JAPAN: UPTURN IN PRINTING INK PRODUCTION

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In 1999 Japan saw an upturn in the production of printing inks, following a decline in 1998. Production increased from 435.16mn tonnes to 443.7mn tonnes, with that of offset inks rising from 125.5mn tonnes to 134mn tonnes and that of rotogravure printing inks for packaging applications from 113.4mn tonnes to 118.9mn tonnes.

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NETHERLANDS: START-UP FOR FLINT INK

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In September 2000, Flint Ink Europe, formerly Manders Premier, is to bring on stream a new sheet printing ink factory in Helmont, Netherlands. Beside Europe, Flint Ink Europe, which is based in Wolverhampton, UK, sells its products in eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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US: NEW PRODUCTION PLANT FOR SICPA

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The Swiss printing ink manufacturer Sicpa has brought on stream a new production plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The facility will produce mainly UV radiation cured printing inks for labels.

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