Consumables-Ink - Conventional Offset

The Hot Color is Barbie Pink
August 9, 2023 at 9:53 am

The color pink and the Barbie movie have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Therefore, we wanted to know how different the solid ink color is from the CMYK build of that color. Here is what we discovered.

Chip Shortage Repercussions Continue
June 2, 2023 at 10:36 am

Due to a continuing chip shortage, Epson UltraChrome HD and HDX ink cartridges of all sizes will transition to a different design with new part numbers starting June 1, 2023.

Memjet Opens Ink Plant in Sydney
May 5, 2023 at 10:09 am

The new smart manufacturing facility will produce Memjet’s advanced ink formulations in a quality-controlled, automated production environment.

Washington State’s Ink Ban Thwarted
May 1, 2023 at 11:49 am

PRINTING United Alliance’s quick action of identifying a potentially catastrophic bill in Washington state which would have banned inks containing chlorinating pigments prevailed with the bill being significantly revised.

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices
June 3, 2022 at 9:12 am

Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed printing and screen printing inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in North America, effective immediately or as contracts allow.

COLOR22: Color Management for Everyone
January 24, 2022 at 12:05 pm

Whether they are press operators, work in the prepress department of a print shop, or manage national brands, attendees have come together at COLOR22 with a single goal: get better, more consistent color.

Effects of Global Supply Chain Challenges on Digital Ink
October 29, 2021 at 10:15 am

Across the globe, shipping delays, supply chain issues, and product shortages continue to plague nearly every industry. These problems are no less prevalent in the wide-format printing industry. Within that segment lies a crucial piece of the puzzle experiencing issues: ink.

Flint CPS to Raise Prices for Heatset and Coldset Inks
October 19, 2021 at 2:03 pm

Due to ongoing pandemic related challenges, Flint CPS announced price increases for heatset and coldset inks across North America. Costs continue to increase across all raw material supply chain categories including; pigments, resins, solvents, and others.