, regardless of the mar- more severe than anything I can remember. We should all be
ket situation,”Vichare said. “This close contact with our partners proud of the resilience the ink industry has shown throughout
also helps us in difficult situations such as the turbulent market the ongoing challenges.” n

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 THE ASIA PACIFIC INK
MARKET CONTINUES
TO GROW
Packaging inks are past pre-pandemic levels,
but the commercial market is struggling.

BY DAVID SAVASTANO, EDITOR

T he Asia-Pacific region is the largest market for printing

ink manufacturing, with Ink World estimating sales at $8
billion annually. Three of the top 10 ink manufacturers
– DIC Corporation, Sakata INX, and T&K Toka – are headquar-
tered in Japan. Practically all of the top 10 companies have opera-
Hirofumi Ozaki, department manager, Overseas Department for
T&K Toka. “Business is recovering well, although not to pre-pan-
demic levels in each country.”
Katsuya Tanaka, GM of the International Operations
Department for Sakata INX, noted that many countries in the
tions in China, India and throughout the region. region began to show a recovery in economic activities from the
In speaking with ink industry leaders, it is clear that they expect stagnation due to the COVID pandemic.
that growth will continue in the region. “The market as a whole has been growing with recovery in
Ashish Pradhan, president of Siegwerk Asia, reported that the demand, mainly for packaging inks,” added Tanaka. “As far as we
printing markets, especially related to packaging, are doing quite are concerned, the sales volume of packaging inks is increasing at
well from a demand perspective. Pradhan noted that India is still a higher level than pre-pandemic in most regions. Sales of packag-
Siegwerk’s biggest and fastest growing market in the region, while ing inks were not initially significantly affected by the pandemic,
Indonesia and Vietnam are growing right now. except for the impact of the lockdown. Instead, there were many
“Overall, we see a robust demand in most Asian countries, re- cases where our packaging inks business performed steadily due to
turning to or even exceeding pre-COVID levels,” Pradhan ob- stay-at-home demand.
served.“Although the overall supply chain challenges have reduced “On the other hand, commercial printing ink sales were slug-
and settled down, we continue to struggle with high input costs. In gish,”Tanaka continued. “This was due to a decline in the oppor-
the printing and ink markets, it has generally been challenging to tunities of various events and advertisements by restrictions placed
pass on the increasing input costs to customers throughout 2021- on economic activities. Digitalization also progressed further, trig-
2022, and it still is today.” gered by the pandemic.Although there appears to be a recovery of
Pradhan added that commercial printing markets have not re- commercial printing ink sales with the resumption of economic
vived so well, with many actually shrinking post-COVID. activities, it has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.”
“The printing and ink markets further shifted towards food “China remains very strict with its control of the pandemic;
safety and circular economy topics,” added Pradhan. “As a result from time to time, cities have been locked down due to minor
of the paperization trend, printing on paper is increasing, which outbreaks,” said Lina Gu, GM, Flint Group China & Southeast
further drives the need for different ink systems. When you look Asia. “As a result, economic growth has slowed.
at the product safety and regulatory or food safety perspective, this “International tourism began to pick up within Vietnam,
implies inks that are amongst others mineral oil-free, toluene-free Thailand and Indonesia. However, with inflation at 3.1% and driv-
or benzophenone-free.” ing an increase in the cost of living, spending has shifted where
Masamichi Sota, managing executive officer, president of consumers focus on basic needs such as food, beverages and phar-
Packaging & Graphic Business Group and GM of Printing maceuticals,” Gu added.
Material Products Division, DIC Corporation, observed that mar- “In Southeast Asia, food packaging printing is faring well, espe-
ket conditions continue to vary by country. cially for boxes, trays, cups, cartons, flexible packaging, and wrap-
“However, most countries, including India and China, are ex- around sleeves. Health and personal care markets are affected by
periencing increased prices for raw materials, utilities and logistics,” a change in buying behavior,” Gu said. “In China, due to the
Sota added. “The ongoing war in Ukraine has further exacerbat- instability of the pandemic, outdoor activities have been greatly
ed these price increases. Given the conditions mentioned above, reduced and controlled, which has affected the demand of the
regional printing and ink industries have yet to return to pre- packaging market. Consequentially, this slowdown of economic
pandemic levels.” growth is affecting consumers’ confidence. We see food, aseptic
“In all countries, package printing is growing solidly, and and pharmaceutical packaging as the strongest growth markets.”
the growth of the power-saving UV market is noticeable,” said Ozaki said that T&K Toka has a particular focus on Vietnam.

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“India, Indonesia andVietnam are the strongest growth markets “In China, we particularly suffered from the COVID lock-
in the region, with large populations and relatively stable econo- down in Shanghai. Now that the lockdown has ended, we
mies, particularly for packaging inks,” said Tanaka. are slowly but surely recovering our growth momentum,”
Jose Novo, key account manager, International Business Pradhan said.
Department, Marketing Division at Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., reported Tianjin Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., Toyo Ink’s subsidiary in China, is
that while printing ink markets are shrinking in advanced coun- among the largest ink manufacturers in China. Novo said that
tries as information becomes digitalized, growth in emerging mar- in regard to the Chinese market, packaging ink sales were weak
kets remains promising. due to lockdowns.
“Factors such as changing lifestyles and the rise in e-commerce “Printing and Information results from China were also weak
and urbanization are driving the growth of the printing and ink due to the Ukraine conflict and the impact from lockdowns,”
markets in the region,” Novo noted.“The consumption of inks for Novo added. “A new plant and the expanded lines commenced
food packaging and labels is growing worldwide. operations in China (Jiangmen) and India, respectively. Demand
“Toyo Ink sales of environmentally friendly packaging inks for inks for food packaging and labels is growing worldwide, and
such as water-based inks for flexible packaging grew in India, we’re receiving more questions on value-added UV-curable inks
Korea and Taiwan and those of middle grade items expand- and eco-friendly biomass inks in China.”
ed in Southeast Asia and India, aided by capital investments,” “Flint Group China is performing well in packaging markets
added Novo. “However, the surge in raw material prices had a and, despite various challenges, we have fared quite well versus last
significant impact. year, specifically doing well in food packaging applications,” said
“We expect the demand for flexible packaging to return to Gu. “Flint Group Southeast Asia is seeing high demand, especially
pre-pandemic levels, but primarily for renewable materials and for food packaging.”
sustainable packaging,” said Novo. “COVID-19 accelerated the
shrinking of the commercial printing market, as the world moved RAW MATERIALS
to adopt digital technologies and digital platforms.” Raw materials are an issue globally, and the Asia-Pacific region is
no exception.
CHINA “Raw material prices are expected to rise further due to the
China is the biggest user of ink in the Asia-Pacific region, and situation in Ukraine and the weak Japanese yen,” Ozaki said.“The
Bauhinia Ink Company Limited, the ink subsidiary of Yip’s impact on ink prices is expected to continue, as not only raw ma-
Chemical Holdings Limited, is the largest domestic producer of terials but also logistics costs, packaging materials and production
inks in China. Yip’s Chemical’s spokesperson noted that the ink energy continue to rise.”
market was mainly affected by the pandemic in the first half of “Raw material prices are trending downwards due to sluggish
2022, but the demand has gradually picked up since August. market demand in the first half of 2022,”Yip’s Chemical’s spokes-
“The market remains quiet, and the sales performance is still person noted. “The transportation issues caused by the pandemic
far different from the time before the pandemic,” Yip’s spokes- didn’t have significant impact on Bauhinia Ink.Thanks to the close
person added. “As gravure inks are mainly used in beverage and cooperation among our teams, the two plants of Bauhinia Ink in
food packaging, its demand has been stronger than other inks South China and East China could play a synergistic effect, com-
products. In addition, due to its excellent printing and environ- plementing each other in production in order to meet customer
mental protection properties, the market demand for UV inks is needs. It helps boost customers’ confidence and loyalty in us.”
also growing.” “Raw material supply and transportations issues are stabilizing
Hangzhou Toka Ink,T&K Toka’s joint venture in China, is one compared to what they were during the pandemic,” Tanaka said.
of the largest ink producers in the country. “However, costs for raw materials, transportation and utilities are
“Due to the volume of the market, the impact of the pandemic rising due to soaring crude oil prices that is putting significant
has been significant, and although there is a recovery trend, a full pressure on profits. Therefore, we are continuing to implement
recovery is expected to take some time,” Ozaki said. sales price revisions.”
“In China, the lockdown in Shanghai - which took effect “Transportation issues are clearly stabilizing as are the costs,”
from the end of last February - forced our Shanghai plant to said Pradhan. “Raw material supply chain disruptions are less fre-
cease operations for two months,” Tanaka observed. “Although quent, while more and more capacities are coming on stream.We
our plants in Maoming and Zhongshan in Guangdong also see some relief in raw materials, not much, but a little. If the
Province were conducting production activities as usual, the trend continues, raw material prices could decline again, especially
demand for printing inks as a whole declined. This was due to for solvents.”
the operational shutdown by customers in Shanghai, as well as “Conditions are likely to remain harsh into the second half of
economic deterioration in the major consumer areas of Beijing FY2022 with respect to raw material prices,” said Novo.“We con-
and Shanghai. As a result of these factors, sales in China de- tinue to be impacted by a supply shortage of raw materials due to
clined significantly in the first half of 2022.” the Ukraine situation and rising prices of imported raw materials

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linked to the weakening of the yen.” toluene inks due to the higher prices of non-toluene ink products.
“We have noticed that upstream raw material prices have We are seeing the same trend in some southeast Asian countries.”
started to fall, some of them sharply,” Gu reported. “However, in- “Environmental regulations have not been strengthened due to
ternational transportation is not yet improving as fewer ships are a lack of legislation from the country leaders in the Southeast Asia
available, with additional stops and longer port wait times due to region,” Gu said. “However, some drive is coming directly from
the COVID pandemic lay-offs.” brand owner groups. In China, policies and regulations on food
“Conditions vary by country, however, generally speaking, safety and plastic reduction continue to strengthen, driving the
European raw material markets continue to worsen in Asia,” said growth of water-based inks and functional layers.”
Sota. “A few materials are in short supply, and obtaining vessels
remains difficult in some areas.” OUTLOOK FOR THE REGION
Overall, ink industry leaders see a lot of potential for further
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS growth in the region.
Environmental regulations for printing and inks are being “While commercial/publishing printing is shrinking due to
strengthened worldwide. Asia-Pacific is similarly strengthening the impact of global digitalization, packaging printing is holding
their regulations as well. up well,” said Ozaki.
Pradhan said that there is a lot of talk about strengthening regu- “In response to the global trend on environmental protection
lations, but not enough action on the ground because there is not and clients’ expectation, we will continue to promote water-
enough clarity from regulatory on what needs to be done from based inks products and other eco-friendly inks products,”Yip’s
an ink perspective. spokesperson said.
“Plastic is being banned, which means that printers have to “Even though rapid growth like before is no longer expected,
move to other substrates like paper going forward,” added Pradhan. those industries are expected to continue expanding in line with
“Besides, there is an increasing shift from multi-polymer laminates population growth and economic growth, particularly for pack-
to monopoly laminates, which also helps in this respect. All these aging inks,” said Tanaka.
changes in turn have an impact on inks and printing processes.The Pradhan sees packaging as the key to the ink industry’s growth
driving forces are mainly individual brand owners and, in some in the region.
cases, certain regulations that are already in place.” “In Asia, the per capita consumption of packaging is still pret-
“As well as registering ink raw materials in the inventories of ty low compared to the developed economies,” said Pradhan.
various countries, even those destined for domestic Asian markets “Together with a further growing population, there is enough
are required to comply with European and US laws and regula- headroom for printing and packaging and associated inks to
tions, as the final products are destined for export to Europe and grow. We are also not seeing any recessionary trends yet, as most
the US,” Ozaki observed. Asian countries are still growing. Although China is the only
“Environmental policies in Mainland China are on its mo- country where growth is slowing down, it is still growing.”
mentum, and under such market conditions, relevant mea- “Geographically, the Toyo Ink Group is devoting most of its
sures in the industry are running and advancing smoothly,” Yip’s resources to growing markets in Southeast Asia and India in an-
spokesperson reported. ticipation for further growth in sales in these strategic markets,”
“The regulations on chemical substances and related products said Novo. “In the packaging material business, the Group will
have been continuously revised and strengthened,” said Tanaka. accelerate its marketing of products in response to environmen-
Toyo Ink’s Novo said there is movement in that direc- tal trends such as high-grade biomass inks, water-based printing
tion in many countries in the region, in particular in packaging solutions and materials to help reduce plastic waste. We are also
waste treatment. working to stabilize the operations of new factories in China
“Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems are start- and India to boost their contributions to earnings, and to ex-
ing to be implemented in several countries in Southeast Asia,” pand sales of strategic products in Southeast Asia and India, areas
said Novo. “This trend is pushing packaging - including the inks where we are looking to increase our market share.”
used - to be more environmentally friendly. In many cases, we’re “We anticipate the return of pre-pandemic volumes in 2023;
seeing a strong focus on mechanical recycling of the packaging however, the effects of COVID infections and the ongoing war
and the reduction of plastic usage. In accordance to that, there is in Ukraine continue to muddy our forecasts,” said Sota.
increasing interest in inks and coatings for paper packaging from “For China, market demand decreased in the first half of
our customers.” 2022, and the year’s second half looks similar,” Gu noted. “The
“We see growing consumer consciousness around reduc- government is actively stimulating domestic demand, but the re-
ing plastics and CO2 emissions in most countries,” Sota said. covery of consumer confidence depends on the development
“However, despite the Indian government’s announced ban on of quarantine policies. We believe the situation will stabilize in
the use of toluene inks for food packaging last year, after a brief 2023. For Southeast Asia, we believe that 2023 will have a steady
period of compliance, many converters have resumed their use of economic recovery.” n

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 THE 2022
DIGITAL TEXTILE
INK MARKET
Digital textile printing continues to expand, as
the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the growth of
e-commerce as well as just-in-time inventory.

(PHOTO COURTESY OF ROLAND DGA)

BY DAVID SAVASTANO, EDITOR

D igital printing of textiles is a sizable market, with a lot

of potential for growth ahead. Estimates place the ink
market alone at $1 billion, and digital textile ink manu-
facturers say the best is yet to come.
Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional Imaging,
a way traditional analog methods simply can’t match.”
Simon Daplyn, manager, product marketing at Sun Chemical,
pointed out that there have been several challenges over the last
few years that have changed some of the growth predictions.
“As we emerge from the pandemic where the retail envi-
Epson America, said that Epson continues to see growth in the ronment has changed, there has been further disruptions in the
market, with trends shifting from in-store to online purchasing. market, mainly due to the global escalation of energy and gas
This is opening the door to more customization and quicker prices, which continue to cause concern for many printers,”
turnaround times. Daplyn observed.“Additionally, there are still global supply chain
“As such, textile printing can meet those needs, offering the concerns in terms of certain materials, and shipping costs have
ability to customize products and produce output quickly to increased significantly. There is however cause for optimism for
meet shipping timelines,” Check said. “Additionally, larger retail ongoing growth in digital textile printing. Printing on demand,
stores are continuing to order smaller quantiles and are request- closer to the market, has increased, enabling better control of
ing new products on shorter timeframes to meet the ever-chang- inventory and waste.”
ing fashion trends, making it necessary for designers and textile Kitt Jones, co-creation product manager, Roland DGA, said
manufacturing to produce new collections that meet retailer and that Roland DGA is seeing the market continue to expand both
customer demands. in terms of the total number of companies now offering digital
“Overall, buyers are driving the demand for more textile textile printing, and in terms of production numbers for compa-
goods and quicker turnaround times for both online and in- nies that have been players in this field for a while and are now
store orders, and as custom gifts become popular, we are see- printing on-demand and for e-commerce.
ing continued demand for printed apparel, décor and gift items,” “The increase in demand is largely a result of the pandemic
Check added. restrictions that kept people home and allowed them time to
Robert Zoch, global content manager at Kornit Digital, explore e-commerce and customization options,” Jones noted.
said that digital is growing by leaps and bounds, largely because “With that boom in demand came a rapid increase in the num-
it integrates so well with e-commerce platforms, but also be- ber of shops and e-commerce sites that are offering digital tex-
cause it promotes a leaner, more efficient, more accountable tile prints.We’ve seen digital textile providers that have increased
production model. their production from 500 shirts a month to 10,000 a month.”
“With digital, you can print on demand, which eliminates Eric Beyeler, global marketing manager – DuPont Artistri
the waste that comes from overstock due to forecast-based mod- Digital Inks, said that DuPont believes that digital textile print-
eling,” Zoch added. “Digitization means visibility throughout ing is the answer to deliver a step change in the sustainability of
the production process, which means operational control and textile printing.
transparency. It enables localization and consolidation of produc- “Lower environmental footprint, shorter supply chain and
tion, mitigating supply chain, labor, and other risks. It means hav- lower inventories leading to reduced garment waste are several of
ing the agility to react to sudden demand or opportunities, or the advantages digital textile printing delivers,” Beyeler observed.
changing gears in the face of sudden market disruptions (as seen Marco Zanella, INX Europe’s global business development
during COVID). In short, it offers the capabilities and socially director - inkjet, said he believes the digital textile printing mar-
responsible practices today’s consumers increasingly demand, in ket is in more of a “reconfiguration.”

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“The urgent demand of sustainability is driving change more DTG (direct-to-garment) printers use water-based inks with
than anything else in the textile industry, and digital printing is very low VOC emissions,” Jones observed.
responding better than other technologies to this very important Jones added that today’s inkjet printers offer additional pro-
need,” added Zanella. “Several supranational authorities and as- duction power and flexibility.
sociations are leading the way in this quest for a better, more “Users have the option to diversify their product lines with
sustainable textile industry. Digital printing has already offered custom, on-demand, and short-run production of higher margin
and refined several solutions to help.” items like towels, blankets, koozies, backpacks, and many other
products, in addition to the traditional T-shirt,” said Jones.
KEY ADVANTAGES OF DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTING Zanella agreed that there are several key advantages of digital
There are many advantages to digital printing of textiles, which textile printing versus conventional printing.
is helping to drive its growth. Among the advantages that Kornit “Some involve the freedom given to designers to be more
Digital’s Zoch pointed to is the ability to use sustainable pig- creative, the quicker turnaround of a collection or an idea, and
ment-based inks, nearly unlimited graphic and color capability, the speed of production compared to certain types of conven-
low and consistent cost per print allowing profit from orders of tional production,” said Zanella.
any quantity, fast push-button production on demand and fabric “However, the most attractive feature of digital textile print-
and applications versatility. ing is the reduced impact on our ecosystem,” added Zanella.
Daplyn noted that digital textile printing is a more agile pro- “Digital printing provides solutions to increased demands in
duction process, enabling retailers and brands to monitor stock terms of environmental impact, with less chemicals used during
and print on demand rather than committing to large volumes the process, and much lower water use and waste. Also, let’s not
of inventory that could end up unsold or destroyed. forget the option to relocate production processes closer to the
“Printing with inkjet printers allows for a more detailed de- point of sale, with a decreased logistic impact on the sold items.”
sign with no constraint on the number of colors within a mea- Check observed that there are many advantages to digitally
sured gamut and no real limit on design repeat length,” he added. printing textiles, ranging from environmental to manufacturing
“Digital printing offers the benefit of lower energy consump- and design, and pointed out these three benefits:
tion, reduction in water use and significant reduction in waste. • Environmental – “Traditional dyeing is the second larg-
It can also enable shorter run lengths, more SKU’s and faster est global polluter of water, according to the United Nations
reaction to fashion trends.” Environmental Programme, and a few years ago it was noted
Beyeler noted that the ability to create digitally driven images that printed textiles have drastically reduced water waste in the
enables the printer to customize their offering while delivering industry,” said Check.“Additionally, it can provide a lot of wasted
the same cost for short or long runs. fabric. For designers using traditional textile manufacturing, a
“In addition, detailed designs are possible as well as an infinite first-run sample will have a sizable minimum yardage require-
number of colors in each design, which traditional printing tech- ment, whereas when digitally printing textiles, a sample can be
nology cannot achieve,” added Beyeler. a yard of fabric, reducing waste if the design or colors are not
“Using inkjet printing, digital textile producers can control to preference.”
the timing, cost, and quality of their own production. In addition, • Design – “For designers, it provides the ability to have

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their operations. Jones said that the pandemic has absolutely ac-
celerated the growth in digital textile printing.
“When people were online and shopping from home, they
realized how easy it is to upload a file and receive a custom
T-shirt,” added Jones. “As a result of this increase in demand,
competition in this market rose drastically and prices for custom-
printed shirts have plummeted.”
“To a profound extent, the pandemic demonstrated the in-
herent weaknesses of forecast-based modeling and slow, wasteful
analog production methods, which simply can’t match the ex-
pectations of a digital-native generation,” Zoch said. “Overnight,
longtime sources of reliable business disappeared, and many pro-
ducers who lacked the agility of digital struggled to adapt. Digital
means businesses can react quickly and shift their resources, both
technology and personnel, towards meeting unforeseen chal-
(PHOTO COURTESY OF ROLAND DGA) lenges and demands in the marketplace.”
“Over the past few years, even throughout the pandemic, we
virtually no limit on the number of colors or size of patterns to have continued to see growth,” said Check. “With shipping and
the design,” Check said. “They can order just about any amount supply constraints, we’ve seen a portion of the textile demand
of fabric, without needing to hit a high minimum order. This from global providers shift to regional providers and local pro-
makes the process more attainable for different projects ranging duction, reducing the needs for overseas shipments and bringing
from boutique interior decor needs to large retail orders.” supply closer to its final destinations.This is providing PSPs more
• Manufacturing – “Digital production and textile printing opportunity for increased large-quantity orders.
offers PSPs the ability to take on a variety of clients, ranging “Additionally, customers spent a lot more time at home, so
from small boutique orders to large retail orders with the same we saw an increase in custom home decor orders for products
equipment,” Check noted. “Textile equipment can be leveraged such as pillows, throw blankets and drapes as customers updated
to create fabric for home decor, apparel, soft signage, and more their homes, and business owners have been seeking soft signage
– with the possibility of expanding the product offerings and solutions to market to customers,” Check observed.
increasing ROI.” “The pandemic forced several countries to make tough de-
cisions that influenced many aspects of the fashion and textile
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC business and other industries.,” Zanella said. “The increased en-
AND DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTING vironmental consciousness has driven a higher adoption rate of
One of the surprises from the COVID-19 pandemic was that digital printing in light of its smaller environmental footprint,
the growth of digital textile printing started to accelerate, as with lower water usage and reshoring productions.”
companies looked to shorten inventory and produce closer to Daplyn said that the answer is mixed.

