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Printing Inks - Global Strategic Business Report

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Summary

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Printing Inks in US$ Million and Thousands of Tons by the following Product Segments: Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks, and Other Inks. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.  Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017.  Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 180 companies including many key and niche players such as Brancher Company, CROMOS S.A. TINTAS GRAFICAS, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd., DIC Corporation, Sun Chemical Corp., Encres Dubuit SA, Environmental Inks and Coatings Corp., Epple Druckfarben AG, Flint Group, Huber Group, Hostmann-Steinberg, Micro Inks Ltd., Inctec Inc., Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son, Ruco Druckfarben/AM Ramp & Co GmbH, Sakata Inx Corporation, INX International Ink Co., Sanchez SA de CV, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, Sicpa Holding SA, Sicpa Securink Corporation, T & K Toka Co., Ltd., Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg., Co.Ltd., Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., and ZELLER+GMELIN GMBH & Co. KG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRINTING INKS									MCP-2132
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                            
CONTENTS


  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS                       1
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                          1
      Disclaimers                                                          2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                                3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                                 3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                               3
       Lithographic Inks                                                   4
       Flexographic Inks                                                   4
       Gravure Inks                                                        4
       Letterpress Printing Inks                                           4
       Digital Printing Inks                                               4
       Miscellaneous Inks                                                  4

  2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                     5
      Printing Inks Industry: A Current Picture                            5
      Current & Future Analysis                                            5
      Snapshots                                                            6
       Key Trends in a Nutshell                                            7
       Rising Global Profile of the Printing Ink Industry                  8
        Challenges of Going Global                                         9
        Ink Industry Faces Supply and Cost Challenges                      9
        Companies Focused on Special Technologies Fare Better in
         Recession Environment                                             9
      Market Dynamics                                                      10
       Significant Trends in the Printing Industry                         10
        Incorporation of Hybrid Printing                                   10
        Digitization of Workflow                                           10
        Demand Shift towards Digital Print Media                           10
       Trends Across the Printing Ink Industry                             11
        Ink Prices: A Review                                               11
         Restricted Raw Material Supply Impacts Ink Pricing                11
        New Technologies: The Industry’s Saving Grace                      12
         UV-Curable Ink: Changing the Market’s Revenue Quotient            13
        Survival Need Triggers Consolidation Trend                         14
       Trends Across Segments                                              14
        Silver Conductive Inks Gather Steam                                14
        Flexography Makes Inroads into Other Inks’ Share                   15
        Impact of Recession on Flexo Ink Market                            15
        Growth Prospects for Flexo Technology                              16
       Demand for Digital Inks Gains Momentum                              16
        UV and EB Inks: The Bucks Start Here                               17
        UV and EB Inks-Unaffected by the Recession                         17
        Gravure Inks Face Mature Growth                                    17
         Gravure Inks: A Regional Perspective                              18
          Gravure Printers Hit by Recession                                18
       Trends Across End-Use Segments                                      18
        Recession Throws Commercial Sheetfed Printing into Distress        18
        Publication & Commercial Printing Industry: Slowing Down           19
        Recession Casts its Spell on Publication Ink Market                19
         Asia: The Lone Region Posting Strong Growth                       19
        Packaging Industry: Pepping Up                                     19
         Packaging Ink Market: A Review                                    20
       Regional Trends                                                     20
        Asia Rejuvenates Industry Fortunes                                 20
        Europe Hits a Speed Breaker                                        20
        A Mixed Bag for North America                                      21
      Competitive Landscape                                                22
       Major Market Participants                                           22
        Table 1: World Printing Inks Industry (2009): Sales in US$
        Billion and Key Products of Leading Printing Ink Companies
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                               22

