December 15, 2023

Featured News

From the Desk of the President

Greetings Ink Industry Members,

As we approach the end of another memorable year, I’m reflecting on the outstanding achievements and collaborative spirit that have defined NAPIM throughout the past twelve months. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to every one of you for your support.

As we turn the page to a new year, I am filled with optimism for what lies ahead. As I announced just last month in this video, in 2024 we will launch a collocated Annual Convention and Technical Conference, reimagined with a combined and expanded Awards Program. For this conference, we are building a program full of relevant content, beneficial networking events, and opportunities to learn more about the industry’s latest developments. We continue to monitor the federal and state legislative landscape and provide important information on regulations that could negatively impact your business.

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2024 Summer Course and 2024 Technical Conference

The NAPIM Technical Board is actively engaged in program planning for both the 2024 Summer Course (July 15-19) and the 2024 NAPIM Technical Conference (October 2-4). More information coming soon on these exciting opportunities.

2024 Summer Course

Members of the NAPIM Technical Board recently visited Western Michigan University as a potential alternative venue (to the Sonoco Institute at Clemson University) for the Summer Course. The NAPIM Executive Committee has suggested Appalachian State University as another potential alternative venue.

2024 Technical Conference

The 2024 Technical Conference will be held in conjunction with the 2024 Annual Convention at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. The 2024 Technical Conference Program Planning Committee has been regularly meeting since October 2023. If you are interested in participating in this committee, please contact George Fuchs at the NAPIM office.

Raw Materials Data Handbook – Pigments

NAPIM has partnered with the Color Pigments Manufactures Association to update and revise the Raw Materials Data Handbook on pigments used in printing inks. This volume is widely regarded as the go to source for detailed technical information and data on pigments. Scheduled for an early 2024 release this valuable resource will be available in both hardcopy and subscription-based, online versions.

Exploring PTFE-Free Solutions In Printing Inks:
Perspectives

The printing inks industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing focus on environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. Finding PTFE-free solutions is critical. In this episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria Meyer welcomes Ray Gonzales, Global Head of Marketing and Business Development for Clariant and George Fuchs, Director of Regulatory Affairs for National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) to discuss these topics and more.

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News & Happenings

Ink Industry Occupational Safety

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Injury, Illness and Fatalities (IIF) division recently released the 2022 occupational safety statistics. The printing ink industry (NAICS: 32591) was not included for this reporting year as it did not meet the minimum data reporting requirements. For reference/comparison closely related industry safety data (paint, adhesives, chemical preparations) and historical ink industry data is available here.

The NAPIM Environmental Health and Safety Committee continues to meet to review and develop recommendations based on both the BLS data and the 2022 occupational injury and illness data reported through a NAPIM member survey.

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Ink Industry Market

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Producer Price Index (PPI) data for printing ink manufacturing November 2023 shows an average 1.5% increase year on year. Most printing ink input raw materials are showing are showing significant pricing decreases.

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Printing ink import and export data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Census Trade Data Division through October 2023 continues to show substantial decreases of ~18% year on year.

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The NAPIM Management Information Committee (MIC) is preparing to re-start the quarterly industry sales data collection program beginning in early 2024. The intent of this program is to collect timely and accurate ink industry market information to the association member companies.

Food Packaging Safety Committee

The survey results for the 2023 NAPIM Fall Technical Conference are currently being compiled and will be distributed to the NAPIM Technical Board for review.

The NAPIM Technical Board is reviewing the syllabus and venue for the July 2024 NAPIM Summer Course. Currently under consideration as a venue for the course are Clemson University and Western Michigan University.

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