The pigment report: in a year dominated by rising raw material prices and an improving economy, many pigment manufacturers were able to get much-needed price increases.(Cover Story)

From: Ink World | Date: March 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Pigments are the most costly ingredient in ink, typically accounting for nearly half of the total raw material cost. As such, they are scrutinized when it comes to purchasing, with ink companies generally looking to keep prices as low as possible, whether it is through tough negotiations or the use of offshore sources.

As a result, pigment prices have remained relatively low in recent years. During the past year, prices began to rise, primarily due to increasing raw material costs faced by pigment makers.

While these price increases don't cover the full impact of the ...

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