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The Year in Review

The U.S. economic downturn, combined with the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has made 2001 a difficult year for the ink industry.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

For most of us, 2001 was a year that will not be remembered fondly. First, an economic slump in the U.S. for the first eight months of the year created serious problems for most industries, including printing ink. Then came a series of brutal terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 against the U.S, leaving nearly 4,000 people dead and the lives of so many families and friends shattered by the death of loved ones. The attacks also had an impact on the U.S. economy, further deepening the downturn. As our...

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