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March 2021 NAPIM Addresses Ink Industry Supply Chain Challenges
The printing ink industry in North America is facing unprecedented challenges in raw material feed stocks, supplies, and freight.The combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent winter storms that hit the U.S, have crippled the supply chain for the … Continue reading
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2020 Technical Conference Goes Virtual
We Are Coming To You This Fall Join Industry Leaders for the VIRTUAL NAPIM Technical Conference and Electronic & Conductive Ink Conference! National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM), Ink World and Printed Electronics Now are excited to announce the inaugural VIRTUAL 2020 NAPIM Technical Conference/Third Annual … Continue reading
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Are you covered by the TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Rule (CDR)?
CDR is a collection of basic exposure related information on the types, quantities, and uses of chemical substances manufactured domestically or imported into the United States. Chemical manufacturers and importers are potentially affected. Learn more in the TSCA page … Continue reading
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2020 NAPIM Summer Course Cancelled
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff, NAPIM is announcing the cancellation of the Summer Course scheduled for July 12-17, 2020 at the Sonoco Institute – Clemson University, South Carolina due to coronavirus. Clemson University has moved all … Continue reading
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2020 NAPIM Annual Convention – Cancelled
March 13, 2020 On behalf of the NAPIM Board of Directors and Staff, the decision has been made to cancel NAPIM’s Spring Convention scheduled for April 17-20 in Phoenix, Arizona due to concerns related to coronavirus (COVID-19). This was not … Continue reading
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Packaging “Essential Manufacturing” Designation
The links below show the NAPIM position on the ink industry designation as “Essential Manufacturing” and related information from the US Department of Homeland Security – Cyber Infrastructure Security Administration (CISA) – GUIDANCE ON THE ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE NAPIM … Continue reading
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EU Lists Four(4) new SVHC
Helsinki, 16 January 2020 – ECHA has added three new substances to the Candidate List due to their toxicity to reproduction and a fourth due to a combination of other properties of concern. This latter causes probable serious effects to … Continue reading
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2018 Ink Industry Safety Statistics Continue to Show Improvement
Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering work-related illnesses and injuries for the printing ink manufacturing industry (NAICS: 32591) show significant reductions in both total work-related cases and lost workday cases. Read More on the … Continue reading
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EU Classifies Titanium Dioxide as Category 2 Inhalation Carcinogen
On February 18, 2020 the European Union published a delegated regulation classifying titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation1. This classification is applicable to facilities handling/processing or selling dry, powder titanium dioxide where there is a … Continue reading
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2020 NAPIM Annual Convention – Cancelled
February 13, 2020 2020 Spring Convention Sustainability: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond April 17-20 Wigwam Resort 300 East Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340 The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers is your go-to source for education … Continue reading