Flint Group Announces Price Increases on Commercial and Packaging Inks

“In order to remain a viable and strong supplier to the industry, we must take responsible action in managing our business,” said Doug Labertew. “We recognize the impact this will have on our customers and appreciate their loyalty and support as we manage through this difficult process.”

Flint Group
Flint Group is dedicated to serving the global printing, converting, and colorants industries. Flint Group companies develop, produce and market a wide range of conventional and UV printing inks on a global basis, with regional operations that provide local service throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and India/Pacific. Other companies in the group include Flint Group Printing Plates, specializing in photopolymer printing plates, and XSYS Print Solutions, specializing in narrow web inks. Flint Group Pigments produces a range of pigment products and additives for use in inks and other colorant applications. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Flint Group operates more than 140 facilities worldwide, and employs nearly 7,000 people. Revenues in 2005 were $US 2.7 billion (Euro 2.23 billion), positioning the company as the number one or number two supplier in every major region it serves.