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Sun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, Adhesives in North America

Packaging and commercial sheetfed inks are impacted by raw material shortages, higher demand and rising transportation costs.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Facing increasing demand for its inks and coatings combined with raw material shortages and higher transportation costs, Sun Chemical announced it will increase prices across a broad portfolio of its packaging and commercial sheetfed inks, coatings, and adhesives in North America. The price increases are effective March 15, 2021. Some key raw materials, including petrochemical, vegetable oils and derivatives, are in short supply. Meanwhile, international freight transport costs have risen, and ...

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