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“The pandemic has certainly accelerated the interest in re- printing since its beginning several years ago.
shoring and printing/finishing garments closer to the consum- “It provides relief from screen-printing process constraints,
er,” said Daplyn. “This is slowly happening although sales of new such as the limitation in the number of colors or the engrav-
equipment slowed during the pandemic. ing process, just to mention a couple of factors,” Zanella added.
“There are still areas holding back a full reshoring approach, “This confirms it as an attractive production process, from both
including availability of fabrics from local sources and local abil- a creative and economic standpoint.”
ity to cut, sew and finish products,” he added. “Retail has moved Beyeler said that many designers are still discovering the new
to a more online dominated market where digital print is well tools available to them from digital textile printing.
placed to enable agile print, increased customization, and faster “Once they see the incredible array of designs, including
ship turnaround.” photorealistic images, and the limitless number of colors they can
use in digital textile printing, the creativity takes over, bringing
DESIGNERS GOING DIGITAL out incredibly beautiful and striking prints,” he added.
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go to a fashion show “With this technology, designers can bring designs to the
that was dedicated entirely to digital printed apparel. The results completed piece within weeks or even days, and sampling is sim-
were extraordinary, and clearly showed the potential for design- ilarly quick and easy,” Zoch observed. “There are no limitations
ers to use their creative spark. on what they can produce, and the proliferation of digital print-
Ink industry leaders point out that digital printing offers the ing globally means on-demand, sustainable fulfillment is more
full color palette. accessible to them than ever.”
“There are more opportunities for designers to look at the Check reported that when designers learn how simple the
color palette, shading and feathering, which are much harder to digital textile printing process is, they gravitate towards it.
replicate using other print technologies,” Daplyn said. “There “It offers designers more freedom to create with nearly un-
is also an emerging set of designers experienced in specifically limited color and pattern potential,” Check continued. “With
designing for digital print, which is opening up the creativity digital textile printing, designs can have photographic-like de-
within the industry.” tails which are unattainable with traditional textile printing.
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of digital within textile printing, many of the traditional textile

markets are considered strong.
“It is fair to say that sign and display markets, including ban-
ners, flags, exhibition displays, etc., are dominated by digital and
specifically sublimation printing,” Daplyn reported. “Digital
printing in fashion is consistently growing with both direct
T-shirt printing and fast fashion big adopters of inkjet technol-
ogy. Digital printing for home textiles has also seen good growth
supported by better quality digital pigment inks.
Daplyn added that as people spent more time and money on
home renovations during the pandemic, the demand for cus-
tomized interior fabrics grew.
“This is also reflected in the increase in digital pigment print-
ing,” he noted. “That being said, digital textile printing still only
represents 7 to 8 percent of the total textiles printed, meaning
the potential for further growth is significant. All of these seg-
ments will continue to grow with the addition of sports apparel
and athleisure where demand is growing and the potential for
digital print is strong.”
“The strongest segment is on-demand T-shirt printing these
days, but as I look at the roadmap for DTG, I see a broadening of
the range of industries that make use of DTG,” said Jones. “For
instance, we are starting to see a wide interest from apparel and
textile manufacturing companies that would normally outsource
or utilize in-house screen printing as well as dye-sublimation for
smaller, custom printing jobs.
“DTG printers can give this segment a way to cut costs,
control production, and streamline their printing needs,” Jones
continued. “Increases in bed size allows larger prints as well as
more applications, and provides manufacturers with the oppor-
tunity to evolve and enter the large-format DTG customization
markets. I see these companies as frontrunners with the ability
to offer a unique service that will surely set them apart from
their competition.”
BRIGHT NEON DESIGNS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE KORNIT ATLAS MAX POLY. “Apparel has been the most well-established market for this
(PHOTO COURTESY OF KORNIT DIGITAL) technology; it began with imprinted streetwear before grow-
ing into the branded/licensed apparel space, then polyester and
without waiting for a large minimum order to arrive from over- poly-blend sportswear and athleisure apparel, swimwear, and fi-
seas. The whole process provides designers with more control nally making inroads into high-end designer couture fashions,”
with the ability to make design updates and faster turnaround said Zoch.
time on the samples and final order.” “Right now we’re seeing considerable interest in growth for
digital in the home décor space, as the technology has achieved
STRONGEST SEGMENTS FOR the quality, consistency, and durability standards to meet the
DIGITAL PRINTING OF TEXTILES wear-and-tear standards of interior and exterior decoration,
It is interesting to see how the market has grown in terms of while enabling the same unlimited graphic and color capabilities
applications of digital textile printing. Initially, the technology for those applications,” he added.
was used primarily for direct-to-garment apparel, but home Beyeler pointed out that pigment and dye sub inkjet printing
décor and signage are growing as well. allows printers to print vibrantly colored prints on many differ-
Check noted that historically, apparel has always been the ent types of textile substrates with the smallest environmental
largest segment for textile printing, but Epson has seen tremen- footprint and the smallest physical printing press footprint.
dous growth in home décor and soft signage during the past “Throughout the pandemic, digital pigment textile print-
several years. ing has continued to grow as other printing technologies ex-
Daplyn reported that due to the sustained growth in adoption perienced a slowdown,” added Beyeler. “With the great colors

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pigment inkjet inks now deliver and the cost-effective printing

the most recent press technology offers, pigment inkjet printing
from RTR to DTG and DTF (direct to film) will continue to
grow significantly in the next five years.”
“Apparel and sportswear are still the most trending product
categories when we consider the global digital printing installed
base,” said Zanella. “Dye-sublimation and reactive-dye inks are
making most of the total volume of consumables sold in many
regions. Pigment inks are believed to be the next big wave in
the industry, although they still have to prove in the field to be
effective before they become really attractive for the widespread
textile business.”

OUTLOOK FOR INKJET PRINTING OF TEXTILES

There is little doubt that digital textile printing will continue
to expand in the coming years. For example, Check said he
believes the demand for digital textile printed products will
see strong growth over the next five to 10 years, adding that
the growth is being driven by three key areas: designers, pro-
ducers and the environmental benefits.
“Digitally adept designers embracing digital textile to break
free of the creative constraints placed on them by the tradition-
al textile printing process is enabling them to creating products
with greater consumer appeal,” Check pointed out.
“Producers demanding greater agility to adapt to market
changes as well as supply-side challenges are increasing the use
of digital textile printing to produce regionally and in vol-
umes that match true market demand,” he added. “Lastly, digi-
tal textile printing greatly reduces the environmental impact
compared with traditional textile printing – significantly lower
power consumption, lower/no water consumption, and lower
material resources as a result of reduced over-production.”
Beyeler anticipates that textile printing will experience
some restructuring in the next few years to respond to con- (PHOTO COURTESY OF KORNIT DIGITAL)
sumer demand of significant reduction in its overall environ-
mental footprint and drive for a shorter supply chain with is bright.
digital transformations. “We expect to see continued growth and investment in
“Inkjet printing will continue to grow throughout this printers to grow the volume of digitally printed fabric,” Daplyn
period and its growth will significantly accelerate once the concluded. “We expect the chemistry to evolve further and a
effects of the pandemic and the structural changes are in the clear vision to support sustainability through adoption of digital
past,” Beyeler said. print technology.”
Roland DGA’s Jones noted that the evolution of ink- Zoch said he believes digital textile print will become noth-
jet textile printing is focused on increasing automation, im- ing less than the industry standard, for producers, designers/cre-
proved flexibility and additional diversification. ators, and consumers alike.
“Overall, the market wants more as well as larger textile “It’s virtually unlimited in what it can do,” Zoch noted. “It’s
and apparel products, and they want them faster and cheaper eco-friendly, it minimizes vulnerability to macro trends, and it
than ever before,” added Jones. “Another trend that continues meets the quality and durability demands of even the most ex-
to grow is customization – clients don’t want your brand, they clusive brands.
want their brand, or a combination of both. Financially, I pre- “In short, it fulfills the possibilities of what digital can of-
dict that companies that don’t evolve will fall by the wayside or fer, so the imagination is the limit,” Zoch concluded. “And as
move into other areas. It’s essential that you listen to and evolve many digital print users today have experienced worldwide,
with the market – if you don’t, you simply won’t succeed.” it’s a key to unlock so many new business opportunities and
Daplyn said that the outlook for digital textile printing revenue channels.” n

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 GUESTS AT THE INNOVATION CENTER OPENING
LEARN MORE ABOUT AZELIS’ COATING RESEARCH.

AZELIS MEXICO DEDICATES

INNOVATION CENTER
The 10,000 square-foot facility is designed to facilitate collaboration with
customers in the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) market,
as well as the personal care and home care, food and pharma industries.

TOM BRANNA, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

I nnovation requires collaboration. No company in any

industry can afford to go it alone. Azelis Americas’ new
innovation center in Mexico City enables formulators
to work side-by-side with Azelis experts to create the next
generation of the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers
Latin America. Azelis already has operations in Monterrey,
Merida, and Guadalajara.
“Our Mexico center is unique because it is home to
several application labs within one facility. This leads to
more innovative collaboration,” explained Azelis Americas
(CASE). According to company executives, the investment President and CEO Frank Bergonzi. “Technical discussions
enables Azelis to provide an unsurpassed level of service, now include more diversity, a key to a well-rounded solu-
technical support and innovative solution for its customers. tion. The Regional Innovation Center has advanced capa-
At the same time, the new state-of-the-art labs deliver on its bilities and market consciousness to grow with the growing
mission of “Innovation through formulation.” region. It is also set up to collaborate with the rest of the
The opening underscores the growing importance of Americas region, further advancing our expertise.”
the region. Azelis is a solutions provider to the food in- According to Bergonzi, Azelis works to form a partnership
gredients and specialty chemicals industry. Overall, the with its customers to be an extension of their development.
company services 15 specific markets worldwide, includ- “We work closely with them to understand their unique
ing CASE segments. The expansion in Mexico relays the needs so we can assist with formulation development or
company’s commitment to invest and grow its operations in product improvement. They will come to us with an area

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of interest, and we can help them create a solution,” he ex-

plained. “This could mean addressing an issue with a current
product, looking for a sustainable material, or making a new
product to advance in the market. Azelis is unique because
we can look at any part of the formulation because of our
large portfolio and experience. Once we have a solution
devised, we test the materials to prove performance.”

EXPANDING ITS PRESENCE

A bit of background. In January 2020, Azelis completed
the acquisition of Megafarma, S.A. de C.V., a premier spe-
cialty chemicals and food ingredient distributor in Mexico.
In 2021, Azelis opened its Regional Innovation Center.
Adjacent to the Regional Innovation Center, Azelis opened
new offices which serve as the Mexico headquarters for the
newly rebranded business as Azelis Mexico. Located next
to the Regional Innovation Center with its five industry-
specific application labs, and a sixth application lab under
construction and expected to open in Q3 this year, the
new headquarters will provide the foundation for grow-
ing the Mexico-based team and further expanding into
Latin America.
“The opening of our new headquarters underscores
Azelis’ commitment to growing its leading position in pro-
viding specialty ingredients and innovative solutions in
Mexico,” said Eduardo Salinas, managing director, Azelis
Latin America. “Our new headquarters brings our sales, mar-
keting and technical experts under one roof. Collaboration THE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY TOOK PLACE IN JUNE.
between team members and with our customers and prin-
cipals is a significant contributing factor to our success. The maintains numerous strong relationships with principals and
new headquarters and innovation center will further sup- customers, and they share our commitment to innovation
port our strategy.” and sustainability.”
The site houses the leadership, marketing, and sales for all
core market segments, including CASE, rubber and plastics A UNIQUE SET-UP
additives (RPA), personal care and homecare and industrial “Having our teams together can really accelerate innovation
cleaning (H&IC), food and nutrition, pharma and health- and improve communication,” explained Bergonzi. “Our
care, and animal health, to support growth in Mexico. The commercial teams have forged the relationships to the cus-
site will also host virtual and live customer seminars, inter- tomer and really understand their businesses. The technical
active formulation workshops, customer technical training, team can provide excellent service with our available chem-
as well as internal training for sales and support teams—all istries. Our market teams can help to best relay innovation
with the collaborative and innovative spirit that embodies and share with the market. We have to work together and
the company, supporting all stages of the development pro- having everyone under one roof makes the collaboration
cess for its clients, from concept to final formulation. not only easy but expected for the best service.”
Also in June, Azelis announced an agreement to acquire But regardless of the industry, customers realize several
the majority shares of ROCSA Colombia S.A., a specialty benefits. Bergonzi explained Azelis’ services get custom-
chemical distributor active in both life sciences and indus- ers to the next step in development either through the
trial chemical markets in South America. The acquisition introduction of a new chemistry, improvement with the
represents a strategic expansion of the group’s footprint, re- combinations of chemistries, or better understanding of
inforcing its platform to execute its growth strategy in the the technology.
region. The transaction closed on July 1. “If we can learn from our customers and we can also
“ROCSA brings a robust portfolio and performance teach them about the functions of our products we can both
track record, which is an important step in our growth win,” he added. “We can offer diversity to the ideas with our
strategy in South America,” observed Bergonzi. “ROCSA background and formulation expertise which can provide an

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retardants, intermediates, light stabilizers, molecular sieves,

open time extenders, plasticizers, rheology modifiers, sili-
cones, surfactants, waxes, wetting agents and more.

A CENTER OF ACTIVITY
The new 10,000 square-foot (930 square meters) facility
is located in the northern outskirts of Mexico City and is
managed by Claudia Barrera, laboratory director. The ap-
plication labs provide custom formulations, product devel-
opment, regulatory compliance, problem solving and sales
support. The center also has capabilities to host virtual and
live customer seminars, interactive formulation workshops
and hands-on technical training for sales teams.
“At the innovation center we offer optimization of for-
mulas, starting point formulas, evaluations such as accelerated
THE AZELIS INNOVATION CENTER OFFERS A RANGE OF TESTING SERVICES. weathering, rheology studies, physicochemical, mechanical
and optical properties, as well as development of new prod-
ucts,” explained Barrera. “Our key is to provide innovative
technical solutions and educate customers on the use of
our products, offering them competitive technical analysis
and support with evaluations of new products for use in
local formulations.”
According to Barrera, the CASE lab includes appli-
cation equipment to ensure the performance of the for-
mulations the lab builds to meet the requirements of the
customer. Equipment includes viscometers, Zahn cups, lab
stirrers, shakers, moisture content equipment, dry record-
er, pH meter, microscope, precision balances, spectropho-
tometer, glossmeter, weatherometer, drawdowns, conical
mandrel, permeability cup, stability equipment and other
performance instrumentation.
(L-R): EDUARDO SALINAS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, AZELIS LATIN AMERICA; AZELIS This equipment is used to formulate industrial coatings
AMERICAS PRESIDENT AND CEO FRANK BERGONZI; CLAUDIA BARRERA, LABORA- for metal protection, general industrial and OEM auto re-
TORY DIRECTOR AND MARTIN HERNANDEZ, DIRECTOR GENERAL, AZELIS MEXICO. finish, floor coatings, and wood coatings. The CASE team
formulates architectural coatings as well for interior and ex-
extension to a customer’s development team. Together we can terior applications. The center can perform application test-
find a well-suited solution.” ing of some elastomers as well.
The plastics lab helps Azelis customers formulate
A BROAD PRODUCT RANGE for various plastic materials through the use of its sin-
Of course, the best ability is availability. Azelis offers a broad gle/twin-screw extruder for cast film, blown film and
range of chemicals for use in every market it competes. compounding applications.
For the coating, adhesive, sealants and elastomer (CASE) “We can monitor melt flow index, color change, gloss and
market, the Azelis portfolio includes a wide range of ex- hardness,” said Barrera. “With our QUV and Universal testing
tenders, fillers, and reinforcements varying in mineralogy. capabilities, we can test the durability and physical properties
Resins, polymers and binders include acrylics, amines, epoxy of the formulations, from the injection molding process.”
resins, isocyanates, polyols, styrene butadiene, urethane pre- And, of course, the innovation center has a full comple-
polymers, vinyl acetate/ethylene and more. Azelis also sup- ment of specialists capable of developing products for coat-
plies color and functional pigments for several applications. ings, inks and plastics manufacturers.
Finally, the Azelis specialty chemical portfolio includes ad- “By innovating through formulation, we seek to provide
hesion promoters, antioxidants, anti-static agents, biocides/ comprehensive support to our customers and thus position
fungicides, caster emulsions and oil, catalysts, chain extend- ourselves as the best chemical products company in Mexico
ers, coalescents, crosslinkers, defoamers, dispersing agents, and Latin America,” concluded Barrera. “More than a sup-
emulsifiers, epoxy curatives and reactive diluents, flame plier, at Azelis Mexico we seek to be a strategic partner.” n

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ADDITIVES Polyethylene, Dispersed........................... 44 EXTENDER PIGMENTS

Adhesion Promoters............................... 40 Polymers................................................. 44 Pigments, Extender, Blanc Fixe............... 46
Alcohols................................................. 40 Polyvinyl Butyral.................................... 44 Pigments, Extender, Clays....................... 46
Anti-Blocking Agent............................... 40 Preservatives........................................... 44
Anti-Floating Agent................................ 40 Radiation Curing Agents........................ 44 FLUSHED COLORS
Anti-Flooding Agent............................... 40 Rheological Additives............................. 44 Flushed Colors....................................... 46
Anti-Foam Compounds.......................... 40 Scuff Protectants..................................... 44 Flushed Colors, Heatset Varnishes............ 46
Anti-Offset Compounds......................... 40 Silica, Fumed.......................................... 44 Flushed Colors, Newsink Varnishes.......... 46
Anti-Pinhole Compounds....................... 40 Silica, Precipitated................................... 44 Flushed Colors, Quick-Set Varnishes....... 46
Anti-Setting Agents................................ 40 Solubilizers............................................. 44
Anti-Skinning Agents............................. 40 Solvents, Fast Acting, GREEN PIGMENTS
Anti-Slip Agents..................................... 40 Aliphatic/Aromatic................................. 44 Pigments, Color Org. Greens, Brilliant.... 47
Anti-Static Agents................................... 42 Solvents, Fast Evaporating, Chemical....... 45 Pigments, Color Org. Greens, Other....... 47
Bodying Agents...................................... 42 Solvents, Slow Evap., Pigments, Color Org. Greens,
Cleaners................................................. 42 Aliphatic/Aromatic.............................. 45 Phthalocyanine.................................... 47
Corrosion Inhibitors............................... 42 Starch..................................................... 45
Coupling Agents..................................... 42 Surfactants.............................................. 45 INORGANIC PIGMENTS
Cross Linkers.......................................... 42 Suspending Agents.................................. 45 Pigments, Color Inorg.,
Defoamers.............................................. 42 Tack Controlling Compounds................ 45 Chrome Yellow.................................... 47
Dimer Acid............................................. 42 Thixotropic Agents................................. 45 Pigments, Color Inorg., Iron Oxide......... 47
Dispersing Aids....................................... 42 Ultraviolet Absorbers.............................. 45 Pigments, Color Inorg., Ultramarine....... 47
Driers..................................................... 42 Water Pick-Up....................................... 45 Pigments, Color Inorg.,
Driers, Fountain Additives....................... 42 Wetting Agents....................................... 45 Bismuth Vanadate................................. 47
Emulsifiers.............................................. 42 White Mineral Oil.................................. 45 Pigments, Color Inorganic, General......... 47
Epoxy Curing Agents............................. 42
Fatty Acids.............................................. 42 OILS METALLIC PIGMENTS
Fixing Agents.......................................... 42 Oils, Newsink......................................... 45 Aluminum Flakes, Pastes, Powders........... 47
Flow Improvers....................................... 42 Oils,Vegetable Drying............................. 45 Bronze Powders, Flakes........................... 47
Fluorescent Whiteners............................. 43 Oils,Vegetable, Oxidized......................... 45 Metallic Flakes, Powders......................... 47
Gelling Agents........................................ 43
Gilsonite................................................. 43 BLACK PIGMENTS ORANGE PIGMENTS
Gloss Control Additives........................... 43 Carbon Black, Ink And Pigments, Color Org. Oranges................ 47
Glycols................................................... 43 Powder Grade......................................... 45
Greases................................................... 43 Carbon Black, Toned............................... 45 ORGANIC PIGMENTS
Gums..................................................... 43 Carbon Blacks........................................ 45 Pigments, Color Organic, General........... 47
Humectants............................................ 43
Ink Conditioners.................................... 43 BLUE PIGMENTS PIGMENT INTERMEDIATES
Ink Oils.................................................. 43 Pigments, Color Org. Blues, Other.......... 45 Intermediates, Pigment, General.............. 47
Lampblack.............................................. 43 Pigments, Color Org. Blues,
Light Stabilizers...................................... 43 Phthalocyanine.................................... 45 RED PIGMENTS
Mineral Oil............................................ 43 Pigments, Color Org. Reds, BON........... 47
Monomers.............................................. 43 DISPERSIONS Pigments, Color Org. Reds,
Nigrosine............................................... 43 Dispersions, Carbon Black...................... 46 Lithol Rubine..................................... 47
Nitrocellulose and Solutions................... 43 Dispersions, Color, Aqueous.................... 46 Pigments, Color Org. Reds, Lithols......... 47
Nitrocellulose Extenders......................... 43 Dispersions, Color, Chip......................... 46 Pigments, Color Org. Reds, Naphthols... 47
Non-Misting Compounds...................... 43 Dispersions, Color, Oil............................ 46 Pigments, Color Org. Reds, Other.......... 47
Non-Rub Compounds........................... 43 Dispersions, Color, Plastic....................... 46 Pigments, Color Org. Reds,
Non-Scratch Compounds....................... 43 Dispersions, Color, Solvent...................... 46 Quinacridone...................................... 48
Oligomers, UV Curing........................... 43 Dispersions, Custom............................... 46 Pigments, Color Org. Reds, Red 2B....... 48
Overcoatings, Aqueous............................ 43 Pigments, Color Org. Reds,
Pentaerythritol........................................ 43 DYES AND COLORS Red Lake............................................ 48
Petrolatum.............................................. 43 Certified Colors..................................... 46
Plasticizers.............................................. 43 D&C Colors........................................... 46 SPECIAL EFFECT PIGMENTS
Polybutenes............................................ 44 Dyestuffs................................................. 46 Daylight Fluorescent Colors.................... 48
Polyethylene........................................... 44 FD&C Lakes........................................... 46 Pigments, Fluorescent............................. 48

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Pigments, Fluorescent, Varnishes, General................................... 49 Blenders (Pigments, Dyes)....................... 52

