A value-driven approach to purchasing inks, coatings, and digital solutions in a competitive market
In print production, ink is often treated as a line item rather than a system. Price per pound is easy to compare and easy to document, which makes it a convenient metric for purchasing decisions. But convenience does not equal accuracy.For printers, converters, and brand owners operating in complex production environments, price alone rarely reflects the true cost or the true benefit
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- Just like getting an oil change for your car, performing standardized maintenance on printing equipment is an effort that maintains the value of the equipment itself. And,
- Using the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification for Labeling of Chemicals provides organizations with a common language for communicating hazard information. GHS
- The art of textile and fabric printing is an intricate process. It requires precision, attention to detail, and an eye for the latest trends to produce high-quality custom
- For any PSP (Print Service Provider) operating today, the quest to achieve exemplary, repeatable color should involve neither mystery nor miracle. As printing has become
- Decoration of metal packaging—a necessary exercise in product identification—has evolved significantly in recent years. By using specialty inks, designers and producers of
- The quest for quality color is an essential part of successful print production, and the thoughtful use of color standards can increase quality, eliminate spoilage, and
- Consistently producing a client’s exact color specifications requires a predictable color management system. As a leading ink and coating supplier with a team of Color
- Overview of four product and packaging drivers of brand owners and the specialty and functional inks and coatings that can help them address those drivers. The visual appeal


