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The article discusses that the specialty chemicals group ALTANA AG has acquired a stake in the technology startup SARALON which specializes in the development of inks for printing electronics and offers prefabricated electronic components that enable printers to quickly build capacities for printing electronics. SARALON has developed innovative and sustainable solutions with its conductive inks and electronic components.

The article reports that the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers' Association (AIPIMA) in collaboration with Indian Paint and Coating Association (IPCA) launched the AsiaCoat+Ink Show 2017 in Mumbai, with particular focus on the election of Vimal Mehra as the new president of AIPIMA.

The article reports on partnership of chemical specialty products maker Haltermann Carless Solutions (HCS) Group and renewable fuels producer Neste for renewable distillate products. It informs that renewable distillates can be used in applications such as printing ink, lubricants and cosmetics. It highlights comments of Uwe Nickel, chief executive officer (CEO) of the HCS Groupfor and Kaisa Hietala, Neste's Executive Vice President, on benefits of partnership for the chemical industry.

The article offers brief information on the Permajet IN-C and Flexonyl WF pigment dispersions from Clariant.

The article discusses the construction of the blending facility of liquid ink for packaging of food and beverage by Pt. DIC Graphics a subsidiary of DIC Corporation. It talks about the design of the facility and discusses how it has turned out to be the chief production base for printing ink.It also discusses the growth in the sales volume of the printing ink.

The article offers information on the Asia Coat + Ink Show 2015 to be held from March 2-4, 2015 and an conference on "Trends, Issues and Way Forward" to be held on February 28, 2015 to be organized by All India Printing Ink Manufacturers' Association (AIPIMA) in Mumbai, India.

The article reports that the U.S.-based packaging company MeadWestvaco (MWV) has received approval from its board of directors to spin off its specialty chemicals business. It presents views of MWV's Chairman John Luke for the same. It also highlights that MWV's specialty chemicals business produces chemicals used in printing inks, asphalt paving and adhesives, as well as chemicals used in the agricultural, paper and petroleum industries.

The article focuses on disadvantages U.S. consumers will see in response to a 2007 introduction of cheaper computer printer ink cartridges by computer printer companies including Hewlett Packard Co. and Eastman Kodak Co. Because there is less in some of the lower priced cartridges the cost of each page consumers print will be higher, and printers which accept the lower priced cartridges may cost more than other printers.

Reports that Hewlett-Packard Co. (H-P) is considering a change in its strategy, which has focused on imaging-and-printing business. Level of the company's profits attributable to ink and toner cartridges; Comments from Vyomesh Joshi, H-P's executive vice president who runs the printer group, regarding the company's need to find other forms of growth; Change in investment spending from inkjet printers to other hoped-for growth areas like digital photography and digital publishing, which account for just 20 percent of his unit's revenue; Initial moves being made by H-P signalling their move to digital, including the purchase of online photo site Snapfish; Importance of the printing group's profits on the overall financial health of the company, suggesting a change in strategy is a risky move; Changes in the printer industry's market share.

Discusses the market for computer printer ink cartridges. Reports on how ink cartridges remain expensive despite the increasing availability of new, feature-laden printers; Statistics on consumer ink cartridge spending; Rising ink prices at Hewlett-Packard Co. and Lexmark International Inc.; Increase in lower cost alternatives for consumers; Entrepreneurial activity related to the multi-billion dollar ink cartridge market; Expectation of market analysts that cheaper alternatives will capture market share from bigger ink retailers.

INK is an age-old medium, yet it's keeping up with changing times. It's long been used in pens, of course, and more recently in printer cartridges, but now it's also being mixed to print lightweight circuits, sensors and switches. Circuits made with conductive inks that can withstand the rigors of pressure, heat and moisture are replacing copper wire and bulky connections in many new products. The ink circuits, typically made with a range of conductive materials, are printed on surfaces like plastic, cloth and paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the third-quarter sales and profit of Hewlett-Packard Co. (H.P.) have exceeded Wall Street's estimates helped by sales of laptop computers and printing ink. On a higher financial forecast, shares increased more than 2 percent. For the quarter that ended July 31, 2007 H.P.'s net income was $1.78 billion while the sales were $25.38 billion.

Reports that prices for entry-level personal computers and consumer electronics are falling, while other technology-related items, such as printer ink, are not. How Dell is offering a computer for under $300; Decline in prices for flat-screen televisions; Consideration of pricing for printing ink and computer software, which has remained high despite price declines for similar technologies.

Focuses on the number of computer printer inks available in the market. Ink use for the Hewlett-Packard Deskjet 970 cxi; Consideration of the kind and size of cartridge; Printing challenges such as speed and cost per print.

Highlights the success of the business of LaserMonks, an online distributor of laser or ink jet toner cartridges operated by the monastery, Our Lady of Spring Bank. Company history; Profile on Cistercian monk Bernard McCoy who started the business; Success of the operations; Site content and services offered.

Reports that a new retail franchise called Cartridge World Inc. poses a potentially large threat to Hewlett-Packard Co. (H-P), Lexmark International Inc. and other technology behemoths. Customers, who can bring empty ink and toner cartridges from H-P, Canon or another manufacturer to a franchise, where the store will refill the cartridges at prices from 30% to 50% the below the cost of a new branded cartridge; Possible bad news for big printer and copier makers, who count on sales of ink and toner for dependable revenue streams.

Offers suggestions for refilling the ink cartridges of printers. Costs of brand-name ink; Remanufactured and generic cartridges; Use of do-it-yourself refill kits.

Reports that the San Diego, California-based Pacific Ink Inc. offers low-cost but high-quality remanufactured and compatible inkjet and laser cartridges. Offer of a 100 percent guarantee on its products; Contact information.