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The Year in Review

For ink manufacturers, 2008 finished on a difficult note, as the economy and the state of raw materials took its toll. Still, there is a sense of cautious optimism going into 2009, as �green� products and new technologies offer opportunities.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

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

For the printing ink industry, 2008 was a challenging year, as the economic downturn combined with increasing raw material costs made for a difficult year.     Felipe Mellado, chief marketing officer, Sun Chemical, said that 2008 presented another challenging business year to the graphic arts and printing industry.     “In that kind of environment, Sun Chemical’s focus was on helping our customers grow their businesses and succeed,” Mr. Mellado said. “That means working for ...

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