Flint Raises Prices on Spot-Color Inks, Varnishes and Pressroom Chemistry

“The global raw material market continues to suffer from an imbalance in supply and demand,” explains Doug Labertew, vice president, Sheetfed. “This is continuing to drive up costs of key raw materials and oils used to manufacture and deliver inks and pressroom chemicals.”

In 2011, raw material costs were greater than their peak in 2008. This upward trend has continued in 2012, with crude’s rising and volatile cost a key factor.