According to the latest report released by "Ink World" magazine a few days ago - the list of the top ten global ink companies in 2021 has been released, ranking the leading ink companies It will maintain growth in 2021 and continue until the first half of this year. However, at the same time, the ink industry is similar to other areas of the printing industry. It is very worried about raw materials. Issues such as rising raw material prices and transportation make the ink industry face challenges and affect the strategic direction of ink companies. Observing the top ten global ink companies in 2021, we can see that sustainable trends are becoming more apparent in the ink industry. TOP 1 Dieson (including Sun Chemical) ★Annual sales: 4.1 billion US dollars ★Strength: With more than 170 subsidiaries and 22,474 employees ★Product range: Gravure printing for publishing and packaging, special polymers and pigments for plastics, paints, coatings and cosmetics, etc. ★Corporate strategy: In June 2021, DIAS Group completed the acquisition of the global pigment business of BASF in Germany, and is currently integrating this with DIASON's pigment business. Through various technological innovations, DS Group focuses on sustainable packaging solutions, invests heavily in R&D funds dedicated to sustainable development of ink materials, and minimizes the impact on the environment. Diversify supply base and expand product portfolio to complement traditional supply strategies. At the same time continue to pass on higher raw material and fuel prices to secure profits. DIC also complements traditional supply strategies by diversifying its supplier base and increasing its product portfolio. ★Strategic effectiveness: In 2021, DIC Group will perform well in the packaging market. In terms of commercial printing, when other companies were unable to supply products due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, DIC Group continued to provide customers with stable supply, and its share in Europe and America increased. Its growth rate in the Chinese market is much faster than in 2019. TOP 2 Flint Group ★Annual sales: 1.8 billion US dollars ★Strength: about 5600 employees ★Product range: various inks, coatings, blankets , consumables, etc., good at solvent-based, water-based, oil-based and energy-curing technologies for various applications.
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