  3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS                                         23
      Evolution of Printing in Relief                                      23
      Components of Printing Inks                                          23
      Classification of Inks by Process                                    23
      End-Use Applications                                                 24
       Packaging Industry                                                  24
        Table 2: Printing Inks Market Worldwide by End-Use (2010):
        Share of Packaging, Commercial Printing, Publishing, and
        Others: (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       25
       Commercial Printing Industry                                        25
       Publication Ink: Battling Lethargy                                  25
        What’s Ailing the Publication Industry?                            25
        Increasing Ad Spends: The Only Ray of Hope                         26
        Newspaper Industry Makes a Last Ditch Effort to Rise Above
         the Crises                                                        26
        Innovations in Publication Ink Bodes the Promise of a Revival      26
      Detailed Insight into Ink Segments                                   26
       A. Lithographic Inks                                                26
        Description                                                        26
        Lithographic Presses and Printing                                  27
         Unit-Design                                                       27
         Common Impression Cylinder Design                                 27
         Blanket-to-Blanket Design                                         27
        Sub-Processes in Lithography                                       27
         Sheetfed Offset Process                                           28
         Heatset Web Offset Process                                        28
         Non-heatset Web Offset                                            28
        The Process                                                        28
        Plates Use in Lithographic Printing                                29
         Surface Plates                                                    29
         Deep-etch Plates                                                  29
         Bi-Metal Plates                                                   29
       B. Flexographic Inks                                                30
        Definition                                                         30
         Advantages                                                        30
        Types                                                              30
         Solvent Inks                                                      30
         Water-Based Inks                                                  30
         Other Types                                                       31
         Laminating Inks                                                   31
         Energy-Curable Inks                                               32
          UV Flexo                                                         32
          Advantages                                                       32
          Electron Beam Inks                                               32
        The Process                                                        32
        Platemaking                                                        33
        Presses and Printing                                               33
         Central Impression Cylinder (CIC)                                 33
         In-line Flexography Presses                                       34
         Newspaper Flexographic Presses                                    34
         Commercial Publication Flexographic Presses                       34
       C. Gravure Inks                                                     34
        Description                                                        34
         Types of Gravure Inks & their Applications                        35
        The Process                                                        35
         Gravure Presses and Printing                                      35
         Gravure Cylinder Making (Gravure)                                 36
          Types of Etching for Different Purposes                          37
         Types of Gravure Printing Based on Substrate                      37
          Publication Gravure                                              37
          Packaging Gravure                                                37
          Product Gravure                                                  38
        Applications of Gravure Inks                                       38
        End-Use Markets                                                    38
         Folding Cartons                                                   38
         Flexible Packaging                                                39
         Specialty Sector                                                  39
          Rotogravure Inks                                                 39
           Types of Rotogravure Inks                                       39
           Intaglio                                                        40
       D. Letterpress Printing Inks                                        40
        The Process                                                        40
         Letterpress Platemaking                                           41
         Original Plates                                                   41
         Duplicate Plates                                                  41
        Letterpress Presses and Printing                                   42
         Platen Presses                                                    42
         Flat-Bed Presses                                                  42
         Rotary Presses                                                    42
       E. Digital Printing Inks                                            42
        Definition                                                         42
        Overview                                                           42
        Who Makes Inkjet Printing Inks                                     43
        Market Highlights                                                  43
        Trends in the Ink-Jet Printing Market                              43
         Wide-Format Markets - Emerging Sector                             43
         UV Curable Inks - Gaining New Interest                            44
         Digital Photography - Creating Significant Impact                 44
         Corrugated Industry - Another Prospective Market                  44
         Textiles -Provide Exciting Opportunities                          45
       Corporate Alliances in the Ink Jet Business                         45
       F. Miscellaneous Inks                                               45
        Special Types of Inks                                              45
         Solvent-Based Evaporating Inks                                    45
         Two-Part or Reactive (Catalyst Curing) Inks                       46
         Oxidation-Drying Inks                                             46
         Baking Inks                                                       46
         Sublimation Inks                                                  46
         Ceramic and Glass Thermoplastic Inks                              47
         Other Categories of Specialty Inks                                47
          Metallic Inks                                                    47
          Watercolor Inks                                                  48
          Cold-Set Inks                                                    48
          Magnetic Inks                                                    48
          Invisible Inks                                                   48
        Specialty Inks in Packaging                                        49
         Drawbacks                                                         49
        Hybrid Inks                                                        49
         Benefits                                                          50
         Evolution of Hybrid Inks                                          50
         Use of Hybrid Inks in Plastics                                    51
        Vegetable Oil Based Inks                                           51
         Soy-Based Printing Inks                                           51
          Benefits                                                         51
          Applications                                                     52
           In Lithographic Printing                                        52
           In Flexographic Printing                                        52
           Newsprint Recycling                                             52
         Different Series of Oil Based Inks                                52
          Imagelith 1NK                                                    52
          Imagelith                                                        52
          Imagelith Plus                                                   53
        Energy Curable Inks                                                53
         UV Cured Inks                                                     53
      An Overview of Printing Processes                                    54
       Lithography                                                         54
       Gravure                                                             54
       Flexography                                                         54
       Other Plateless Printing Processes                                  54
       Prepress Operations: An Introduction                                54
        Typesetting and Composition                                        55
        Copy Assembly and Process Photography                              55
        Image Carrier Preparation                                          55
         Relief Printing                                                   55
         Planographic Printing                                             56
         Intaglio Printing                                                 56
         Screen Printing                                                   56
         Plateless Processes                                               56
         Image Carrier Preparations                                        56
         Press Operations                                                  56
         Postpress Operations                                              56
         Binding                                                           57
       Screen Printing Inks                                                57
        Applications                                                       57
         Product Categories                                                57

  4. RAW MATERIAL OVERVIEW                                                 58
      Pigments                                                             58
       A Key Constituent Used in Printing Inks                             58
       Primary Makers of Pigments                                          58
        Organic Pigments                                                   59
        Market Participants                                                59
        Organic Pigment Powders                                            59
        Synthetic Organic Pigments                                         59
        Types of Organic Pigments Based on Quality                         59
         Flush Quality                                                     59
         Dispersion Quality                                                59
         Microencapsulated Quality                                         59
         Press Cake Quality                                                60
         Toner Quality Powder                                              60
        Classification of Organic Pigments Based on Color                  60
         Fluorescent Organic Pigments                                      60
       Inorganic Pigments                                                  60
        Physical Properties                                                61
        Types of Inorganic Pigments                                        61
         Carbon Black                                                      61
         Frankfurt Black                                                   61
         Extenders and Fillers                                             61
         Metallic Pigments                                                 61
         Luminescent Type Pigments                                         62
         Pearlescent Pigments                                              62
       Industry Trends                                                     62
      Resins                                                               62
       Overview                                                            62
       Potential Market                                                    63
       Polyvinyl Butyral Resins Family                                     63
       Sulfopolyester Resins                                               63
        Applications                                                       63
         Features of Pre and Post Metallization Primers                    63

  5. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES                                                  65
      Need to Reduce Usage of Solvents in Inks                             65
      Role of EPA in Regulating the Use of Flexo Inks                      65
      Waste Ink Dilemma                                                    66
      Oil Retention in Inks: A Crucial Issue                               66
      Drive Towards Controlling VOC Emissions                              67

