The vehicle and varnishes market has undergone 
major changes in recent years. Of all the major 
categories within the ink industry, varnishes have 
arguably undergone the most consolidation. A look back at the Ink World Buyers’ Guide from 2005, just 10 years ago, shows the dramatic changes the varnish segment has undergone in just the past 10 years. In 2005, there were quite a few varnish suppliers, including: • Alvar, Inc. • Hexion (previously Lawter and then Eastman Resins) • Inksolut...