The printing ink industry is facing dramatic changes. Its customers are coping with fundamental challenges, raw material and operational costs are rising and margins are becoming even tighter. With that in mind, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) examined some of the forces impacting the ink industry at its 2006 Annual Convention. The convention, titled “Strengthening Your Link in the Value Chain,” was held March 19-23 at LaCosta Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA. It f...