  6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS                                     68
      GJS Machinery Introduces M-TT Water Based Modified Pigment
       Inks     ..                                                         68
      Intrinsiq Materials Develops Copper Ink for Paper Substrate          68
      Trident Launches New Inkjet Printhead and Ink                        68
      Xennia Develops New Reactive Dye Ink XenInx Amethyst                 69
      SouthWest Nano Technologies Launches Carbon Nanotube Ink             69
      Global Imaging Launches Panoply Inks                                 69
      Color-Logic Launches BEST Silver Ink                                 69
      Mimaki Announces Addition of New Clear Ink to LH-100 series          69
      Sawgrass Rolls out Three Ink Shades for EPSON 4880 Printers          70
      AT Inks Launches New Eco Solvent Inks                                70
      Flint Unveils New Range of Inks with Low Migration Properties        70
      BASF Launches New Technology Ink for Food Packaging                  70
      Toyo Ink Develops Environment Friendly Vantean Eco Lio Inks          70
      INX Digital Extends TRIANGLE® Brand with PDQ Inks                    71
      Pulse Roll Label Products Introduces UV Curable Combi SF for
       Rotary Screen Printing                                              71
      Arrow Digital Launches UV Curable Virtu Ink Series                   71
      Sun Chemical to Expand its Streamline Portfolio of Digital Inks      72
      Videojet Launches LC-Pro UV-Curable Ink                              72
      Sun Chemicals Unveils an Extensive Range of Coating Products
       and Inks                                                            72
      Flint Group Introduces the PremoFilm ETS Ink System for
       Merchandise Bags                                                    73
      INX International Launches Two Novel Metal Decorating Inks           73
      Hybrid Services Launches Clear Ink for Wide-Format Printers          74
      Bordeaux to Showcase Novel Ink Solutions for Wide-Format
       Inkjet Printers                                                     74
      HP Malaysia Launches Ink Advantage                                   74
      Sun Chemical Unveils a Comprehensive Array of Ink Solutions
       for Metal Decoration                                                75
      International Coatings Launches an Innovative Special-effects
       Ink ..                                                              75
      Sun Chemical Launches CXX Array of Formable Inks Meant for 3D
       Appliqués                                                           75
      Nazdar Launches Novel Lyson Digital Inks                             76
      Standard Coating Enters Inkjet Domain with the Launch of
       Direct-to-Garment T-Print Ink                                       76
      Flint Group Launches New Water-based Series of Flexo Inks            76
      GSB Launches White Ink for HP5500 Indigo Press                       77
      Pulse Launches a New Series of High-Performance Metallic Inks        77
      Intrinsiq Materials Introduces Innovative Copper Ink for
       Inkjet Printers                                                     77
      Xennia Introduces XenInx Onyx, a Metallic Ink for Decorative
       Digital Applications                                                78
      Sawgrass Technologies Launches MxF Ink for Printing Nylon
       Banners and Flags                                                   78
      Green Ink Practices Environment Saving Production Process            78
      Van Son Holland Ink Adds New Vs1 Ink to the Vs Series                79
      Mimaki Adds Silver Ink to ES3 Ink Portfolio                          79
      Kodak Releases New Red Fluorescing Dry Ink                           79
      Bayer Unveils Conductive Inks                                        80
      International Coatings Launches Centris Range of Non-Phthalate
       Inks                                                                80
      INX Digital Unveils Range of ECO Solvent Inks                        81
      Squid Ink Launches SI-PZ1800                                         81
      Xennia Technology Releases XenInx Diamond                            81
      Reprographic Technology Launches Alternative Inks                    82
      Sun Chemical to Introduce a Wave of Innovative Products              82
      SunRay Scientific Introduces NANOGLOW™                               83
      Bayer Showcases Conductive Inks for Use in Printed Electronics       84
      Flint Rolls Out New Bio-Renewable Printing Products                  84
      Graphics One Launches the Versatile SEPIAX Ink in the American
       Region                                                              84
      SIGNiX Integrates Digital Signature Technology into zipForm of
       zipLogix                                                            85
      INX Digital to Showcase AXB BIO Formulated Ink                       85
      Agfa Graphics Unveils a New Range of Inkjet Press Inks               85
      Van Son Unveils an Offset Litho Ink Range                            86
      Kornit Digital Launches Direct-On-Garment Printer                    86
      INX Digital International Launches Triangle™ Brand HPS Inks          87
      INX Digital International Launches Triangle™ JVS Inks                87
      INX Digital International Launches Triangle™ Brand Aqueous Inks      87
      Cytec Launches a New Resin for UV Inks Formulation                   87
      FLINT GROUP Launches FORCE UV-Flexographic Printing Inks             88
      Matthews Marking Products Launches New Range of Black Inks           88
      Nazdar Introduces W500 Series Ink                                    88
      Actega Rhenania Unveils PUR Adhesives                                88
      DSM NeoResins+ Launches NeoRez U-430)                                88
      Oxea Unveils Novel Chemical di-octyladipate                          88
      Tirupati Inks Introduces EcoAquva and EcoImpex Inks                  89
      Sun Chemical Introduces New Range of Sheetfed Offset Inks            89
      Sun Chemical Launches SolarFlex® Nova                                89
      Chisso Develops Photocurable and Polyimide Dielectric Inks           90
      Nazdar Releases Uniform Labeling System                              90
      Sakata Rolls Out XJS Series                                          90
      Sun Chemical Introduces Sunguard                                     90
      Sun Chemical Releases Optima Digital Solvent Inks                    90
      INX International Ink Launches EcoTech™ Brand Color Inks             91
      Siegwerk Switzerland Launches LED-UV Label Printing Ink Systems      91
      Toyo Ink Manufacturing America Launches LIOJET™ Inkjet Inks          91
      Toyo Ink Manufacturing America Launches AquaLiona™ Flexo
       Lamination Inks                                                     91
      Flint Group Unveils PolarTek Laminating Ink                          92
      Flint Group to Launch PremoKing Heatset Inks                         92
      Van Son Expands Vs Series Ink Product Line                           92
      Ink Technologies Introduces Next-generation Eco Solvent Ink “
       EVOSol”                                                             93
      Superior Printing Launches Biolocity Sheetfed Inks                   93
      Sun Chemical Launches Color-Change Ink Series “Sunlase”              93
      Megaink Digital Launches 4th generation BioMG Inks                   94
      HP Unveils New Ink Formulations for Low Solvent Printers             94
      Zeller+Gmelin’s New Uvalux U3 Offers Enhanced Capabilities           95
      MGI Digital Plans to Launch Range of Digital Presses and
       Inkjet Products                                                     95
      Hexion Specialty Introduces HexiStretch™ UV-Curable Inkjet Inks      95
      Sartomer Unveils ‘CN9167US’ Aromatic Urethane Acrylate               96
      Kohl & Madden Introduce Earth Series Sheetfed Inks                   96
      Sun Chemical Rolls Out Diamond Inks                                  96
      Superior Printing Announces Upgraded Portfolio of UV Sheetfed
       Inks                                                                96
      Nazdar Unveils Lyson TX6500 Series Water-Based Digital Dye
       Sublimation Inks                                                    97
      Sun Chemical Introduces New Commercial Sheetfed Inks and Other
       Products                                                            97
      Sun Chemical Plans to Unveil New Innovative Technologies             97
      US Ink Launches Aqua News® Spectra Black™                            98
      Ciba Unveils Ciba® IRGASTAR™ GF Inks                                 98
      Dow Corning Unveils Ink Technology, Silicone-Based Inks, “
       Smart” Textile                                                      98
      Sun Introduces Suncure Lazer                                         98
      SunJet Unveils UV Cured Inks                                         99
      Superior Printing Ink Rolls out EVOLOCITY                            99
      Sun Chemical Unveils Pioneering ‘Eco-friendly’ UV Ink                99
      INX International Launches Belle Color™                              100
      RUCO Druckfarben Unveils 935UV Ink Line                              100
      RUCO Druckfarben Launches Opaque White Inks for Blue-Ray Discs       101
      Toyo Ink Unveils 3 Additions of Kaleido Ink™ Series                  101
      Ciba Rolls Out New Range of Stylings                                 102

