The flexo report: the flexo market has experienced growth as a result of new innovations and...

Although this has been a economically challenging time for the ink market, the flexographic segment has achieved modest growth. Many ink manufacturers are optimistic that as a result of improved quality and efficiency and the increased use of flexible packaging, the flexo market will experience substantial growth during the next few years.

"Looking at history, one would expect that flexo inks would grow in 2002, although we saw a down market in 2001 of 5 percent to 8 percent," said Deanna Whelan, marketing manager, Akzo Nobel Inks. "It is unrealistic to expect any drama