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The Year in Review

The ink industry showed some growth in 2002, but uncertainty over the economy and raw materials remains a concern for 2003.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

As was the case in 2001, 2002 has been a difficult year for the printing ink industry. Sales have slumped, and concerns over raw material pricing and the possibility of war in the Middle East remain. Still, there are some signs of encouragement. In its quarterly survey, the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) found that while year-to-date printing ink sales and volumes are down for 2002, third-quarter results improved significantly over the second quarter. “Both the seco...

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