  7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE
     BUILDER                                                               103
      Sun Chemical Announces Novel Ink Solutions for Digital, Screen
       Printers                                                            103
      Sun Chemical Introduces Water-based Inks                             103
      Cytec Industries Announces the Launch of Novel Adhesives and
       Coatings                                                            103
      Sakata Inks Introduces Fast Drying Offset Printing Inks              104
      KMA Global Solutions Offers Dual-color Capability to DUALTag
       Products                                                            104
      Chisso Corp Develops Inks for Insulation Purposes                    104
      Tego Coating Additives & Specialty Resins Introduces Unique
       Polyurethane Polyols                                                105
      RUCO Exhibits Printing Ink Series                                    105
      RUCO Exhibits Unique Three-in-one Combination Series                 105
      SunJet® Introduces PerSona™ Inks                                     106
      Sun Chemicals Introduces Range of Sheetfed Inks                      106
      Sun Chemical Launches New Sheetfed Process Ink, Exact PSO            106
      Jetrion Releases Jetrion 4000 Series Inkjet System                   107
      Van Son Unveils Van Son ArtColour UV-R E3 Pigmented Nano
       Technology Inks                                                     107
      XSYS Print Introduces Uvoscreen OPQ, a Customized UV Screen Ink      107
      Sun Chemical Launches 'WetFlex' New Printing Process                 108
      Researchers From France Develop New Sublimable Pad-Printing Ink      108
      Ferro Showcases New Generation Inks for KERAjet Digital Printing     108

  8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                              109
      ALTANA to Acquire Color Chemie                                       109
      Xennia Technology Signs Partnership Agreement with Ynvisible         109
      InkTec and Sawgrass Technologies Ink License Deal for
       Sublimation Technology                                              109
      RR Donnelley Enters into Technology Partnership with KBA             110
      Plextronics and Sanyo Chemical Industries Sign OLED Lighting
       Distribution Agreement                                              110
      Showa Denko to Produce and Market NovaCentrix’s Conductive Inks      110
      Yissum Research Development Signs Licensing and Research Deal
       with Vaxan Steel                                                    111
      Bordeaux Digital PrintInk Signs Distribution Agreement with LFDP     111
      Siegwerk Takes Over Environmental Inks and Coatings                  111
      Xennia Signs OEM Agreement with Tecno Italia                         112
      Xaar Selects Colorobbia Espana and Colorobbia Italia                 112
      Pelikan Collaborates with Linoprint                                  112
      Dow Corning Collaborates with Vapor Apparel, M&R Equipment and
       Lon Winters                                                         113
      Sun Chemical Signs Distribution Agreement with Ultrachem             113
      Flint Group Takes Over Torda                                         114
      Dorf Ketal Chemicals Takes over DuPont's Specialty Catalysts
       Business                                                            114
      Toyo Ink Technologies to Acquire Fluid Ink Technology Assets         114
      ChemChina Inks Agreement with Cabot                                  115
      Sun Chemical Takes Over Handschy                                     115
      Videojet Technologies Acquires Wolke Inks                            115
      Ruetgers and Resinall Establishes Joint Venture                      116
      Triangle Digital to Collaborate with Anteprima and Megaink           116
      Sakata Inx Establishes New Manufacturing Facility                    116
      HP and R.R. Donnelley to Collaborate                                 116
      DIC Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Dai Nippon and the Inctec      116
      INX International Establishes New Field Operations Office            117
      Altana Acquires Water Ink Technologies                               117
      Sun Chemical Establishes New Color Manufacturing Facility            117
      Sun Chemical Unveils Global Brand Names for Sheetfed Inks            118
      BASF Acquires Ciba Holding                                           118
      Sakata Inks Agreement with Megaink Digital                           118
      Peter Mulheran Acquires Sani-Blast                                   119
      INX International Commences UV Ink Production in Bangkok             119
      Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Becomes DIC Corporation                  119
      DIC Plans to Establish a New Printing Facility in India              119
      Nazdar Announces Global Digital Ink Partnership with Xaar            120
      Flint Group Unveils a New Flexographic Products Division             120
      Sakata International Plans Merger of Water-based Printing Inks       120
      XSYS Print Solutions Renames as Flint Group Narrow Web               121
      Ciba to Acquire Lamberti Group                                       121

