The printing ink industry continues to evolve, and in these ever-changing times, there is a serious need for companies to work together to ensure that challenges are met. That is the primary purpose of trade associations. In the U.S., the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) fulfills that role, while in Europe, printing ink companies have long worked with CEPE. CEPE is a strong organization, but it is primarily focused on the paint industry. For European ink manufacturers,...