Day-Light Activated............................. 48 Varnishes, Gloss....................................... 49 Computerized Dispensing Systems.......... 52
Pigments, Fluorescent, UV Activated....... 48 Varnishes, Heatset................................... 49 Computerized Manufacturing Systems.... 52
Pigments, Pearlescent.............................. 48 Varnishes, Overprint............................... 49 Conveying Systems................................. 52
Pigments, Phosphorescent....................... 48 Varnishes, Polyurethane........................... 49 Dispersers, High Shear Impeller.............. 52
Pigments, Photochromic......................... 48 Varnishes, Quick-Set............................... 50 Dispersers/High Shear, Non-Impeller..... 52
Pigments, Thermochromic...................... 48 Drying Stimulators................................. 53
WAXES Drying/Curing Equipment .................... 53
VIOLET PIGMENTS Wax Compounds.................................... 50 Filter Bags.............................................. 53
Pigments, Color Org.Violets, Methyl...... 48 Wax Dispersions, Aqueous....................... 50 Filter Cartridges...................................... 53
Pigments, Color Org.Violets, Other........ 48 Wax Dispersions, Solvent........................ 50 Filter Presses........................................... 53
Waxes, Bee.............................................. 50 Filter Vessels............................................ 53
WHITE PIGMENTS Waxes, Carnauba..................................... 50 Flushers.................................................. 53
Pigments, White, Titanium Dioxide......... 48 Waxes, Chlorinated................................. 50 Grinding Bases And Liquids.................... 53
Waxes, Finely Powdered.......................... 50 Grinding Media, Ball And Pebble............ 53
YELLOW PIGMENTS Waxes, Fisher-Tropsch............................. 50 Grinding Media, Media And Shot .......... 53
Pigments, Color Org.Yellows, Diaryl....... 48 Waxes, Fluorocarbon............................... 50 Impellers................................................. 53
Pigments, Color Org.Yellows, Hansas...... 48 Waxes, Microcrystalline........................... 50 Ink Dispensers........................................ 53
Pigments, Color Org.Yellows, Other....... 48 Waxes, Parafin......................................... 50 Machinery Reconditioning ................... 53
Waxes, Polyethylene................................ 51 Mills....................................................... 53
RESINS Waxes, Polypropylene.............................. 51 Mills, Ball And Pebble............................. 53
Resins, Natural....................................... 48 Waxes, PTFE.......................................... 51 Mills, Colloid.......................................... 53
Resins, Processed Natural Resins............ 48 Waxes, Stir-In......................................... 51 Mills, Laboratory..................................... 53
Resins, Syn, Emulsions- Waxes, Synthetic..................................... 51 Mills, Media And Shot............................ 53
Solution, Acrylic.................................. 48 Mills, Roller........................................... 53
Resins, Syn. Emul-Sol., Hydrocarbon...... 49 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT Mixers, Conical Screw............................ 53
Resins, Syn. Emul-Sol., Linseed Oil........ 49 Color Chips, Books................................ 51 Mixers, Propeller..................................... 53
Resins, Syn. Emul-Sol., Styrene............... 49 Color Coordination Systems................... 51 Mixers, Ribbon Blenders Etc................... 53
Resins, Syn. Emul-Sol., Urethane............ 49 Color Dispensing Equipment.................. 51 Packaging............................................... 53
Resins, Syn. Emul-Sol., Color Formulation, Computer................ 51 Pigment Dispensing Systems................... 53
Vinyl Acetate........................................ 49 Color Matching Cabinets....................... 51 Press Washes............................................ 53
Resins, Syn. Emul-Sol., Color Matching Systems......................... 51 Pressure Vessels ....................................... 53
Vinyl Chloride..................................... 49 Color Measuring Instruments................. 51 Printing Inks, Resale............................... 53
Resins, Syn. Hard, Epoxy........................ 49 Computer Software Devices................... 51 Pulverizers.............................................. 53
Resins, Syn. Hard, Hydrocarbon Petro..... 49 Densitometers......................................... 52 Pump Filtering Units.............................. 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Ketone....................... 49 Drawdown Sheets................................... 52 Pumps, Drum......................................... 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Melamine................... 49 Drying Testers......................................... 52 Pumps, Ink ............................................ 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Modified Phenolic..... 49 Emulsification Testers.............................. 52 Reactors................................................. 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Modified Maleic........ 49 Ink Proofing Kits.................................... 52 Rebuilt Machinery................................. 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Polyamide.................. 49 Knives.................................................... 52 Skin Papers............................................. 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Polyester.................... 49 Laboratory Equipment............................ 52 Solvent Recovery Equipment................. 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Pure Phenolic............ 49 Lighting Equipment................................ 52 Tanks, Heavy Duty Reinforced............... 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Rosin Ester................ 49 Proof Presses, Flexo, Gravure................... 52 Tanks, Mixing......................................... 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Rubber Derived......... 49 Proof Presses, Letterpress, Offset.............. 52 Transfer Blades For Roller Mills.............. 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Styrene....................... 49 Rheometers............................................ 52 Tub Press-Out Systems........................... 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Urea Formaldehyde.... 49 Rub Testers............................................. 52 Used Machinery..................................... 54
Resins, Syn. Hard, Zincated Rosin.......... 49 Scales...................................................... 52 Vacuum Dryers....................................... 54
Resins, Synthetic Silicone....................... 49 Tack Measuring Instruments................... 52
Resins, Synthetic, Alkyd.......................... 49 Tensiometers........................................... 52 SERVICES
Resins, Synthetic, Hard, Acrylic............... 49 Testing Instruments................................. 52 Consultants............................................. 54
Resins, Synthetic, Urethane..................... 49 Testing Supplies...................................... 52 Education............................................... 54
Rosin..................................................... 49 Viscometers............................................ 52 Environmental Services........................... 54
Laboratories And Testing......................... 54
VARNISHES PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT Recruiting.............................................. 54
Varnishes, Gel......................................... 49 Batch Cans............................................. 52 Testing Services...................................... 54

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Raw Materials
Shin Etsu ANTI-OFFSET COMPOUNDS
ADDITIVES Silicones of America
330-606-7486  Accu-Chem Industries, Inc.
ybadlani@shinetsua.com
ADHESION PROMOTERS https://www.shinetsusilicones. ANTI-PINHOLE
Shamrock com COMPOUNDS
Technologies, Inc.
973-242-2999  Troy Corp. Troy Corp.
marketing@
shamrocktechnologies.com ANTI-FOAM COMPOUNDS
https://shamrocktechnologies. ANTI-SETTING AGENTS
Keim-Additec com/
Surface USA, LLC _LOGO_
630-746-9105  Evonik Corporation
keith.condon 804-727-0700
@keim-additec.com rebecca.marshall@evonik.com
https://www.keim-additec. https://www.coating-additives. Keim-Additec
com com/en Surface USA, LLC Shamrock
630-746-9105  Technologies, Inc.
Evonik Corporation Heubach Group | Heubach keith.condon 973-242-2999 
804-727-0700 Colorants USA, LLC @keim-additec.com marketing@
rebecca.marshall@evonik.com 704-331-7782  https://www.keim-additec. shamrocktechnologies.com
https://www.coating-additives. mike.rester@clariant.com com shamrocktechnologies.com/
com/en https://www.HEUBACH.com

A-Line Products Corporation Shin Etsu

Aqua Based Technologies Silicones of America ANTI-SKINNING AGENTS
Arkema Inc. 330-606-7486 
Ats Color do Brasil Ltda ybadlani@shinetsua.com Troy Corp.
Axcentive Group www.shinetsusilicones.com Shamrock
AxiomPrint Inc. Technologies, Inc. ANTI-SLIP AGENTS
Bakelite Synthetics Specialty Polymers, Inc. 973-242-2999 
Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. 800-770-7523  marketing@
CDI Sakata INX Corp. info@specpoly.com shamrocktechnologies.com
EMS-Griltech https://www.specpoly.com https://shamrocktechnologies.
Miwon North America Inc. com/
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Croda
NovaCentrix Fuji Silysia Chemical Hydrite
Rit-Chem Co., Inc. Michelman 262-792-1450  Keim-Additec
Troy Corp. Momentive Performance Materials Inc. marketing@hydrite.com Surface USA, LLC
US Polymers-Accurez Siltech Corporation https://www.hydrite.com 630-746-9105 
Troy Corp. keith.condon
ALCOHOLS Munzing @keim-additec.com
ANTI-FLOATING AGENT 973-279-1306 www.keim-additec.com
CDI Sakata INX Corp. info@munzing.us
Shin Etsu https://www.munzing.com/
ANTI-BLOCKING AGENT Silicones of America en/
330-606-7486 
ybadlani@shinetsua.com Shin Etsu
www.shinetsusilicones.com Silicones of America
330-606-7486  Shamrock
Troy Corp. ybadlani@shinetsua.com Technologies, Inc.
https://www.shinetsusilicones. 973-242-2999 
Keim-Additec ANTI-FLOODING AGENT com marketing@
Surface USA, LLC shamrocktechnologies.com
630-746-9105  Evonik Corporation CDI Sakata INX Corp. shamrocktechnologies.com/
keith.condon 804-727-0700 Croda
@keim-additec.com rebecca.marshall@evonik.com Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC Evonik Corporation
https://www.keim-additec. https://www.coating-additives. Siltech Corporation 804-727-0700
com com/en rebecca.marshall@evonik.com
https://www.coating-additives.
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CROSS LINKERS Shin Etsu DRIERS, FOUNTAIN

BASF Corporation Silicones of America ADDITIVES
Fuji Silysia Chemical Munzing 330-606-7486 
Michelman 973-279-1306 ybadlani@shinetsua.com Troy Corp.
info@munzing.us https://www.shinetsusilicones.
https://www.munzing.com/ com EMULSIFIERS
ANTI-STATIC AGENTS en/
BASF Corporation
Heubach Group | Heubach Shin Etsu Croda
Colorants USA, LLC Silicones of America Diransa San Luis S.A.
704-331-7782  330-606-7486  Ergon Refining
mike.rester@clariant.com ybadlani@shinetsua.com Troy Corp. Shamrock
https://www.HEUBACH.com https://www.shinetsusilicones. Technologies, Inc.
com DIMER ACID 973-242-2999 
Shin Etsu marketing@
Silicones of America Allnex Croda shamrocktechnologies.com
330-606-7486  EMS-Griltech https://shamrocktechnologies.
ybadlani@shinetsua.com Gantrade Europe BVBA DISPERSING AIDS com/
www.shinetsusilicones.com Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
Miwon North America Inc. Hydrite
Aqua Based Technologies 262-792-1450 
Croda DEFOAMERS marketing@hydrite.com
https://www.hydrite.com
BODYING AGENTS
Keim-Additec
Troy Corp. Surface USA, LLC Shin Etsu
630-746-9105  Silicones of America
CLEANERS keith.condon 330-606-7486 
Keim-Additec @keim-additec.com ybadlani@shinetsua.com
Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. Surface USA, LLC https://www.keim-additec. https://www.shinetsusilicones.
DuPont 630-746-9105  com com
keith.condon
CORROSION INHIBITORS @keim-additec.com Evonik Corporation Croda
https://www.keim-additec. 804-727-0700 Solvay
Heubach Group | Heubach com rebecca.marshall@evonik.com
Colorants USA, LLC https://www.coating-additives. EPOXY CURING AGENTS
704-331-7782  com/en
mike.rester@clariant.com Shin Etsu
https://www.HEUBACH.com Munzing Silicones of America
973-279-1306 330-606-7486 
Hydrite Shamrock info@munzing.us ybadlani@shinetsua.com
262-792-1450  Technologies, Inc. https://www.munzing.com/ www.shinetsusilicones.com
marketing@hydrite.com 973-242-2999  en/
https://www.hydrite.com marketing@ Croda
shamrocktechnologies.com Shin Etsu EMS-Griltech
Shin Etsu https://shamrocktechnologies. Silicones of America Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
Silicones of America com/ 330-606-7486 
330-606-7486  ybadlani@shinetsua.com
ybadlani@shinetsua.com Evonik Corporation https://www.shinetsusilicones. FATTY ACIDS
https://www.shinetsusilicones. 804-727-0700 com
com rebecca.marshall@evonik.com Hydrite
https://www.coating-additives. ANGUS Chemical Company 262-792-1450 
Croda com/en BASF Corporation marketing@hydrite.com
Ferro Corporation CDI Sakata INX Corp. https://www.hydrite.com
Heubach Hydrite Croda
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. 262-792-1450  KRONOS International, Inc.
Shamokin Carbons marketing@hydrite.com Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. FIXING AGENTS
https://www.hydrite.com Pflaumer Brothers, Inc.
Troy Corp. Axcentive Group
COUPLING AGENTS Munzing
973-279-1306 DRIERS FLOW IMPROVERS
Shin Etsu info@munzing.us
Silicones of America https://www.munzing.com/ American Ultraviolet Shin Etsu Silicones of
330-606-7486  en/ Fuji Silysia Chemical America
ybadlani@shinetsua.com Red Devil Equipment/RADIA 330-606-7486 
https://www.shinetsusilicones. Troy Corp. ybadlani@shinetsua.com
com www.shinetsusilicones.com

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Croda GLYCOLS Shin Etsu Micro Powders, Inc.

Siltech Corporation Silicones of America Troy Corp.
Troy Corp. Hydrite 330-606-7486 
US Polymers-Accurez 262-792-1450  ybadlani@shinetsua.com NON-SCRATCH
marketing@hydrite.com https://www.shinetsusilicones. COMPOUNDS
FLUORESCENT WHITENERS https://www.hydrite.com com

Heubach Group | Heubach CDI Sakata INX Corp. Coinc LLC

Colorants USA, LLC Gantrade Europe BVBA
704-331-7782  MINERAL OIL
mike.rester@clariant.com GREASES Shamrock
https://www.HEUBACH.com Orikon OOD Technologies, Inc.
Shin Etsu 973-242-2999 
AxiomPrint Inc. Silicones of America marketing@
Sunbelt Corp. 330-606-7486  MONOMERS shamrocktechnologies.com
ybadlani@shinetsua.com https://shamrocktechnologies.
www.shinetsusilicones.com Shin Etsu com/
GELLING AGENTS Silicones of America
Shamokin Carbons 330-606-7486  Troy Corp.
Shin Etsu ybadlani@shinetsua.com
Silicones of America https://www.shinetsusilicones. OLIGOMERS, UV CURING
330-606-7486  GUMS com
ybadlani@shinetsua.com Shin Etsu
https://www.shinetsusilicones. Shin Etsu Allnex Silicones of America
com Silicones of America BASF Corporation 330-606-7486 
330-606-7486  Croda ybadlani@shinetsua.com
Croda ybadlani@shinetsua.com Gantrade Europe BVBA https://www.shinetsusilicones.
Troy Corp. www.shinetsusilicones.com Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC com
Miwon North America Inc.
GILSONITE Solvay Allnex
HUMECTANTS Taiwan Nanotechnology Corporation BASF Corporation
Table Rock Minerals, LLC Miwon North America Inc.
Croda NIGROSINE Taiwan Nanotechnology Corporation
GLOSS CONTROL Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
ADDITIVES Spectra Colors Corp. OVERCOATINGS, AQUEOUS
INK CONDITIONERS Sunbelt Corp.
United Color Manufacturing, Inc. Aqua Based Technologies
Accu-Chem Industries, Inc. Kustom Group
Aqua Based Technologies NITROCELLULOSE AND
Cartridge Europe Zwolle SOLUTIONS PENTAERYTHRITOL
WD Service Company
Shamrock Ats Color do Brasil Ltda Gantrade Europe BVBA
Technologies, Inc. INK OILS
973-242-2999  NITROCELLULOSE PETROLATUM
marketing@ A-Line Products Corporation EXTENDERS
shamrocktechnologies.com Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. Resolute Oil
https://shamrocktechnologies. Ergon Refining Ats Color do Brasil Ltda
com/ Orikon OOD PLASTICIZERS
Resolute Oil NON-MISTING
Shin Etsu COMPOUNDS ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR
Silicones of America LAMPBLACK Resins, Inc
330-606-7486  Accu-Chem Industries, Inc. 309-248-7523 
ybadlani@shinetsua.com Orion Engineered Carbons arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
https://www.shinetsusilicones. 832-445-3300  NON-RUB COMPOUNDS http://www.alvarinc.com
com americas@orioncarbons.com
https://www.orioncarbons. Arkema Inc.
Specialty Polymers, Inc. com Axcentive Group
800-770-7523  Rit-Chem Co., Inc.
info@specpoly.com PentaCarbon GmbH US Polymers-Accurez
https://www.specpoly.com Shamrock Yansefu Inks and Coatings Private
LIGHT STABILIZERS Technologies, Inc. Limited
Axcentive Group 973-242-2999 
Heubach Group | Heubach marketing@
Colorants USA, LLC shamrocktechnologies.com
704-331-7782  https://shamrocktechnologies.
mike.rester@clariant.com com/
https://www.HEUBACH.com

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POLYBUTENES POLYMERS RHEOLOGICAL ADDITIVES

Shin Etsu Hydrite

Silicones of America 262-792-1450 
330-606-7486  marketing@hydrite.com
ybadlani@shinetsua.com https://www.hydrite.com Shamrock
https://www.shinetsusilicones. Technologies, Inc.
com Shin Etsu Keim-Additec 973-242-2999 
Silicones of America Surface USA, LLC marketing@
330-606-7486  630-746-9105  shamrocktechnologies.com
POLYETHYLENE ybadlani@shinetsua.com keith.condon https://shamrocktechnologies.
https://www.shinetsusilicones. @keim-additec.com com/
com https://www.keim-additec.
com
AxiomPrint Inc. SILICA, FUMED
Diransa San Luis S.A. Evonik Corporation
Shamrock DuPont 804-727-0700 Evonik Corporation
Technologies, Inc. EMS-Griltech rebecca.marshall@evonik.com 804-727-0700
973-242-2999  Gantrade Europe BVBA https://www.coating-additives. rebecca.marshall@evonik.com
marketing@ Mallard Creek Polymers com/en https://www.coating-additives.
shamrocktechnologies.com US Polymers-Accurez com/en
https://shamrocktechnologies. Munzing
com/ POLYVINYL BUTYRAL 973-279-1306 Shin Etsu
info@munzing.us Silicones of America
Micro Powders, Inc. Aakash Chemicals https://www.munzing.com/ 330-606-7486 
en/ ybadlani@shinetsua.com
PRESERVATIVES https://www.shinetsusilicones.
POLYETHYLENE, BASF Corporation com
DISPERSED Troy Corp. Cabot Corporation
Croda Cabot Corporation
RADIATION CURING Troy Corp. Fuji Silysia Chemical
AGENTS Kady International

Evonik Corporation SCUFF PROTECTANTS SILICA, PRECIPITATED

Shamrock 804-727-0700
Technologies, Inc. rebecca.marshall@evonik.com Fuji Silysia Chemical
973-242-2999  https://www.coating-additives.
marketing@ com/en SOLUBILIZERS
shamrocktechnologies.com
shamrocktechnologies.com/ Shin Etsu ANGUS Chemical Company
Silicones of America Keim-Additec BASF Corporation
Shin Etsu 330-606-7486  Surface USA, LLC
Silicones of America ybadlani@shinetsua.com 630-746-9105  SOLVENTS, FAST ACTING,
330-606-7486  www.shinetsusilicones.com keith.condon ALIPHATIC/AROMATIC
ybadlani@shinetsua.com @keim-additec.com
www.shinetsusilicones.com Allnex https://www.keim-additec. Ergon Refining
Coinc LLC com Resolute Oil
Micro Powders, Inc. Kolorcure Corp.
Miwon North America Inc.

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SOLVENTS, FAST THIXOTROPIC AGENTS Solvay CARBON BLACKS

EVAPORATING, CHEMICAL Troy Corp.
Shin Etsu ChromaScape LLC
Hydrite Silicones of America WHITE MINERAL OIL 888-421-0010 
262-792-1450  330-606-7486  marketing@chromascape.com
marketing@hydrite.com ybadlani@shinetsua.com Resolute Oil https://www.chromascape.
https://www.hydrite.com https://www.shinetsusilicones. com
com
Shin Etsu Orion Engineered Carbons
Silicones of America Cabot Corporation 832-445-3300 
330-606-7486  OILS americas@orioncarbons.com
ybadlani@shinetsua.com ULTRAVIOLET ABSORBERS https://www.orioncarbons.
https://www.shinetsusilicones. com
com Heubach Group | Heubach OILS, NEWSINK
Colorants USA, LLC Cabot Corporation
Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. 704-331-7782  Ergon Refining PentaCarbon GmbH
mike.rester@clariant.com Shamokin Carbons
SOLVENTS, SLOW EVAP., https://www.HEUBACH.com OILS, VEGETABLE DRYING
ALIPHATIC/AROMATIC
Shin Etsu A-Line Products Corporation
ANGUS Chemical Company Silicones of America
Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. 330-606-7486  OILS, VEGETABLE,
Ergon Refining ybadlani@shinetsua.com OXIDIZED
Resolute Oil https://www.shinetsusilicones. BLUE
STARCH
com A-Line Products Corporation
PIGMENTS
Coinc LLC
Advanced Micro Polymers Inc Prime UV Equipment
Shamokin Carbons PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
SURFACTANTS BLUES, OTHER
WATER PICK-UP BLACK
Evonik Corporation
804-727-0700 Duke Custom System
PIGMENTS Inkjet, Inc.
Praharit Pigments LLP
rebecca.marshall@evonik.com Standard Colors
https://www.coating-additives. WETTING AGENTS CARBON BLACK, INK AND
com/en POWDER GRADE
PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
Hydrite ChromaScape LLC BLUES, PHTHALOCYANINE
262-792-1450  888-421-0010 
marketing@hydrite.com marketing@chromascape.com Heubach Group | Heubach
https://www.hydrite.com https://www.chromascape. Colorants USA, LLC
Keim-Additec com 704-331-7782 
Shin Etsu Surface USA, LLC mike.rester@clariant.com
Silicones of America 630-746-9105  Orion Engineered Carbons https://www.HEUBACH.com
330-606-7486  keith.condon 832-445-3300 
ybadlani@shinetsua.com @keim-additec.com americas@orioncarbons.com Aarbor Colorants Corporation
https://www.shinetsusilicones. https://www.keim-additec. https://www.orioncarbons. Apollo Colors
com com com DCL Corporation
Dyeland Corporation
ANGUS Chemical Company Cabot Corporation Global Nanotech Pvt. Ltd.
Croda Munzing Elite Imaging Supplies Heubach
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. 973-279-1306 Inkjet, Inc. Meghna ColourChem
Shamokin Carbons info@munzing.us PentaCarbon GmbH Praharit Pigments LLP
Solvay https://www.munzing.com/ Simpsons UK Ltd. ( ROHA Group of
Troy Corp. en/ Companies )
CARBON BLACK, TONED Spectrum Dyes & Pigments Inc.
SUSPENDING AGENTS Shin Etsu Standard Colors
Silicones of America ChromaScape LLC Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
Troy Corp. 330-606-7486  888-421-0010  Toyo Ink America, LLC - Advanced
ybadlani@shinetsua.com marketing@chromascape.com Materials Division
TACK CONTROLLING https://www.shinetsusilicones. https://www.chromascape.
COMPOUNDS com com

Accu-Chem Industries, Inc. ANGUS Chemical Company PentaCarbon GmbH

Aqua Based Technologies Taiwan Nanotechnology Corporation
Axcentive Group
Siltech Corporation

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DuPont Heubach Group | Heubach FD&C LAKES