  9. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST- A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER              122
      INX International Takes Over Innovative Solutions                    122
      Micro Solutions Acquires Greenman Group                              122
      Micro Inks Takes Over USA’s Huber Group                              122
      RDS Acquisition Corp Takes Over Rapid Refill Ink International
       for US$1.5 million                                                  122
      EPI Acquires Stake in ICI                                            122
      Evonik Takes Over the Remaining Stake in Degussa                     123
      Altana Acquires Wolstenholme for 24 million Euros                    123
      OM Group in US Acquires Lanxess’s Borchers unit                      123
      Flint Group Invests in a Novel Printing press                        123
      Toyo Ink Enters into a Joint Venture with TechNova                   124
      Spinks India Ties up with Global Partners to Sell Printing
       Products                                                            124
      Sakata Inx Plans to Increase Printing Ink capacity in India          124
      Sakata Inx Announces Initiation of Information-sharing Among
       Asian Units                                                         124
      Applied DNA Sciences Enters into an Agreement with Printcolor        124
      Atrion International Signs a Multi-year Agreement with Flint
       Group                                                               125
      Sinopec Partners with BP PLC to Start Constructing Facility at
       Nanjing                                                             125
      Sun Chemical Starts a New Gravure Printing Ink Facility in
       Rochdale                                                            125
      HSC Acquires Akzo Nobel’s Business of Ink & Adhesive Resins          125
      Siegwerk Acquires Sicpa- Sarno                                       126
      National Starch Acquires the Adhesive and Printing Ink
       Technology of XINK                                                  126
      Synnex Canada Signs Agreement to Purchase Azerty United’s Ink
       & Toner Business                                                    126
      Sakata Establishes a Distribution Office for Multiple Inks in
       China                                                               127
      Zeller+Gmelin Establishes a Partnership with DataLase                127
      INX and La Crosse Join Forces for Distributing INX Products          127
      Sakata Inx Enters into an Agreement with Triangle Digital            127
      Sun Chemical Inks Deal with DataLase to Sell DataLase Inks           128
      Sun Chemical’s AiC Division Signs a Marketing Agreement with
       NAMSA                                                               128
      Flint Establishes Fluid Ink Production Plant in China                128

  10. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS                                       129
      Brancher Company (France)                                            129
      CROMOS S.A. TINTAS GRAFICAS (Brazil)                                 129
      Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan)               129
      DIC Corporation (Japan)                                              129
       Sun Chemical Corp                                                   130
      Encres Dubuit SA (France)                                            131
      Environmental Inks and Coatings Corp. (US)                           131
      Epple Druckfarben AG (Germany)                                       131
      Flint Group (Luxembourg)                                             131
      Huber Group (Germany)                                                132
       Hostmann-Steinberg (US/Canada)                                      132
       Micro Inks Ltd. (India)                                             132
      Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son (The Netherlands)         133
      Ruco Druckfarben/AM Ramp & Co. GmbH (Germany)                        133
      Sakata Inx Corporation (Japan)                                       133
       INX International Ink Co. (US)                                      134
      Sanchez SA de CV (Mexico)                                            134
      Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)                         134
      Sicpa Holding SA (Switzerland)                                       135
       Sicpa Securink Corporation (US)                                     135
      T & K Toka Co. Ltd. (Japan)                                          135
      Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Japan)                             136
      Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)                               136
      ZELLER+GMELIN GMBH & Co. KG (Germany)                                136

  11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                            137
      A. Volume Analytics                                                  137
       Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Printing Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          137

       Table 4: World Historic Review for Printing Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        138

       Table 5: World 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
       Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           139

       Table 6: World Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Printing Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          140

       Table 7: World Historic Review for Lithographic Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        141

       Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithographic Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           142

       Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Lithographic Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          143

       Table 10: World Historic Review for Flexographic Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        144

       Table 11: World 15-Year Perspective for Flexographic Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           145

       Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Lithographic Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          146

       Table 13: World Historic Review for Gravure Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        147

       Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Gravure Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            148

       Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Flexographic Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017(includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          149

       Table 16: World Historic Review for Letterpress Inks by
       Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        150

       Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Letterpress Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           151

       Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Flexographic Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          152

       Table 19: World Historic Review for Digital Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        153

       Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Digital Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           154

       Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Gravure Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
       America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
       Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          155

       Table 22: World Historic Review for Other Inks by Geographic
       Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
       Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
       Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2003
       through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   156

       Table 23: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           157
      B. Dollar Analytics                                                  158
       Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Gravure Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
       America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
       US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          158

       Table 25: World Historic Review for Printing Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        159

       Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           160

       Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Letterpress Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          161

       Table 28: World Historic Review for Lithographic Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        162

