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Sun Chemical Applying Surcharges on Latin American Solvent-Based Inks, Varnishes

Pandemic has caused a global shortage and supply volatility for raw materials throughout the world, most notably, solvents and alcohols.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

As a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Sun Chemical Latin America will implement a surcharge on solvent-based inks and varnishes and will communicate the effective date directly to customers. Surcharges will vary depending on product types. The pandemic has caused a global shortage and supply volatility for raw materials throughout the world, most notably, solvents and alcohols. The supply, which had been previously limited due to an increased demand for ethanol fuel, continues to narrow...

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