DISPERSIONS Ebonex Corporation Colorants USA, LLC
FUJIFILM Specialty Ink Systems Ltd., 704-331-7782  Spectra Colors Corp.
DISPERSIONS, CARBON Global Nanotech Pvt. Ltd. mike.rester@clariant.com Standard Colors
BLACK Kerley Ink https://www.HEUBACH.com
MICC
ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR Pflaumer Brothers, Inc. Pan Technology, Inc.
Resins, Inc Soldan Chimica 201-438-7878 
309-248-7523  Solvay customerservice@ EXTENDER
arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
http://www.alvarinc.com
Standard Colors
Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
pantechnology.com
https://www.pantechnology.
PIGMENTS
Sunbelt Corp. com
ChromaScape LLC United Color Manufacturing, Inc. PIGMENTS, EXTENDER,
888-421-0010  Vibrantz DuPont BLANC FIXE
marketing@chromascape.com Global Nanotech Pvt. Ltd.
https://www.chromascape. DISPERSIONS, COLOR, Pidilite Industries Limited Rit-Chem Co., Inc.
com CHIP Soldan Chimica
Standard Colors PIGMENTS, EXTENDER,
Heubach Group | Heubach Pan Technology, Inc. Sun Chemical Performance Pigments CLAYS
Colorants USA, LLC 201-438-7878  Toyo Ink America, LLC - Advanced
704-331-7782  customerservice@ Materials Division Burgess Pigment Company
mike.rester@clariant.com pantechnology.com Vibrantz
https://www.HEUBACH.com https://www.pantechnology.
com
Pan Technology, Inc.
201-438-7878  Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
customerservice@ Vibrantz
pantechnology.com DYES AND FLUSHED
https://www.pantechnology.
com
DISPERSIONS, COLOR, OIL COLORS COLORS
Kerley Ink
Global Nanotech Pvt. Ltd.
Industrial Resins and Chemicals DISPERSIONS, COLOR, CERTIFIED COLORS FLUSHED COLORS
Inksolutions LLC PLASTIC
Kerley Ink Simpsons UK LTD ( ROHA Group of Aarbor Colorants Corporation
PentaCarbon GmbH Pflaumer Brothers, Inc. Companies ) Apollo Colors
Pflaumer Brothers, Inc. Toyo Ink America, LLC - Advanced Spectra Colors Corp. Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
Soldan Chimica Materials Division Standard Colors
Table Rock Minerals, LLC
Vibrantz DISPERSIONS, COLOR, D&C COLORS FLUSHED COLORS,
SOLVENT HEATSET VARNISHES
DISPERSIONS, COLOR, Spectra Colors Corp.
AQUEOUS Pan Technology, Inc. Standard Colors Apollo Colors
201-438-7878 
ChromaScape LLC customerservice@
888-421-0010  pantechnology.com FLUSHED COLORS,
marketing@chromascape.com www.pantechnology.com DYESTUFFS NEWSINK VARNISHES
https://www.chromascape.
com DCL Corporation Heubach Group | Heubach Apollo Colors
Pflaumer Brothers, Inc. Colorants USA, LLC Industrial Resins and Chemicals
Heubach Group | Heubach United Color Manufacturing, Inc. 704-331-7782 
Colorants USA, LLC Vibrantz mike.rester@clariant.com FLUSHED COLORS, QUICK-
704-331-7782  https://www.HEUBACH.com SET VARNISHES
mike.rester@clariant.com DISPERSIONS, CUSTOM
https://www.HEUBACH.com C. Withington Co. Inc. Apollo Colors
DuPont
Pan Technology, Inc. Dyeland Corporation
201-438-7878  Dynasty Chemicals (Ningbo) Co. Ltd.
customerservice@ Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC
pantechnology.com Spectra Colors Corp.
https://www.pantechnology. Shamrock Standard Colors
com Technologies, Inc. Sunbelt Corp.
973-242-2999  United Color Manufacturing, Inc.
Aarbor Colorants Corporation marketing@
C. Withington Co. Inc. shamrocktechnologies.com
Colourscapes Europe Aps https://shamrocktechnologies.
DCL Corporation com/

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PIGMENTS, COLOR INORG., INTERMEDIATES, PIGMENT,

GREEN ULTRAMARINE ORANGE GENERAL

PIGMENTS Heubach Group | Heubach PIGMENTS Heubach Group | Heubach

Colorants USA, LLC Colorants USA, LLC
PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. 704-331-7782  PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. 704-331-7782 
GREENS, BRILLIANT mike.rester@clariant.com ORANGES mike.rester@clariant.com
https://www.HEUBACH.com https://www.HEUBACH.com
Standard Colors Heubach Group | Heubach
DCL Corporation Colorants USA, LLC Dynasty Chemicals (Ningbo) Co. Ltd.
PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. 704-331-7782  Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC
GREENS, OTHER PIGMENTS, COLOR mike.rester@clariant.com
INORGANIC, BISMUTH https://www.HEUBACH.com
Hunter Chemical LLC VANADATE DCL Corporation
Inkjet, Inc. Inkjet, Inc.
Praharit Pigments LLP Heubach Group | Heubach Meghna ColourChem
Colorants USA, LLC Pidilite Industries Limited RED PIGMENTS
PIGMENTS, COLOR 704-331-7782  Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
ORG. GREENS, mike.rester@clariant.com Trust Chem USA, LLC PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
PHTHALOCYANINE https://www.HEUBACH.com REDS, BON

Heubach Group | Heubach DCL Corporation Heubach Group | Heubach

Colorants USA, LLC Meghna ColourChem Colorants USA, LLC
704-331-7782  704-331-7782 
mike.rester@clariant.com mike.rester@clariant.com
https://www.HEUBACH.com PIGMENTS, COLOR ORGANIC https://www.HEUBACH.com

DCL Corporation
INORGANIC, GENERAL PIGMENTS
Dyeland Corporation Heubach Group | Heubach PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
Global Nanotech Pvt. Ltd. Colorants USA, LLC PIGMENTS, COLOR REDS, LITHOL RUBINE
Praharit Pigments LLP 704-331-7782  ORGANIC, DRY, WATER
Simpsons UK LTD ( ROHA Group of mike.rester@clariant.com Spectrum Dyes & Pigments Inc.
Companies ) https://www.HEUBACH.com Luminochem
Standard Colors Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
Sun Chemical Performance Pigments Ebonex Corporation Simpsons UK LTD ( ROHA Group of REDS, LITHOLS
Ferro Corporation Companies )
Hunter Chemical LLC Soldan Chimica Heubach Group | Heubach
Colorants USA, LLC
704-331-7782 
PIGMENTS, COLOR mike.rester@clariant.com
ORGANIC, GENERAL https://www.HEUBACH.com
INORGANIC
PIGMENTS METALLIC Heubach Group | Heubach
PIGMENTS Colorants USA, LLC
704-331-7782 
PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
REDS, NAPHTHOLS
PIGMENTS, COLOR INORG., mike.rester@clariant.com
CHROME YELLOW ALUMINUM FLAKES, https://www.HEUBACH.com Colourscapes Europe Aps
PASTES, POWDERS Dyeland Corporation
Heubach Group | Heubach Aakash Chemicals
Colorants USA, LLC Schlenk Metallic Pigments Colourscapes Europe Aps PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
704-331-7782  DCL Corporation REDS, OTHER
mike.rester@clariant.com BRONZE POWDERS, Dynasty Chemicals (Ningbo) Co. Ltd.
https://www.HEUBACH.com FLAKES Ferro Corporation Heubach Group | Heubach
Luminochem Colorants USA, LLC
Hunter Chemical LLC Schlenk Metallic Pigments Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC 704-331-7782 
Meghna ColourChem Soldan Chimica mike.rester@clariant.com
METALLIC FLAKES, Standard Colors https://www.HEUBACH.com
POWDERS Toyo Ink America, LLC - Advanced
PIGMENTS, COLOR INORG., Materials Division DCL Corporation
IRON OXIDE Hunter Chemical LLC Trust Chem USA, LLC Trust Chem USA, LLC
Schlenk Metallic Pigments
Heubach Group | Heubach
Colorants USA, LLC
704-331-7782 
mike.rester@clariant.com
https://www.HEUBACH.com

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PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. PIGMENTS, FLUORESCENT, PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.

REDS, QUINACRIDONE DAY-LIGHT ACT VIOLET YELLOWS, HANSAS

Heubach Group | Heubach Brilliant Group, Inc. PIGMENTS Heubach Group | Heubach
Colorants USA, LLC 415-771-4757  Colorants USA, LLC
704-331-7782  info@fluorescentcolor.com PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. 704-331-7782 
mike.rester@clariant.com https://www.fluorescentcolor. VIOLETS, METHYL mike.rester@clariant.com
https://www.HEUBACH.com com https://www.HEUBACH.com
Spectrum Dyes & Pigments Inc.
Dyeland Corporation
Heubach PIGMENTS, FLUORESCENT, PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG.
Pidilite Industries Limited UV ACTIVATED VIOLETS, OTHER YELLOWS, OTHER
Trust Chem USA, LLC
Brilliant Group, Inc. Heubach Group | Heubach Heubach Group | Heubach
415-771-4757  Colorants USA, LLC Colorants USA, LLC
PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. info@fluorescentcolor.com 704-331-7782  704-331-7782 
REDS, RED 2B www.fluorescentcolor.com mike.rester@clariant.com mike.rester@clariant.com
https://www.HEUBACH.com https://www.HEUBACH.com
Heubach Group | Heubach Apollo Colours North America
Colorants USA, LLC Luminochem Colourscapes Europe Aps DCL Corporation
704-331-7782  DCL Corporation Pidilite Industries Limited
mike.rester@clariant.com PIGMENTS, PEARLESCENT Pidilite Industries Limited Standard Colors
https://www.HEUBACH.com Spectrum Dyes & Pigments Inc. Trust Chem USA, LLC
Aakash Chemicals Standard Colors
DCL Corporation Apollo Colours North America
Dynasty Chemicals (Ningbo) Co. Ltd.
PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. EMD Electronics
REDS, RED LAKE United Mineral & Chemical Corp.
RESINS
Heubach Group | Heubach PIGMENTS, WHITE
Colorants USA, LLC
704-331-7782 
PHOSPHORESCENT PIGMENTS RESINS, NATURAL

mike.rester@clariant.com Brilliant Group, Inc. ALVAR Inc./ALVAR

https://www.HEUBACH.com 415-771-4757  PIGMENTS, WHITE, Resins, Inc
info@fluorescentcolor.com TITANIUM DIOXIDE 309-248-7523 
https://www.fluorescentcolor. arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
com KRONOS International, Inc. http://www.alvarinc.com
MICC
C. Withington Co. Inc. Standard Colors Advanced Micro Polymers Inc
SPECIAL United Mineral & Chemical Corp. Taiwan Nanotechnology Corporation Table Rock Minerals, LLC
EFFECTS PIGMENTS,
The Chemours Company
RESINS, PROCESSED
PIGMENTS
Tronox
PHOTOCHROMIC NATURAL RESINS

DAYLIGHT FLUORESCENT C. Withington Co. Inc. ALVAR Inc./ ALVAR

COLORS Schlenk Metallic Pigments Resins, Inc
YELLOW 309-248-7523 
Brilliant Group, Inc.
415-771-4757 
PIGMENTS,
THERMOCHROMIC
PIGMENTS arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
http://www.alvarinc.com
info@fluorescentcolor.com
https://www.fluorescentcolor. C. Withington Co. Inc. A-Line Products Corporation
com United Mineral & Chemical Corp. PIGMENTS, COLOR ORG. Advanced Micro Polymers Inc
YELLOWS, DIARYL
Inksolutions LLC RESINS, SYN, EMULSIONS-
United Mineral & Chemical Corp. Heubach Group | Heubach SOLUTION, ACRYLIC
Colorants USA, LLC
PIGMENTS, FLUORESCENT 704-331-7782  Hydrite
mike.rester@clariant.com 262-792-1450 
Brilliant Group, Inc. https://www.HEUBACH.com marketing@hydrite.com
415-771-4757  https://www.hydrite.com
info@fluorescentcolor.com Colourscapes Europe Aps
https://www.fluorescentcolor. DCL Corporation Specialty Polymers, Inc.
com Spectrum Dyes & Pigments Inc. 800-770-7523 
Toyo Ink America, LLC - Advanced info@specpoly.com
Dynasty Chemicals (Ningbo) Co. Ltd. Materials Division https://www.specpoly.com
Luminochem
BASF Corporation

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Diransa San Luis S.A. RESINS, SYN. HARD, RESINS, SYN. HARD, ROSIN
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. KETONE ESTER VARNISHES
Mallard Creek Polymers
Zschimmer & Schwarz Interpolymer Evonik Corporation ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR VARNISHES, GEL
804-727-0700 Resins, Inc
RESINS, SYN. EMUL-SOL., rebecca.marshall@evonik.com 309-248-7523  ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR
HYDROCARBON https://www.coating-additives. arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com Resins, Inc
com/en http://www.alvarinc.com 309-248-7523 
Yuen Liang Industrial & Co., Ltd. arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
Aakash Chemicals Lawter Inc. http://www.alvarinc.com
RESINS, SYN. EMUL-SOL., Resinall Corp.
POLYAMIDE RESINS, SYN. HARD, Yuen Liang Industrial & Co., Ltd. Kustom Group
MELAMINE
Bakelite Synthetics RESINS, SYN. HARD, VARNISHES, GENERAL
Hexion Inc. RUBBER DERIVED
RESINS, SYN. EMUL-SOL., ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR
STYRENE RESINS, SYN. HARD, MOD. Yuen Liang Industrial & Co., Ltd. Resins, Inc
PHENOLIC 309-248-7523 
Hydrite RESINS, SYN. HARD, arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
262-792-1450  ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR STYRENE http://www.alvarinc.com
marketing@hydrite.com Resins, Inc
https://www.hydrite.com 309-248-7523  Zschimmer & Schwarz Interpolymer I-TECH S.r.l.
arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com Industrial Resins and Chemicals
Specialty Polymers, Inc. http://www.alvarinc.com RESINS, SYN. HARD, UREA Kerley Ink
800-770-7523  FORMALDEHYDE Resinall Corp.
info@specpoly.com Allnex
https://www.specpoly.com Bakelite Synthetics Bakelite Synthetics VARNISHES, GLOSS
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC Hexion Inc.
Arkema Inc. Hexion Inc. ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR
BASF Corporation Lawter Inc. RESINS, SYN. HARD, Resins, Inc
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. Resinall Corp. ZINCATED ROSIN 309-248-7523 
Mallard Creek Polymers arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
Zschimmer & Schwarz Interpolymer RESINS, SYN. HARD, Rit-Chem Co., Inc. http://www.alvarinc.com
MODIFIED MALEIC
RESINS, SYN. EMUL-SOL., RESINS, SYNTHETIC Advanced Micro Polymers Inc
URETHANE ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR SILICONE Apollo Colours North America
Resins, Inc
BASF Corporation 309-248-7523  Momentive Performance Materials Inc. VARNISHES, HEATSET
Yansefu Inks and coatings private limited arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com Siltech Corporation
http://www.alvarinc.com ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR
RESINS, SYN. EMUL-SOL., RESINS, SYNTHETIC, ALKYD Resins, Inc
VINYL ACETATE Resinall Corp. 309-248-7523 
ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
Hydrite RESINS, SYN. HARD, Resins, Inc http://www.alvarinc.com
262-792-1450  POLYAMIDE 309-248-7523 
marketing@hydrite.com arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com Inksolutions LLC
https://www.hydrite.com Arkema Inc. http://www.alvarinc.com
VARNISHES, OVERPRINT
Specialty Polymers, Inc. Industrial Resins and Chemicals
800-770-7523  RESINS, SYN. HARD, Lawter Inc. ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR
info@specpoly.com POLYESTER Yuen Liang Industrial & Co., Ltd. Resins, Inc
https://www.specpoly.com 309-248-7523 
Evonik Corporation RESINS, SYNTHETIC, HARD, arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
RESINS, SYN. EMUL-SOL., 804-727-0700 ACRYLIC http://www.alvarinc.com
VINYL CHLORIDE rebecca.marshall@evonik.com
https://www.coating-additives. Diransa San Luis S.A. Accu-Chem Industries, Inc.
United Color Manufacturing, Inc. com/en Hexion Inc. Apollo Colours North America
Zschimmer & Schwarz Interpolymer BASF Corporation
RESINS, SYN. HARD, EPOXY Yansefu Inks and coatings private limited Inksolutions LLC
RESINS, SYNTHETIC, Kustom Group
United Mineral & Chemical Corp. RESINS, SYN. HARD, PURE URETHANE Prime UV Equipment
PHENOLIC
RESINS, SYN. HARD, Yansefu Inks and coatings private limited VARNISHES,
HYDROCARBON PETRO Bakelite Synthetics POLYURETHANE
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC ROSIN
Resinall Corp. Industrial Resins and Chemicals Apollo Colours North America
Lawter Inc. Yansefu Inks and coatings private limited

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VARNISHES, QUICK-SET Munzing Munzing WAXES, FISHER-TROPSCH

973-279-1306 973-279-1306
ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR info@munzing.us info@munzing.us
Resins, Inc https://www.munzing.com/ https://www.munzing.com/
309-248-7523  en/ en/
arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com
http://www.alvarinc.com BASF Corporation Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
Diransa San Luis S.A. Michelman Shamrock
Inksolutions LLC Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. Technologies, Inc.
Michelman WAXES, CHLORINATED 973-242-2999 
Micro Powders, Inc. marketing@
The International Group, Inc shamrocktechnologies.com
Zschimmer & Schwarz Interpolymer https://shamrocktechnologies.
com/
WAXES WAX DISPERSIONS,
SOLVENT Micro Powders, Inc.
WAX COMPOUNDS Shamrock
Technologies, Inc. WAXES, FLUOROCARBON
973-242-2999 
marketing@
shamrocktechnologies.com
https://shamrocktechnologies.
Shamrock com/
Technologies, Inc. Shamrock
973-242-2999  Technologies, Inc. Shamrock
marketing@ 973-242-2999  WAXES, FINELY Technologies, Inc.
shamrocktechnologies.com marketing@ POWDERED 973-242-2999 
https://shamrocktechnologies. shamrocktechnologies.com marketing@
com/ https://shamrocktechnologies. shamrocktechnologies.com
com/ https://shamrocktechnologies.
Kustom Group com/
Lawter Inc. Munzing
Micro Powders, Inc. 973-279-1306 Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
The International Group, Inc info@munzing.us Keim-Additec Micro Powders, Inc.
https://www.munzing.com/ Surface USA, LLC
WAX DISPERSIONS, en/ 630-746-9105  WAXES,
AQUEOUS keith.condon MICROCRYSTALLINE
@keim-additec.com
WAXES, BEE https://www.keim-additec.
com

Keim-Additec Shamrock
Surface USA, LLC Shamrock Technologies, Inc.
630-746-9105  Technologies, Inc. 973-242-2999 
keith.condon 973-242-2999  Shamrock marketing@
@keim-additec.com marketing@ Technologies, Inc. shamrocktechnologies.com
www.keim-additec.com shamrocktechnologies.com 973-242-2999  https://shamrocktechnologies.
https://shamrocktechnologies. marketing@ com/
com/ shamrocktechnologies.com
https://shamrocktechnologies. Arkema Inc.
com/ The International Group, Inc
WAXES, CARNAUBA
Munzing WAXES, PARAFIN
Shamrock 973-279-1306
Technologies, Inc. info@munzing.us
973-242-2999  https://www.munzing.com/
marketing@ en/
shamrocktechnologies.com
https://shamrocktechnologies. Shamrock Aakash Chemicals
com/ Technologies, Inc. The International Group, Inc Shamrock
973-242-2999  Technologies, Inc.
marketing@ 973-242-2999 
shamrocktechnologies.com marketing@
https://shamrocktechnologies. shamrocktechnologies.com
com/ shamrocktechnologies.com/

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Munzing WAXES, POLYPROPYLENE WAXES, SYNTHETIC

973-279-1306
info@munzing.us
https://www.munzing.com/
en/
Shamrock
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. Technologies, Inc.
Michelman Keim-Additec 973-242-2999  Keim-Additec
Standard Colors Surface USA, LLC marketing@ Surface USA, LLC
The International Group, Inc 630-746-9105  shamrocktechnologies.com 630-746-9105 
keith.condon https://shamrocktechnologies. keith.condon
WAXES, POLYETHYLENE @keim-additec.com com/ @keim-additec.com
https://www.keim-additec. https://www.keim-additec.
com Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. com
Micro Powders, Inc.

WAXES, STIR-IN

Keim-Additec
Surface USA, LLC
630-746-9105  Shamrock Shamrock
keith.condon Technologies, Inc. Technologies, Inc.
@keim-additec.com 973-242-2999  973-242-2999 
https://www.keim-additec. marketing@ Shamrock marketing@
com shamrocktechnologies.com Technologies, Inc. shamrocktechnologies.com
https://shamrocktechnologies. 973-242-2999  https://shamrocktechnologies.
com/ marketing@ com/
shamrocktechnologies.com
Munzing https://shamrocktechnologies. Hexion Inc.
973-279-1306 com/ Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.
info@munzing.us Micro Powders, Inc
Shamrock https://www.munzing.com/ Munzing
Technologies, Inc. en/ 973-279-1306
973-242-2999  info@munzing.us
marketing@ https://www.munzing.com/
shamrocktechnologies.com WAXES, PTFE en/
https://shamrocktechnologies.
com/ Munzing
973-279-1306
Micro Powders, Inc. info@munzing.us
Standard Colors https://www.munzing.com/
en/

Equipment and Services

LABORATORY COLOR DISPENSING COLOR MATCHING COLOR MEASURING
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT CABINETS INSTRUMENTS

Albion Engineering Company GTI Graphic Technology, Inc. BYK-Gardner USA

COLOR CHIPS, BOOKS HMJ Tech Paul N. Gardner Co. GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.
I-TECH S.r.l. IDM Instruments Pty. Ltd.
Paul N. Gardner Co. Inkmaker North America, Inc. COLOR MATCHING Little Joe Industries
Rexson Systems SYSTEMS Paul N. Gardner Co.
COLOR COORDINATION SPEC, Inc.
SYSTEMS GTI Graphic Technology, Inc. COMPUTER SOFTWARE
COLOR FORMULATION, Inkmaker North America, Inc. DEVICES
GTI Graphic Technology, Inc. COMPUTER Paul N. Gardner Co.
I-TECH S.r.l. Rexson Systems Formulator Software, LLC
BYK-Gardner USA I-TECH S.r.l.
Inkmaker North America, Inc.

