For the leading international ink companies, 2012 was an interesting year. There was good news to be found, as sales grew for a number of companies, driven by growth areas such as packaging, inkjet and energy curing. As expected, the publication and commercial printing markets are continuing to decline, and ink manufacturers supplying these segments are feeling that impact. Raw materials have been another area of concern in recent years, as costs have skyrocketed and supply has been affected in...