       Table 29: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithographic Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           163

       Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Letterpress Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan,
       Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
       Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          164

       Table 31: World Historic Review for Flexographic Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        165

       Table 32: World 15-Year Perspective for Flexographic Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           166

       Table 33: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Digital Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
       America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
       Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          167

       Table 34: World Historic Review for Gravure Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        168

       Table 35: World 15-Year Perspective for Gravure Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           169

       Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Digital Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
       America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
       US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          170

       Table 37: World Historic Review for Letterpress Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
       Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        171

       Table 38: World 15-Year Perspective for Letterpress Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           172

       Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Other Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
       America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
       Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          173

       Table 40: World Historic Review for Digital Inks by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific
       (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
       Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for
       Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        174

       Table 41: World 15-Year Perspective for Digital Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           175

       Table 42: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
       Other Inks by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
       America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
       US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
       corresponding Graph/Chart)                                          176

       Table 43: World Historic Review for Other Inks by Geographic
       Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding
       Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
       Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
       through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   177

       Table 44: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Inks by
       Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
       Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
       2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           178

  12. THE UNITED STATES                                                    179
      A.Market Analysis                                                    179
        Outlook                                                            179
         Volume Market - An Analysis                                       179
        Trends & Issues                                                    180
         US Printing Ink Market: Fraught with Challenges                   180
         Soaring Raw Material Prices in North America Affects Ink
          Manufacturers                                                    180
           Acrylic Acids                                                   180
           Titanium Dioxide                                                180
           Natural Gas and Crude Oil                                       181
           Rosin                                                           181
           Carbon Black                                                    181
           Nitrocellulose                                                  181
           Organic Colored Pigments                                        181
           Vegetable Oils                                                  182
           Unavailability of Raw Material in Hinders Flexo Ink
            Market Growth                                                  182
         Lithographic Inks: The Largest Segment                            182
         Radiation-Curable Inks: Poised for Growth                         182
         Digital Printing Eclipses Traditional Methods                     183
         Battling Challenges, North American Flexo Market Gears for
          Further Growth                                                   184
         Petroleum Based Inks Fight Back                                   184
         Letterpress Faces Massive Decline                                 185
         Shift from Solvent to Water-Based Ink Technology                  185
         New Printing Technologies Alter Industry Landscape                185
         Technological Advancements Drive Market Growth                    185
         Environmental Regulations Affect Industry’s Prospects             186
         Eco-Friendly Ink Products Make Inroads                            186
         Vegetable Oil based Inks: Insight Into North America’s
          Winning Formula                                                  187
          TAP: A Strong Science Base in North America                      188
          Finer Points of Functionality Offered by Vegetable-Based Inks    188
          Public Policies: A Prime Growth Stimulant                        188
          Soy Ink: Dreaming Big                                            189
           Reaching Out to Newer Turfs                                     189
            Advancements in Vegetable Oil based Ink Technology             189
            New Soy Ink for Imprinting Baby Feet                           189
            On Cards: Innovative De-Inkable Soy Toner                      190
            Soy Powered UV Curable Lithographic Inks                       190
            New Soy Based Textile Printing Ink                             190
            Soy Ink for Ballpoint Pens                                     190
            Use of Biochemicals in Inks                                    190
        Competitive Landscape                                              190
         Table 45: Leading Players in US Printing Inks Market
         (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Sun
         Chemical, Flint Group, INX Intl, CR/T, Hostmann-Steinberg,
         Siegwerk, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         191

         Table 46: Primary Manufacturers of Flexographic Printing
         Inks in the US (2010): Market Share of Value Sales for Sun
         Chemical/DIC, Flint Group, Sakata/INX International, and
         Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       191

         Table 47: Primary Manufacturers of Lithographic Printing
         Inks in the US (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value
         Sales for Sun Chemical/ DIC, Flint Group, Sakata/INX
         International, and Others (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      191

         Table 48: Leading Makers of Gravure Inks in the US (2010):
         Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Sun
         Chemical/DIC, Flint Group, Siegwerk, and Others (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        192
         Strategic Acquisitions Lead to Consolidation                      192
         Segmental Analysis - A Historic Perspective                       192
          Flexographic Inks                                                192
           Growth above Industry Average                                   192
           Emergence of UV Flexo: Adding Feather in the
            Cap193Lithographic Inks                                        193
           The Leading Segment                                             193
          Gravure Inks                                                     193
           Low Cost Alternative to Flexo and Offset 193 Digital Inks       193
           The Fastest Growing Sector 193   Superwide-Format Digital
            Printing                                                       194
         End-User Profile                                                  194
          Packaging: Largest End-User                                      194
          Publication Inks: Intensely Competitive                          195
          News Ink Printers: Striving to Regain Readership                 195
         Historical Evolution of Printing Inks                             195
          Evolution of Letterpress Printing                                195
          Emergence of Stone Printing or Lithography                       196
          Evolution of Heatset Inks                                        196
          Aniline Printing                                                 196
          Pigments: A Dynamic Business                                     197
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  197
        Recent Industry Activity                                           206
        Key Regional Players                                               207
      B.Market Analytics                                                   210
        Volume Analytics                                                   210
         Table 49: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              210

         Table 50: US Historic Review for Printing Inks by Product
         Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      211

         Table 51: US 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            212
        Dollar Analytics                                                   213
         Table 52: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              213

         Table 53: US Historic Review for Printing Inks by Product
         Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
         Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      214

         Table 54: US 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017                                                 215

  13. CANADA                                                               216
      A.Market Analysis                                                    216
        Outlook                                                            216
         Volume Market - An Analysis                                       216
        Canadian Companies Make Merry as Industry Reaps Strong Gains       216
        Competition and Market Structure                                   217
      B.Market Analytics                                                   218
        Volume Analytics                                                   218
         Table 55: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              218

