The upward pressure on raw materials for offset Inks has remained unabated and necessitates that Flint Group raise prices for these specific product groups by 5% as of Jan. 1, 2015.   “The market for pigment intermediates and pigments has shown considerable increases due to more stringent environmental regulations and strict enforcement of these regulations,” said Jan-Paul van der Velde, senior vice president procurement, sustainability, IT and regulatory. “As well, various resins and basic ch...