Ink Makers to Raise Prices

Citing ongoing raw material supply shortages, INX noted that solvent-based white inks and water-based white inks will increase in price from 4-6 percent. Inks containing Violet 23 (purple) and water coatings will each increase 8 percent. Water base inks, bases, clears and blends will rise 2-4 percent, and UV inks and coatings will be increased 8-10 percent. These increases will begin on September 1.