         Table 56: Canadian Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        219

         Table 57: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            220
        Dollar Analytics                                                   221
         Table 58: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              221

         Table 59: Canadian Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      222

         Table 60: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            223

  14. JAPAN                                                                224
      A.Market Analysis                                                    224
        Outlook                                                            224
         Volume Market - An Analysis                                       224
         Japan Cracks the Whip on VOC Emissions                            224
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  225
        Recent Industry Activity                                           226
        Key Regional Players                                               226
      B.Market Analytics                                                   229
        Volume Analytics                                                   229
         Table 61: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              229

         Table 62: Japanese Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        230

         Table 63: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            231
        Dollar Analytics                                                   232
         Table 64: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              232

         Table 65: Japanese Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      233

         Table 66: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            234

  15. EUROPE                                                               235
      A.Market Analysis                                                    235
        Outlook                                                            235
         Volume Market - An Analysis                                       235
        Market Trends and Issues                                           235
         Raw Material Shortage Leads to Soaring Ink Prices                 235
         Recession Hampers the European Printing Ink Industry              236
         Packaging Sector-The ‘Savior’ of Printing Inks Industry           236
         Growth Tempered by Uncertainty                                    236
         Price Sensitive Printing Market Stalemates Producers              237
         European Print Media: Hope Sprouts                                237
         Short Product Sizzlers                                            237
        The Emergence of EuPIA                                             238
        The Impact of REACH: A Fierce Tug At the Market’s Purse Strings    238
         Implications for Ink Manufacturers in a Nutshell                  239
         Market Participants Question the Need for REACH                   239
        Challenges Ahead for Ink Industry                                  239
        Competitive Landscape                                              239
        Best Sales Prospects                                               240
         Flexographic Inks                                                 240
         Lithographic/Offset Inks                                          240
         Gravure Inks                                                      240
         Letterpress Inks                                                  240
         UV Inks                                                           240
         Cationic and Free Radical UV Inks                                 240
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  241
      B.Market Analytics                                                   242
        Volume Analytics                                                   242
         Table 67: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
         UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      242

         Table 68: European Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain,
         Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
         with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through
         2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         243

         Table 69: European 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales
         for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of
         Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        244

         Table 70: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              245

         Table 71: European Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        246

         Table 72: European 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            247
        Dollar Analytics                                                   248
         Table 73: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
         UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
         Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      248

         Table 74: European Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain,
         Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
         with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003 through
         2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         249

         Table 75: European 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
         for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of
         Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        250

         Table 76: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              251

         Table 77: European Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      252

         Table 78: European 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          253

  15a. FRANCE                                                              254
      A.Market Analysis                                                    254
        Outlook                                                            254
        Key Regional Players                                               254
      B.Market Analytics                                                   255
        Volume Analytics                                                   255
         Table 79: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              255

         Table 80: French Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        256

         Table 81: French 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            257
        Dollar Analytics                                                   258
         Table 82: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              258

         Table 83: French Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      259

         Table 84: French 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            260

  15b. GERMANY                                                             261
      A.Market Analysis                                                    261
        Mastering the Art of Survival                                      261
        Current & Future Analysis                                          261
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  261
        Recent Industry Activity                                           263
        Key Regional Players                                               264
      B.Market Analytics                                                   266
        Volume Analytics                                                   266
         Table 85: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              266

         Table 86: German Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        267

         Table 87: German 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            268
        Dollar Analytics                                                   269
         Table 88: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              269

         Table 89: German Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         s Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      270

         Table 90: German 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            271

  15c. ITALY                                                               272
      A.Market Analysis                                                    272
        Outlook                                                            272
         Volume Market - An Analysis                                       272
        Competition                                                        272
        Recent Industry Activity                                           272
      B.Market Analytics                                                   274
        Volume Analytics                                                   274
         Table 91: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              274

         Table 92: Italian Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        275

         Table 93: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            276
        Dollar Analytics                                                   277
         Table 94: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              277

         Table 95: Italian Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million forYears 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      278

         Table 96: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            279

  15d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                  280
      A.Market Analysis                                                    280
        Outlook                                                            280
         Volume Market - An Analysis                                       280
          Table 97: UK Printing Inks Market by End-Use Segment
          (2010): Market Share of Packaging, Publication, Newspaper,
          Overprint Varnishes, Commercial, Other Printing Ink, and
          Miscellaneous (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               280
        Factors Driving Growth                                             281
         Increased Newspaper Circulation Improves Market for Inks          281
         Improvement in Customer Service                                   281
        Trends in Product/Technology                                       281
         Automation Creeping into Flexo Ink Technology                     281
         Trend Towards Vegetable Oils Based Inks                           282
        Factors Hindering Growth                                           282
        Regulations Governing Industry                                     282
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  282
        Recent Industry Activity                                           285
      B.Market Analytics                                                   286
        Volume Analytics                                                   286
         Table 98: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              286

         Table 99: UK Historic Review for Printing Inks by Product
         Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      287

         Table 100: UK 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            288
        Dollar Analytics                                                   289
         Table 101: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              289

         Table 102: UK Historic Review for Printing Inks by Product
         Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
         Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      290

         Table 103: UK 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            291

  15e. SPAIN                                                               292
       Market Analysis                                                     292
        Volume Analytics                                                   293
         Table 104: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              293

         Table 105: Spanish Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        294

         Table 106: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            295
        Dollar Analytics                                                   296
         Table 107: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              296

         Table 108: Spanish Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      297

         Table 109: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            298

  15f. RUSSIA                                                              299
       Market Analysis                                                     299
        Volume Analytics                                                   300
         Table 110: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              300

