Quad issues temporary surcharge on select printing products due to rising ink costs
Quad/Graphics, announced on Friday, it is enacting an immediate, temporary surcharge on its printing inks, UV coating and varnishes to help offset increasing costs impacting its ink manufacturing subsidiary Chemical Research/Technology (CR/T).
Key cost drivers include higher oil and gas prices, which are critical inputs for ink production; elevated transportation costs due to fuel increases and shipping disruptions; and rising energy expenses across the ink manufacturing process. Related product categories, including coatings, adhesives and specialty fluids, are also experiencing similar cost pressures.