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Meteor Inkjet Ltd HORIBA Scientific TESTING INSTRUMENTS Sunbelt Corp.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. M.E. Taylor Engineering Inc., Semicro Torrey Hills Technology, LLC
Div. Microtrac MRB, part of
DENSITOMETERS Meteor Inkjet Ltd Verder Scientific COMPUTERIZED
Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC 267-757-0351  DISPENSING SYSTEMS
Paul N. Gardner Co. Paul N. Gardner Co. info-us@verder-scientific.com
PCT EBeam and Integration https://www.microtrac.com/ HMJ Tech
DRAWDOWN SHEETS PUHLER (Guangdong) Smart Nano I-TECH S.r.l.
Technology Co., Ltd BYK-Gardner USA Inkmaker North America, Inc.
BYK-Gardner USA Q-Lab Corporation DataPhysics Instruments USA Corp. Rexson Systems
James H. Simpson LLC Red Devil Equipment/RADIA EIT 2.0 LLC SPEC, Inc.
Paul N. Gardner Co. RK Print Coat Instruments Elcometer, Inc. Tecos Bruhin AG
Sigma Equipment Corp. Fischer Technology
DRYING TESTERS Stonebridge Coatings Laboratory, Inc. Helio Flexo COMPUTERIZED
TABER Industries IDM Instruments Pty. Ltd. MANUFACTURING
EIT 2.0 LLC Thwing-Albert Instrument Co. Little Joe Industries SYSTEMS
Helio Flexo UV Process Supply, Inc. M.E. Taylor Engineering Inc., Semicro
Paul N. Gardner Co. WAB US Corp Div. Formulator Software, LLC
PCT EBeam and Integration Meteor Inkjet Ltd Natgraph Ltd
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Paul N. Gardner Co. Rockwell Automation, Inc.
EMULSIFICATION TESTERS Q-Lab Corporation Tecos Bruhin AG
Excelitas Technologies (OmniCure) RK Print Coat Instruments
DataPhysics Instruments USA Corp. GTI Graphic Technology, Inc. TABER Industries CONVEYING SYSTEMS
Duke Custom System Rockwell Automation, Inc. Thwing-Albert Instrument Co.
UV Process Supply, Inc. American Ultraviolet
INK PROOFING KITS PROOF PRESSES, FLEXO, Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
GRAVURE TESTING SUPPLIES Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Helio Flexo Silcoms Conveyor Chains
Little Joe Industries Helio Flexo Elcometer, Inc.
RK Print Coat Instruments Little Joe Industries Fischer Technology DISPERSERS, HIGH SHEAR
Thwing-Albert Instrument Co. RK Print Coat Instruments M.E. Taylor Engineering Inc., Semicro IMPELLER
Div.
KNIVES PROOF PRESSES, Paul N. Gardner Co. Hockmeyer Equipment
LETTERPRESS, OFFSET Corp.
James H. Simpson LLC VISCOMETERS 800-906-7278 
Kolorcure Corp. Little Joe Industries sales@hockmeyer.com
Paul N. Gardner Co. AMETEK Brookfield https://www.hockmeyer.com
RHEOMETERS BYK-Gardner USA
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT Elcometer, Inc. ROSS Mixers
AMETEK Brookfield Fasnacht Dynamics AG 631-234-0500 
Hockmeyer Equipment Paul N. Gardner Co. Paul N. Gardner Co. mail@mixers.com
Corp. https://www.mixers.com
800-906-7278  RUB TESTERS
sales@hockmeyer.com Bladeshop Inc.
https://www.hockmeyer.com Elcometer, Inc. Burnett Engineering, Co.
IDM Instruments Pty. Ltd. Custom Milling and Consulting
Microtrac MRB, part of Paul N. Gardner Co. Dantco Mixers Corp.
Verder Scientific TABER Industries PRODUCTION EMI Mills - Engineered Mills, Inc.
267-757-0351 
info-us@verder-scientific.com
Thwing-Albert Instrument Co.
EQUIPMENT Kady International
Myers Mixers
https://www.microtrac.com/ SCALES Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC
Schold Manufacturing
ROSS Mixers HMJ Tech BATCH CANS VMA-Getzmann GmbH
631-234-0500  Paul N. Gardner Co.
mail@mixers.com James H. Simpson LLC DISPERSERS/HIGH SHEAR,
https://www.mixers.com TACK MEASURING NON-IMPELLER
American Ultraviolet INSTRUMENTS BLENDERS (PIGMENTS,
AMETEK Brookfield DYES) ROSS Mixers
Bladeshop Inc. IDM Instruments Pty. Ltd. 631-234-0500 
Dantco Mixers Corp. Paul N. Gardner Co. ROSS Mixers mail@mixers.com
DataPhysics Instruments USA Corp. Thwing-Albert Instrument Co. 631-234-0500  https://www.mixers.com
Elcometer, Inc. mail@mixers.com
EMI Mills - Engineered Mills, Inc. TENSIOMETERS https://www.mixers.com Custom Milling and Consulting
Excelitas Technologies (OmniCure) Kady International
Fischer Technology DataPhysics Instruments USA Corp. Custom Milling and Consulting Schold Manufacturing
Helio Flexo Paul N. Gardner Co. Glen Mills, Inc.
Heraeus Noblelight America LLC Myers Mixers

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DRYING STIMULATORS IMPELLERS MILLS, LABORATORY MIXERS, PROPELLER

Natgraph Ltd ROSS Mixers Hockmeyer Equipment ROSS Mixers

Prime UV Equipment 631-234-0500  Corp. 631-234-0500 
mail@mixers.com 800-906-7278  mail@mixers.com
DRYING/CURING https://www.mixers.com sales@hockmeyer.com https://www.mixers.com
EQUIPMENT https://www.hockmeyer.com
Bladeshop Inc. E21 Design Technologies
ROSS Mixers Myers Mixers ROSS Mixers HMJ Tech
631-234-0500  631-234-0500  Keith Machinery Corp.
mail@mixers.com INK DISPENSERS mail@mixers.com Red Devil Equipment/RADIA
https://www.mixers.com https://www.mixers.com SPEC, Inc.
Air Flo Spray Equipment Co. UV Process Supply, Inc.
American Ultraviolet Albion Engineering Company Buhler Inc.
EIT 2.0 LLC E21 Design Technologies Custom Milling and Consulting MIXERS, RIBBON
Excelitas Technologies (OmniCure) HMJ Tech EMI Mills - Engineered Mills, Inc. BLENDERS ETC.
Graph-Tech USA Inkmaker North America, Inc. Glen Mills, Inc.
Heraeus Noblelight America LLC Meteor Inkjet Ltd Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC ROSS Mixers
Natgraph Ltd Rexson Systems PUHLER (Guangdong) Smart Nano 631-234-0500 
PCT EBeam and Integration SPEC, Inc. Technology Co., Ltd mail@mixers.com
Prime UV Equipment Tecos Bruhin AG Torrey Hills Technology, LLC https://www.mixers.com
UV Process Supply, Inc. U.S. Stoneware
MACHINERY VMA-Getzmann GmbH Dantco Mixers Corp.
FILTER BAGS RECONDITIONING WAB US Corp Glen Mills, Inc.
Keith Machinery Corp.
Filter Process & Supply Custom Milling and Consulting MILLS, MEDIA AND SHOT Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC
Red Devil Equipment/RADIA
FILTER CARTRIDGES MILLS Hockmeyer Equipment Schold Manufacturing
Corp. Sigma Equipment Corp.
Filter Process & Supply Hockmeyer Equipment 800-906-7278 
Corp. sales@hockmeyer.com PACKAGING
FILTER PRESSES 800-906-7278  https://www.hockmeyer.com
sales@hockmeyer.com Alpacka Group
Filter Process & Supply https://www.hockmeyer.com Air Flo Spray Equipment Co. Labels West
Burnett Engineering, Co.
FILTER VESSELS ROSS Mixers Custom Milling and Consulting PIGMENT DISPENSING
631-234-0500  EMI Mills - Engineered Mills, Inc. SYSTEMS
Filter Process & Supply mail@mixers.com Kady International
https://www.mixers.com Schold Manufacturing Rexson Systems
FLUSHERS Sigma Equipment Corp. SPEC, Inc.
Buhler Inc. STR Industries
Keith Machinery Corp. Custom Milling and Consulting WAB US Corp PRESS WASHES
EMI Mills - Engineered Mills, Inc.
GRINDING BASES AND Kady International MILLS, ROLLER Kustom Group
LIQUIDS Keith Machinery Corp.
Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC ROSS Mixers PRESSURE VESSELS
Advanced Micro Polymers Inc Schold Manufacturing 631-234-0500 
Torrey Hills Technology, LLC mail@mixers.com ROSS Mixers
GRINDING MEDIA, BALL U.S. Stoneware https://www.mixers.com 631-234-0500 
AND PEBBLE VMA-Getzmann GmbH mail@mixers.com
Buhler Inc. https://www.mixers.com
Custom Milling and Consulting MILLS, BALL AND PEBBLE Burnett Engineering, Co.
Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC PUHLER (Guangdong) Smart Nano Dantco Mixers Corp.
U.S. Stoneware Custom Milling and Consulting Technology Co., Ltd
VMA-Getzmann GmbH PUHLER (Guangdong) Smart Nano Torrey Hills Technology, LLC PRINTING INKS, RESALE
Technology Co., Ltd
GRINDING MEDIA, MEDIA U.S. Stoneware MIXERS, CONICAL SCREW Elite Imaging Supplies
AND SHOT VMA-Getzmann GmbH Inkjet, Inc.
ROSS Mixers Kerley Ink
Custom Milling and Consulting MILLS, COLLOID 631-234-0500  Kolorcure Corp.
Glen Mills, Inc. mail@mixers.com MICC
Sigma Equipment Corp. ROSS Mixers https://www.mixers.com Schlenk Metallic Pigments
STR Industries 631-234-0500 
U.S. Stoneware mail@mixers.com PUHLER (Guangdong) Smart Nano PULVERIZERS
https://www.mixers.com Technology Co., Ltd
Sigma Equipment Corp. Glen Mills, Inc.
WAB US Corp

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PUMP FILTERING UNITS TANKS, HEAVY DUTY

REINFORCED
SERVICES Meteor Inkjet Ltd
Natgraph Ltd
E21 Design Technologies Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC
ROSS Mixers CONSULTANTS PCT EBeam and Integration
PUMPS, DRUM 631-234-0500  Q-Lab Corporation
mail@mixers.com Air Flo Spray Equipment Co.
Air Flo Spray Equipment Co. https://www.mixers.com Amdek, Inc. RECRUITING
E21 Design Technologies Custom Milling and Consulting
TANKS, MIXING Elite Imaging Supplies Searchlight Partners
PUMPS, INK Filter Process & Supply
ROSS Mixers PCT EBeam and Integration TESTING SERVICES
Air Flo Spray Equipment Co. 631-234-0500  Prime UV Equipment
Albion Engineering Company mail@mixers.com Rockwell Automation, Inc. Microtrac MRB, part of
AMETEK Brookfield https://www.mixers.com Searchlight Partners Verder Scientific
E21 Design Technologies Stonebridge Coatings Laboratory, Inc. 267-757-0351 
Tecos Bruhin AG Dantco Mixers Corp. Viking Equipment Finance info-us@verder-scientific.com
Wenzhou Unique Valve Co Ltd Keith Machinery Corp. https://www.microtrac.com/
Myers Mixers EDUCATION
REACTORS ROSS Mixers
TRANSFER BLADES FOR Graphic Products 631-234-0500 
ROSS Mixers ROLLER MILLS mail@mixers.com
631-234-0500  ENVIRONMENTAL https://www.mixers.com
mail@mixers.com James H. Simpson LLC SERVICES
https://www.mixers.com Torrey Hills Technology, LLC Amdek, Inc.
Hydrite AMETEK Brookfield
TUB PRESS-OUT SYSTEMS 262-792-1450  DataPhysics Instruments USA Corp.
REBUILT MACHINERY marketing@hydrite.com Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
Buhler Inc. https://www.hydrite.com M.E. Taylor Engineering Inc., Semicro
Hockmeyer Equipment Burnett Engineering, Co. Div.
Corp. Formulator Software, LLC Myers Mixers
800-906-7278  USED MACHINERY Natgraph Ltd
sales@hockmeyer.com LABORATORIES AND Printec North America
https://www.hockmeyer.com Hockmeyer Equipment TESTING Q-Lab Corporation
Corp. Stonebridge Coatings Laboratory, Inc.
ROSS Mixers 800-906-7278  Hockmeyer Equipment TABER Industries
631-234-0500  sales@hockmeyer.com Corp. Taiwan Nanotechnology Corporation
mail@mixers.com https://www.hockmeyer.com 800-906-7278  WAB US Corp
https://www.mixers.com sales@hockmeyer.com
ROSS Mixers https://www.hockmeyer.com
Custom Milling and Consulting 631-234-0500 
mail@mixers.com Microtrac MRB, part of
SKIN PAPERS https://www.mixers.com Verder Scientific
American Ultraviolet 267-757-0351 
James H. Simpson LLC Buhler Inc. info-us@verder-scientific.com
Burnett Engineering, Co. https://www.microtrac.com/
Custom Milling and Consulting
SOLVENT RECOVERY Keith Machinery Corp. ROSS Mixers
EQUIPMENT 631-234-0500 
VACUUM DRYERS mail@mixers.com
ROSS Mixers https://www.mixers.com
631-234-0500  ROSS Mixers
mail@mixers.com 631-234-0500  IDM Instruments Pty. Ltd.
https://www.mixers.com mail@mixers.com M.E. Taylor Engineering Inc., Semicro
https://www.mixers.com Div.

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A-Line Products Corporation Allnex ANGUS Chemical Company Axcentive Group

2955 Bellevue Street   90005 Westside Parkway  1500 E. Lake Cook Road   Chemin de Champouse  
Detroit, MI 48207 Alpharetta, GA 30009 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Bouc-Bel-Air, Provence-Alpes-Côte
United States United States United States d’Azur 13320 France
313-571-8300  800-433-2873  800-362-2580  +33 6 01 11 97 19 
xiaohx@a-line.com Scott.Auger@allnex.com info@angus.com jc.baronna@axcentive.com
https://www.a-line.com https://www.allnex.com https://www.angus.com https://www.axcentive.com

Aakash Chemicals Alpacka Group Apollo Colors AxiomPrint Inc.

561 Mitchell Road   196 Barnard Avenue  1401 Mound Road   513 State Street 
Glendale Heights, IL 60139 San Jose, CA 95125 Joliet, IL 60436 513 State St. Glendale 
United States United States United States Glendale, CA 91203
630-469-3838  408-677-7307  815-741-2588  United States
info@aakashchemicals.com hello@goalpacka.com lbykerk@apollocolors.com 747-888-7777 
https://www.aakashchemicals.com https://goalpacka.com https://www.apollocolors.com axiomprintca@gmail.com
https://axiomprint.com/
Aarbor Colorants Corporation Apollo Colours North America
5872 Sterling Drive  2600 John Street   Bakelite Synthetics
Howell, MI 48843 Unit 124  1040 Crown Pointe Parkway 
United States Markham, ON L3R 4H9 Dunwoody, GA 30338
810-225-6120  Canada United States
tarocha@aarbor.com 905-944-8448  +49 2374 925467 
https://www.aarbor.com sales@apollocoloursna.ca information@cldmarcomm.com
ALVAR Inc. /ALVAR https://www.apollocoloursna.ca https://bakelite.com
Accu-Chem Industries, Inc.
Resins, Inc
4143 Stratford Drive  Aqua Based Technologies BASF Corporation
New Port Richey, FL 34652 112 State Route 89  224 Pegasus Avenue  11501 Steele Creek Road 
United States Washburn, IL 61570 Northvale, NJ 07647 Charlotte, NC 28273
847-366-0102  United States United States United States
rponx@accuchemindustries.com 309-248-7523  201-767-6040  800-962-7829 
https://www.accuchemindustries.com arthur.lersch@alvarinc.com info@aquabased.com dpsolutions@basf.com
http://www.alvarinc.com https://www.aquabased.com https://www.basf.us/dpsolutions
Advanced Micro Polymers Inc
32 Steeles Avenue East   Amdek, Inc. Arkema Inc. Bladeshop Inc.
Unit 17  1222 Antioch Road  900 First Ave.   2891 Rodman Drive 
Milton, ON L9T 5A1 Somerville, AL 35670 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Canada United States United States United States
905-878-2742  256-778-8141  610-205-7000  315-568-8093 
lenz@ampolymers.com Wolf@amdekinc.com arkema.usph-general@arkema.com mitch82@verizon.net
http://ampolymers.com/ Amdekinc.com https://www.arkema-americas.com https://www.bladeshop.com

Air Flo Spray Equipment Co. American Ultraviolet Asentech Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc.
1715 Cortland Court  212 South Mount Zion Road   Sadhu Vaswani Chowk  165 New Boston Street 
Suite 4  Lebanon, IN 46052 Seventh floor  Suite #C 
Addison, IL 60101 United States United States Pune, MH 411001 Woburn, MA 01801
866-567-5804  765-483-9514  India United States
info@airfloeq.com mstines@auvco.com 0123456789  781-281-2558 
http://airfloeq.com/ https://www.americanultraviolet.com muddasar.attar@asentech.com info@bostonindustrialsolutions.com
https://www.asentechllc.com/ https://www.bostonindustrialsolutions.
Albion Engineering Company AMETEK Brookfield com
1250 N Church St.   11 Commerce Blvd.   Ats Color do Brasil Ltda
Moorestown, NJ 08057 Middleboro, MA 02346 Rua Minas Gerais 201  
United States United States Sao Paulo, 09941760
856-235-6688  508-946-6200  Brazil
bob@albioneng.com kathy.durant@ametek.com 11 4072-1170 
https://albioneng.com/8lb-ink-cartridge- https://www.brookfieldengineering.com atscolorbr@uol.com.br
dispensing-gun-18volt-new atscolorbr.com

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Buhler Inc. C. Withington Co. Inc.

40 Whitney Road  P.O. Box 8455 
Mahwah, NJ 55440-9497 Village of Pelham, NY 10803
United States United States
201-847-0600  914-738-4877  ChromaScape LLC
gdnorthamerica@buhlergroup.com cwithco@aol.com 7555 East Pleasant Valley Road  
https://www.buhlergroup.com Suite 100 
Brilliant Group, Inc. Cabot Corporation Independence, OH 44131 United
Burgess Pigment Company 157 Concord Road   States
750 National Court   P.O. Box 349   Billerica, MA 01821-7001 888-421-0010 
Suite 100  Sandersville, GA 31082 United States marketing@chromascape.com
Richmond, CA 94804 United States 978-670-8054  https://www.chromascape.com
United States 478-552-1544  John.Marsh@cabotcorp.com
415-771-4757  inkworld@burgesspigment.com https://www.cabotcorp.com Our industry leading Aquablak® line of car-
info@fluorescentcolor.com https://www.burgesspigment.com bon black dispersions is perfect for corrugated,
https://www.fluorescentcolor.com Cartridge Europe Zwolle Kraft and newsprint, while the Aquablak+®
Burnett Engineering, Co. 166 Assendorperstraat  line is ideal for tag and label and other fine
We provide a simple, end-to-end experience P.O. Box 1224   Zwolle, Overste 8012 CD graphics applications. Our Aquacolors line is
for our customers to implement fluorescent Fullerton, CA 92836 The Netherlands also available, offering strong, vibrant color
pigments, soluble toners, and paint and ink United States +31 038 422 8050  that can be matched to your exact shade and
concentrates. Directly and through our global 714-526-2448  cartridgeeuropezwolle@gmail.com tint while ensuring outstanding performance.
distribution network, we provide local inven- mfburnett@aol.com http://www.cartridge-europe-zwolle.com/ Experience our dispersions in your printing
tory of best-of-breed fluorescent technology burnettbros.com ink applications today!
and technical support familiar with a wide CDI Sakata INX Corp.
variety of applications. BYK-Gardner USA Don Jesus Boulevard, Alabang Hills Coinc LLC
9104 Guilford Road   Village, Alabang  400 Northwest Gilman Boulevard 
Columbia, MD 21046-2729 Metro Manila  #1848 
United States Muntinlupa Issaquah, WA 98027
301-483-6500  Philippines United States
Marketing.BYK.Gardner.USA@altana. +63 2 842 2070 ext. 72  425-495-2237 
com piwi525@gmail.com contact@coincllc.com
https://www.byk-instruments.com http://www.cdisakatainxcorp.com https://www.coincllc.com

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Colourscapes Europe Aps Diransa San Luis S.A. Ebonex Corporation EMS-Griltech
69-73 Randersweide  Av. Belgrano 863 5to piso  18400 Rialto Street   P.O. Box 1717  
Hamburg, HH 21035 Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Melvindale, MI 48122 2060 Corporate Way 
Germany Argentina C1092AAI United States Sumter, SC 29150
+49 0160 2921111  Argentina 313-388-0060  United States
oliver.pfefferkorn@gmx.net +54 11-4330-1999  stoenniges@ebonex.com 803-481-6127 
www.colourscapes.com ventas@diransa.com.ar https://www.ebonex.com Dean.Johnson@us.emsgriltech.com
https://www.diransa.com.ar https://www.emsgriltech.com
Croda EIT 2.0 LLC
777 Scudders Mill Road   Duke Custom System 309 Kelly’s Ford Plaza SE   Ergon Refining
Building 2, Suite 200  1101 Ella Drive  Leesburg,VA 20175 2829 Lakeland Drive  
Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Ashland City, TN 37015 United States Jackson, MS 39232
United States United States 703-478-0700  United States
609-212-2289  615-772-3774  uv@eit.com 601-933-3000 
Amira.Mull@croda.com no2gjchief@gmail.com https://www.eit20.com tom.cummins@ergon.com
http://www.crodasmartmaterials.com/ https://www.ergonnsa.com
DuPont Elcometer, Inc.
Custom Milling and Consulting 974 Centre Road   6900 Miller Drive  
1246 Maidencreek Road   Wilmington, DE 19805 Warren, MI 48092
Fleetwood, PA 19522 United States United States
United States 302-999-4018  800-521-0635 
610-926-0984  alexa.g.raab@dupont.com sales@elcometerusa.com
sales@cmcmilling.com artistri.dupont.com https://www.elcometerusa.com
https://www.cmcmilling.com
Dyeland Corporation Elite Imaging Supplies
Dantco Mixers Corp. 160-15 77th Avenue   8100 Belvedere Road   Evonik Corporation
9 Oak St.   Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 Suite 12 
Paterson, NJ 07501 United States West Palm Beach, FL 33411 7001 Hamilton Blvd.  
United States 718-926-3168  United States Trexlertown, PA 18087
973-278-8776  dye_land@yahoo.com 561-440-3340  United States
sales@dantco.com https://www.dyeland.com gary@eliteimaging.com 804-727-0700 
https://www.dantco.com nowebsite@nowebsite.org coating-additives-americas@
Dynasty Chemicals (Ningbo) Co. Ltd. evonik.com
DataPhysics Instruments USA Corp. 8F, Block A2, Liyuan Shangdu, No. 201 EMD Electronics https://www.coating-additives.
4424 Taggart Creek Road   Lantian Road   1200 Intrepid Avenue   com
Suite 102  Ningbo, 315012 Suite 300 
Charlotte, NC 28208 China Philadelphia, PA 19112 Excelitas Technologies (OmniCure)
United States +86 574 5615 9999  United States 2260 Argentia Road,  
704-777-9063  info@dynasty-chem.com 484-652-5749  Mississauga, ON L5N 6H7
b.fidler@dataphysics-instruments.com https://www.dynasty-chem.com service@emdgroup.com Canada
https://www.dataphysics-instruments. https://www.emdgroup.com 905-821-2600 
com/us/ E21 Design Technologies omnicure@excelitas.com
25 Carrer Compositor EMI Mills - Engineered Mills, Inc. https://www.excelitas.
DCL Corporation Schumann B  East Belvidere Road  com/product-category/
1 Concorde Gate   Rubí, CT 08191 U214  omnicure-uv-curing-systems
Suite 608  Spain Grayslake, IL 60030
Toronto, ON M3C 3N6 +34 931 43 93 81  United States Fasnacht Dynamics AG
Canada info@e21technologies.com 847-548-0044  Bollstrasse 61a  
416-791-4200  e21technologies.com dave.peterson@EMImills.com Worb, 3076
marketing@pigments.com https://www.EMImills.com Switzerland
https://www.pigments.com +41 44 382 10 10 
info@fasnacht.biz
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Ferro Corporation Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC HORIBA Scientific

6060 Parkland Boulevard   133 Peachtree St. NE   9755 Research Drive  
Suite 250  10th Floor  Irvine, CA 92618
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 Atlanta, GA 30303 United States
United States United States 949-250-4811 
+1 216-875-5600  866-447-2436  labinfo@horiba.com
FerroPigments@ferro.com gpchemical@gapac.com Heubach Group | https://www.horiba.com
https://www.ferro.com/produc https://www.gp-chemicals.com
Heubach Colorants
ts?qstr={category=pigment
s_and_dispersions}&size=20&sort=asc Glen Mills, Inc.
USA, LLC Hunter Chemical LLC
220 Commerce Drive 
220 Delawanna Avenue   4000 Monroe Road   Suite 200 
Filter Process & Supply Clifton, NJ 07014 Charlotte, NC 28205 Fort Washington, PA 19034
45 Stouts Lane, Unit 3  United States United States United States
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 973-777-0777 ext. 13  704-331-7782  215-461-1900 
United States ross@glenmills.com mike.rester@clariant.com Greg@hunterchem.com
732-329-2500  https://www.glenmills.com https://www.HEUBACH.com https://www.hunterchem.com
petewoj@filterprocess.com
https://www.filterprocess.com Global Nanotech Pvt. Ltd. Heubach is a leading global manufacturer of
604, Satkar, B/h Swagat Complex, CG organic and inorganic pigments, pigment dis-
Fischer Technology Road, Ahmedabad-380006  persions and dyes used in printing. Our team
750 Marshall Phelps Road   Ahmedabad, GJ of pigment experts work to set industry stan-
Windsor, CT 06095-2199 India dards, provide practical solutions and deliver
United States +91 99784 44628  innovative solutions, in order to enable our
860-683-0781  globalnanotech.in@gmail.com customers’ projects and future growth.
info@fischer-technology.com www.globalnanotech.in
https://www.fischer-technology.com Hydrite
Graph-Tech USA Hexion Inc.
Formulator Software, LLC 3200 North Kings Highway  180 East Broad Street   17385 Golf Parkway 
122 West Main St.   Fort Pierce, FL 34951 Columbus, OH 43215 Brookfield, WI 53045
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 United States United States United States
United States 772-569-0066  614-986-2497  262-792-1450 
908-735-2038  sales@graphtech.us service@hexion.com marketing@hydrite.com
sales@formulatorus.com https://www.graphtech.us https://www.hexion.com https://www.hydrite.com
https://www.formulatorus.com
Graphic Products HMJ Tech Hydrite offers a complete line of polymers,
Fuji Silysia Chemical 9825 Southwest Sunshine Court   3507 Coons Road  solvents, defoamers, antifoam and air release
1215 Sugg Parkway   www.graphicproducts.com  Brockville, ON K6V5V2 agents. Hydrite provides emulsions and resin
Greenville, NC 27834 Beaverton, OR 97005 Canada solutions, toll manufacturing capabilities,
United States United States 613-340-9665  foam control technology, solvent recycling, and
1 800-795-9742  888-326-9244  sales@hmjtech.com waste handling. Hydrite has a strong com-
sales@fujisilysia.com info@graphicproducts.com https://www.hmjtech.com mitment to quality and customer responsive-
https://www.fujisilysia.com https://www.GraphicProducts.com ness, and provides creative solutions.

