Recently, Flint Group announced price increases on conventional and UV sheetfed inks and coatings in Europe. Price increases vary by technology, reaching double digits for products most affected by intense raw material challenges.   “Raw material consolidation continues without pause,” said Tony Lord, VP/GM of Flint Group’s CPS Inks division. “China’s ‘Blue Skies’ initiative continues to force raw material companies to shut down – often permanently.”   Photoinitiators are a striking example ...