Heading into the 45th Annual National Printing Ink Research Institute’s (NPIRI) Annual Technical Conference, it would have been understandable if National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) officials were nervous about attendance. In an attempt to reach out to western members, this year’s conference was the first held west of Chicago, IL. That was a risk in itself. As the country’s economy continues to slump, companies are looking to cut back on travel. Finally, with the horrifyi...