Photo courtesy of Hoover Color. The past few years have been difficult for pigment manufacturers. The global recession impacted many of the key businesses that use pigments, including the ink industry. Meanwhile, uncertainty over raw material costs and supply were also major concerns. For the pigment industry, 2011 saw some growth, and while no one is certain of what will happen next, pigment suppliers believe there is reason for optimism. “Due to continued, although slow, grow...