Gantrade Europe BVBA GTI Graphic Technology, Inc.

Blokhuisstraat  211 Dupont Ave.   I-TECH S.r.l.
Blokhuisstraat 47J  Newburgh, NY 12550 Via dei Falegnami 11  
Mechelen,Vlaanderen 2800 United States Sassuolo, 41049
Belgium 845-562-7066  Italia 
+32 15 48 10 80  bwolfenden@gtilite.com 0536 905168 
mkaczmarczyk@gantrade.com https://www.gtilite.com sales@itech-italia.com
https://www.gantrade.com/ Hockmeyer Equipment www.itech-italia.com
Helio Flexo
Corp.
General Press Corp. Wilaya d’Alger IDM Instruments Pty. Ltd.
110 Allegheny Drive  Algeria 6 Kitty Hawk Lane  10-11 Colrado Court 
Natrona Heights, PA 15065 00 213 775 09 69 66  Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Hallam,VIC 3803
United States yahia.ahmed.abderrazak@gmail.com United States Australia
724-224-3500  https://gb.kompass.com/c/ 800-906-7278  +61 3 9708 6885 
bcybach@generalpress.com helio-flexo-eurl/dz269805/ sales@hockmeyer.com marketing@idminstruments.com.au
https://www.generalpress.com https://www.hockmeyer.com https://www.idminstruments.com.au
Heraeus Noblelight America LLC
910 Clopper Road   Hockmeyer Equipment Corporation has been Industrial Resins and Chemicals
Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1357 providing process solutions for over 70 years. 28/3A/5B, Ram Krishna Samadhi Road,  
United States It is a leader in the wet grinding and dis- GROUND FLOOR 
301-527-2660  persion industry, and offers custom designed Kolkata, WB 700054 India
info.hna.uvp@heraeus.com process equipment for mixing, blending, dis- +91 33 4062 7321 
https://www.heraeus-noblelight.com persing and particle size reduction. caskyd@gmail.com
https://www.caskyd.com

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Inkjet, Inc. Labels West Meteor Inkjet Ltd

11111 Inkjet Way   17629 130th Avenue Northeast  Harston Mill, Royston Road 
Willis, TX 77378 Woodinville, WA 98072 England CB22 7GG
United States United States United Kingdom
936-856-6600  888-805-2738  +44 3458 440012 
sales@inkjetinc.com Keim-Additec Surface ideas@labelswest.com enquiries@meteorinkjet.com
https://www.inkjetinc.com
USA, LLC https://www.labelswest.com/ https://www.meteorinkjet.com

Inkmaker North America, Inc. 2058 North Pointe Alexis Drive,   Lawter Inc. MICC
15 Minneakoning Road, Suite 312   Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 200 North LaSalle St., C-142, Sector 31-D, Korangi Industrial
Flemington, NJ 08822 United States Suite 2600  Area   
United States 630-746-9105  Chicago, IL 60601 Karachi, 75300
908-451-7849  keith.condon@keim-additec.com United States Pakistan
rlanders@inkmaker.com https://www.keim-additec.com 312-662-5700  +92 323 8217017 
https://www.inkmaker.com brigette.turay@lawter.com Yasir.Abbas@micc-products.com
ULTRALUBE® wax additives surface https://www.lawter.com https://www.micc-products.com
Inksolutions LLC modification of wb ink SILCONA - non-
800 Estes Ave.   wax based highly efficient SILCO additives; Little Joe Industries Michelman
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 dispersants, wetting , flow/leveling, slip, hy- 10 Ilene Court, Suite 4   9080 Shell Road  
United States drophobing and defoamers EUROCERAS - Hillsborough, NJ 08844-1922 Cincinnati, OH 45236 United States
847-593-5200  a unique range of CERALENE® polyester United States 513-793-7766 
jjilekjr@inksolutions.us waxes, oxidized, functionalized PE-waxes 908-359-5213  info@michelman.com
https://www.inksolutions.us CERONAS — mju:wax® micronized info@littlejoe.com https://www.michelman.com/
waxes for wb/sb ink with a high degree of https://www.littlejoe.com
Italian Printing Inks Srl renewable origin  Micro Powders, Inc.
Via Antonio Meucci   Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. 580 White Plains Road  
Zona Industriale Marcianise Sud, 9911 Brecksville Road  Tarrytown, NY 10591 United States
Campania 81025 Keith Machinery Corp. Cleveland, OH 44141 914-793-4058 
Italia  34 Gear Ave.   United States mpi@micropowders.com
+39 0823 821515  Lindenhurst, NY 11757 800-380-5397 
alessandro.rossi@ipinks.it United States carla.hofer@lubrizol.com
https://www.ipinks.it 631-957-1200  https://www.lubrizolcoatings.com
sales@keithmachinery.com https://www.micropowders.com
James H. Simpson LLC https://www.keithmachinery.com Luminochem
1253 Springfield Avenue,   47-49 Berlini utca  
Suite 346  Kerley Ink Budapest, 1045
New Providence, NJ 07974 2700 S. 12th Ave.   Hungary
United States Broadview, IL 60155 +36 70 360 5638 
973-635-1650  United States szabo@luminochem.com Microtrac MRB, part of
sales@inkknives.com 708-344-1295  https://luminochem.com
Verder Scientific
https://www.inkknives.com marketing@kerleyink.com
https://www.kerleyink.com M.E. Taylor Engineering Inc., Semicro 3230 North Susquehanna Trail 
Kady International Div. York, PA 17406
30 Parkway Drive   Kolorcure Corp. 15817 Crabbs Branch Way   United States
Scarborough, ME 04074 1180 Lyon Road   Rockville, MD 20855 267-757-0351 
United States Batavia, IL 60510 United States info-us@verder-scientific.com
207-883-4141  United States 301-975-9798  https://www.microtrac.com/
tkritzer@kadyinternational.com 630-879-9050  sales@semicro.org
https://www.kadyinternational.com tech@kolorcure.com https://www.adhesiontesting.com Microtrac MRB is a manufacturer of ana-
https://www.kolorcure.com lytical instrumentation that provides par-
Mallard Creek Polymers ticle characterization from 1 nm to over 10
KRONOS International, Inc. 8901 Research Drive  cm with leading technologies in Dynamic
5 Peschstraße,   Charlotte, NC 28262 Light Scattering, Dynamic and Static Image
Leverkusen, NRW 51373 United States Analysis and Laser Diffraction. We offer
Germany 877-240-0171  free initial sample analysis, virtual or in-
+49 214 3560  info@mcpolymers.com house demonstrations, and world-wide Sales
https://innovation.kronostio2.com/ https://www.mcpolymers.com and Service.
products/kronos-ink-grades
Meghna ColourChem
Kustom Group C-1-B , 6115 phase IV GIDC   Miwon North America Inc.
3 Carbon Way,   Vapi, GJ 396195 100 Arrandale Boulevard 
Walton, KY 41094 India Suite 104 
United States +91 90990 87943  Exton, PA 19341
513-441-7027  kulwantr@chromepigment.com United States
mcuppari@kustomgroup.com https://www.meghnacolour.com 484-872-8711 
https://www.kustomgroup.com rotoole@miwonus.com
https://www.miramer.com

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Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Pflaumer Brothers, Inc. Red Devil Equipment/RADIA
260 Hudson River Road   1008 Whitehead Road Extension   14900 21 Ave. North  
Waterford, NY 12188 Ewing, NJ 08638 United States Plymouth, MN 55447
United States 609-883-4610  United States
614-986-2495  Orion Engineered hmcnair@pflaumer.com 800-221-1083 
commercial.services@momentive.com
Carbons https://www.pflaumer.com bob@radiaproducts.com
https://www.momentive.com https://www.radiaproducts.com
1700 City Plaza Drive  Pidilite Industries Limited
Suite 300  Ramkrishna Mandir Road   Resinall Corp.
Spring, TX 77389 United States Kondivita Village, Andheri (E)  302 Water St.  
832-445-3300  Mumbai, MH 400 059 India Severn, NC 27877
americas@orioncarbons.com 78164 09999  United States
https://www.orioncarbons.com pgs@alphachem.com 800-421-0561 
https://www.pidilitepigment.com mweston@resinall.com
Orion Engineered Carbons, a global supplier https://www.resinall.com
Munzing of carbon black products, produces specialty Praharit Pigments LLP
carbon blacks for the full spectrum of print- Fulwadi, GJ India Resolute Oil
1455 Broad St.  ing systems, from high volume offset printing +91 73834 34444  102 Magellan Circle, Suite B  
Bloomfield, NJ 07003 inks to flexo and gravure inks, inkjet, toner, gkothia@praharit.com Webster, TX 77598 United States
United States food packaging, etc. Orion grades comply https://www.praharitpigments.com 866-690-0417 
973-279-1306  with European and International standards tomgwizdalski@resoluteoil.com
info@munzing.us for indirect food contact. Prime Corporation https://www.resoluteoil.com
https://www.munzing.com 22nd Commercial Street 
Building 3C  Rexson Systems
Myers Mixers Karachi, Sindh 75500 Pakistan 15 Minneakoning Road 
8376 Salt Lake Ave.   021 35895802  Suite 214 
Bell, CA 90201 United States abbasi.imran5802@gmail.com Flemington, NJ 08822
323-560-4723  https://www.prime-corporation.com United States
sales@myersmixers.com 908-451-7849 ext.  
myersmixers.com Prime UV Equipment rlanders@inkmaker.com
416 Mission St.   https://www.rexson.co.uk
Natgraph Ltd Pan Technology, Inc. Carol Stream, IL 60188 United States
Dabell Avenue, Blenheim Industrial Estate 630-681-2100  Rit-Chem Co., Inc.
Nottingham NG6 8WA 117 Moonachie Avenue  elinor@primeuv.com 115 East Stevens Avenue  
United Kingdom Carlstadt, NJ 07072 United States https://www.primeuv.com Suite 108 
+44 0115 979 5800  201-438-7878  Valhalla, NY 10595
hannah.vasey@natgraph.co.uk customerservice Printec North America United States
https://www.natgraph.co.uk/ @pantechnology.com 9422 Georgian Way  914-769-9110 
https://www.pantechnology.com Owings Mills, MD 21117 United States writell@ritchem.com
Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC 443-839-6351  https://www.ritchem.com
125 Pickering Way   Pan Technology, Inc. is a privately held cor- bernard@printecna.com
Exton, PA 19341 United States poration manufacturing pigment dispersions, https://www.printecna.com RK Print Coat Instruments
484-879-2020  specialty inks and coatings, and a wide vari- Abington Road,Litlington  
chris.eckert@netzsch.com ety of related specialty products. PUHLER (Guangdong) Smart Nano Cambridge, SG8 0QZ
https://www.netzsch.com/gd Technology Co., Ltd. United Kingdom
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 01763 852187 
NovaCentrix Paul N. Gardner Co. +86 139 2886 4476  sales@rkprint.com
400Parker Drive,   316 N.E. First St.  ivy.xu@leimixgroup.com https://www.rkprint.com
Suite 110  Pompano Beach, FL 33060 United States http://www.puhler.com/en-index.html
Austin, TX 78728 United States 954-946-9454  Rockwell Automation, Inc.
512-491-9500  gardner@gardco.com Pure Ink Industry 1201 South Second St.  
Deb.dalton@novacentrix.com https://www.gardco.com Nawabpur Road  Milwaukee, WI 53204-2496
https://https://www.novacentrix.com House No. 32, Ground Floor  United States
PCT EBeam and Integration Dhaka, Dhaka Division 414-382-2000 
Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC 8700 Hillandale Road  Bangladesh webmaster@rockwellautomation.com
1 Crownmark Drive   Davenport, IA 52806 United States +880 1783-505050  https://www.rockwellautomation.com
Lincoln, RI 02865 United States 563-285-7411  aminul@pure-drops.com
401-434-3300  sales@ebeamtechnologies.com https://www.pure-drops.com
info@organicdye.com https://www.ebeamtechnologies.com
https://www.organicdye.com Q-Lab Corporation
PentaCarbon GmbH 800 Canterbury Road  
Orikon OOD Annabergstrasse 168   Westlake, OH 44145
18 Sveti Sava  Haltern am See, 45721 Germany United States
Sofia, Sofia City Province Bulgaria 02364 8997970  440-835-8700 
876863928  contact@pentacarbon.de info@q-lab.com
buy.toners@gmail.com https://www.pentacarbon.de https://www.q-lab.com
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Sigma Equipment Corp.

39 Westmoreland Ave.  
White Plains, NY 10606
United States
914-682-1820 
info@SigmaUS.com
Shamrock https://www.SigmaUS.com Specialty Polymers, Inc.
Technologies, Inc.
ROSS Mixers Silcoms Conveyor Chains PO Box 299  
Foot of Pacific Street  Piggott Street  Woodburn, OR 97071 United
710 Old Willets Path   Newark, NJ 07114 United States Farnworth, England States
Hauppauge, NY 11788 973-242-2999  United Kingdom 800-770-7523 
United States marketing +44 07713 197294  info@specpoly.com
631-234-0500  @shamrocktechnologies.com david@janklin.com https://www.specpoly.com
mail@mixers.com https://shamrocktechnologies. https://www.silcoms.com/
https://www.mixers.com com/ conveyor-chain-division/ Specialty Polymers has been supplying in-
novative waterborne resins for inks and pa-
Ross is a leading manufacturer of mixing, Shamrock is the world leader in PTFE mi- Siltech Corporation per coatings for 50 years. Our experienced
blending, drying and dispersion equipment cropowders and the world’s largest processor 225 Wicksteed Ave.   chemists and dedicated sales team recognize
for the ink, coatings, chemical and other of recycled polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Toronto, ON M4H 1G5 that each customer is unique. It’s our mis-
process industries. With over 175 years of Shamrock manufactures micronized powders, Canada sion to provide the exact polymer to fit your
manufacturing experience, we offer stan- dispersions, emulsions, and compounds, in- 416-424-4567  needs, and we are focused on providing the
dard and custom designs to meet the var- cluding PTFE, polyethylene, polypropylene, sales@siltech.com best service and support in the industry. Visit
ied requirements of our customers. Ross has fluoropolymers, custom wax alloys, natural https://www.siltech.com www.specpoly.com to learn more about our
eight plants in the US, China and India, waxes and specialty additives. With manu- ink resins, including cationic polymers.
all equipped with advanced engineering and facturing plants and technical centers in Simpsons UK Ltd (ROHA Group of
manufacturing tools.  three continents - Newark (New Jersey), Companies )
Henderson (Kentucky), Tongeren (Belgium), Unit 1 Beacon Business Park, Lodgeway   Spectra Colors Corp.
and Tianjin (China) - Shamrock is well po- Severnbridge Industrial Estate  25-33 Rizzolo Road  
Schlenk Metallic Pigments sitioned to ship, and serve the development Caldicot NP265PX Kearny, NJ 07032 United States
40 Nickerson Road   needs of global and local customers in the United Kingdom 800-527-8588 
Ashland, MA 01721-1912 fast changing and competitive environment. +44 1291 431799  Dyes@SpectraColors.com
United States vidyut.mehta@rohagroup.com https://www.SpectraColors.com
508-881-9147  https://www.roha.com 
customerservice@schlenkusa.com Spectrum Dyes & Pigments Inc.
https://www.schlenk.com Soldan Chimica 1515 Britannia Road East, Suite 345
215 Via Mulino Maté,   Mississauga, ON L4W 4K1 Canada
Schold Manufacturing Zona Industriale Malgesso, Lombardia 905-564-1100 
7201 West 64th Place,   21020 amit@spectrumpigments.com
Chicago, IL 60638 Italia  https://www.spectrumpigments.com
United States +39 0332 706668 
708-458-3788  Shin Etsu Silicones info@soldanchimica.it Standard Colors
tyler.birchmeier@schold.com of America https://www.soldanchimica.it 301 Brentwood Street  
https://schold.com/ 1150 Damar Drive   High Point, NC 27260 United States
Akron, OH 44305 United States Solvay 336-804-0905 
Searchlight Partners 330-606-7486  504 Carnegie Center   chris.gomia@standardcolors.com
28052 Camino Capistrano   ybadlani@shinetsua.com Princeton, NJ 08540 https://www.standardcolors.com
209  https://www.shinetsusilicones. United States
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 com 609-860-4826  STR Industries
United States NovecareCC@solvay.com P.O. Box 566  
949-429-8813  Surface Modifiers for Pigments/Fillers https://www.solvay.com Centereach, NY 11720 United States
spencer@mrisearchlight.com “QSG” -Spherical Silica Fine Particles are 800-439-1453 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ extremely small, narrow particle distribution. SPEC, Inc. info@strindustries.com
spencerhermann Extra hydrophobic, excellent dispersibility, 7558 Townsend Drive   https://www.strindustries.com
water repellency, lubricity, flow properties, and Denver, NC 28037
Shamokin Carbons can be added to other powders, in a dry pro- United States Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
453 Venn Access Road  cess, to improve those powder’s performance. 704-483-1141  5020 Spring Grove Ave. 
Hermosillo Sonora Mexico  It can be used w/organic & inorganic. sales@spec-inc.com Cincinnati, OH 45232 United States
Fairview-Ferndale, PA 17866 https://www.spec-inc.com 513-681-5950 
United States pigments@sunchemical.com
570-644-0437  Siegwerk Druckfarben Ag & Co.KGaA https://www.sunchemical.com
billy@carbons.net 25 Alfred-Keller-Straße 
https://www.carbons.net Siegburg, NRW 53721 Germany
04922 41304237 
nathalie.mueller-samson@siegwerk.com
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Sunbelt Corp. TMC Ind. de Tintas Gráficas Ltda. U.S. Stoneware WAB US Corp
2120 Burkett Road   404 Rua Esmeralda Martini Paula  600 E. Clark St.   3 Pearl Court 
Rock Hill, SC 29730 United States Distrito Industrial Vitória Martini - East Palestine, OH 44413 United States Suite E 
803-329-9787  Indaiatuba - SP  800-426-8808  Allendale, NJ 07401 United States
azimin@sunbeltcolors.com SP Brazil uss@eracinc.com 973-873-9155 
https://www.sunbeltcolors.com 1939367094  https://www.usstoneware.com c.wagner@wab-group.com
celso@tmctintas.com.br https://www.wab-group.com
TABER Industries https://www.tmctintas.com.br United Color Manufacturing, Inc.
455 Bryant St.   P.O. Box 480  WD Service Company
North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Torrey Hills Technology, LLC Newtown, PA 18940 United States P.O. Box 147  
United States 6370 Lusk Boulevard  215-860-2165  Bellmawr, NJ 08099 United States
716-694-4000  Suite F-111  sales@unitedcolor.com 856-931-6100 
sales@taberindustries.com San Diego, CA 92121 United States https://www.unitedcolor.com paul@wdserviceco.com
https://www.taberindustries.com 8585586666  https://www.wdserviceco.com
kkuang@torreyhillstech.com United Mineral & Chemical Corp.
Table Rock Minerals, LLC https://www.threerollmill.com 160 Chubb Avenue, Suite 206  Wenzhou Unique Valve Co Ltd
East 7000 South   Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 United States 325000 China
Vernal, UT 84063 United States Toyo Ink America, LLC - Advanced 201-874-5574  577 6730 0699 
435-545-2477  Materials Division PBefumo@umccorp.com uniquevalve@jeawin.com
carl@tablerockminerals.com 350 Starke Road, Suite 400   https://www.umccorp.com https://www.uvalve.cn
Tablerockminerals.com Suite 400 
Carlstadt, NJ 07072 United States US Polymers-Accurez Winner Vacuum Packing Pvt Ltd
Taiwan Nanotechnology Corporation 201-287-4000  300 East Primm Street  Phase 1, Shade 42, Parmar Techno Center 
No. 292, Road 38, Taichung Industry sales@toyoink.com St. Louis, MO 63111 United States Vasai-Virar, MH India
Estate, Taichung, Taiwan, 407 R.O.C  https://www.toyoink.com 314-638-1632  +91 99300 20016 
Taichung City, 407 Taiwan lwatkins@uspolymers.com sales@winnerelectronics.com
886436000899  Tronox https://www.uspolymers.com www.winnerelectronics.com
salesmarketing@nanometer-tech.com 6752 Baymeadow Drive 
https://http://www.nanometer-tech.com Glen Burnie, MD 21060 United States UV Process Supply, Inc. Yansefu Inks and coatings private limited
410-229-4400  1229 W. Cortland Street   Plot No 20, Sector 5, Growth Center,
Tecos Bruhin AG info@cristal.com Chicago, IL 60614-4805 United States Bawal, Rewari, Haryana, India 123501 
12 Moosgrabenstrasse   https://www.cristal.com 773-248-0099  Bawal, HR 123501 India
Altnau, TG 8595 Switzerland sales@uvps.com +91 97838 12628 
+41 71 694 54 24  Troy Corp. https://www.uvprocess.com neelakamal@yicpl.com
info@tecosbruhinag.ch 8 Vreeland Road   https://www.yicpl.com
https://tecosbruhinag.ch/ Florham Park, NJ 07932 Vibrantz
United States 2600 Michigan Avenue  Yuen Liang Industrial & Co., Ltd.
The Chemours Company 973-443-4200  Ashtabula, OH 44004 United States No.922 Zhongxing RD  
1007 Market Street   ohairem@troycorp.com 1 800-776-3329  Yanchao Dist. 
Wilmington, DE 19899 United States https://www.troycorp.com sales@chromaflo.com Kaohsiung City, 82447 Taiwan
800-441-9437  https://www.chromaflo.com +886 7 616 1234 
jaimie.gaskill@chemours.com Trust Chem USA, LLC sales@ylresin.com
https://www.tipure.com 4 Office Park Drive  Viking Equipment Finance https://www.ylresin.com
POD 2, Suite 230  5900 Lake Forest Drive  
The International Group, Inc Palm Coast, FL 32137 Suite 300  Zschimmer & Schwarz Interpolymer
50 Salome Drive   United States McKinney, TX 75070 United States 200 Dan Road  
Toronto, ON M1S 2A8 Canada 386-302-5925  972-885-8899  Canton, MA 02021 United States
416-571-5791  info@trustchemusa.com info@vikingequipmentfinance.com 781-828-7120 
smaguire@igiwax.com https://www.trustchemusa.com https://www.vikingequipmentfinance. d.charron@zschimmer-schwarz.com
https://www.igiwax.com com/printing/ zschimmer-schwarz.com/en/
TW Ink Solutions Specialists Inc paints-coatings
Thwing-Albert Instrument Co. 717 Aurora Boulevard  VMA-Getzmann GmbH
14 W. Collings Ave.   Unit 105  Euelerhammerstrasse 13  
West Berlin, NJ 08091 United States Quezon City, NCR 1112 Philippines Reichshof, D-51580 Germany
856-767-1000  +63 917 380 8070  2405296659 
info@thwingalbert.com twinksolutionspecialists@gmail.com marketing.byk.gardner.usa@altana.com
https://www.thwingalbert.com twinksolutionspecialists.com https://www.vma-getzmann.com

