2003 presents opportunities, challenges for the ink industry. (U.S. Top 20).

From: Ink World | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Savastano, David | Copyright information

On the surface, 2002 was similar to 2001 for the printing ink industry, as many printers continued to be impacted by the economic downturn. Overall, sales were generally flat for many U.S. ink companies in 2002, and while some top ink companies reported that their sales during late 2002 and early 2003 seemed to be improving, no one is certain as to what challenges the future holds. Meanwhile, for practically every company, the slow economy has led to an emphasis on becoming more ef...

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