         Table 111: Russian Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        301

         Table 112: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            302
        Dollar Analytics                                                   303
         Table 113: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Printing Inks by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks,
         Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital
         Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              303

         Table 114: Russian Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      304

         Table 115: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets for
         2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            305

  15g. REST OF EUROPE                                                      306
      A.Market Analysis                                                    306
        Outlook                                                            306
        Factors Influencing Market for Pigments                            306
        Product Introductions/Innovations 307   Key Regional Players       307
      B.Market Analytics                                                   309
        Volume Analytics                                                   309
         Table 116: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product Segment -
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks& Other inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      309

         Table 117: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Printing Inks
         by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        310

         Table 118: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        311
        Dollar Analytics                                                   312
         Table 119: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product Segment -Lithographic
         Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks,
         Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets Independently Analyzed
         with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
         2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         312

         Table 120: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Printing Inks
         by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      313

         Table 121: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        314

  16. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                         315
      A.Market Analysis                                                    315
        Outlook                                                            315
        Ink Market in Asia Grows Amidst Recession                          316
        Companies to Increase Consumption, Low New Equipment
         Acquisition                                                       316
        Asia Opens Up Veritable Cave of Profitable Opportunities           316
        Australia 317    Market Landscape                                  317
          Table 122: Leading Manufacturers of Flexo and Gravure
          (Liquid) Inks in Australia (2010): Percentage Share
          Breakdown of Revenues for SICPA, Sun Chemical/DIC, Flint
          Group, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           317
        China                                                              317
         Chinese Ink Industry Poised for Faster Recovery                   317
         Major Trends                                                      318
         The Dragon Breathes Fire                                          318
         China Unclogs Production to Bridge Supply & Demand Gap            318
         Foreign Investment: It’s Not All Fund & Games                     318
         End-Use Scenario                                                  319
          Packaging Industry: The Unsung Hero of the Market                319
          Boom in the Publishing Industry Echoes into the Printing
           Ink Market                                                      320
         Market Review                                                     320
         Segmental Review                                                  320
          Lithographic Printing Inks                                       320
          Flexographic Inks                                                321
          Letterpress Inks                                                 321
          Gravure Inks                                                     321
          Screen Printing                                                  321
         Production Scenario                                               321
          Areas Requiring Greater Focus                                    322
          Raw Materials Scenario                                           323
          Solvents                                                         323
         Pricing Trends                                                    323
         Regulations Governing the Industry                                323
        India                                                              323
         Racing to Keep Pace                                               323
         Rise in Printing Inks Production                                  324
        Indonesia                                                          324
         Upbeat on the Import Front                                        324
        Singapore                                                          324
         Overview                                                          324
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  325
        Recent Industry Activity                                           326
        Micro Inks Ltd. (India) - A Major Player                           327
      B.Market Analytics                                                   328
        Volume Analytics                                                   328
         Table 123: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product Segment -
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      328

         Table 124: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Printing Inks
         by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        329

         Table 125: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets
         for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        330

         Table 126: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Geographic Region - China,
         India, Australia and Others Independently Analyzed with
         Annual Sales in Thousand Tons for Years 2007 through 2015
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              331

         Table 127: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Printing Inks
         by Geographic Region - China, India, Australia and Others
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         forYears 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      332

         Table 128: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Geographic Region - China, India, Australia and
         Other Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      333
        Dollar Analytics                                                   334
         Table 129: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product Segment -
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
         Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      334

         Table 130: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Printing Inks
         by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      335

         Table 131: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        336

  17. THE MIDDLE EAST                                                      337
      A.Market Analysis                                                    337
        Overview                                                           337
        Outlook                                                            337
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  337
      B.Market Analytics                                                   338
        Volume Analytics                                                   338
         Table 132: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product Segment -
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other Inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      338

         Table 133: Middle East Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons forYears 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        339

         Table 134: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        340
        Dollar Analytics                                                   341
         Table 135: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product Segment -
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
         Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      341

         Table 136: Middle East Historic Review for Printing Inks by
         Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      342

         Table 137: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        343

  18. LATIN AMERICA                                                        344
      A.Market Analysis                                                    344
        Outlook                                                            344
         Table 138: Latin America Printing Inks Market by End-Use
         Segment (2010): Percentage Market Share of Revenues for
         Publishing, Packaging, Commercial, and Other (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        344
        Impact of Recession on the Market                                  345
        A Market Primer                                                    345
        Product Introductions/Innovations                                  345
        Key Regional Players                                               347
      B.Market Analytics                                                   348
        Volume Analytics                                                   348
         Table 139: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product Segment -
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in Thousand Tons
         for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      348

         Table 140: Latin America Historic Review for Printing Inks
         by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
         Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        349

         Table 141: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        350
        Dollar Analytics                                                   351
         Table 142: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Printing Inks by Product - Segment
         Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks,
         Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
         Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      351

         Table 143: Latin America Historic Review for Printing Inks
         by Product Segment - Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks,
         Gravure Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks
         Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
         Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      352

         Table 144: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Printing
         Inks by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
         Sales for Lithographic Inks, Flexographic Inks, Gravure
         Inks, Letterpress Inks, Digital Inks and Other inks Markets
         for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)        353


  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 180 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 248)

     ------------------------------------------
     Region/Country                    Players
     ------------------------------------------
     The United States                     66
     Japan                                  8
     Europe                               116
      France                                7
      Germany                              24
      The United Kingdom                   29
      Italy                                15
      Spain                                 9
      Rest of Europe                       32
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)        50
     Latin America                          3
     Africa                                 2
     Middle-East                            3
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