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Distributors
Western Canada, Mexico, Central Performance Materials, Human
America & Caribbean Islands Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Per-
sonal Care, and Animal Nutrition
Distributor Guide Principals: markets.
Bruno Bock, Chromaflo, Hunts-
Azelis Americas CASE man Polyurethanes, Elementis,
225 Pictoria Drive  Rohm, Evonik, Synthomer, Buck-
Cincinnati, OH 45246  man, Lawter, Celanese, Polyscope,
United States Ingevity, Orion Engineered Car-
Acme-Hardesty 800-543-1121  bons, Dixie Chemical, innospec,
450 Sentry Parkway East  Stephanie.Levy@azelis.com Evans Chemetics
Suite 104  https://azelisamericascase.com Barentz -
Blue Bell, PA 19422  Categories: Additives, Binders/ CASE Southwest
United States Regions: United States - Midwest Resins, Pigments Region
800-223-7054  US, United States - South US, 1390 Jaycox Road,  
sales@acme-hardesty.com United States - West US, United Barentz is a leading global life Avon, OH 44011 
https://www.acme-hardesty. States - Northeast US science ingredients and specialty United States
com chemicals distributor for the 440-937-1000 
Distributor Guide Principals: Performance Materials, Human marketing@barentz.us
Regions: United States - Midwest BASF, Arxada, Celanese, Covia, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Per- https://www.barentz-na.com
US, United States - South US, Huntsman, Lanxess, Momentive, sonal Care, and Animal Nutrition
United States - West US, United SE Tylose, Specialty Minerals, US markets. Regions: United States - Midwest
States - Northeast US, Canada Zinc US, United States - South US,
- Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen- United States - West US, United
tral Canada , Canada - Western Categories: Additives, Binders/ States - Northeast US, Canada
Canada, Mexico Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids, Pigments - Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen-
tral Canada , Canada - Western
Distributor Guide Principals: Azelis Americas CASE, a spe- Canada, Mexico
Temix, Solvay, KLK, and Eckart Ef- cialty  chemical distribution
fect Pigments company,  builds unwavering Barentz - Distributor Guide Principals:
loyalty by  helping our suppliers CASE Midwest Region Buckman, Evans Chemetics,
Categories: Additives, Binders/ and customers  solve their most 1390 Jaycox Road,   Chromaflo Technologies, Croda,
Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids complex problems. With our un- Avon, OH 44011  Dixie Chemical, Dura, Elementis,
paralleled  technical expertise, United States Evonik, Huntsman, ingevity, inno-
Acme-Hardesty began more than knowledgeable  and helpful cus- 440-937-1000  spec, KemituraSil, Madhu, Nippon
70 years ago. As a division of tomer service,  and a world class rcram@barentz.us Steel, Orion Engineered Carbons,
Jacob Stern and Sons, we’re built supply chain, we  deliver excep- https://www.barentz-na.com Polyscope, Rianlon, St. Louis
upon an even longer history of tional value in every transaction. Group, Synthomer, Tomatec, UPL,
innovation and growth. Today Regions: United States - Midwest US Zinc, Valtris, Venator, Zeochem
we’ve evolved into one of the US, United States - South US,
largest distributors of castor oils United States - West US, United Categories: Additives, Binders/
and derivatives, palm derivatives, States - Northeast US, Canada Resins, Pigments
preservatives and surfactants as - Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen-
well as a full range of renewable tral Canada , Canada - Western Barentz is a leading global life
palm-based glycerine, fatty acids Canada, Mexico science ingredients and specialty
and fatty alcohols. Barentz - chemicals distributor for the
CASE Eastern Region Distributor Guide Principals: Performance Materials, Human
53 Frontage Road  Chromaflo, Huntsman Polyure- Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Per-
Suite 255  thanes, Elementis, Rohm, Evonik, sonal Care, and Animal Nutrition
Hampton, NJ 08827  Synthomer, Buckman, Lawter, markets.
United States Celanese, Venator, Dixie Chemi-
908-730-6010  cal, Orion Engineered Carbons,
wnicholas@barentz.us Ingevity, Innospec, Croda
https://www.barentz-na.com
Categories: Additives, Binders/
Regions: United States - Midwest Resins, Pigments
US, United States - South US,
United States - Northeast US, Barentz is a leading global life
Canada - Atlantic Canada, Can- science ingredients and specialty
ada - Central Canada , Canada - chemicals distributor for the

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Group, Cathay Industries USA, Regions: United States - Midwest tional fillers, pigments, resins and
Chemours, Dainichiseika, Harcros, US, United States - South US, specialty solvents.​
Hoover Color, IGM Resins, J. United States - West US, United
Rettenmaier, Kemira, Lily Group, States - Northeast US
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Mal-
Barentz - lard Creek Polymers, Mitsubishi Distributor Guide Principals:
CASE Western Region Chemicals of America, Nobel, BYK USA, Dover Chemical, Dura,
400 Continental Boulevard  OPC Polymers, Schlenk, Specialty ECKART America, Everlight USA,
6th Floor, #6160  Minerals, Tayca Corporation, Nouryon, Specialty Polymers,
El Segundo, CA 90245  Trinseo Teckrez, Tronox, Venator JNS-Smithchem, LLC
United States 90 6th Avenue 
440-937-1000  Categories: Additives, Binders/ Categories: Additives, Binders/ Bunker Hill, Passaic County,
marketing@barentz.us Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids, Pigments, 1406 
https://www.barentz-na.com Solvents Paterson, NJ 07524 
Brandt Technologies, LLC is a United States
Regions: United States - Midwest leading national specialty chemi- Hall Technologies, Inc. is a distribu- 973-278-9050 
US, United States - South US, cal distributor specializing in pig- tor of specialty additives, polymers, rwhiteley@jns-smithchem.com
United States - West US, United ments, resins, fillers, and additives resins, color pigments, dyes, func- http://www.jns-smithchem.
States - Northeast US, Canada for the coatings, graphic arts, plas- tional fillers, and extender pigments. com
- Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen- tics, adhesives, and construction Our Missouri headquarters includes
tral Canada , Canada - Western markets. We are headquartered in a technical service applications Regions: United States - Midwest
Canada, Mexico, Central America the Chicagoland area with branch laboratory. Our territory extends US, United States - South US,
& Caribbean Islands offices in Atlanta, GA, Cleveland, through the Midwest, Upper Mid- United States - Northeast US
OH and St. Louis, MO. Our west, Southwest, Southeast, and the
Distributor Guide Principals: growth has been fueled by repre- Ohio Valley. We supply answers. Distributor Guide Principals:
Bruno Bock, Evans Chemetics, senting innovative companies who Dianal America, Dow Construc-
Chromaflo Technologies, Croda, consistently introduce new prod- tion Chemicals, Sibelco Specialty
Dixie Chemical, Elements, Evonik, ucts to our markets. Minerals, H.B. Fuller, Burgess Pig-
innospec, ingevity, Lanxess, LG ment, DCL Corporation, Cimbar,
Chem, LG MMA, Orion Engi- EIT Instrument Markets US Silica, Keim Additec Surface
neered Carbons, Polyscope, SNCZ, 309 Kelly’s Ford Plaza SE 
Rianlon, Solvay, Synthomer, UPL, Leesburg, VA 20175  Categories:  Additives, Binders/
Venator, Unigel, Tomatec United States IMCD Coatings & Resins, Pigments, Production
703-478-0700  Construction Equipment
Categories: Additives, Binders/ uv@eit.com 2 Equity Way,  
Resins, Pigments https://www.eit.com Suite 210  JNS Smithchem is a specialty
Westlake, OH 44145  distributor of raw materials and
Barentz is a leading global life Regions: United States - Midwest United States chemicals for use in Coatings,
science ingredients and specialty US, United States - South US, 800-729-8900  plastics & rubber, inks, building
chemicals distributor for the United States - West US, United info@imcdus.com materials, adhesives, personal care
Performance Materials, Human States - Northeast US, Canada https://www.imcdus.com and related industries.
Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Per- - Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen-
sonal Care, and Animal Nutrition tral Canada , Canada - Western Regions: United States - Midwest
markets. Canada, Mexico, Northern Europe, US, United States - South US, Kraft Chemical
Western Europe, Eastern Europe, United States - West US, United 750 Oakwood Road,  
Southern Europe, China, India, States - Northeast US Lake Zurich, IL 60047 
Japan, South Korea, Central and United States
South Asia, Australia and Oceania, Distributor Guide Principals: 708-345-5200 
South America, Middle East, North Ashland, Birla Carbon, Covestro, sales@kraftchemical.com
Africa and Greater Arabia, Evonik, Imerys, JM Huber, Polynt- https://www.kraftchemical.com
Brandt Technologies, LLC Reichhold, Sun Chemical, Tronox,
231 West Grand Avenue,   Categories: Laboratory Equip- Troy Corporation Regions: United States - Midwest
Suite 202  ment, Production Equipment US, United States - South US,
Bensenville, IL 60106  Categories: Additives, Binders/ United States - West US, United
United States Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids, Pigments, States - Northeast US
630-787-1800  Solvents
jessica_tripicchio@brandttech.com Categories: Additives, Binders/
https://www.brandttech.com The Coatings & Construction Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids, Pigments,
business group offers specialty Solvents
Regions: United States - Midwest Hall Technologies, Inc. raw materials drive performance,
US, United States - South US, 6300 Bartmer Industrial Drive  innovation and sustainability
United States - West US, United St. Louis, MO 63130  of paint and coatings formula-
States - Northeast US United States tions. We work with some of
314-725-2600  the world’s leading brands to
Distributor Guide Principals: dabernathv@halltechinc.com offer a diverse and innovative
ADM, BASF Corporation, Brilliant https://www.halltechinc.com portfolio of additives, func-

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Regions: United States - Midwest

US, United States - South US,
United States - West US, United
States - Northeast US, Canada
- Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen-
Lintech International Palmer Holland, Inc. Superior Materials, Inc. tral Canada , Canada - Western
7705 NE Industrial Blvd  191 American Boulevard,   585 Stewart Ave   Canada
Macon, GA 31216  Suite 300  LL-32 
United States Westlake, OH 44145  Garden City, NY 11530  Distributor Guide Principals:
877-546-8324  United States United States Please log onto our website at
jay.downs@lintechinterna- 800-635-4822  516-222-1010  https://www.ontf.com to view the
tional.com info@palmerholland.com bschimmel@supmat.com extensive list of principals that we
http://www.LintechInterna- http://www.palmerholland. http://www.supmat.com represent.
tional.com com
Regions: United States - Midwest Categories: Additives, Binders/
Regions: United States - Midwest Regions: United States - Midwest US, United States - South US, Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids, Pigments
US, United States - South US, US, United States - South US, United States - Northeast US
United States - West US, United United States - West US, United Terra Firma originates from the
States - Northeast US States - Northeast US, Canada Distributor Guide Principals: Latin word terra (“earth” or
Distributor Guide Principals: - Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen- BASF Minerals, Celanese Elotex, “land”) and firma (“strong” or
Heubach, Evonik, Huntsman, Ad- tral Canada , Canada - Western DayGlo, EMD Electronics Surface “steadfast”). At Terra Firma, we
itya Birla, Dow, Sasol, Silberline, Canada Solutions, EP Minerals, Essential build upon these Latin roots to
Magris Talc, Active Minerals Polymers, Heubach, Huber Car- embody a company that is secure,
Categories: Additives, Binders/ bonates, JRS USA, Nouryon, PQ well-founded, dependable, and
Categories: Additives, Binders/ Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids, Pigments Corporation, Schlenk, Venator stable. With this foundation and
Resins, Oils/Fatty Acids, Pigments a history as a specialty chemicals
Palmer Holland is a North Ameri- Categories: Additives, Binders/ distributor since 1949, we are now
Lintech International LLC is a can specialty chemical distribu- Resins, Pigments firmly established as a recognized
leading specialty chemical dis- tor that represents many of the leader in North America with the
tributor of resins, monomers, ad- most well-known global coatings Superior Materials, Inc. was founded merger of Terra Firma, Dowd &
ditives, pigments and performance raw material manufacturers. Our in 1946 as the distribution arm of an Guild, and Northspec in 2022.
minerals. We have partnered with market presence extends across innovative and successful consulting Working alongside our Supplier
world-class suppliers to meet our all coatings end-use segments laboratory dating to 1923. Through Partners and Customers, Terra
customers’ needs in a variety of as we offer a complete product four generations of private owner- Firma is counted on to help create,
markets including coatings, inks, portfolio of core resins, additives, ship (so far), Superior has continu- build, and grow business. Com-
adhesives, rubber, plastics and and pigments. ously grown and evolved, focused on pany Address: 1700 Pacific Avenue
composites. We provide a compre- a finite number of top-tier principals;
hensive line of quality raw materi- we distribute specialty chemical in-
als, superior sales representation, SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor gredients to manufacturers of coat- Vink Chemicals GmbH
award winning logistical abilities, Engineering Inc. ings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, und Co. KG.
and the highest level of service. 15817 Crabbs Branch Way  inks and related industries in 26 Eichenhoehe 24 
Since 1983, our focus has been on Rockville, MD 20855  states. Technical expertise, commer- Kakenstorf, 21255 
the success of our customers. United States cial know how, four strategically lo- Germany
301-975-9798  cated warehouses, and a diverse and +49 04 ext. 186887970 
genetaylor@mac.com dedicated workforce have not only j.vink@vink-chemicals.com
New Brook http://semicro.org proven to be a winning formula after https://www.vink-chemicals.com
International, Inc seventy five years, but a clear path
393 Crescent Avenue   Regions: United States - Midwest forward for the next seventy five. Regions: Northern Europe,
Wyckoff, NJ 07481  US, United States - South US, Western Europe, Eastern Europe,
United States United States - West US, United Southern Europe, China, Central
201-891-7923  States - Northeast US, Canada and South Asia, South America,
dfeiler@newbrookintl.com - Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen- Middle East, North Africa and
http://www.newbrookintl.com tral Canada , Canada - Western Greater Arabia, Sub-Sahara Africa
Canada, Mexico, Western Europe,
Regions: United States - Midwest China, India, Japan, South Korea, Categories: Additives
US, United States - South US, Australia and Oceania, South The Terra Firma
United States - West US, United America Company, LLC
States - Northeast US, Canada 1700 Pacific Avenue,  
- Atlantic Canada, Canada - Cen- Categories: Laboratory Suite 3680, Dallas Downtown
tral Canada , Mexico Equipment Historic District, Dallas
County, 3512 
Categories: Additives, Pigments Dallas, TX 75201 
United States
925-820-7222 
pkelly@ontf.com
http://www.ontf.com/

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ASIA - AUSTRALIA CANADA - ATLANTIC SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Barentz - CASE Eastern SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor
AND OCEANIA CANADA
Engineering Inc. Region Engineering Inc.
EIT Instrument Markets Acme-Hardesty Company Barentz - CASE Midwest
NORTH AMERICA - UNITED STATES -
SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Barentz - CASE Eastern MEXICO Region WEST
Engineering Inc. Region Barentz - CASE
CENTRAL AND Barentz - CASE Midwest Acme-Hardesty Company Southwest Region Acme-Hardesty Company
SOUTH ASIA Region Barentz - CASE Eastern Barentz - CASE Western Azelis Americas CASE
EIT Instrument Markets Barentz - CASE Region Region Barentz - CASE Midwest
Vink Chemicals GmbH Southwest Region Barentz - CASE Midwest Brandt Region
Barentz - CASE Western Region Technologies, LLC Barentz - CASE
CHINA Region Barentz - CASE Hall Technologies, Inc. Southwest Region
EIT Instrument Markets Palmer Holland, Inc. Southwest Region IMCD Coatings Barentz - CASE Western
SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor The Terra Firma Barentz - CASE Western & Construction Region
Engineering Inc. Company, LLC Region JNS-Smithchem, LLC Brandt
Vink Chemicals GmbH EIT Instrument Markets EIT Instrument Markets Lintech International Technologies, LLC
New Brook International New Brook International Palmer Holland, Inc. Hall Technologies, Inc.
INDIA SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Superior Materials Inc. IMCD Coatings
EIT Instrument Markets Engineering Inc. Engineering Inc. The Terra Firma & Construction
SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Company, LLC Lintech International
CENTRAL CANADA UNITED STATES -
Engineering Inc. MIDWEST EIT Instrument Markets Palmer Holland, Inc.
Acme-Hardesty Company Kraft Chemical The Terra Firma
JAPAN Barentz - CASE Eastern Acme-Hardesty Company New Brook International Company, LLC
EIT Instrument Markets Region Azelis Americas CASE SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor EIT Instrument Markets
SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Barentz - CASE Midwest Barentz - CASE Eastern Engineering Inc. Kraft Chemical
Engineering Inc. Region Region New Brook International
UNITED STATES -
Barentz - CASE Barentz - CASE Midwest SOUTH SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor
SOUTH KOREA Southwest Region Region Engineering Inc.
EIT Instrument Markets Barentz - CASE Western Barentz - CASE Acme-Hardesty Company
CENTRAL AMERICA
SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Region Southwest Region Azelis Americas CASE & CARIBBEAN
Engineering Inc. Palmer Holland, Inc. Barentz - CASE Western Barentz - CASE Eastern ISLANDS
The Terra Firma Region Region Barentz - CASE Eastern
EUROPE - EASTERN Company, LLC Brandt Barentz - CASE Midwest Region
EIT Instrument Markets EIT Instrument Markets Technologies, LLC Region Barentz - CASE Western
Vink Chemicals GmbH New Brook International Hall Technologies, Inc. Barentz - CASE Region
SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor IMCD Coatings Southwest Region
EUROPE - MIDDLE EAST,
NORTHERN Engineering Inc. & Construction Barentz - CASE Western NORTH AFRICA AND
JNS-Smithchem, LLC Region GREATER ARABIA
EIT Instrument Markets Lintech International Brandt EIT Instrument Markets
Vink Chemicals GmbH WESTERN CANADA Palmer Holland, Inc. Technologies, LLC Vink Chemicals GmbH
Acme-Hardesty Company Superior Materials Inc. Dowd and Guild Inc.
EUROPE - SOUTHERN Barentz - CASE Eastern The Terra Firma Hall Technologies, Inc. SOUTH AMERICA
EIT Instrument Markets Region Company, LLC IMCD Coatings EIT Instrument Markets
Vink Chemicals GmbH Barentz - CASE Midwest EIT Instrument Markets & Construction SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor
Region Kraft Chemical JNS-Smithchem, LLC Engineering Inc.
EUROPE - WESTERN Barentz - CASE New Brook International Lintech International Vink Chemicals GmbH
EIT Instrument Markets Southwest Region SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Palmer Holland, Inc.
SEMicro Div., M.E. Taylor Barentz - CASE Western Engineering Inc. Superior Materials Inc. SUB-SAHARA AFRICA
Engineering Inc. Region The Terra Firma Vink Chemicals GmbH
UNITED STATES -
Vink Chemicals GmbH Palmer Holland, Inc. NORTHEAST Company, LLC
The Terra Firma EIT Instrument Markets
Company, LLC Acme-Hardesty Company Kraft Chemical
EIT Instrument Markets Azelis Americas CASE New Brook International

