As was the case with most raw materials suppliers to the ink industry, vehicle and varnish manufacturers found 2002 to be similar to 2001. Vendors found that the slowdown in the economy translated into further price constraints. Meanwhile, the costs of the basic ingredients for varnishes are going up, which is putting suppliers in a bind. For varnish manufacturers, the key is to develop technologies that are unique and provide advantages to ink manufacturers. The Role Vehicles Play Vehicles an...