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 The Buyers’ Guide
Trade Associations
National Association of Printing Gravure Association  Mexican Paint and Ink MAFEOSZ (Hungary Paint and
Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) of the Americas (GAA) Association (Asociacion Ink Association)
180 Admiral Cochrane Dr., Suite 370 Web: www.gaa.org Nacional de Fabricantes  E-mail: varadi.tibor@t-online.hu
Annapolis, MD 21401 de Pinturas y Tintas, A.C.)
Phone: 410-940-6589 Ideaalliance Web: www.anafapyt.org.mx Assovernici - Associazione
Email: mmullins@napim.org Web: www.idealliance.org Produttori Italiani Pitture e
Web: www.napim.org CEPE AND AFFILIATES Vernici (Italian Paint and Ink
Paperboard Association)
European Printing Ink Packaging Council CEPE Email: avisa@federchimica.it
Association (EuPIA) Web: www.paperbox.org Web: www.cepe.org Web: www.avisa.federchimica.it
Email: eupia@cepe.org 
Web: www.eupia.org Printing United Alliance FCIÖ - Fachverband der Vereniging van Verf en
Web: www.printing.org; Chemischen Industrie Drukinktfabrikanten
Chicago Printing Ink  www.sgia.org Österreichs (Austrian Paint (Netherlands Paint and Ink
Production Club (CPIPC) and Ink Association) Association) 
Web: www.cpipc.org Print UV Email: Schaubmayrk@fcio.wk.or.at  Email: info@vvvf.nl 
Web: www.printuv.com Web: www.fcio.at Web: www.vvvf.nl
Metro New York 
Printing Ink Association RadTech Europe  IVP - Industrie des Vernis et M&L - Maling &
(MNYPIA) Web: www.radtech-europe.com Peintures (Belgian Paint and Lakkindustriens Forbund
Web: www.mnypia.org Ink Association) (Norwegian Paint and Ink
RadTech International  Email: ivp@ivp-coatings.be  Association)
Oil & Colour  North America Web: www.ivp-coatings.be Email: cecilie.skarning@norskindustri.no 
Chemists’ Association Email: uveb@radtech.org Web: www.malingoglakk.no
www.occa.org.uk Web: www.radtech.org British Coatings Federation
Email: enquiry@bcf.co.uk APT - Associação Portuguesa
ALLIED ASSOCIATIONS Society of the  Web: www.coatings.org.uk de Tintas (Portuguese Paint
Plastics Industry and Ink Association)
American Coatings Web: www.plasticsindustry.org DFL – Danmarks Farve-og Email: geral@aptintas.pt 
Association (ACA) Limindustri (Denmark Paint Web: www.aptintas.pt
Web: www.paint.org Tag and Label Manufacturers  and Ink Association)
Institute, Inc. (TLMI) Email: gitu@di.dk  ASEFAPI Associacion Española
Color Pigments Manufacturers Web: www.tlmi.com Web: www.dfl.di.dk/Pages/Forsiden.aspx de Fabricantes de Pinturas y
Association (CPMA) Tintas de Imprimir
Web: www.pigments.org Technical Association  Painoväriyhdistys r.y. (Spanish Paint and Ink
of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) (Finland Ink Association) Association)
ESMA Web: www.printing.org/taga Email: juha.pyotsia@kemianteollisuus.fi Email: asefapi@asefapi.es 
https://esma.com Web: www.variteollisuus.fi/ Web: www.asefapi.es
The Association for Print
European Flexographic Industry Technologies (APTech)  Association des Fabricants SVEFF - Sverige
Association (EFIA) Web: www.printtechnologies.org d’Encre d’Imprimerie (AFEI)  Färgfabrikanters Förening
Web: www.efia.uk.com (French Ink Association) (Swedish Paint and Ink
Email: encres@fipec.org Association)
European Rotogravure NAPIM AFFILIATES Web: www.fipec.org/index.php/afei/ Email: sveff.info@ktf.se 
Association (E.R.A.) e.V. accueil-afei Web: www.sveff.se
Web: www.era.eu.org Brazilian Ink Association
(Associacao Brasileira das VdL - Verband der VSLF - Verband der
FESPA Industrias de Tintas Para deutschen Lack- und Schweizerischen Lack- und
Web: www.fespa.com Impressao) Druckfarbenindustrie  Farbenindustrie (Swiss Paint
Web: www.abitim.org.br (German Ink Association) and Ink Association)
Flexible Packaging Email: vdl@vci.de Email: info@vslf.ch 
Association (FPA) Canadian Printing Ink Web: www.wirsindfarbe.de/home/ Web: www.vslf.ch
Web: www.flexpack.org Manufacturers Association
Web: www.cpima.org Hellenic Coatings Association
Flexographic Technical  (Greek Paint and Ink
Association (FTA) International Paint & Printing Association)
Web: www.flexography.org Ink Council (IPPIC)  Email: grpaints@otenet.gr 
Web: www.ippic.org Web: www.hellenicpaints.gr

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Upcoming Industry Events

OCTOBER 2022
n Oct. 18-20: 2022 NAPIM Fall CONFERENCES 2022-2024
Technical Conference, Oak Brook, IL
More info: www.napim.org
Oct. 18-20, 2022 April 16-19, 2023
n Oct. 19-21: 2022 PRINTING United NAPIM Technical Conference Flexo Forum 2023
Expo, Las Vegas, NV Oak Brook, IL Columbus, OH
More info: www.printingunited.com
Dec. 6-8, 2022 May 16-18, 2023
CHINACOAT 2022 Eastern Coatings Show 2023
DECEMBER 2022 Guangzhou, China Atlantic City, NJ
n Dec. 6-8: CHINACOAT 2022,
Guangzhou, China 2023 May 23-26, 2023
More info: www.chinacoat.net FESPA Global Print Expo 2023
March 6-8, 2023 Munich, Germany
2023 BIG IDEAS for UV+EB
MARCH 2023 Technology Sept. 11-14, 2023
n March 6-8: 2023 BIG IDEAS for San Diego, CA Labelexpo Europe 2023
UV+EB Technology, San Diego, CA Brussels, Belgium
More info: https://bigideasconference.com March 24-27, 2023
NAPIM Convention 2024
n March 24-27: 2023 NAPIM St. Petersburg, FL
Convention, Napa Valley, CA April 30-May 2, 2024
More info: www.napim.org March 28-30, 2023 American Coatings Show 2024
European Coatings Show Indianapolis, IN
n March 28-30: European Coatings Nuremberg, Germany
Show 2023, Nuremberg, Germany
More info: www.european-coatings-show.com

n May 23-26: FESPA Global Print Expo OCTOBER 2023

APRIL 2023 2023, Munich, Germany n Oct. 15-18: Western Coatings Show
n April 16-19: Flexo Forum 2023, More info: www.fespa.com 2023, Las Vegas, NV
Columbus, OH More info: https://westerncoatings.org
More info: www.flexography.org
JUNE 2023
n June 8-14: ITMA 2023, Milan, Italy APRIL 2024
MAY 2023 More info: www.itma.com n April 30-May 2: American Coatings
n May 4-10: Interpack 2023, Dusseldorf, Show 2024, Indianapolis, IN
Germany More info: www.american-coatings-show.com
More info: www.interpack.com SEPTEMBER 2023
n Sept. 11-14: Labelexpo Europe 2023,
n May 16-18: Eastern Coatings Show Brussels, Belgium MAY 2024
2023, Atlantic City, NJ More info: www.labelexpo-europe.com n May 28-June 7: drupa 2024,
More info: https://easterncoatingsshow.com Dusseldorf, Germany
More info: www.drupa.com n

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 personnel

Zeller+Gmelin North America

Appoints Michael Podd as CEO

Z eller+Gmelin North America has appointed Michael

Podd as CEO. Based in Richmond, VA, Podd is re-
sponsible for the vision and strategy for opera-
tions of the Zeller+Gmelin printing ink division in the US,
Canada and Mexico.
Executive Board as of Aug. 1, 2022. Köpnick will be responsible
for commercial management, purchasing, human resources and
legal affairs.
Gunther Gerlach, chairman of the Executive Board previ-
ously responsible for this area, left the company at his own
Podd has extensive business leadership experience in pub- request and by mutual agreement on July 31, 2022.
licly traded and privately-held specialty chemical companies. The Executive Board of Epple Druckfarben AG will con-
Throughout his career, Podd has worked in various leadership tinue to consist of three members. In addition to Köpnick, these
roles in the global printing industry, including sales, operations, are Dr. Carl Epple, responsible for production, development
and procurement, most recently serving as chief procurement and innovation and, with immediate effect also spokesperson of
officer and SVP, global sales for the CPS division of Flint Group. the Executive Board, and Stefan Schülling, responsible for sales,
Podd will succeed Marcus Ruckstadter, Zeller+Gmelin logistics and product line management.
president, who remains with the company as sales director of Köpnick is an experienced managing director from the pro-
printing inks. Ruckstadter is based out of Zeller+Gmelin’s cessing industry, most recently as CFO at a supplier to the au-
German headquarters and will focus on growing ink sales in tomotive industry.
the European region. “The printing and printing inks market is absolutely chal-
“We believe Michael is an excellent placement for the CEO’s lenging and finds itself in the middle of a transformation,”
role at Zeller+Gmelin Corporation,” said Ruckstadter. “Based Köpnick said. “Functioning standards and lean processes are es-
on his vast management experience in a global ink company, sential for the success of the company. I want to contribute to
we trust that Michael – together with our local management this with my decades of experience from the process-oriented
team – will take Zeller+Gmelin North America to the next supplier industry.”
level of global cooperation within the Zeller+Gmelin Group.” “We understand Gunther Gerlach’s decision to leave the
company,” said Michael Berz, chairman of the Supervisory
NAZDAR NAMES SHAUN PAN VP, Board of Epple Druckfarben AG. “He has successfully devel-
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER oped and shaped the business of Epple Druckfarben AG since
Nazdar announced the appointment of Shuyang “Shaun” Pan 2015 as a member of the Executive Board and then as chair-
as VP, chief strategy officer (CSO). man of the Executive Board. At the same time, we are extreme-
Based in Shawnee, KS, Pan will be responsible for both the ly pleased to have gained a new board member in Andreas
development and implementation of Nazdar’s strategic plan- Köpnick, who is at home in a strong medium-sized business and
ning process and marketing activities. He brings more than 17 who is highly committed to supporting the path of entrepre-
years of global sales, marketing and team leadership experi- neurial and technological progress of Epple Druckfarben AG.”
ence, with a track record of business transformations, sales ex-
cellence programs and new market development that led to VUK MILOJKOVIC TO JOIN AZELIS AMERICAS AS
revenue improvements. MANAGING DIRECTOR OF US
“I am thrilled to be joining Nazdar at such an exciting time Azelis Americas announced that Vuk Milojkovic will join the
for the business as it celebrates its 100th anniversary,” Shaun company in a senior leadership role as managing director (MD)
said. “I’m very much looking forward to working with the of the US.
team to identify ways to build on Nazdar’s proven, long-term Milojkovic will head all market segments in the US to con-
success and pursue further strategic growth.” tinue the growth in the region. In his role, Milojkovic will be
“We are delighted to have Shaun on board as part of our responsible for developing and cultivating key principal and
Executive Leadership Team and I am confident that his back- customer relationships.
ground and experience will bring great success to the future of Milojkovic has more than 25 years of experience in the in-
Nazdar,” added Richard Bowles, president and CEO at Nazdar. dustrial chemicals and life science sectors, including regional
and global leadership roles. Prior to joining Azelis, Milojkovic
ANDREAS KÖPNICK IS NEW MEMBER led the North America Battery Materials business unit within
OF EPPLE DRUCKFARBEN’S EXECUTIVE BOARD the Catalyst Operating Division of BASF and served as CEO
Epple Druckfarben AG, has appointed Andreas Köpnick to the of the BASF Toda America LLC subsidiary. n

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 industry news

Arkema to Acquire Polimeros Especiales

A rkema acquired Polimeros

Especiales, a leading emulsion
resins producer in Mexico. The
planned acquisition of this leading player
in solvent-free waterborne acrylic resins
expansion scheduled for completion by
the second half of 2023.
“The capacity expansion of our lead-
ing matting agents in Taiwan further
emphasizes our commitment to the
community, and our country,” said Jody
Sciance, co-director of minerals opera-
tions for Chemours.
“This secure, domestic mineral sup-
ply means more tons of TiO₂ for our
will strengthen Arkema’s position in this growing markets in Asia and to all our pigment customers, more jobs for Clay
fast-growing region. regional and multi-national custom- County residents, and access to criti-
Polimeros Especiales is a privately- ers,” said Maximilian Morin, head of cal materials identified by the U.S.
owned Mexican company producing Industrial & Transportation Coatings at Department of the Interior as vital to
high performance waterborne resins for Evonik Coating Additives. our nation’s security and economic pros-
a broad range of applications in mar- “We are continuously expanding our perity—all with minimal impact on our
kets such as architectural and decorative position as a truly global partner for our local environment,” added Sciance.
paints, textiles, pressure sensitive adhe- coatings customers by offering the same The facility will be incorporating
sives and construction. The company has high-quality products from manufactur- Mobile Mining Units (MMUs) that ad-
become a key manufacturer of emul- ing locations in multiple regions,” add- dress environmental concerns with tradi-
sions in the region, achieving sales of ed Morin. “In times of rising logistical tional dredge mining. The MMUs allow
around US$40 million in 2021 and em- challenges, such an investment will also the site to have much lower emissions,
ploying 230 people. directly benefit our partners and custom- reduced dust levels, and improved safety
This acquisition is fully in line with ers across the globe by further improving by removing conventional hauling trucks.
Arkema’s strategy to expand its Coating our supply situation worldwide.” In addition, the Trail Ridge South fa-
Solutions segment in growing mar- cility will recycle 98% of its water used
kets and in low-volatile organic com- CHEMOURS BEGINS in the manufacturing process.
pound solutions. Waterborne is one of COMMISSIONING NEWEST
Arkema’s key solvent-free technolo- SAND MINE IN CLAY COUNTY, FL MISSISSIPPI LIME COMPANY
gies, together with powder, ultraviolet/ The Chemours Company announced ADDS SINGLETON BIRCH
light emitting diode/electron beam and it has begun commissioning its newest Mississippi Lime Company (MLC), an
high-solid systems. mineral sand mine, Trail Ridge South. HBM Holdings company headquar-
“Thanks to Polimeros Especiales, The new mining operation represents a tered in St. Louis, has acquired Singleton
Arkema will develop new positions in $93 million investment that will create Birch, a leading independent supplier of
the Mexican market, which is expe- approximately 50 new jobs in the three- lime products in the UK.
riencing robust growth,” said Manuel county area. The acquisition is part of MLC’s strat-
Garcia, GM of Arkema in Mexico. “The Commissioning work to test opera- egy to drive growth, innovation and sus-
acquisition will ensure continuous strong tional aspects of the new mine has be- tainability through geographic expansion
support to our customers and will en- gun, with startup anticipated later this and new products and technologies that
able Arkema to broaden its product of- year. Expansion of its mining operations proactively address customers’ changing
fering locally.” will allow Chemours—the only do- needs. Financial terms of the transaction
mestic producer of titanium and zir- will not be released.
EVONIK INCREASES PRODUCTION conium minerals and one of only two “For more than 115 years, Mississippi
CAPACITY FOR ACEMATT domestic producers of rare earth miner- Lime has been focused on meeting the
MATTING AGENTS als—to have additional access to these evolving needs and priorities of our cus-
Evonik’s Coating Additives business line high-quality concentrated deposits used tomers. That focus has served our cus-
is expanding the production capacity to produce Chemours’ Ti-Pure brand of tomers, our employees and our business
of its ACEMATT precipitated matting titanium dioxide (TiO₂). very well. Our approach is to grow by
agents at its manufacturing facility in “The commissioning of our new finding businesses that represent a good
Taiwan. The capacity increase will help Trail Ridge South mine is much more cultural fit for us and can complement
to meet the rising demand for mat- than an operational milestone—it rep- what we already provide to customers.
ting agents in Asia, with the capacity resents a huge win for our customers, Singleton Birch is a great fit, and we

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are delighted to welcome them to the 2017. During the partnership, the start- in 3D printing materials by acquiring
Mississippi Lime family today,” said Paul up, based in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen the business of TLS Technik GmbH &
Hogan, president and CEO of Mississippi near Karlsruhe, Germany, had worked Co Spezialpulver KG and Aluminium
Lime Company. closely together with ALTANA to devel- Materials Technologies Ltd. (AMT).
Singleton Birch is based in North op the world’s first 3D printing systems
Lincolnshire, UK, where it employs more with a continuously rotating print plat- EPA APPROVES
than 150. It will continue to operate un- form, the AMpolar machine generation RADTECH TEST METHOD
der its existing brand and the Singleton for material jetting. The Environmental Protection Agency
Birch management team, led by CEO “We were happy to support dp polar (EPA) has approved of the use of ASTM
Richard Stansfield, who will remain both as an investor and as a development D-7767-11 – Standard Test Method
in place. partner over the last five years and thank to Measure Volatiles from Radiation
“Singleton Birch has done tremen- dp polar and its teams for the success- Curable Acrylate Monomers, Oligomers,
dous work, and we are grateful that ful cooperation. The close teamwork be- and Blends and Thin Coatings Made
Richard and the leadership team will re- tween mechanical engineering, machine from Them, the test method devel-
main in their roles leading the business,” development, and material development oped by RadTech members for UV/EB
said Hogan. “This acquisition is about made it possible to create new oppor- thin films.
growth, innovation and sustainability, and tunities for serial production in additive The action was part of the ap-
we do not anticipate reducing the num- manufacturing and develop individual proval of the South Coast Air Quality
ber of jobs at Singleton Birch as a result solutions for our customers and their Management District’s (SCAQMD)
of this transaction.” specific requirements,” said Dr. Petra Graphic Arts rule (Rule 1130) and marks
Singleton Birch is an industry leader Severit, CTO of ALTANA AG. the first time the EPA has approved a
in sustainability. The business works with “Now it’s time for dp polar to move rule that includes a test method specifi-
local farms to run anaerobic digest- ahead to a new growth stage with an in- cally for UV/EB thin films.
ers that provide electricity used by the dustry partner such as 3D Systems spe- RadTech members developed the
business from renewable zero-carbon cialized in 3D printing hardware, while test method as both federal and local
sources. Like Mississippi Lime, Singleton our customers will continue to ben- regulators recognized the inadequacy of
Birch has partnered with Origen to de- efit from our great solution expertise in standard EPA Method 24 for UV/EB
velop greener and more sustainable lime the development of innovative resilient materials, but could not produce a suit-
kiln technologies. high-performance materials as well as able alternative.
“The commitment that Singleton our experience in the formulation of Industry was asked to develop a meth-
Birch has already made to sustainability high-performance inkjet inks.” od for thin films (ASTM D-5403-93 can
is significant and will help inform and The Cubic Ink printing material be used for non-thin films and was in-
drive MLC’s ESG efforts,” said Hogan families by ALTANA AG, with two new corporated by reference in Method 24).
resin-based product groups presented At the regulators’ behest, RadTech
ALTANA AG TO SELL ITS STAKE IN this spring, are designed for industrial embarked in an effort which involved 25
DP POLAR TO 3D SYSTEMS production, offering high heat resistance, member companies, to get ASTM ap-
ALTANA announced the sale of its stake toughness and flexibility, among other proval which ultimately yielded ASTM
in the 3D printing systems manufacturer things, in the inkjet material segment. In D-7767 in 2011.
dp polar, to 3D Systems, a leading ad- particular, the resin portfolio for manu- The EPA approved of the rule as part
ditive manufacturing solutions partner, facturer-independent applications serves of the State Implementation Plan approv-
that has brought the innovation of 3D any resin-based 3D printing technology. al process, and their decision validates
printing to the manufacturing industry The product profile is intended for the ASTM method and offers additional
more than 30 years ago. the end application – special focus is certainty to raw material suppliers, for-
The parties have agreed not to dis- placed on aging and chemical resis- mulators and end users who may wish to
close the purchase price. tance in particular. The low viscosity of employ the method to determine vola-
As a specialty chemicals company with the resins, among other things, permits tile organic compound (VOC) content
a core competence in innovative print- reliable processing in time- and cost- in UV/EB thin film operations.
ing material development, ALTANA will efficient printing processes for high-per- “We are grateful to the EPA, the
continue to further advance and expand formance products. SCAQMD Board and especially to our
its manufacturer-independent Cubic Cubic Ink is part of a range of ap- committed RadTech members who
Ink 3D printing product families for plications of ALTANA AG’s solutions dedicated their time and resources,”
material jetting. for industrial 3D printing. For exam- said Rita Loof, RadTech director of
ALTANA had invested in dp polar in ple, ALTANA extended its portfolio regulatory affairs. n

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Kodak Continues to Grow in Digital Printing

T here were many pioneers in the inkjet printing field. Vandagriff observed that sustainability and R&D are key
One of the earliest companies to see its potential was for Kodak. “Kodak’s water-based inks are more sustainable
the Eastman Kodak Company, who saw opportuni- than conventional solvent-based inks. They don’t contain PVC
ties in direct mail. Today, Kodak has inkjet presses covering the or phthalates, making them safer for printers, consumers and
gamut of printing, with award-winning inks to go with them. the environment. Because the inks are water-based, no harsh
Looking back, Kodak’s history of innovation in inkjet goes chemicals are required for clean-up. This keeps potentially
back more than five decades. harmful substances out of waste streams and water supply.”
“Starting in 1967, Kodak produced dye-based inks for early Kodak is committed to investing in R&D to meet the
generation CIJ and DOD printheads for narrow width formats evolving needs of printers.
for variable printing of transactional, direct mail, letter solici- “We listen to our customers and focus on addressing their
tation applications, printing at 300 meters per minute,” said challenges,” Vandagriff said. “From offset to digital, we offer a
Randy Vandagriff, SVP print for Kodak. portfolio of cutting-edge products and solutions that will help
“Kodak followed with breakthroughs in full-page, 4-color our customers stay productive and profitable. We also offer
transactional printing in the 1990s, and high speed full color world-class support tailored to our customers’ specific needs, to
book, newspaper, and direct mail printing with its third gen- keep their processes and presses running at full capacity.”
eration PROSPER technology, using nano particulate, water- Recent introductions from Kodak’s R&D team included
based inks that deliver superb print quality, brilliant colors and the KODAK PROSPER QD Packaging Inks, which have
performance on a wide range of substrates.” been recognized with a 2020 InterTech Technology Award
Kodak leverages its expertise in creating inkjet inks and op- for innovation.
timizer primers in a wide range of black and white and color “The QD Packaging Inks are revolutionary in enabling
imprinting heads and full width printing systems, including of- high speed, high quality and low consumable costs on films
ferings in its KODAK Stream and ULTRASTREAM Inkjet and plastics for flexible packaging production,” said Vandagriff.
Technology product lines. “Another advance was the commercial launch of KODAK
Now, Kodak is in numerous markets, including commercial PROSPER Personal Care Inks for printing on nonwoven sub-
print, direct mail, publishing, personal care and packaging. strates, which have been tested in the market for consumer
One of the keys to Kodak’s success is its inks. Vandagriff safety and are qualified for direct skin contact.
noted that Kodak’s unique strengths in “Kodak continues to explore ap-
material science and chemistry provide a plications such as home décor flooring,
deep understanding of the colorants, hu- wallpapers and counter tops, where our
mectants, and other components that are inkjet printing inks and primers provide
used in inkjet inks and optimizer fluids. excellent print quality and are compat-
“KODAK Stream and ible with post print processes, such as
ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technologies lamination and post coating, to meet
are proprietary continuous inkjet (CIJ) market requirements for durability,”
Kodak
writing systems built to deliver ex- Vandagriff added.
343 State Street
ceptional quality and industry-leading Vandagriff said that Kodak is looking
Rochester, NY 14650
speed,” added Vandagriff. “Kodak print- forward to further growth in the world
USA
heads have precise silicon nozzles that in- of digital printing.
corporate the latest industry advances in “With less than 4% of the over 52
www.kodak.com
microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) trillion pages produced digitally, Kodak
and complementary metal-oxide semi- envisions a future of high growth for
Specialties: Digital printing
conductor (CMOS) technology, along digital printing, as the trends and pres-
presses and inks.
with unique deflection systems for pre- sures for economical short runs, more
cise drop control. personalization, faster speed to market,
“Kodak’s strategy in using primers to optimize inks per- less waste and sustainability will continue at a brisk pace,” said
formance on challenging substrates enables print converters Vandagriff. “Digital capabilities will increase in speed, econom-
to deliver on the quality and performance their applications ics and performance and will continue to scale to meet those
require, at significantly higher print speeds than other inkjet requirements. n
technologies in the market,”Vandagriff noted. – David Savastano

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